Outdoor Photography How To

Last month we brought you an inspirational video demonstrating why a simple flash can greatly improve all sorts of photographs made indoors or out. It was an illustrative piece without much technical information. Today's tutorial covers the how in simple terms that beginners can understand.

The concept of depth of field describes one of the most important determinants of how your outdoor photographs will appear. If you've ever captured the identical scene with two different f/stop settings, you at least have an inkling of how this works.

If you've never tried shooting nighttime cityscapes photos it's time to gets started. That's because urban scenes that seem boring during the day are transformed into magical opportunities full of sparkling lights, brightly lit windows, colorful signs, and interesting reflections once the sun drops below the horizon.

Spring is a favorite season among everyone who shoots outdoors, and many of the best opportunities can be pursued close to home. The trick is knowing what subjects to shoot and how to achieve optimum results in the camera, and that's the topic of the how-to video below from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel.

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.

A firm understanding of Dynamic Range is super important for achieving optimum results, yet this key element  is often ignored. In fact, this crucial concept is one key to capturing well-balanced, high-quality images that make you proud.

Adobe has updated Photoshop's frequently used Hue/Saturation tool, and this tutorial from  PHLEARN explores the myriad of improvements in less than 10 minutes. As you'll see, this latest version is quicker and easier to use, delivers precise results, and features a bold, new, intuitive interface.