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Dan Havlik  |  Oct 23, 2020  |  0 comments

Natural light portrait photography is appealing because you don't need to bring complicated and cumbersome strobes and flashes to your shoot. Photographing portraits in natural light, however, is a lot more challenging than people realize, especially when the light doesn't cooperate.

Stan Trzoniec  |  Oct 22, 2020  |  0 comments

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR, by its name alone, sounds like something special. And for those who love wildlife or sports photography, this lens may, indeed, be something special.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 22, 2020  |  0 comments

You don’t have to travel far to capture images that will astound your friends. In fact, today we’re going to show you how to do exactly that from the comfort of your home or backyard.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 21, 2020  |  0 comments

Here's a thought-provoking video from Adam Karnacz of First Man Photography: is your photography fake or authentic? The crux of Karnacz' argument is that when you over-edit an image, it can sap it of its authenticity, making it nothing more than a manipulated photo illustration, not a photographic representation of a real scene.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 21, 2020  |  0 comments

We've shared tips on how to photograph waterfalls previously, but we've never had such specific waterfall photography how-to as the one below from landscape photographer Mark Denney. In the tutorial, Denney shares what he says is the best shutter speed to use for photographing waterfalls and seascapes.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 21, 2020  |  0 comments

Few photographers have an opportunity to shoot from the sky and experience the unique perspective it provides of our landscape. Fewer still ever capture the kind of awe-inspiring images you see here, made by international experts in the field of aerial photography.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 20, 2020  |  0 comments

It's happened. Adobe introduced a new version of its ground-breaking image editor today: Photoshop 2021. And, as usual, there's a lot to unpack in this feature-loaded imaging editing software from Adobe.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 20, 2020  |  0 comments

We’re all looking for a creative boost to shoot unique people pictures, especially those of us who aren’t professional portrait photographers. And when you can pick up a few tricks that are easy to execute, all the better.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 20, 2020  |  0 comments

Most of us consider photography a challenge, whereby we’re constantly striving to capture better images. But our craft should also be an enjoyable experience, and the quick video below provides five fun photo hacks that deliver unique results.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 19, 2020  |  0 comments

Boudoir literally means bedroom in French so it's fairly typical to capture boudoir photos of someone posing on a bed. This is more challenging than it may seem, however, since bed poses in boudoir can either look awkward or be a bit all-too familiar.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 19, 2020  |  0 comments

Ready to up your game with a premium DSLR but don't want to pay a premium price for a new camera? Here’s a look at 5 of our favorite used DSLRs offered by MPB, the global giant that deals exclusively in used camera gear. Why buy used? Better value, better gear, better photos.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 16, 2020  |  0 comments

Here's a common photo dilemma you may have encountered. You want to photograph something but it's behind a fence. 

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 15, 2020  |  0 comments

Believe it or not but you don't need a lot of fancy gear to shoot a professional-looking portrait photo. In the below tutorial, pro photographer Joel Grimes shares some fun and easy tips on how to shoot striking portrait photos with basic equipment.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 15, 2020  |  0 comments

If you’re not getting out much these days due to Covid concerns, the video below is just what you need to keep the creative juices flowing. In barely three minutes you’ll find 10 great ideas for capturing eye-popping images at home.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 15, 2020  |  0 comments

Fujifilm just introduced the Fujifilm X-S10, an entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at new photographers who might be interested in moving up from their smartphones to try a true digital camera. The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest model in the company's X Series of cameras and features a 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 (APS-C) sensor, an X-Processor 4 chip and in-body image stabilization (IBIS) in a compact camera body.

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