Portrait Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Jul 25, 2025

If you are like most of us there's a disorganized stack of old photos lurking in the back of a closet or inside a cabinet, and many of them are likely dusty, scratched, faded, or even torn. In other words, these memories are mere shadows of their former selves, and desperately in need of repair.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 25, 2025

The headline above is one of the most famous quotes in photography, uttered by the legendary Robert Capa who many consider the greatest combat photographer and photojournalist in history. The video below from one of today's highly acclaimed pros provides his take on what this famous advice should mean to you.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 23, 2025

Last week we brought you an enlightening tutorial from Hamed Photography that described the many benefits of shooting action photosin Shutter Priority mode with Auto ISO. Today he's following that up with this video demonstrating how combining Manual mode with Auto ISO provides full creative control over exposure without slowing you down.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 21, 2025

Shooting environmental portraits in the middle of the day can be sort of a nightmare and often results in unflattering shadows, squinting subjects, and washed out details and skin tones. Today's five-minute tutorial from the Patrick's Boudoir Photography channel will help you use harsh midday light as a creative tool.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 17, 2025

Some styles of photography cry out for specific types of lenses (although we're strong proponents of experimenting beyond common conventions). Wide focal lengths, for example, are the primary choice of landscape shooters, while very few experienced wildlife photographers would venture out in the field without a long telephoto of 400mm or more.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 16, 2025

Today's enlightening tutorial is for those of you who've captured what you thought would be a killer shot only to discover that something is missing and you're uncertain why. Upon closer scrutiny, however, you may realize that it's poor color trying to get your intention.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 14, 2025

If you're just getting started in photography or you're struggling to get the light right, the video below will quickly get you on the path to success. This lesson comes from the Reviews and How-Tos YouTube channel, a popular source of in-depth tech reviews, camera techniques, and straightforward post-processing tutorials.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 14, 2025

Today's straightforward post-processing tutorial from the Better Pics YouTube channel demonstrates several great options for harnessing the power of Lightroom's Clarity, Texture, and Dehaze tools to maximize detail in every image you capture when shooting in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 08, 2025

Today's enlightening tutorial from British pro James Feaver recounts how much he struggled with post processing when first embarking on his photography journey, and he describes his dismay like this: "I would spend hours and hours editing my photos, wake up the next morning hating what I've done, and have to start over."

Ron Leach  |  Jul 07, 2025

It's not always possible to be out in the field when Golden Hour paints the landscape and our subjects with soft, glowing light. This video below the popular PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates how easy it is to mimic the beautiful effect with a straightforward c

Ron Leach  |  Jul 02, 2025

Today we're taking a close look at why one of our favorite instructors insists that "Auto ISO is the secret tool for better exposure in any light." While everyone is familiar with this mode, Hamed explains that the secret nature of the oft-ignored setting is than many folks fail to understand all of its benefits and how to them to use.

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  |  Jun 25, 2025

Are you confused by the difference between Angle of View and Field of View, and how these important considerations affect your photography? And what about the synergy between these terms and focal length?

Ron Leach  |  Jun 23, 2025

Images captured in silhouette convey a super dramatic look that's impossible to ignore, whether you're shooting portraits, landscapes, nature subjects and more. Today's quick video provides a step-by-step breakdown from start to finish so that you can get started today.

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