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How to Get OPTIMUM Results with GENERATIVE FILL in Photoshop (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 28, 2023

Ever since the amazing AI-based Generative Fill capability appeared in beta form, this mind-blowing feature has been the talk of the town. Now that this tool is officially part of the new Photoshop 2024 update, we thought we'd take another look.

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Solve the Challenges of Wide-Angle Landscape Photography with These Pro Tips (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 28, 2023

The first thing most landscape photographers do when arriving at a location is reach into their bag and pull out a favorite wide-angle lens. That's because the perspective these lenses provide enables you to capture breathtaking, expansive vistas.

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Editing Wildlife Photos for Maximum Impact (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 28, 2023

Last week we featured a tutorial explaining how photographers of all skill levels can shoot impressive wildlife photos with whatever cameras they own. Today we're moving on to the next step in the process with a straightforward lesson on enhancing these great images in Lightroom.

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Want Better Fall Photos? This Editing Method is a Game Changer (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 27, 2023

Ask a bunch of experienced photographers to name their favorite season for shooting landscapes, and what do you get? Typically the emphatic responsive will be a resounding "autumn" or "fall." Most of the time even the best colorful warm-toned images can be improved a bit during the editing process, and that's what you'll learn how to do below.

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How to Print Photos at Home & Get Great Quality Every Time (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 27, 2023

Just about everyone owns a home printer capable of outputting high-quality images, but all too often this practical device is used for nothing more than printing documents. That's a real shame because there are several benefits of printing your best imagery if you understand the best practices for getting the job done.

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This Tool is "Lightroom's Top Masking Feature" for Editing Landscape Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 26, 2023

If you're unfamiliar with Lightroom's Intersect tool you're in for a treat because the tutorial below from the PHOLG Photography YouTube channel explains how to use it to easily create "insanely complex" masks. And that means photos with accurate exposures, beautiful natural colors, and much more.

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Choosing the Best Frame Rate for Sharper Wildlife Photos & More Keepers (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 26, 2023

Choosing the optimum frame rate (fps) is a no-brainer when shooting in the field, right? You use the fastest setting available for subjects in motion, and back it off with statics subjects. Well, there's more to it than that as you'll see in the tutorial below from the Backcountry Gallery YouTube channel.

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The Best Way to Sort Photos So You Can Find Them with Ease (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 25, 2023

If you’ve ever tried to locate a photo in your Lightroom catalogue and been unable to find it you know how frustrating this can be. While organizing your images isn't the most glamorous of tasks, taking time to do it right will save plenty of time and headaches in the future.

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Shoot Better Landscape Photos with These 5 Pro Tips (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 25, 2023

This is a great time of year for landscape photography, whether you want to capture the remnants of summer, the unfolding warm colors of autumn, beautiful Golden Hour images, or awe-inspiring sunsets. Last week we featured an unfamiliar Photoshop Curves trick for enhancing these types of images, and today's tutorial from the Park Cameras YouTube channel is all about getting it done in the camera.

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Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234AB Travel Tripod Blends Very High Quality & Affordable Pricing
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 22, 2023

The Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234AB aluminum travel tripod is the quick change artist I’ve been looking for. It’s light, folds to just a hair over 18 inches, and is about the most versatile tripod I’ve used in a long time. Plus...

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Want Better Landscape Photos? Use this Curves Adjustment Trick That You Don't Know (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 22, 2023

Most outdoor photographers know that using a Curves adjustment in Photoshop or Lightroom is one of the best ways to add contrast and boost the tonality in an image to make it more compelling. But there's a unique trick for using Curves in Photoshop, and it works wonders with one simple adjustment.

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Photoshop 2024: The Top 7 New Features Explained in Detail (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 22, 2023

If you've been playing around with the beta version of Photoshop 2024 for what seems like forever, it's time to get real as the official release has been unveiled. We enlisted the help of one of the world's most acclaimed image-editing experts to help you understand and use the most important new capabilities.

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Lightroom's Basic Tab Explained: Complete Guide for Beginners (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 21, 2023

Lightroom Classic is a powerful image-editing tool, with a myriad of tools for photographers of all skill levels. New users, however, may initially be bewildered by the wide array of features, but we'll solve that today in less than 10 minutes.

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Put this Cheap Lens on a Modern Camera & Be Blown Away by Your Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 21, 2023

We're big fans of using old lenses on modern mirrorless cameras for a variety of reasons. Not only is vintage glass far less expensive than modern counterparts build quality is often superior, and the necessary adapters are readily available for less than 20 bucks. The wide-angle prime discussed in the video below is a perfect example

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Fall Updates Make Zoner Photo Studio X Much Faster & Easier to Use
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 20, 2023

Zoner has updated Zoner Photo Studio X and the watchword is SPEED. The updates significantly enhance performance by utilizing your graphics card, enriching the experience on lower-powered PCs, improving ease of navigation, and much more. Already established as a top features-for-dollar photo and video editor, Zoner Photo Studio X continues to get better and better with every upgrade. Plus you get a ton of extras and all for the same very affordable price.

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