Outdoor Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Nov 05, 2024  | 

This eye-opening tutorial begins with a provocative question: "Have you ever found yourself, camera in hand in hand, staring at some incredible lighting hitting a scene, only to waste so much time trying to configure your settings that you miss the light altogether?" Unfortunately this dilemma is rather common, but we're going to make it a thing of the past in video below.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 04, 2024  | 

Autumn is the favorite time of year for many experienced outdoor photographers because of the spectacular colors that paint the landscape. Unfortunately, our results sometimes fall short of expectations, and when they do it's easy to transform an OK image into a great one with a little help from Lightroom.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 01, 2024  | 

Do you struggle to perfectly blend your bracketed exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom? If so, this quick tutorial from Steve Arnold will help you get the job done to perfection.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 31, 2024  | 

There's quite a mystique about shooting in Manual mode, and if this works for you there's no reason to stop. But as you'll see in the video below, this "advanced" approach isn't always the most efficient way to shoot in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 31, 2024  | 

Outdoor photographers often confront a frustrating issue when forced to point the camera up or down because their vantage point doesn’t enable them to shoot head on. The result is an image with unwanted converging lines.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 30, 2024  | 

Experienced wildlife photographers know how difficult it can be to capture critically sharp photographs of our feathered friends. And this challenge goes beyond subjects in flight because birds tend to be twitchy even when they're perched on a branch.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 29, 2024  | 

Mastering Photoshop can be a bewildering task for beginning and intermediate users alike because of the vast array of tools and techniques offered by this robust software. To make matters worse, there are often several methods for accomplishing the same task that add an additional layer of confusion.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 28, 2024  | 

When first starting out we all faced a barrage of so-called "Rules of Photography" that supposedly would set us on the path for success. But as our skills evolved it became apparent that some of these rules we're meant to be ignored.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 28, 2024  | 

Today's portraiture tutorial takes you behind the lens of an accomplished pro who shares several "essential tips for capturing  breathtaking photos both indoors and outdoors." Whether you're just getting started making people pictures or you're looking for ways to up your game, this quick lesson is just what you need.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2024  | 

Anyone who's tried capturing photos at night with an iPhone or other mobile device knows how challenging it can be to make images that look great. The culprit is the small sensors in  smartphones and how the limited light-gathering capabilities can really hold you back. In this 13-minute video  you'll a few foolproof tricks for overcoming this obstacle.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2024  | 

Anyone who's tried capturing photos at night with an iPhone or other mobile device knows how challenging it can be to make images that look great. The culprit is the small sensors in  smartphones and how the limited light-gathering capabilities can really hold you back. In this 13-minute video  you'll a few foolproof tricks for overcoming this obstacle.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2024  | 

Today's video comes from Hamed Photography, a great source of quick lessons for editing images on any device, streamlining the gear you carry in the field, and in-camera techniques for capturing stunning photos with the equipment you already own. Hamed promises that "this video will help you create stunning monochrome images with ease—whether you're new to photography or looking to improve your skills."

Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2024  | 

There are several camera settings that are important to understand in order to capture properly exposed images with other key attributes. According to landscape pro Brian Matiash, however, there's one setting in particular that plays a vital role in achieving the exact shot you envision. Care to take a guess?

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2024  | 

There's a four-word motto that pretty much sums up the art of photography: Get the light right. Unfortunately that's easier said than done—especially when shooting outdoors under dull or uneven illumination. If you're willing to spend a few minute in Photoshop, however, it's not difficult to enhance what's there or introduce additional light of your own,.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2024  | 

There's nothing more frustrating than capturing a great scene and discovering that your photos lack critical focus. If this happens to you on a regular basis, pay close attention to the following tutorial from the E-Squared YouTube channel run by two twin sisters who post weekly videos with straightforward photography advice.

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