Outdoor Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Jul 28, 2022

We’ve all been there: You plan an excursion to a beautiful location, pack your gear, and hit the road in plenty of time to get there for perfect light. When you arrive, however, you confront flat, boring skies.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 29, 2024

Sunrises and sunsets are among the most popular scenes when shooing in the field, but many photographers are disappointed with their results. These misfires often occur because some shooters don't understand how to take advantage of this soft, warm, and beautiful light. We're going to fix that today with a five-step guide from the Yorkshire Photo Walks YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 10, 2025

Dull, flat light is a common culprit when it comes to unimpressive wildlife and landscape photos, even if you nailed composition and focus. This straightforward tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates a post-processing technique for making an eye-popping fix with a bright Golden-Hour effect.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 03, 2025

It may still be a bit cool for a swim at the beach, but that doesn’t mean it's too early in the season for a sensuous boudoir shoot on a nice day. And that's what you'll learn how to do in this behind-the-scenes tutorial from acclaimed expert Michael Sasser.

Henry Anderson  |  Dec 20, 2022

Every so often we stumble on a unique approach to boudoir photography, and the tutorial below sure fits the bill. Namely, how to shoot flattering photos in the snow while keeping your model comfortable.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 30, 2021

One phrase we repeat often is, “Rules are meant to be broken.” That doesn’t mean being sloppy, but rather knowing when an unconventional approach will deliver unique and eye-catching photos.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2025

Want to capture stunning ultra-wide photos with your iPhone? Most folks don't understand how to how to use the Panorama mode correctly, but this quick tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything necessary to get the job done with ease.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 24, 2024

Do the outdoor photos you capture often appear dull and uninspiring, failing to convey what you saw through the viewfinder? Fear not, because this Lightroom tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel explains how to bring them back to life with Lightroom's oft-ignored Color Range Masks.

Ron Leach  |  May 24, 2022

One of the challenges we all face as photographers is conveying the excitement of action scenes in a still image. In the eye-opening tutorial below you’ll learn an easy method for bringing life to outdoor images with a little help from Photoshop.

Ron Leach  |  May 18, 2021

Photographing animals can be a lot like making outdoor portraits of people. Many of the same composition and lighting principles apply, as do techniques for crafting an image that conveys feelings and moods.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 20, 2017

Earlier today we posted a story in which one pro photographer suggested you forget about camera settings when viewing the work of others, and instead concentrate on the planning and artistry that went into capturing the image. The video below takes a contrarian view, in an attempt to help you take better landscape photos by revealing camera settings that work best.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 30, 2022

There’s a bunch of photographers out there who’d like to shoot macro images once in a while, but not often enough to justify purchasing an expensive, dedicated lens. Today we’re going to show you how to get started shooting close-ups on the cheap.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 04, 2024

There are numerous so-called "rules" of photography, and one of the most common is to always shoot at ISO 100 whenever possible. This notion is particularly prevalent among landscape photographers who strive for optimum image quality and the maximum amount of detail in every image they shoot.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 26, 2025

Modern digital cameras feature very sophisticated light metering systems, but the exact purpose of various modes can be difficult to decipher. All that advanced technology can be for naught unless you understand which setting to use when.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 05, 2025

The first step for capturing breathtaking images in the field is analyzing light intensity and direction to determine the necessary settings for achieving a balanced exposure. One foolproof method for accomplishing this task involves using your camera's histogram to get the light right every time without time-wasting experimentation.

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