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Tutorial in August 2026

Browse Tutorial coverage from August 2026 in Newsroom.

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August 2026 coverage

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Test an Apodization Lens Through Bokeh, Exposure, and Focus

Understand apodization bokeh and compare its exposure cost using Sony's f/2.8, T5.6 specification, matched frames, and a worked shutter-versus-ISO example.

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Shape Diffusion, Bloom, and Halation With Camera Raw’s Glow Control

Compare Camera Raw Diffusion, Bloom, and Halation with a neon-portrait exercise, masking guidance, and checks for readable highlights and skin texture.

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Seven Career Habits That Keep a Photographer Making, Learning, and Connecting

Build a sustainable photography routine around making, reviewing, and connecting, with a four-week example that turns an unfinished series into a focused pitch.

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Before the Drone Leaves the Ground: A Photographer’s Preflight Routine

Prepare a drone photography flight around purpose, aircraft readiness, airspace, weather, and a clear shot plan, with U.S. FAA references.

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Camera Modes Explained: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual

Choose aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual with Auto ISO using a worked portrait example that compares motion, depth, and changing light.

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Portrait Composition Tutorial: Seven Ways to Create Depth

Create portrait depth through camera position, background separation, and framing, with a three-frame doorway exercise that distinguishes geometry from blur.