We frequently preach our strong preference for fixing a disappointing photo instead of deleting it—especially when the image captured a rare and spectacular moment that won't be repeated. Not only can this exercise create a great image for your gallery, but it's also a valuable teaching moment so that you don't repeat shooting mistakes in the future.
Most photographer prefer to complete the image-editing process with speed and efficiency so they can get back out in the field with camera in hand doing what they love most. This quick tutorial from the Better Pics YouTube channel will help streamline your processing workflow by explaining how to bulk resize images in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR).
Today's step-by-step Lightroom post-processing guide from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel reveals a simple and effective method for creating eye-catching nature and landscape photos by accentuating foreground elements in an image. The straightforward technique works wonders for drawing viewers into a scene, balancing exposure and color, and improving the impact of composition.
Noise reduction is a hot topic these days and we frequently bring you Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials that demonstrate various methods for addressing the problem. This tutorial from Adorama TV takes a totally different tact by exploring the actual relevance of noise reduction tools when shooting with a modern mirrorless camera or DLSR.
Blend modes can be very confusing for inexperienced Lightroom and Photoshop users, and this quick tutorial with Nicholas Warner cuts through the grease by demonstrating the only ones nature photographers really need. This is what he says regarding the plethora of Blend modes available: "There are 27 of them, they have confusing names, and I'm here to let you know which ones are actually useful for nature photography."
There are various methods for flipping and rotating images in Photoshop, some more effective and sophisticated than others. This quick tutorial demonstrates what one of our favorite post-processing instructors says are the best methods to use for quickly accomplishing these tasks to perfection.
The video below from instructor Brendan Williams begins with a quote that will stop you in your tracks: "Throw everything you know about sharpening out the window because there's only one sharpening tool in Photoshop you need for pro results, but it's hidden in an unlikely place."
Are you ready to expand your mobile photography skills by learning how to shoot eye-popping spots/action photos with an iPhone? This comprehensive tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything you need to understand for capturing the moment with precision and ease.
Photoshop's Color Channels serve various purposes, and this tutorial from the PHLEARN YouTube channel concentrates on two of the most powerful; namely cutting out objects with soft or intricate edges like clouds or hair by leveraging contrast, and also creating artistic effects that are impossible to achieve with standard adjustments.
Today's quick tutorial from the Focus Photo School provides a quick-and-easy Lightroom solution to a common dilemma faced by street shooters and other photographers devoted to capturing compelling images of the urban landscape; namely, those image-killing reflections that occur when shooting through plate glass windows.
There's a lot going on in Photoshop's toolbar, including features you never need, and this makes in inconvenient to quickly find the tools you use most. The video below demonstrates how easy it is to customize your workflow to match your personal post-processing style and clear out the mess.
Very few experienced landscape photographers head out in the field without a polarizing filter in their bag. That's because these affordable accessories can be used to darken pale skies, enhance saturation, and remove unwanted reflections that spoil a shot.
Sometimes you come across a breathtaking scene that's so expansive that it's impossible to fit everything into the frame, even with your widest lens. The solution to this challenge is creating a panoramic image that captures the stunning view.
This timesaving tutorial will enable you to apply any of your edits, like AI Denoise, to dozens, hundreds or even thousands of similar images. It turns out that there are three straightforward ways to quickly get the job done using the recent June update to Adobe's Lightroom ecosystem.
Let's assume you captured a difficult-to-edit landscape photo with super bright highlights in the sky and very deep shadows in the foreground, and you simply can't balance these divergent tones with one shot in the camera.