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Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 02, 2025

We’re delighted to announce the winners of the GuruShots' Art of Minimalism Photo Challenge! This competition invited photographers to strip scenes down to their essential elements, and the results were nothing short of breathtaking. 

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 28, 2025

Do you own the copyright to your photos? By chance, did the contract you signed have a "work made for hire" clause? Do you get your legal advice from anonymous strangers online? The award-winning law firm DeWitt LLP offers an essential copyright guide that shows photographers how to lock down their ownership rights and legally fight theft. The downloadable PDF is free of cost or obligation. Read more to access the download link.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 26, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 27, 2025

Priced from $4 to $66 (most under $30), here are 7 gifts all photo enthusiasts would appreciate this holiday season. And they're all available now on Amazon. (At the end, don't miss the Best Deal on an innovative product from the legendary accessory manufacturer SmallRig that will make any Content Creator jump up and down with joy.)

Ron Leach  |  Nov 26, 2025

Today's quick tutorial is all about breaking one of those "rules" you learned when first starting out; namely, that you should strive to shoot with the sun at your back whenever possible. That's because this approach delivers predictable results, when your ultimate goal should be to capture unique images that stand out from the crowd.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 25, 2025

Have you ever panicked when opening Lightroom & discovering that your photos are missing for no apparent reason? If not, you've been fortunate so far but it's time to get prepared in case this annoyance happens in the future.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 24, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 25, 2025

Peak Design, everyone's favorite supplier of camera carry solutions, just announced a new lineup of camera straps plus another innovative accessory. Dubbed the "Form" series, the new straps are available in full-grain leather or braided nylon/polyester rope, four sizes each, and a collection of tasteful colors. There's more cool stuff, too, which we detail below.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 24, 2025

Here's another eye-opening tutorial from German landscape specialist Christian Mohrle whose popular YouTube channel is full of shooting and editing videos designed for photographers of all skill levels. Today's episode explains how to employ Lightroom's Color Contrast tools to transform flat, dull scenes into images that simply can't be ignored.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 23, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 24, 2025

Wacom, the brand that artists, graphics professionals and photographers everywhere rely on, just introduced the Wacom One 14. It's full of features and fun, and it's amazingly affordable. But don't let the budget price fool you; there's a mountain of horsepower behind the 14-inch screen.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 22, 2025

Adobe just released the latest versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. Last month we itemized what's new in 2026 for both. Today we take a closer look at the former and explain 1) Why Photoshop Elements is the ideal photo editor for 95% of all people who take pictures, 2) How Photoshop Elements can play the principal role in improving and expanding your family relationships, and 3) Point you toward our earlier coverage of the upgraded features. Jump into the story at the point that matches your interests. This isn't a news story, it's an analysis.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 21, 2025

This insightful tutorial from Adorama TV explains how easy it is to compensate for different straight lines in a photo that appear crooked and simply don't line up. It's a common problem indoors or out, and the solutions you'll learn in the video below are both effective and super simple to achieve.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 20, 2025

Do your wildlife and nature photos lack balance, emotion, or impact? If so, a likely culprit is poor composition, and this problem starts with inappropriate cropping. Today's insightful tutorial from pro Ejaz Khan provides four simple solutions that will help you create compelling images that feel alive, elegant, and unforgettable.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 19, 2025

This holiday season, explore a curated collection of gear, gadgets, and creative tools designed to help the photographers in your life capture their world with more clarity, artistry, and joy.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 18, 2025

Birds are a unique subset of wildlife subjects because you don't have to travel far to capture compelling images. This accessible genre can be pursued at a nearby park, local nature reserve, or even in the comfort of your own backyard. And interesting species change throughout the year.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 17, 2025

Lightroom boasts a wide array of transformational features for adjusting exposure, perfecting colors, and enhancing other attributes of unimpressive photos. Today's quick tutorial from photographer James Feaver explains why the oft-ignored Point Color tool is "incredibly" powerful, and how you can begin using now regardless of your post-processing experience.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 14, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 15, 2025

It snowed yesterday where I live, so it's time for a sleighride song. This ditty is sung to the tune of Jingle Bells and is called "Wannabe's Lament." It's a cheerful tune about the photographer I could have been, if only I'd had the right equipment. Sigh!

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