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Ron Leach  |  Jan 29, 2025  | 

Have you ever marveled at breathtaking images with a wide range of colors and impeccable exposure in different portions of the frame, and wondered how the photographer created such amazing balance? Today you'll learn the straightforward secret you're missing.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 28, 2025  | 

Experienced outdoor photographers understand why some scenes beg to be rendered in b&w, and there are two ways to get the job done. You can either set the camera to capture in monochrome or shoot in color and make the conversion during post processing.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 28, 2025  | 

It can be difficult to nail exposure when photographing complicated landscape scenes, especially when snow covers the ground and can easily "fool" your camera's light meter. This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel provides a quick-and-effective fix using Lightroom's Tone Curve tools.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 27, 2025  | 

Are multiple exposures a happy accident or a stroke of creative genius? Well, that depends if you created the image with intention or if it was a fortunate mistake. This tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explains everything you need to know for giving images a unique look by creating impressive double exposures in the camera.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 27, 2025  | 

Inexperienced Lightroom and Photoshop users often concentrate on sharpening and exposure adjustments while ignoring the task of enhancing colors because they fail to understand how color grading works. If this describes the workflow you use, today's beginners guide is exactly what you need.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 27, 2025  | 

Today's quick video is a must-see for everyone who's not up to speed on Apple's latest iPhone app and everything it offers. The tutorial comes from Your Technology Coach, a popular YouTube channel devoted to digital technology tips and techniques.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 24, 2025  | 

Professional photographers spend years studying, practicing, and refining their shooting and editing techniques before really hitting their stride, and this video from an accomplished pro is intended to shorten your learning curve by revealing five "huge mistakes" made by self-taught shooters.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 24, 2025  | 

The most common practice among many inexperienced Lightroom users is to start with the Basic adjustment and Tone Curve tools. And some photographers only take one approach or the other because of a misconception that they both do the same thing.The most common practice among many inexperienced Lightroom users is to start with the Basic adjustment and Tone Curve tools. And some photographers only take one approach or the other because of a misconception that they both do the same thing.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 23, 2025  | 

It's a dead giveaway that you're new to post-processing if the images you edit are oversaturated because you took a heavy-handed approach with one of Lightroom's most overused tools. By doing so you just spoiled an otherwise great shot because it no longer appears realistic.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 22, 2025  | 

If you've ever photographed a spectacular rainbow and were disenchanted with the results, well, join the club. This seemingly straightforward task is actually quite challenging because of how White Balance works against you. Fortunately, there's a straightforward workflow that will quickly transform a ho-hum image into something super special.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 22, 2025  | 

Instructor Andy Parkinson is a National Geographic photographer and Nikon Ambassador who has traveled the world to capture stunning imagery under just about every lightning condition imaginable. He's also very generous about sharing the secrets to his amazing work that have earned him over 130 domestic and international awards.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 22, 2025  | 

There are several ways to sharpen photos during post processing, and some common methods are just plain wrong. This video demonstrates a "foolproof" technique for making the sharpest images possible while explaining several essential considerations that Photoshop and Lightroom users of all skill levels should know.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 21, 2025  | 

Remember that macro lens you stashed in the back of your camera cabinet at the end of summer? Well, there's a lot more to closeup photography than photographing spring buds and the flowers and insects that emerge later.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 21, 2025  | 

This quick video from the Photo Genius YouTube channel tackles the issue of "wonky" leaning buildings that often detract from cityscapes and other outdoor scenes with structures (or tall trees) that appear to lean back away from the camera.

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