Photo How To

Environmental portraits are fun and easy to make, as long as you don't have to lug a bunch of lighting equipment into the field. Today you'll learn how to capture photos that will make you and your model proud, with natural backlighting that creates a unique effect.

Most great photographers are also accomplished visual storytellers who understand how to draw viewers into their scene and direct their eyes to the key element in the image. In the video below you’ll learn 10 quick tips for doing exactly that, while making your photographs more impactful.

The great thing about architectural photography is that it offers spectacular opportunities wherever you live. Most folks reside near a big city, and even if you don’t you’ll find interesting buildings nearby.

Setting your camera's autofocus mode correctly for the specific task at hand can make all the difference between a failed, blurry shot and a sharp attention-grabbing image. If you're usure which AF mode to when, the follow beginners guide will get you up to speed in a hurry.

Not long ago we featured a comprehensive guide to photographing the Milky Way, with camera settings advice, gear recommendations, post-processing tips, and more. We're following up on that today with this primer for inexperienced photographers who want to capture awe-inspiring images of starlit skies, even when the Milky Way isn't visible.

So you've thought about trying your hand at creating expansive panorama photos, but you assumed this interesting technique was beyond your shooting and editing skills. We're going to dispel that misconception with the beginners guide below.

This quick image-editing tutorial from the Lou Imag'in You Tube channel begins with a bold warning: "Using Photoshop without employing masks is a big mistake." If you're an inexperienced user who thinks masking is beyond your skills, this beginners guide will get you up to speed in less than seven minutes.