Photoshop How To

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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  |  Jun 14, 2021

One of the challenges with landscape photography occurs when you come upon a scene that calls for perfect sharpness all the way from an interesting foreground to an important subject in the background. Sound impossible? Read on.

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  |  Jan 22, 2025

There are several ways to sharpen photos during post processing, and some common methods are just plain wrong. This video demonstrates a "foolproof" technique for making the sharpest images possible while explaining several essential considerations that Photoshop and Lightroom users of all skill levels should know.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 15, 2023

As one of our favorite landscape photographers insists, “contrast is a crucial aspect of photo editing.” That’s because this key variable helps define the relationship between different tones and colors in an image.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 06, 2022

Have you ever photographed a scene with vibrant natural-looking colors, only to discover that your image doesn’t look nearly as good on the computer as it did through the viewfinder? Well, join the club.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 14, 2025

White balance can make or break a photo because this important attribute enables you to imbue a scene with a variety of feelings and moods. Do things right and you'll have broad control over a variety of appealing effects. The problem is that an incorrect approach may result in photos that appear unrealistic or totally fake.

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