If you find yourself spending a lot of time trying to correct colors in Elements–or feel like your photos are a bit lifeless and aren’t sure why–it’s time to become better acquainted with your camera’s white balance settings.
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Digital Photography Tips
Getting great photos in Elements starts with the camera; learn the best tips and tricks for getting the images you want while out in the field.
Learn how to use your camera–and the magic of pin bokeh–to reshape the lights in your scene.
I think there’s nothing better to jump-start your photographic creativity than a good project to sink your teeth into. Here’s three recent projects that have inspired me.
With a little creativity, you can use bokeh in a wide variety of interesting ways. Here’s a look at some great bokeh shots and tips for camera settings to capture your own great images.
Let your camera’s built-in histogram teach you how to spot—and fix—blown highlights, weak contrast, and dark photos as you shoot.
Learn how to use movement, blur and frozen motion to expand your photographic horizon.
Ditch the Auto mode on your camera and learn how a subtle change in metering can make a big difference in your photos’ tones.
Even our furry friends need a little touch-up work sometimes. We’ll show you how to tackle some of the most common pet issues, including reflective eyes, flawed fur, and blurry shots.
Feeling a little uninspired behind the camera? We’ve got five photo challenges that will help you master your camera and infuse your shots with new energy.
Follow these pro tips for planning, setting up, and shooting great family portraits without all the stress—or the forced smiles.
Chromatic aberration can be a problem with certain cameras and lenses. Liz Ness shows you a quick way for you to eliminate the effect inside Elements.
The secret to getting sharp photos in low-light situations is to take control of your shutter speed.
Your camera’s autofocus system is one of its most important features. To get the best results, you need to understand how autofocus works–and know when to override it.
Whether you’re indoors or out, shooting close up or far away, learn the secrets to capturing and stitching together multiple photos into a seamless panorama.
Get introduced to HDR and how you can incorporate it into your photography workflow.
Ben shows you how to navigate through your images and gives you some hints on what you should be looking for when choosing what images to continue working with in Elements.
Ben discusses the importance of metadata and how it will help you not only organize your photos, but also become a better photographer.
Some of the finest photos in history were shot in black and white, and it’s an art form that remains relevant today. We show you how easy it is to turn ho-hum color shots into stunning grayscale images.
Dave demonstrates how to use a Gray Card when photographing your subjects so you can easily adjust Levels later.
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