Outdoor Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Oct 19, 2023

We’ve been working through all the new capabilities of the latest Lightroom update, and today's tutorial from the Photoshop Café YouTube channel demonstrates a powerful new feature that is nothing short of "stunning." In less than eight minutes you see how the new Point Color tool works.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 23, 2021

What if you arrive at a location, only to encounter atmospheric that obscures important objects in the background, reduces details throughout the scene, and basically ruins your shot? You can either return on a better day, or take a few photos and fixed them in Photoshop with the simple technique below.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 25, 2025

Today's quick tutorial from the Focus Photo School provides a quick-and-easy Lightroom solution to a common dilemma faced by street shooters and other photographers devoted to capturing compelling images of the urban landscape; namely, those image-killing reflections that occur when shooting through plate glass windows.

Ron Leach  |  May 30, 2025

Earlier this week we featured an important maintenance guide with a safe-and-effective method for cleaning a dirty camera sensor and keeping it pristine as long as possible. But what about the dusty photos you shot in the past or those you digitize with a scanner?

Ron Leach  |  Sep 14, 2022

Sometimes the outdoor images we make don’t look as remarkable on the computer as they did through the viewfinder. In some cases that’s due to challenging light, while other times the problem is incorrect exposure or other camera settings.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 01, 2021

Have you ever spent a day in the field, thinking you captured several great photographs, only to discover on the computer that some of the images are dull, noisy, and boring? If that’s happened to you, like it has to the best of us, the following Photoshop tutorial will set you straight.

Jeff Howe  |  Jul 02, 2013  |  First Published: May 01, 2013

Several years ago I decided to take on a challenge of focusing on macro photography right in my own backyard. No, I do not reside in the Sierra mountains or adjacent to a national wildlife refuge or conservation area. I live in a typical South Florida suburban subdivision surrounded by homes and asphalt. South Florida doesn’t even offer much in the way of seasons. Yet, I am amazed at how many unique images I have captured over the past several years.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2016

Rita Kluge is a German-born freelance photographer with a passion for the sea. In this amazing series she swims with whales to capture some captivating shots of adult leviathans and their babies.

Jim Zuckerman  |  Jan 22, 2015
The beauty and artistry of the natural designs found in rocks and minerals rivals the most expensive abstract paintings you might find in an art gallery. Some of them are truly breathtaking. Of course, not all rocks are created equal. Some are boring and not worth a second glance, but others are works of art and, if you were to print the images very large and frame them elegantly for your home, people would think you paid thousands of dollars for such a visually compelling piece of art.
Ron Leach  |  Aug 07, 2023

We all learn a bunch of "essential" photography rules when first starting out, and even more as we continue to expand our skills. One of the most familiar is the Rules of Thirds. Today you'll learn how to use the less familiar Rule of Odds, that can be even more beneficial when shooting wildlife and nature images.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 20, 2016

Adventure/travel photographer Ryan Deboodt has done much of his photography in Vietnam and in Bejing, China where he lives, but he's traveled throughout the world. All of his work is impressive, but the images he shoots inside caves is truly breathtaking.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2023

If you're like most outdoor photographers you often shoot in dirty environments in which dust can enter your camera and wreak havoc on the sensor, especially on windy days. And every time you switch lenses the odds of contamination will increase.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 13, 2022

Outdoor photographers are known for carrying tons of gear, so they’re prepared for just about anything they encounter. We’ve addressed this burden in the past for landscape shooters who often hike great distances into the field, and for travel photographers who want to carry a minimum of equipment.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 03, 2024

The Domke PhoTOGS Vest is incredibly functional and versatile. It has room for just about anything you could possibly need on a photo trek (except a large tripod, of course). I'm talking lenses, backup compact camera, light meter, H2O, lunch, bear spray, pens, business cards—more room than I have stuff.

Dreamstime  |  Nov 13, 2018

The following outdoor photography how-to story with six winter photography tips comes courtesy of Dreamstime contributors.

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