Category: Photo how to

Before getting started on a project do you carefully select the most appropriate Adobe Camera Profile for the specific image at hand? If not, that’s a shame, as you’ll see in the following quick primer from instructor Mitch Lally. In fact, watching his video could be the most productive five minutes you spend today. Lally […]

If you’ve never tried shooting nighttime cityscapes photos it’s time to gets started. That’s because urban scenes that seem boring during the day are transformed into magical opportunities full of sparkling lights, brightly lit windows, colorful signs, and interesting reflections once the sun drops below the horizon. The tutorial below featuring world-renowned expert Serge Ramelli […]

We’re all faced with a choice when it comes to photographing fast-moving subjects, whether they’re birds in flight, sports subjects, shots of rambunctious kids or pets, or vehicles passing quickly through the frame. One option is to freeze the peak moment of action as it occurs, while the other is to intentionally blur the subject […]

Spring is a favorite season among everyone who shoots outdoors, and many of the best opportunities can be pursued close to home. The trick is knowing what subjects to shoot and how to achieve optimum results in the camera, and that’s the topic of the how-to video below from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel. Instructor […]

A firm understanding of Dynamic Range is super important for achieving optimum results, yet this key element  is often ignored. In fact, this crucial concept is one key to capturing well-balanced, high-quality images that make you proud. Today’s quick explainer comes to us from the Great Big Photography YouTube channel, a popular network of experienced […]

Do you understand the benefits of shooting in Manual mode, but you’re still struggling to achieve the right combination of settings when photography birds?  If so, this tutorial from the Flying Parrot Photography YouTube channel will quickly simplify the process. Today’s instructor Sonia is a “nature-obsessed” Australian pro whose how-to videos are designed to help […]

Want to capture stunning ultra-wide photos with your iPhone? Most folks don’t understand how to how to use the Panorama mode correctly, but this quick tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything necessary to get the job done with ease. Today’s instructor Emil Pakarklis is founder of the channel and promises that by following […]

Adobe has updated Photoshop’s frequently used Hue/Saturation tool, and this tutorial from PHLEARN explores the myriad of improvements in less than 10 minutes. As you’ll see, this latest version is quicker and easier to use, delivers precise results, and features a bold, new, intuitive interface. Instructor Aaron Nace is the brains behind the PHLEARN YouTube […]

Yesterday we provided an important warning about the finite lifespan of your camera and why it’s essential that you check shutter count regularly to anticipate costly repairs, missed shots on location, or even a total breakdown. We’re following up on that today with a couple less-dire maintenance hacks from pro Andy Rouse. Rouse is an award-winning […]

We’re all looking for new ways to expand our repertoire and b&w infrared (IR) photography is a great technique for capturing awe-inspiring images with an otherworldly look. Today’s quick tutorial with instructor Richard Herzog demonstrates how easy it is to get the job done in the camera. The magic behind this method occurs because IR […]