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Ron Leach  |  May 08, 2023  | 

Photoshop Actions are extremely helpful when editing images, whether you’re a novice or an experienced user. As the folks at Adobe explain, “Actions are a user-based series of recorded tasks or commands that you can play back and record on single or multiple files.”

Ron Leach  |  May 08, 2023  | 

We constantly preach the necessity of trying new techniques and expanding one’s vision if you want to broaden your skills and capture images that look different from most of what you see. Today’s episode demonstrates a quick-and-easy method for doing exactly that.

Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2023  | 

Photographers who do most of their shooting outdoors know how difficult it can be to consistently nail exposure—especially when shooting expansive landscape vistas. That’s because these types of scenes often contain a broad range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadows.

Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2023  | 

Are you unhappy with the photos you shoot in b&w, or convert to monochrome from color files? If so, don’t feel too bad because this is a common occurrence among those who typically view the world in color and capture their images accordingly.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 05, 2023  | 

Leica just announced the Leica M11 Monochrom, the B&W-only version of their M11 flagship digital rangefinder camera, and Shutterbug had the opportunity to test run a production sample early on in the release cycle. Our conclusions are not as simple as black and white.

Ron Leach  |  May 04, 2023  | 

Capturing photos with a correct perspective can be a difficult task, whether you’re photographing landscapes in the field or shooting in town on the street. Sometimes our brain “auto-corrects” these anomalies for us, but the camera doesn’t see things the same way as our eyes.

Ron Leach  |  May 04, 2023  | 

How often have you captured what you thought was a great photo, only to view it on the computer and discover it’s not sharp? If you’re like the rest of us, the answer is “more than one or twice.”

Ron Leach  |  May 03, 2023  | 

There’s an amazing new image-editing feature that many photographers have been awaiting for years; namely the ability to integrate Lightroom and Photoshop. The quick tutorial below from the Photoshop Café YouTube channel explains how it works.

Ron Leach  |  May 03, 2023  | 

Many photographers are confused by the fact that some modern cameras have two shutters; a conventional mechanical one and another that’s electronic. The explainer below from the Montana-based Rocky Mountain School of Photography (RMSP) demystifies the difference.

Ron Leach  |  May 03, 2023  | 

According to one image-editing expert, “The more troubleshooting I do for folks in Lightroom, the more I realize that a lot of problems stem from how the photos are imported into Lightroom.” The quick tutorial below explains three “best practices” for getting the job right.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 02, 2023  | 

3 Legged Thing (3LT) just announced the Charles 2.0, a new, more budget-friendly tripod in their Pro Range lineup, and Shutterbug had a chance to evaluate a sample for several weeks prior to introduction.

Ron Leach  |  May 02, 2023  | 

Luminar Neo is rapidly gaining popularity as a full-featured alternative to Photoshop and Lightroom. It’s affordable, has a myriad of powerful tools, and is easy to use thanks to its intuitive interface,

Ron Leach  |  May 02, 2023  | 

Today we’re bringing you the latest installment of a very popular Lightroom Masterclass series from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel. Each episode covers the basics of a single, important task for photographers of all skills levels.

Ron Leach  |  May 02, 2023  | 

All good photographers strive to make images that stand out from the crowd, whether they shoot landscapes, sports, wildlife, or another genre. And the best way to do that is by developing a unique (and hopefully recognizable) style you can call your own.

Ron Leach  |  May 01, 2023  | 

There’s nothing wrong with being a beginner because, let’s face it, all great photographers have been there. But here’s the deal: You needn’t make unavoidable mistakes that prove your novice status to the world.

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