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We can't always pick the time of day when we're shooting in the field, and that sometimes means making the most of harsh midday light. This can be a serious problem for all sorts of photography, and it's particularly challenging when making environmental portraits. Distracting shadows, squinting models, and abundant contrast all contribute to this challenging task.

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.

This tutorial takes a deep dive into the practical aspects of ISO, one pillar of the familiar Exposure Triangle (the other two being aperture and shutter speed). In less than 11 minutes you'll gain a firm understanding of this essential setting and learn how to apply it when shooting different types of images under various lighting conditions.

Most of us photograph birds on occasion, regardless of our favorite genre, because these colorful and accessible subjects are just about everywhere you look—including in your own backyard. Inexperienced shooters typically concentrate on stationary subjects perched on a branch because of a common misconception that capturing birds in flight is far beyond their skills.

Street photography is a popular genre that relies upon many of the same techniques that are so familiar for shooting landscapes, cityscapes, environmental portraiture and other outdoor imagery. It’s also an accessible fallback when you can't travel far from home because most of us have a nearby city or town where numerous photo opportunities abound.

We've all heard horror stories about memory card failure in the field, when the photographer didn't have a spare in their bag. When this nightmare occurs you lose images you've already made, and there's no way to continue shooting.

This comprehensive macro tutorial from the Naturefold YouTube channel is designed for those new to the genre. Yet, everything discussed will prove equally helpful if you've given closeups a try and were disappointed with your results.