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Ron Leach  |  Sep 09, 2022

There are numerous way to render outdoor scenes during the editing process, depending upon the subject. Sometimes your goal is maximum depth of field throughout the frame, while other times a soft background blur will separate an important foreground object from a cluttered background.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 08, 2022

Let’s face it: Adobe’s Lightroom is a terribly confusing program. So, there’s no shame in making a few mistakes when working on your images in Lightroom, especially if you’re a beginner.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 08, 2022

If you’re disappointed with your bird photos because many are unsharp, the video below should set you straight. You’ll learn the best autofocus modes to use for improving your batting average.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 08, 2022

Are you familiar with Lightroom’s easy-to-use Camera Calibration capability? If not, after watching the video below it just may become your best friend.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 07, 2022

Fall isn’t officially upon us yet – many people consider the first day of autumn to be the autumnal equinox, which is on September 22nd this year – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get ready to start photographing fall foliage.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 07, 2022

Are your photos looking a bit off? Do you have difficulty getting accurate colors when editing your images? If so you’re not alone. Oftentimes the solution is as simple as properly calibrating your computer monitor.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 07, 2022

Ask any accomplished nature photographer to name their favorite season of the year, and they’ll likely say autumn. That’s because beautiful fall foliage paints the landscape with eye-popping orange and yellow tones.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 06, 2022

Portrait photographers who are just starting out often have to use non-professional models in the beginning. That’s fine if you know how to pose someone who is not a model for portraits.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 06, 2022

There’s no better way to up your game than by following the advice of accomplished professionals. In this interesting tutorial you’ll learn how to make better images by shooting in Manual with Auto ISO.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 06, 2022

Have you every shot a portrait that looked really great, except for a bunch of flyaway hair? Removing these distractions can be a difficult task—unless you know the quick Photoshop trick in the video below.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 02, 2022

Experienced photographers appreciate the value of filters, the kind that go in front of the lens. Screw-in filters alter the characteristics of light before it reaches the image sensor—something not even Photoshop can do. Here are three I recommend for autumn leaf colors and all fall festivities.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 02, 2022

Sunsets and sunrises are perhaps the most popular scenes among landscape photographers. Unfortunately, though, sometimes the resulting images don’t look quite as awe-inspiring on the computer as they did through the viewfinder.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 01, 2022

If you’ve ever wondered whether newer and, typically, more expensive versions of lenses are that much better than their predecessors, the below video is a fun comparison. In the clip, swimwear and lingerie photographer Anita Sadowska compares the new Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens from this year to the older “Mark I” version.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 01, 2022

Even if you haven’t been thinking about selling or trading in camera gear, the possibility is always there in the back of your mind. It’s all part of the photography hobby culture. Or maybe you want to make some changes in your kit assortment but you’ve been afraid of getting ripped off. Read this.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 01, 2022

Most of the tutorials we post about macro photography concentrate on shooting techniques and the best type of gear to use. Today, we’re switching things up, with what one pro says are the best camera settings to use.

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