Outdoor Photography How To

Capturing sharp photos is a goal of all photographers, and it's best to get the job done in the camera. That's because things can go wrong when attempting to fix soft images in post-processing.

One sure way to ruin a great landscape scene is to miss focus entirely or focus on the wrong area within the frame. We'll solve that dilemma in the next seven minutes with a tutorial from Landscape Photography University— a curriculum designed "to inspire you with helpful tips that leave confusion and burnout behind."

One of the challenges of landscape photography is creating images that stand out from the rest. But in this eye-opening tutorial you’ll learn how to do just that—with three simple tips for capturing abstract landscape and nature images.

This is the time of year when many photographers are planning vacations, so it’s time to bone up on your skills. The quick tutorial below focuses on one of the key aspects of travel photography, with seven tips you can also use at home.

We can't always pick the time of day when we're shooting in the field, and that sometimes means making the most of harsh midday light. This can be a serious problem for all sorts of photography, and it's particularly challenging when making environmental portraits. Distracting shadows, squinting models, and abundant contrast all contribute to this challenging task.

Sparkling nighttime skies offer a great opportunity for capturing eye-popping images, but many photographers shy away from astrophotography because they think special gear and complicated techniques are required to do it right. If that sounds like you, the straightforward tutorial below will likely change your mind.

Capturing sharp photos is a key goal for all types of photography, but achieving precise focus is particularly challenging when shooting wildlife and other fast-moving subjects outdoors.