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Ron Leach  |  Oct 18, 2024  | 

Early last week we brought you an overview of Photoshop 2025 as soon as the long-awaited update was released. Since then we've begun to roll out detailed tutorials on how each of these intriguing capabilities, and others that may have grabbed less attention, actually work in practice.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2024  | 

So you're thinking about retiring your trusty DSLR because that's what everybody's been doing. After all, that's the undeniable trend of our industry, with very few new DSLRs on the market and even fewer coming down the pipeline.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2024  | 

Have you ever wondered why your photos look sort of ridiculous after dropping a person or object into the scene? One common culprit is that you neglected to evaluate the light and add realistic shadows where they belong.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 16, 2024  | 

Here's an outside-the-box Photoshop tutorial from an Australian photographer who specializes in post-processing techniques that add imagination and creativity to her whimsical imagery. The video begins with this simple question: "Why use a Grey Layer (we'll stick with her Aussie spelling) in Photoshop?"

Ron Leach  |  Oct 16, 2024  | 

Are you interested in taking a crack at bird photography but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've been at this for a while and the images you've made just don't hit the mark. In either case, the basic tutorial below will set you on the path to success.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 

It's been a while since we featured a boudoir photography tutorial and this 10-minute lesson takes a different approach than the high-contrast b&w techniques we've shared in the past. Today you'll learn how to shoot alluring color indoor portraits with available light.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 

Over the years we've discussed why some photographs are more compelling when converted to b&w and how some processing methods are more complicated than others. And this holds true for landscape scenes, portrait photos, nature images, and other popular genres.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 14, 2024  | 

One of the greatest challenges when processing dull nature and landscape images is creating an eye-catching effect that retains a believable, realistic look. The solution often rests on the proper use of colors, and this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates a foolproof method for getting the job done to perfection.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 14, 2024  | 

Adobe just released Photoshop 2025, their big annual update when everything comes together. The following tutorial from Photoshop Café provides an overview of the most important features, along with a brief description of how to use them and improve your everyday workflow.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 11, 2024  | 

Let’s say your weekend plans include a casual hike with the family, photography isn't part of the itinerary, and your "real" gear will be resting at home. But as nature would have it you stumble upon a beautiful scene that begs to be photographed, so you reach for your iPhone and quickly make a few shots before your kids scream "you promised keep that thing in your pocket."

Ron Leach  |  Oct 11, 2024  | 

It's surprising how infrequently some photographer's clean the sensor in their cameras, all the while aiming for the best image quality possible. Dirty sensors cause a variety of problems, not the least of which are ugly dusts spots and other artifacts on every image you shoot.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 10, 2024  | 

We all know that skillful composition is the key to capturing great photos. And this is especially true when it comes to complicated landscape scenes that are full of competing elements. Today you'll learn a simple technique for making outdoor images significantly more appealing.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 10, 2024  | 

This is the favorite season of many experienced outdoor photographers because of the gorgeous colors that paint the landscape no matter where you live. Yet, it can be challenging to replicate the stunning autumn tones you witness in the field—especially when shooting in flat light.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 09, 2024  | 

It's super easy to add drama and visual interest to wildlife and nature photos by emphasizing dark tones in Lightroom. This tutorial from Park Cameras, a leading retailer in the UK, explains a simple post-processing technique that accentuates colors, separates the subject from surrounding areas, boost contrast, and much more.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 09, 2024  | 

Photographers who've done enough shooting outdoors know that some scenes appear far more compelling in b&w. The challenge is that after a monochrome conversion, some photos are significantly less dramatic than expected. We're going to fix that in the next 15 minutes.

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