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Henry Anderson  |  Jan 13, 2022

Since you're a photographer, we're sure you've always wondered how to use various household items as a camera lens. For instance, instead of your fancy zoom, maybe a potato could be a camera lens? Or how about putting a toilet paper roll on front of your $5000 camera and using that as a lens?

Ron Leach  |  Apr 19, 2023

EV-Compensation is an important concept to understand if you want to consistently capture properly exposed images in the camera. Also known as Exposure Compensation, this setting is a feature in just about any camera you own, and when used properly it often eliminates the necessity of balancing tones during the editing process.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 18, 2024

We've covered a bunch of post-processing color matching techniques, some easier or more effective than others. Today we'll take a deep dive into  a powerful and often-ignored method that Photoshop users of all skill levels should understand.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 04, 2024

There are two primary reasons that some photographers avoid supplemental light when shooting outdoors. One is that they simply prefer the look of natural light imagery—and in most cases we tend to agree. On the other hand, there are those who refuse to use even the most basic speedlight because they don’t understand how it works.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 01, 2024

This quick tutorial from the How to Use YouTube channel demonstrates the power of two "crucial" Photoshop tools when editing your portrait photos. The goal is to enhance photos in an alluring, realistic way that that is very flattering to a subject.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 21, 2022

Under most circumstances we strive for sharp images by using a tripod and employing proper exposure settings to minimize camera shake. But as you’ll see in the video below, it’s possible to make beautiful images by intentionally moving the camera while using slow shutter speeds,

Ron Leach  |  Sep 06, 2023

There are a bunch of misconceptions about ISO settings that can hold you back when shooting in the field. Some photographers always shoot at ISO 100 in attempt to avoid noise, while others choose the highest setting available to eliminate camera and subject movement when photographing motion.

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 08, 2018

Photographer and model Imogen Rhiannon is back with another portrait photography tips video. In this case, her new video is on how to use leading lines in portrait photography.

Dan Havlik  |  Jun 15, 2018

Dublin-based fashion photographer Anita Sadowska is who we turn to when we want to see stunning swimsuit photography, and in the below how-to video she pulls back the veil some more on just how she does it.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 05, 2023

It's very convenient to edit photos on a tablet or phone while traveling, when you're away from a computer, and Lightroom Mobile is a great option to use. In this tutorial you'll learn how it works in ways you didn't imagine.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 11, 2025

Today's Lightroom tutorial describes how to use the powerful Brush tool to take portrait photos to the next level by creating a soft, dreamy look. Be sure to take check it out, even if people pictures aren't your thing, because a solid understanding of this versatile technique is important for editing other types of imagery as well.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 10, 2024

Experienced Lightroom users frequently turn to the versatile and easy-to-use Lens Correction and Transform tools when processing their images. If you're not up to speed we'll fix that today day with this comprehensive beginners guide from the folks at Eastern Shore Photo Instruction.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 15, 2024

Today we're bringing you the 10th installment of the popular Master Lightroom Classic series from British wedding photographer James Feaver who recommends that you make sure your software is up to date before following along.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 06, 2021

Like it or not, knowing how to effectively process your images is part of being a photographer and everyone has their own approach. Some of you use Lightroom, others prefer Photoshop, and still others employ a combination of the two.`

Ron Leach  |  Jan 19, 2022

Lightroom’s powerful new masking tools created a huge buzz as soon as Adobe released the latest version of their software. Today we’re going to show you how easy it is to achieve remarkable results with these sophisticated capabilities.

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