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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.

The proper use of depth-of-field effects is an important component of all great outdoor photographs, and we often use camera settings and techniques that accentuate a main subject by limiting the zone of sharpness to soften backgrounds and deemphasize other areas within the frame.

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.

Macro photography offers a unique way to explore the small world around us—often while traveling no further than the backyard. So if you have a lonely close-up lens lurking in the back of a cabinet, and are unsure about the necessary techniques, look no further than the beginners guide below.

Most modern mirrorless cameras and DSLRs offer at least one dedicated button for creating custom settings that facilitate the type of images you shoot most, and even some advanced compacts offer this powerful oft-ignored feature. In the next 10 minutes you'll learn why and how to simplify your life by creating custom settings that match your personal needs.

Last month we brought you an interesting Lightroom tutorial demonstrating a unique method for using color curves adjustments to embellish mediocre landscape photographs with a beautiful soft dreamy twilight glow. This follow-up video provides an equally powerful tone curves trick that you'll definitely want to try.

Instructor Trey is a successful shooter specializing in nature, wildlife, and macro photography, and this episode leverages his skill in the latter category to talk you through seven image-killing mistakes. The straightforward solutions he provides will make a huge difference when the name of the game is getting up close and personal with your subjects.