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Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2023  |  0 comments

Luminar Neo is becoming increasingly popular among photographers these days—either as an alternative to Photoshop and Lightroom, or to add one more option to their image-editing toolkit. Today we’re going to give you a quick rundown of what’s new in the latest version 1.8.0.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2023  |  0 comments

Wildlife and nature photography is often quite a challenge, with uncertain weather, ever-changing light, and subjects that quickly move through the frame. The video below promises to, “make your life as a photographer just a little bit easier” with five very effective hacks for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 07, 2023  |  0 comments

The first thing most landscape photographers do upon arriving on location is reach in their bag and grab a favorite wide-angle lens. But what if the vista is so expansive that a 28mm or 35mm won’t include the entire scene?

Ron Leach  |  Apr 07, 2023  |  0 comments

Have you ever captured what you thought was a great photograph, only to discover ugly white edges when viewing the image on your computer? These image-killing artifacts are known as “halos,” and today you’ll learn how to quickly eradicate them in Photoshop.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 06, 2023  |  0 comments

One of the most common image-editing tasks is cleaning up a photo by eliminating distracting elements. Until recently the standard approach involved turning to Photoshop’s Object Selection tool, and using or one or more time-consuming options to vaporize and fill the mess.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 06, 2023  |  0 comments

We’re always on the lookout for unique techniques that enable you to capture artistic images that look different from others, and help you develop a style all your own. Today we have a good one that covers all three goals through the use of intentional camera movement (ICM).

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2023  |  0 comments

Creating soft, blurry backgrounds is a popular technique for making subjects stand out from their surroundings. It’s also useful for eliminating clutter, and directing a viewer’s eye to the most important element of a scene.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2023  |  0 comments

What if we told you there’s a key on your keyboard that can do a bit of magic in Lightroom? That may sound like a silly claim, but according to a respected pro it’s absolutely true. The tutorial below demonstrates exactly how it works for a variety of important editing tasks.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2023  |  0 comments

If you’re like most folks, photographers and “civilians” alike, you probably have a bunch of old family photos lurking in shoeboxes and tattered albums just waiting for some TLC. And because you’re a photographer, relatives will likely solicit your help to restore their often-damaged mementos.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2023  |  0 comments

We thought we’d start the day with a fun short-and-sweet” technique for embellishing photos with sunstars captured in the camera. So pull up a chair, watch the two-minute video below, and see how it’s done.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 04, 2023  |  0 comments

Some photographers have been slow to embrace Lightroom, while others gave it a try and went back to Photoshop. But this trend is changing as more and more shooters become aware of the powerful new tools Adobe has added to Lightroom in recent updates.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 04, 2023  |  0 comments

The past month has been special for Shutterbug readers thanks to the weekly installments we’ve posted of an amazing free Lightroom masterclass from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel. Part 1 covered the basics. #2 dealt with masking, and last week’s episode explained the finer points of using Lightroom’s Tone Curve.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 03, 2023  |  0 comments

While more and more landscape photographers are turning to long telephotos when shooting in the field, the trusty wide-angle is still the go-to choice for most of us. And there’s a good reason: The perspective provided by short focal length lenses is often perfect for capturing dramatic, expansive vistas.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 30, 2023  |  0 comments

It’s not uncommon to return from a daylong photo shoot with dozens if not hundreds of images or more. And that means spending hours behind the computer separating rejects from potential keepers before you can begin editing.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 30, 2023  |  0 comments

Whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced shooter it’s likely that a few “bad habits” are stifling your growth and preventing you from realizing your true potential. Today we’ll discuss how avoiding three common impediments will greatly expand your skills when shooting in the field.

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