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Ron Leach  |  Jul 14, 2023

Adobe has long been the go-to source of software for photographers, designers, web experts, art directors, and other other creatives. Their offerings include Photoshop Lightroom, and Express, as well as Illustrator, Premiere Pro InDesign, and several others.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 31, 2023

Everyone who follows Shutterbug is aware of how a bit of post processing can make a big difference in the quality of one’s images, but for some users the vast capabilities of Photoshop and Lightroom can be overwhelming with a steep learning curve.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 21, 2023

If you’re looking for a free high-quality photo editor because you can’t afford costly software like Photoshop or Lightroom you’ve come to the right place. In barely eight minutes you'll learn about the best currently available options in the quick video below.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 07, 2024

When you're out and about with nothing but your iPhone and come upon a striking scene, this tutorial from the iPhone Photography School provides the "exact blueprint" for capturing breathtaking imagery. It's all about choosing the appropriate camera and app settings so you never miss a great opportunity again.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 02, 2025

If you want to make the most of your iPhone camera you've come to the right place for achieving the highest possible image quality and a faster workflow. Today's tutorial from the Reeflex Camera YouTube channel demonstrates everything you need to know for getting the job done to perfection

Ron Leach  |  Dec 27, 2023

Lightroom is so jam-packed with features that it's easy to overlook a few powerful capabilities when devising your personal workflow. In the quick tutorial below you'll learn why one accomplished pro says, "The Calibration panel is "the best tool for editing photos quickly and beautifully," and today he demonstrates how easy it is to use.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 08, 2023

There are a lot of things you have to consider when picking the right photo editor. Recently, another totally new factor has appeared–a brand new operating system from Microsoft that is getting more widespread and is likely to become a new standard. If you are going to switch to Windows 11 and now wonder which photo editor to get, then you’ve come to the right place.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 22, 2024

Have you ever captured a great image, edited it perfectly, uploaded it to the web or made a print, and then said to yourself "that's not how I remember this photo looking after post processing?" If so, it's possible that the Lightroom Export settings were incorrect for the way you intended to share the shot.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 30, 2025

The video below from instructor Brendan Williams begins with a quote that will stop you in your tracks: "Throw everything you know about sharpening out the window because there's only one sharpening tool in Photoshop you need for pro results, but it's hidden in an unlikely place."

Ron Leach  |  Jul 15, 2021

Photographers of all skill levels are using Instagram these days to showcase their work, and some pros even use this platform as an online portfolio. If you want to jump on the bandwagon, there are few things you need to know.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 27, 2023

Today we're featuring a quick trick from the Rogala Photography YouTube channel that will help make it easier to adjust the exposure of photos in Lightroom. You'll learn why the histogram is "essential" for getting the light right, and what a long-time pro says is "the best simple Lightroom trick you don't know."

Ron Leach  |  Jan 12, 2021

If you’re one of the many photographers who would rather be out shooting than sitting behind a computer, this tutorial is for you. In barely 13 minutes, you’ll see what one image-editing expert calls the “ best photography editing workflow.”

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2023

Creating soft, blurry backgrounds is a popular technique for making subjects stand out from their surroundings. It’s also useful for eliminating clutter, and directing a viewer’s eye to the most important element of a scene.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 08, 2021

Everyone who has done a lot of shooting knows that some images just look better in black and white. And that includes certain portraits and street photos as well as different types of landscape imagery.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2024

Today's video comes from Hamed Photography, a great source of quick lessons for editing images on any device, streamlining the gear you carry in the field, and in-camera techniques for capturing stunning photos with the equipment you already own. Hamed promises that "this video will help you create stunning monochrome images with ease—whether you're new to photography or looking to improve your skills."

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