Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele

Photographer Phil Steele delivers tips and training on cameras, photography, flash, lighting gear, and more. http://www.steeletraining.com

Do You Need a Big Camera? 04/03/2023

Do You Need a Big Camera? Can you get by with just a Smartphone, or do you still need a big DSLR or Mirrorless camera to get professional-looking photos? See examples, including depth-of-field, bokeh, and resolution comparisons in this tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. For more of my tutorials, visit: You can also view this tutorial on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsnGV7fCgPE /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/26432505

How to Hold Your Camera (Quick Tip) 10/01/2022

How to Hold Your Camera (Quick Tip) https://www.steeletraining.com/ - Learn how to hold your DSLR or Mirrorless camera for clear and sharp photos without shake or motion blur. ------- Get my course "Understanding Your Camera" Here---------- https://www.steeletraining.com/camera.htm For more of my free tutorials, visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/ /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/24552618

RAW vs JPEG: The Real Truth 03/17/2022

RAW vs JPEG: The Real Truth https://www.steeletraining.com/ - Which is better, RAW or JPEG (JPG)? Finally learn the real truth about the endless compression controversy in this Photography tutorial by Phil Steele. You can view this video on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTpaVomQHXs For more of my tutorials, visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/ /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/22475420

Round Trip: Open Lightroom Photos in Photoshop for Editing 01/20/2020

Round Trip: Open Lightroom Photos in Photoshop for Editing https://www.steeletraining.com/ - The complete description of how to open Lightroom photos in Photoshop for editing, including multiple round trips and nested round trips. By Phil Steele. Learn more about Luminar here: https://macphun.evyy.net/c/258184/320582/3255 For more of my tutorials, visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/ /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/12815546

Your Camera Strap: Are You Using it Wrong? 05/03/2019

Your Camera Strap: Are You Using it Wrong? https://www.steeletraining.com/ - Learn the right ways and wrong ways to attach and use your camera strap in this tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. For more of my tutorials, visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/ Products Shown in This Video Stretchy Neoprene Straps: https://amzn.to/2J6RU6M https://amzn.to/2GU5Xex https://amzn.to/2DGfXGm Sling Straps (similar to my older Black Rapid model): https://amzn.to/2LeCxMi https://amzn.to/2DGzpCV https://amzn.to/2Lc1xDR If you use my Amazon links, you buy me a beer! /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/9645752

Godox XPro TTL Flash Trigger [REVIEW] 02/01/2019

Godox XPro TTL Flash Trigger [REVIEW] https://www.steeletraining.com/ - Is the Godox XPro the best flash trigger ever? Find out in this video review by photographer Phil Steele. Get my Advanced Off-Camera Flash course here: Links to Products mentioned in the video: Godox XPro Trigger Phottix Odin Flash Trigger https://amzn.to/2WkjUrZ Yongnuo YN622 Flash Trigger https://amzn.to/2S8PbyJ Pixel King Flash Trigger /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/8476937

UV Lens Filters: Necessary or Nuisance? 07/06/2017

UV Lens Filters: Necessary or Nuisance? Should you use a UV or clear filter on your camera lens, or is it just an unnecessary nuisance that may degrade the quality of your photos? Learn the answer in this tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. For more of my tutorials, visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/ /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/5513808

Zhiyun Smooth 3 Smartphone Stabilizer - First Look 07/06/2017

Zhiyun Smooth 3 Smartphone Stabilizer - First Look A first look at the Zhiyun Smooth 3 Smartphone Stabilizer gimbal with photographer Phil Steele. Price it on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2s21pcE For more of my tutorials, visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/ /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/5513786

Tripods: How to Use Them, and Choose Them 02/28/2017

Tripods: How to Use Them, and Choose Them Learn everything you ever wanted to know about using tripods for photography. Video tutorial from Phil Steele. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/5127491

How to Crop to Exact Pixel Sizes in Photoshop 09/28/2016

How to Crop to Exact Pixel Sizes in Photoshop Learn how to crop your photos to exact pixel dimensions in Photoshop or Elements. Tutorial by Phil Steele. For more tutorials visit: http://www.steeletraining.com/ /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/4700680

How to Find Missing Photos in Lightroom 07/03/2016

How to Find Missing Photos in Lightroom Learn how Lightroom can automatically locate and re-connect to your missing or offline photos and folders. Tutorial by Phil Steele. For more tutorials visit: You can also watch this on YouTube at: /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/4489197

The Biggest Confusion About Lightroom 07/03/2016

The Biggest Confusion About Lightroom Learn how the Lightroom Catalog works and where it puts your photos. Also known as the Lightroom Database, it's the most confusing part of Lightroom for new users. Get the full Lightroom Made Easy course here: You can also watch the video on YouTube here: /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/4488357

DSLR or Mirrorless? Which Is Right for You? 07/02/2016

DSLR or Mirrorless? Which Is Right for You? A quick summary of the advantages and disadvantages of DSLR and mirrorless cameras, to help you decide which meets your needs. Photography tutorial by Phil Steele. You can also watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8DgYazNeVg /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/4488061

Lightroom Presets - How to Install and Use Them 06/16/2015

Lightroom Presets - How to Install and Use Them Learn how to install, use, and make Lightroom Develop presets in this video tutorial by photographer Phil Steele. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632555

HDR Photography - How to Shoot HDR Photos 05/19/2015

HDR Photography - How to Shoot HDR Photos Learn how to shoot HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos in this quick introductory video from photographer Phil Steele. For more free photography tutorials, visit my website at /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632554

Lightroom Workflow: Event Photography 03/25/2015

Lightroom Workflow: Event Photography Watch over my shoulder as I process a set of photos from a real life event in Lightroom. See Importing, Rating, Culling, Organizing in Collections, Exporting, and Delivering the photos. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632553

How to Make a Photo Gallery Website The Easy Way 02/19/2015

How to Make a Photo Gallery Website The Easy Way Make your own online photo gallery website the easy way using Squarespace. Video tutorial by photographer Phil Steele. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632552

Set Your Camera White Balance with a Gray Card 12/05/2014

Set Your Camera White Balance with a Gray Card Learn two ways to automatically set a custom white balance on your camera with a gray card. Tutorial by Phil Steele. See links below for items mentioned in this video: /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632551

Portrait Photography for Profit - Interview with Brent Mail 11/30/2014

Portrait Photography for Profit - Interview with Brent Mail Phil Steele interviews photographer Brent Mail about his successful business and his new course, Portrait Photography for Profit. You can get a DISCOUNT on the course at this link: /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632550

Event Photography Course Trailer 05/04/2014

Event Photography Course Trailer Learn the techniques used by professional event photographers to get great photos in difficult conditions at weddings, corporate events, concerts, stage shows, sporting events, and more. Online video photography course. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632548

Architechture and Real Estate Photography Course - First Attemps 02/06/2014

Architechture and Real Estate Photography Course - First Attemps Learn how to take architecture and real estate photos and see how my first attempts went right and wrong. For the full course by Mike Kelley, For more information, visit /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632547

Yongnuo YN622C TTL Flash Trigger Review and Test 07/01/2013

Yongnuo YN622C TTL Flash Trigger Review and Test The Yongnuo YN622C TTL flash trigger tested and reviewed by photographer Phil Steele. See links below for pricing: /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632546

Using Lightroom on Two Computers 06/27/2013

Using Lightroom on Two Computers Learn how to use Lightroom on two computers while keeping your catalog synchronized. Travel with Lightroom on your Laptop. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632545

Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them 03/18/2013

Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them Learn all about lens hoods (also called lens shades) plus a tip for transporting them without wasting space in your camera bag. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632544

Lightroom Tutorial - Part 1 01/14/2013

Lightroom Tutorial - Part 1 If you're trying to decide whether to use Lightroom, this Introduction video from "Lightroom Made Easy" explains why photographers need Adobe Lightroom, and how it's different from other image editing software. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632543

Wacom Tablet for Photoshop Retouching 11/29/2012

Wacom Tablet for Photoshop Retouching Learn why you might want to use a tablet for Photoshop retouching in this tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. See the Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch tablet in action. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632542

Photoshop Content-Aware Fill - Tutorial 10/13/2012

Photoshop Content-Aware Fill - Tutorial Learn how to to use Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements in this video tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. Also includes fill in panoramas and with the healing brush. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632541

DSLR Camera Focus Tips 08/16/2012

DSLR Camera Focus Tips Get sharp photos with your DSLR camera with these five professional focus tips from photographer Phil Steele. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632539

Lightroom: Create a Copyright Preset Protect your photos by creating a copyright preset in Adobe Lightroom. /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632538

Canon 320EX - Do You Need It? 09/21/2011

Canon 320EX - Do You Need It? An in-depth test and review of the Canon 320EX Speedlite flash. Learn whether this flash is right for you. Hosted by photographer Phil Steele. For more information, visit /episode/index/show/philsteele/id/3632537

Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele

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