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Aspect Ratios: Why the Shape of Your Photos Really Matters (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 09, 2023

If you're unfamiliar with the notion of "aspect ratios" it's time to understand the concept. That's because the shape of a photograph greatly influences how images are viewed.  As you'll see in the quick video below, there's much more to this topic than just cropping a horizonal image into a vertical one to improve composition.

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Photoshop Filters (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 09, 2023

Today's image-editing tutorial is for those of you who overlook the power of Photoshop filters when processing your work. Whether you're a beginner ofr more experience photographer, this comprehensive lesson from the PIX Imperfect YouTube channel will quickly get you up to speed.

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5 Pro Do's & Don'ts for Better Landscape, Wildlife & Nature Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 09, 2023

If you're disheartened by inconsistent photographs that don't meet expectations you're not alone. In fact, one of our favorite educators says many of his workshop students encounter similar common problems that are easy to fix.

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How to Create & Edit an Epic HDR Panorama Photo in Photoshop (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 08, 2023

Panorama photos are a lot of fun to make and can really grab attention. Some cameras can automate the process by merging successive shots to achieve a pretty good result. Doing it this way may require a tripod for absolutely precise merging, and you'll still need some post-processing to finish up  the job.

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Transform Boring Cityscapes into Amazing Blue Hour Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 08, 2023

Most photographers know that Blue Hour and Golden Hour are great times to shoot because of the gorgeous colors at the beginning and end of the day. Last week we explained how to turn a dull landscape shot into a beautiful sunset image in Lightroom, and today you'll learn a technique for making a boring Blue Hour photo jump off the page.

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Rule of Odds Beats the Rule of Thirds for Nature & Wildlife Photography (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 07, 2023

We all learn a bunch of "essential" photography rules when first starting out, and even more as we continue to expand our skills. One of the most familiar is the Rules of Thirds. Today you'll learn how to use the less familiar Rule of Odds, that can be even more beneficial when shooting wildlife and nature images.

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Dodge & Burn in Lightroom for Landscape Photos with Perfect Exposure (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 07, 2023

Dodging and burning is a popular editing technique used by landscape photographers to balance the tones in an image. While commonly accomplished with Photoshop, you'll learn how to get the job done in Lightroom by watching this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel.

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It's Easy to Become a Published Photographer
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 04, 2023

Show your best images to the world and earn bragging rights when your photograph is selected to join the Shutterbug Photo of the Day gallery. It doesn't matter whether you shoot with a smartphone or a Hasselblad—if you have the talent, let it be recognized.

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Golden Hour Photos All Day Long with an Easy Edit in Lightroom (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 04, 2023

Sometimes we can't choose the time of day when we come across a beautiful landscape scene. So we take a few shots, despite the terrible midday light, and our images seem destined for the trash.

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Understanding a Camera's Light Meter & How Use it for Perfectly Exposed Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 04, 2023

It's not uncommon for photographers to pick a specific exposure mode and think of it as a set-it-and forget-it choice for all the images they shoot. This practice is often the result if failing to fully understand the finer points of how a camera's light meter works.http://www.shutterbug.com/content/contrast-most-underrated-tool-landscape-nature-photography-video

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