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Ron Leach  |  Jun 29, 2023  | 

It's been a long time since we've posted a tutorial from notable photographer Peter McKinnon, so this is your lucky day. That's because he's a very popular instructor known for lessons with a unique twist.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 14, 2024  | 

Landscape photographers who don't take advantage of Lightroom's game-changing Range Masks are in for a big surprise today. That's because this tutorial from the PHLOG photography YouTube channel demonstrates why these tools are the "most powerful masks" for maximizing the quality of just about any image captured in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 04, 2023  | 

The trend these days is definitely in the direction of full-frame cameras, and many photographers have one at the top of their wish list if they haven't already made the switch. But if you're still capturing great images with a capable crop-sensor model you may want to hang on to it—at least until you watch the controversial video below.

Ron Leach  |  May 23, 2024  | 

A solid understanding of how to employ Masks is essential if you want post-processing results that are the best they can be. These easy-to-use tools enable you to make selective adjustments to specific parts of an image and achieve optimum color, exposure and balance.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 15, 2024  | 

Complex landscape scenes can be extremely difficult to capture and edit because of the many elements and tonal values involved. Today's tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel reveals the "biggest mistake" you can make when editing these types of images.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 09, 2018  | 

If there’s one universal rule of sports photography, it’s that you have to actually use your camera if you want to get the shot. Evidently these sideline photographers at last night’s College Football National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia missed the memo, because none of them has a camera eye up to their eye as the ball is in the air.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 12, 2025  | 

If you had to guess what one expert considers the number one skill of professional photographers (without looking at the lead image above), we doubt that your answer would be visualizing the world in three dimensions. But you can take this notion to the bank, according to instructor Simon d'Entremont.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 23, 2022  | 

Many of the wildlife tutorials we post involve the best gear, techniques, and camera settings to use for capturing great images of our feathered friends. After all, everyone loves birds, and there are willing subjects all year long no matter where you live.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 29, 2024  | 

Professional landscape photographers are known for carrying a wide array of filters in sizes to fit the lenses they use most. These range from those designed to enhance color, remove reflections, and add a soft glow and other special effects. Then there's a collection of ND filters in various strengths, and a few graduated and split-tone filters to round out the expensive assortment..

Ron Leach  |  Sep 10, 2020  | 

Macro photography is always a lot of fun, whether you’re shooting budding flowers in spring, the creepy crawlies of summer, colorful leaves in autumn, or the magical snowflakes of winter. Capturing great close-ups doesn’t require much in the way of specialized gear, but it’s important to know what you’re doing. And that’s what this tutorial is all about.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 25, 2022  | 

Entry-level and mid-range compact cameras have fallen by the wayside as most of us own a high-end smartphone that’s sufficient for capturing impromptu images. But for “serious” photography on the go there are still several compelling reasons to carry a premium point-and shoot camera with easily accessible creative controls.

Jason Schneider  |  Aug 17, 2015  | 

Over the past few years an amazing transformation has been taking place in photographic lens design. As a result, scores of innovative new interchangeable lenses have recently been announced by major camera manufacturers, and by optical specialty companies such as Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina.

Jason Schneider  |  Aug 15, 2018  | 

Using a vintage SLR lens on a DSLR can be a fun and, occasionally, frustrating experience. (Not all the inexpensive glass you dig up on eBay is going to suit your needs.) To help you find that perfect analog match for your high-tech digital SLR, we’ve picked our ten favorite classic SLR lenses that will get you shooting timeless images with your DSLR right away.

Jason Schneider  |  Mar 30, 2020  | 

We pick a selection of class glass for photographers focused on capturing fabulous faces.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 05, 2016  | 

Google has unveiled their next-generation smartphone, the Google “Pixel,” and early test results indicate the camera on this sophisticated new wonder may be the best smartphone camera ever. According to a comprehensive review by DxOMark Mobile, the Pixel earned a score of 89—three points higher than highly acclaimed Apple iPhone 7 Plus, and the highest DXO rating ever given to a smartphone.

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