This tutorial from one of our favorite instructors is all about drawing more attention to the key element in a scene when it recedes intro surrounding area of the frame. The quick-and easy trick enables to create more impactful images by separating the subject in a way that immediately draws attention.
Take a close look at the landscape photographs you admire most and you'll likely discern a powerful common denominator; namely, a thoughtful attention-grabbing "depth range." The video below from Andy Hutchinson describes this oft-ignored concept and demonstrates how to create the effect during post processing.
Today's beginners guide to macro photography is a great reminder that this unique genre should be considered a year-long pursuit, rather than a Spring endeavor once plants begin to bloom. Summer provides great opportunities for capturing insects and other small creepy crawlies, there are mushrooms in fall, and don't forget about those ephemeral snowflakes falling in winter.
We all look forward to those "perfect" days in the field when we're greeted by beautiful light, eye-catching blue skies with billowing clouds, and an enchanting scene with interesting depth and dimension throughout the frame.
We're wrapping up the week with a rant by Australian landscape photographer Steve Arnold who laments the fact that, in his mind, Photoshop's best editing techniques are the most difficult to use. As he says, "Adobe keeps adding new features that nobody really needs, while folks ignore beneficial tools because they're not easy enough to use."
Autumn is finally here and with the change of seasons come a myriad of opportunities for breathtaking landscape photos. Today's video demonstrates a straightforward Lightroom workflow for enhancing your images so they faithfully reproduce the vivid colors and tonal balance you witnessed through the viewfinder.
Today we're exploring a common culprit for disappointing landscape photos with blown-out skies and other key elements that are far brighter than the rest of a scene. The solution has to do with the fact that many photographers never take time to explore the obscure options buried in their camera's menu.
Beautiful flowers offer abundant opportunities for eye-catching images, even if you specialize in other genres of photography, and these colorful subjects are readily available at local parks, nearby arboretums, nature centers, and even in the comfort of your backyard.
Today's video tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates the power of Lightroom's recently introduced Landscape Selection mask that represents a big leap in functionality and precision. As you'll see, this new feature will transform image quality, and it's super easy to use.
Whenever Adobe updates their software it seems as though one or two new headline features grab all the attention, while other second-tier tools and capabilities don't get the credit they deserve. Today's eye-opening tutorial with one of the world's foremost post-processing experts reveals six of these lesser-known upgrades you don't want to overlook because they can make your workflow faster, easier, and more creative.
Jon Sienkiewicz | Sep 24, 2025 | First Published: Sep 25, 2025
I confess. I let my love affair with Cyanocitta Cristata become all-consuming, and placed my life in jeopardy. I cannot go out on my patio without facing extreme danger. I've spent a small fortune on arachis hypogaea (street name "goobers") just to feed her habit, and have been forced to become a prisoner in my own home because the Corvidae Family have a price on my head.
Low-light photography can be quite a challenge whether you're shooting in the field or indoors in a dim room with available light. Today's quick tutorial with Anthony Crothers is for those of you who are struggling with blurry, grainy photos in situations with less-than-ideal illumination.
Most photographers are at least tangentially aware of the benefits of shooting Raw to maximize image quality and provide enhanced post-processing flexibility. But what if you prefer to keep things simple, never make large prints, and typically display your image online? In other words, what are your options for shooting and editing Jpeg files for optimum results?
Have you ever noticed that your best outdoor images feel alive and connected, while others lack impact and you're not quite sure why? According to Canadian pro Adam Gibbs, the game-changing solution may be as simple as composing with "flow."
Nature and wildlife photographers often confront situations in which their longest lens simply isn't powerful enough to get up close and personal on distant subjects. Super telephotos can be prohibitively expensive but there's a reasonably affordable way to boost magnification without breaking the bank, and that's taking advantage of a high-quality teleconverter—otherwise known as a "lens extender."