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Ron Leach  |  Apr 01, 2024

A firm understanding of how to blur portions of an image is essential if you want to create nature photos with maximum impact in which the key subject really stands out from other areas within the frame. This seven-minute tutorial from the Birdman Photography YouTube channel explains an easy Lightroom technique for getting the job done.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 26, 2022

We’re going to let you in on a big secret in today’s Photoshop tutorial; namely the “secret to eye-catching foregrounds” when editing travel, nature, and landscape images. 

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.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 18, 2025

Whether they be cherry blossoms in Tokyo, sunflowers in Indianapolis or saguaro cactus florets in Tucson, flowers have fascinated photographers since forever. We all photograph them—it's a rite of spring where I live. Here are 10 tips that will guide you to better flower photos.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 28, 2023

We've all had the misfortune of traveling to a promising location, only to be confronted with bad light that's guaranteed to result in flat, boring photos. Under this situation you have two choices; return on a better day or do the best you can and see what you can accomplish when processing your shots.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 15, 2024

If you're looking for a post-processing technique that will take your landscape photos to the next level, this Lightroom tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel is exactly what you need. You'll learn how to create "magical light" and introduce vibrant colors so that your images seem to jump off the screen.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 25, 2024

Today you'll learn how to elevate your landscape photography game by using an oft-ignored Lightroom tool to process images that need a bit of help. The method known as "midtone contrast" is both easy and effective, and it's guaranteed to add impact to just about every image you edit.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 20, 2024

We're all looking for a creative edge when it comes to creating landscape images that really capture attention. One very effective technique is to use Lightroom's Split-Toning tools to enhance color and contrast.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 27, 2022

The tutorial below is short, sweet, and easy, but it will pay big dividends—as you’ll learn a simple Lightroom maintenance trick that will prevent against inconvenient glitches when editing images in the future.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 15, 2022

Not long ago we featured a very popular tutorial, explaining the importance of choosing the proper focal point if precise focus is your goal. Today‘s follow-up episode, with another instructor, provides more important tips you won’t want to miss.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 23, 2025

Are you interested in making b&w photos with maximum impact? If so, pay close attention to the follow video from the Focus Photo School YouTube channel that reveals a "revolutionary" Lightroom workflow that delivers mind-blowing yet realistic results.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 16, 2023

Let's say you're out in the field with the right gear and good weather, and you come upon a great landscape scene that can't be ignored. So you pop off a few shots, and you're eager to review the results on your computer.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 23, 2024

Are you having problems getting the tint right between green and magenta, or between yellow and blue tones? Well, join the club. It's all about achieving proper White Balance during post processing—a popular and transformative topic of concern to amateurs and pros alike.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 09, 2025

The Color Mixer in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) has been a post-processing staple for years. This quick primer from the Better Pics YouTube channel take a look at "how it can help you achieve perfect color in your images."

Ron Leach  |  Sep 29, 2021

Do you struggle with exposing photographs properly? Are your images either too bright or too dark? Well you’re not alone. But if you watch the following tutorial, those struggles will be a thing of the past.

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