Adobe recently celebrated Photoshop’s 35th birthday, and the software has become more and more powerful with every update. That’s why is so surprising that that after three-and-a-half decades Photoshop still lacks a simple, straightforward tool for eliminating those ugly color casts that will spoil image quality in a hurry. Therefore, it’s up to us to resolve these unsightly problems with various methods, some of which are easier to accomplish and more effective than others. Today’s tutorial from instructor Todd Dominey demonstrates four techniques for fixing this common issue—three of which are fast and super simple, while the fourth is slightly more time-consuming but delivers solid, predictable results. Dominey is a professional…

Wouldn’t it be nice if all you had to do to nail focus is push a magic button? Unfortunately, sharp photos take a lot more than that. Today’s tutorial with instructor Jan Wegener reveals several oft-ignored tweaks and techniques that enable him to consistently achieve superior results. You can do the same by following his straightforward advice. Wegener is a notable Australian pro whose been an accomplished bird photographer for more than two decades. He says, “I love helping others in their quest to capture and edit stunning nature photos and choose the best gear for the job.” The techniques he reveals today transcend photographing our feather friends and work wonders…

Wouldn’t it be nice if all you had to do to nail focus is push a magic button? Unfortunately, sharp photos take a lot more than that. Today’s tutorial with instructor Jan Wegener reveals several oft-ignored tweaks and techniques that enable him to consistently achieve superior results. You can do the same by following his straightforward advice. Wegener is a notable Australian pro whose been an accomplished bird photographer for more than two decades. He says, “I love helping others in their quest to capture and edit stunning nature photos and choose the best gear for the job.” The techniques he reveals today transcend photographing our feather friends and work wonders…

The whole point of post-processing is to enhance images with a realistic look. Take the right approach and you have a successful image but doing things wrong can be worse than no editing at all. This quick Lightroom tutorial from the Aftershoot YouTube channel guides you through seven common Lightroom errors that not only slow down your workflow but can easily spoil a an otherwise nice shot. Instructor Emma hosts the popular channel with the goal of “equipping photographers with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance photography skills while streamlining the process.”  Today’s seven-minute episode demonstrates the best way to use straightforward tools to keep you on track. Emma…

The whole point of post-processing is to enhance images with a realistic look. Take the right approach and you have a successful image but doing things wrong can be worse than no editing at all. This quick Lightroom tutorial from the Aftershoot YouTube channel guides you through seven common Lightroom errors that not only slow down your workflow but can easily spoil a an otherwise nice shot. Instructor Emma hosts the popular channel with the goal of “equipping photographers with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance photography skills while streamlining the process.”  Today’s seven-minute episode demonstrates the best way to use straightforward tools to keep you on track. Emma…

Dynamic range is a crucial concept in photography that describes the range of tones from the brightest highlights to the darkest shadows in an image. This comprehensive guide from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explains how to enhance these attributes in the camera and during post processing. It’s important to understand that the human eye can perceive a much broader range of light intensities that even the most sophisticated cameras. When looking at a bright landscape, for example, we can see details in both the sky and shadow areas, but a camera struggles to do the same. That’s because most modern cameras have a limited dynamic range of between 12-15…

Dynamic range is a crucial concept in photography that describes the range of tones from the brightest highlights to the darkest shadows in an image. This comprehensive guide from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explains how to enhance these attributes in the camera and during post processing. It’s important to understand that the human eye can perceive a much broader range of light intensities that even the most sophisticated cameras. When looking at a bright landscape, for example, we can see details in both the sky and shadow areas, but a camera struggles to do the same. That’s because most modern cameras have a limited dynamic range of between 12-15…

Last week we featured an interesting tutorial demonstrating why every landscape shooter should experiment with telephoto lenses, and the camera settings and techniques that deliver uncommon images in the field. We’re following up on that today with five unconventional methods for capturing unique wide-angle photographs in ways you may not have tried in the past. Utah based instructor Austin James Jackson belongs to new generation of landscape photographers with a unique vision and a willingness to explore a variety of new techniques. As he says, “The wide-angle lens is one of the most popular and enjoyable tools for landscape photography but creating jaw-dropping images with it isn’t as easy as…

Last week we featured an interesting tutorial demonstrating why every landscape shooter should experiment with telephoto lenses, and the camera settings and techniques that deliver uncommon images in the field. We’re following up on that today with five unconventional methods for capturing unique wide-angle photographs in ways you may not have tried in the past. Utah based instructor Austin James Jackson belongs to new generation of landscape photographers with a unique vision and a willingness to explore a variety of new techniques. As he says, “The wide-angle lens is one of the most popular and enjoyable tools for landscape photography but creating jaw-dropping images with it isn’t as easy as…

Most beginning photographers are taught to shoot will the sun at their back and avoid composing scenes with the sun behind their subject. While that technique is super easy, it often results in photos that could best be described as snapshots. Today we’ll encourage you to be more inventive and creative by switching up your vantage point and experimenting with backlighting for a far more artistic look. Here’s how instructor Shelley Pearson summarizes today’s six-minute tutorial: “In this video I dive into the magic of backlighting in bird and wildlife photography, sharing essential techniques for creating stunning, dramatic effects.” The value of everything you’ll learn is equally valuable for other…