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Ron Leach  |  Aug 27, 2024  | 

Now that many photographers agree that a modern phone is a legitimate photography tool it's time to take a look at a handful of mobile apps that one pro says, "will make you a better photographer."  Jared Colins is a professional photographer/videographer, and these are the apps he uses everyday to create his art.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 27, 2024  | 

Many nature and landscape photographers strive for vibrant, saturated colors when editing their work because they think that this approach makes their images "POP." The truth is, however, is that a heavy-handed approach with improper tonal balance often has the opposite effect.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 26, 2024  | 

A common practice among nature and wildlife photographers is to shoot at maximum aperture to separate the primary subject from a soft out-of-focus background. This tutorial, however, explains when this can be a bad habit and actually spoil an otherwise great image.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 26, 2024  | 

We're always on the lookout for straightforward post-processing tricks that will give images a unique look and make them stand out from the crowd, and this tutorial from Instructor Julieanne Kost does exactly that in less than five minutes.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 23, 2024  | 

Can you call Michael H. Steven’s pictures photography? No — no way. In all but a few cases, no camera was involved. Creative imagery? Yeah, that label might work. But where does it fit? Somewhere near the intersection of Photography Parkway and AI Boulevard. Under the blinding neon sign of a mildly demented mind. But is it art?

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  |  Aug 22, 2024  | 

This tutorial is for those of you who've marveled at spectacular star trail images of the nighttime sky but thought this unique style of landscape photography was beyond your skills. Today you'll learn how to get the job done with the gear you already own.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 22, 2024  | 

Most photographers understand why shooting in Raw provides maximum image detail and other key attributes that contribute to ultimate image quality. Another benefit of using this format is that it delivers far more control during the image-editing process.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 21, 2024  | 

Whenever Adobe updates their software  it seems like one or two features grab all the headlines, like Photoshop's recent Lens Blur capabilities. At the same time, other powerful tools tend to be overlooked as you'll see in this tutorial from our friends at PiXimperfect .

Ron Leach  |  Aug 21, 2024  | 

Are you looking for a simple and effective Lightroom technique that will dramatically enhance images as quickly as possible so you can get back out in the field doing what you love most? If so, we've got you covered with today's game-changing tutorial from post-processing impresario Julienne Kost.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 20, 2024  | 

Yesterday we debunked a popular myth that shooting in Manual mode is the only way to capture great images. Today we're going that route again by addressing the conventional wisdom that Raw files are always better than Jpegs.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 20, 2024  | 

We all strive to capture photos in which the primary subject of a scene is full of detail and properly exposed. Today, however, you'll learn a different approach whereby the subject is shy on detail but full of drama and impact.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 20, 2024  | 

Dynamic Range is one of the most important photography concepts to understand, both with regard to a camera's capabilities and how you edit your work. Some shooters don't know exactly what the term means, but just about everyone knows they want more.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2024  | 

So you finally tried shooting in Manual mode after listening to all the noise from so-called "purists" and surprise; the images you captured were far from impressive. What's up with that?

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2024  | 

Shutterbug readers are always enthusiastic about Julieanne Kost's post-processing tutorials because of her vast knowledge of all things Adobe and her uncommon knack for simplifying seemingly complicated concepts and task. In the next four minutes she demonstrates a foolproof method for enhancing images with Lightroom's Presence Sliders.

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