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The Sky’s the Limit: Capturing the Power of the Clouds with Moose Peterson

Most photographers wait for perfect light. Moose Peterson looks up. In his new class, Moose shares how he approaches one of the most overlooked elements in landscape photography—clouds. Unpredictable, fast-moving, and impossible to recreate, clouds…

Storytelling in a Single Frame with Sapna Reddy

A great photo can do more than just look beautiful—it can tell a story. In this week’s class, Sapna Reddy explores how to create images that communicate mood, meaning, and emotion within a single frame.…

Blue Hour Mastery: Creating Dramatic Cityscapes with John Dukes

There’s a reason photographers love blue hour. That short window right after sunset creates a perfect balance between the sky and city lights, giving your images a dramatic, polished look straight out of the camera.…

Stunning Night Landscapes: Capture the Milky Way, Moonlight & Stars with Erik Kuna

Shooting at night can feel intimidating—especially when you’re trying to capture something as complex as the Milky Way. But once you understand the process, it becomes surprisingly approachable. In Erik’s latest class, you’ll learn a…

How to Make Stunning Aerial Landscape Photos with Ian Plant

Drones have opened up an entirely new world for landscape photographers. Views that once required helicopters or small aircraft are now accessible with the push of a button—and with the right techniques, those perspectives can…

The Art of Shaping Light & Color with Gilmar Smith

Strong images don’t just happen—they’re shaped through intentional lighting, thoughtful color choices, and a willingness to experiment. In her latest class, Gilmar Smith takes you behind the scenes of a series of creative studio shoots…

My Top 10 Favorite Photoshop Tips

If there’s one thing I love about Photoshop, it’s this: no matter how long you’ve been using it, there’s always something hiding in there that makes you say, “How did I not know that?!” In…

What’s New in the February 2026 Lightroom Updates?

Terry White shared a quick look at the latest Lightroom updates, and there’s a lot to like. The enhanced Assisted Culling feature (early access in Lightroom Classic and Desktop) now helps you quickly spot sharp…