Videos

We recently featured an eye-opening tutorial from photographer Fil Nenna who demonstrates a quick-and-foolproof test for determining the sharpest f/stop of every lens you own. He's back again today, this time with an easy camera-sensor test that he refers to a "compulsory."

There's quite a mystique about shooting in Manual mode, and if this works for you there's no reason to stop. But as you'll see in the video below, this "advanced" approach isn't always the most efficient way to shoot in the field.

Experienced wildlife photographers know how difficult it can be to capture critically sharp photographs of our feathered friends. And this challenge goes beyond subjects in flight because birds tend to be twitchy even when they're perched on a branch.

If you've avoided Photoshop's powerful Blend modes because you thought the technique was too complex for your post-processing skills, this quick tutorial from the Adobe Live Community will correct that misconception and get you started today.

Mastering Photoshop can be a bewildering task for beginning and intermediate users alike because of the vast array of tools and techniques offered by this robust software. To make matters worse, there are often several methods for accomplishing the same task that add an additional layer of confusion.

Today's portraiture tutorial takes you behind the lens of an accomplished pro who shares several "essential tips for capturing  breathtaking photos both indoors and outdoors." Whether you're just getting started making people pictures or you're looking for ways to up your game, this quick lesson is just what you need.

Anyone who's tried capturing photos at night with an iPhone or other mobile device knows how challenging it can be to make images that look great. The culprit is the small sensors in  smartphones and how the limited light-gathering capabilities can really hold you back. In this 13-minute video  you'll a few foolproof tricks for overcoming this obstacle.