The first step for capturing breathtaking images in the field is analyzing light intensity and direction to determine the necessary settings for achieving a balanced exposure. One foolproof method for accomplishing this task involves using your camera’s histogram to get the light right every time without time-wasting experimentation. Today’s tutorial with instructor Alex White covers all the basics by explaining what the histogram is, how it works, and simple methods for taking advantage of this straightforward tool to eliminate unnecessary guesswork. It all happens in the next 12 minutes, and then you’ll want to add this technique to your everyday workflow. You won’t be left out in the cold if…

Today’s interesting tutorial with pro Scott Davenport demonstrates how strategic cropping can dramatically enhance the impact of landscape images when less-than-ideal composition compromises the impact of a beautiful scene. As he says, “a tight crop can remove distractions and direct the viewer’s attention straight to the most important part of an image.” Davenport is a very accomplished shooter whose portfolio is full of outstanding landscape, nature, and seascape imagery. This episode is powerful but brief because he demonstrates the concept of tight cropping with a single image that provides the only inspiration you need to dig through your files and apply the technique to significantly improve photos that you captured…

Printing and framing your best photographs is a great way decorate a home or office and present thoughtful gifts to family members and friends. Today’s tutorial from an expert shares his time-proven technique while debunking what says are “the most common photo printing myths.” Instructor Adam Karnacz is an accomplished British pro who specializes in landscape, nature, and macro photography and insists that “printing is the final most-exciting step in photography even though many photographers either avoid it or don’t see the value of this practice at all.” In the next 15 minutes you’ll learn his list of best practices for getting the job done to perfection. Karnacz begins with…

Skillful composition is an essential attribute of all amazing photographs; especially when shooting complicated scenes in the field. Do things right and you’re headed for success, but thoughtless framing will ruin an otherwise great scene. Today’s tutorial from pro Steve Arnold explains what he says are “five huge composition mistakes that that are easy to fix.” And it only takes him eight minutes to demonstrate his remedial steps. Arnold is an Australian landscape photographer and post-processing expert who specializes in quick-and-easy tutorials for inexperienced shooters. Arnold begins with a stark warning that these unfortunate errors “can lead to a devasting feeling of disappointment and regret.” Got your attention? He explains…

Smartphone camera technology has advanced to the point that it’s now long past time to stop looking down on photographers who pursue our craft with a mobile device in their hand. After all, with four billion smartphones capturing 73% of all images, it’s time to embrace the power of your Apple or Android phone, and that’s the topic of today’s tutorial from the My Photo Journey YouTube channel. Today’s instructor is a notable British outdoor photographer who goes by the handle Dawley Lad. This behind-the scenes episode takes you on a picturesque stroll through Lincoln’s charming Cathedral quarter where Dawley demonstrates a number of techniques as he captures excellent images of…

This post-processing tutorial explores some of the most useful (and underutilized) sliders in both Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. If you’re in the habit of skipping over Lightroom’s Classic’s Basic panel, or Lightroom’s Light and Color panels in search of more advanced tools you’ll want to pay close attention to this tutorial with pro Forest Chaput de Saintonge. Forest is a professional photographer, educator, and the former Director of Rocky Mountain School of photography. He introduces today’s 14-minute episode like this: “In my opinion these oft-ignored sliders are among the most important tools in the entire Lightroom ecosystem, as they give us the ability to transform our Raw files into what…

We’ve all marveled at spectacular photos of the nighttime sky, and the Milky Way is one of the major attractions. Unfortunately, many photographers take a pass on this epic opportunity because of the misconception that exotic gear is required or they lack the necessary skills. This comprehensive guide from the B&H Photo Video YouTube channel explains everything necessary for capturing beautiful images without fumbling around in the dark, and then enhancing your Milky Way images with a straightforward post-processing workflow. Instructor Matt Zefi promises that after watching today’s 19-minute episode you’ll be able to nail amazing images every time. Zefi is an accomplished NY-based photographer and instructor known for his ability…

Adobe just announced Photoshop for the iPhone, a free app with an upgrade path to a new paid Photoshop Mobile and Web plan that provides more advanced tools. Adobe indicated the Android version will be available before year’s end. Download it now for iPhones. The free app includes core imaging tools like Layers, Masks, and  popular Firefly-powered Generative Fill as well as access to the library of hundreds of thousands of free Adobe Stock assets. Users can bring Photoshop files to Adobe Express for free, to add animations, music, etc., and schedule social posts across all major platforms and much more.  Adobe’s new Photoshop Mobile and Web fee-based plan delivers…

This quick tutorial with instructor Chris Baitson will get your creative juices flowing by illustrating how to give landscape photos a fine-art look by removing the horizon line. Once you understand this simple Lightroom trick you can go back and give an artistic boost to images you’ve edited in the past. Baitson is a notable landscape photographer based in the East Yorkshire region of England who, interestingly, prefers shooting with micro four thirds (MFT) cameras. Today’s inspirational episode demonstrates how easy it is to change the mood and impact of an image with a few quick adjustments in Lightroom. Baitson’s sample image, straight out the camera, depicts an iconic rock…

Many of us spend hours meticulously editing a set of photos, all the while wishing we were back out in the field with a camera doing what we love most. Today’s tutorial with instructor Rob Dryburgh will grant that wish by demonstrating “eight must-know shortcuts that will boost your workflow and make post processing a breeze!” Dryburgh is an accomplished pro based in beautiful Newfoundland, Canada with the goal of helping others “unlock their passion for photography” with straightforward shooting and editing tips that anyone cam master in minutes. The helpful hacks in this seven-minute episode span the gamut from automatic adjustments to helpful before-and-after views. These timesaving techniques are…