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Ron Leach  |  Dec 17, 2024  | 

If you're under the impression that a high-end camera is required for fast and precise focus, well, think again, because we're going to dispel that common excuse in the next 10 minutes. The good news is that you can achieve super sharp photos with whatever camera you own by using the pro techniques demonstrated below.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 17, 2024  | 

If you're looking for an easy way to transform ordinary photos into breathtaking HDR images in Lightroom, we've got you covered with today's instructional video from the popular Adobe Live YouTube channel. This fast and effective workflow takes barely five minutes to explain and is perfect for inexperienced Lightroom users.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 16, 2024  | 

Today's eye-opening tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explores a variety of pro techniques for capturing sharp and dynamic images of moving subjects when shooting with shutter speeds that are slower than you may have thought reasonable.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 16, 2024  | 

There are numerous methods for refining White Balance in an image, some more difficult and effective than others. Today's tutorial from one of our favorite post-processing experts demonstrates why you don't have to choose between simplicity and precision with an interesting technique that enables you to kill two birds with one stone.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 13, 2024  | 

Most photographers would rather be out in the field with a camera up to their eye rather than sitting behind a computer editing their work, and this means a streamlined workflow that delivers great results in a hurry.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 13, 2024  | 

Dedicated photographers invest heavily in gear and the time spent perfecting their craft, which why there's nothing worse than have our hard-earned images lost, damaged, or stolen. Today's important tutorial from Anthony Morganti explains how to protect photos with a new and oft-ignored Lightroom tool.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 12, 2024  | 

This image-editing tutorial from the PHLEARN YouTube channel does double duty by first demonstrating how to crop an image to any aspect ratio, and then follows up by explaining the simple process of expanding the result with AI. It's a useful technique that anyone can accomplish with ease.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 12, 2024  | 

There are a variety of reasons that outdoor photographs may appear flat and lifeless, even when a location is spectacular. Maybe you used the wrong camera settings, or perhaps the light just wasn't right. In either case, today's Photoshop tutorial demonstrates how to transform images from meh to WOW by employing easy-to-use Dodge and Burn tools during post processing.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 12, 2024  | 

Environmental portraits are a lot of fun to make, even if people pictures aren't your thing. One reason is that you don't need any special gear, or even a simple flash, if you understand how to work with whatever illumination exists on location. And this holds true whether you're shooting during the day or after the sun drops below the horizon.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 11, 2024  | 

The handheld light meter is an extremely powerful accessory that was far more popular in the days of 35mm photography. But this versatile and precise tool is just as valuable when shooting with modern digital cameras, and this tutorial explains why, when, and how.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 11, 2024  | 

If you're struggling with the autofocus of your camera and not achieving razor-sharp images on a consistent basis you've come to the right place. The following tutorial from an experienced pro demonstrates a variety of common mistakes and foolproof solutions for perfect results.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 10, 2024  | 

Sooner or later we all find ourselves in a creative rut that results in boring, uninspired images. This quick tutorial provides seven pro tips for getting your artistic juices flowing in a hurry so that the photos you make will once again be interesting and impressive.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 10, 2024  | 

Accurate Colors are an essential component of every image you capture unless, of course, monochrome is your thing. To get everything right it's important to understand the Color Space settings that are available, and how they impact your work.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 09, 2024  | 

We often strive to shoot photos with out-of-focus backgrounds to draw more attention to a key subject within the frame. But what do you do when an entire shot is in focus? This quick tutorial from the Adobe Live YouTube channel demonstrates a simple solution for processing the image in Lightroom for a realistic look..

Ron Leach  |  Dec 09, 2024  | 

Today's tutorial from our friends at Adorama TV begins with a simple question from a reader: "I'm considering switching from shooting in color to black and white for my portraits work. What are some key differences to consider when composing and editing in monochrome?"

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