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Let's say you had to recommend one camera to someone who is just starting out in boudoir photography, what would it be? Professional boudoir photographer Michael Sasser knows what camera model he'd suggest and, to be honest, his choice was a bit of a surprise to us.

If you want evidence that great wildlife images can be captured without expensive high-end gear, look no further, as you’ll see a variety of hilarious images of birds

There are a number of reasons to remove an object from an image. Sometimes the goal it to get rid of a distracting element, while other times you may want to move a key subject to a totally different photo. Or perhaps you’re creating a special effect.

We frequently post tutorials explaining common photography mistakes so you can learn from the errors of others. While these lessons are typically geared toward novice photographers, the video below includes mistakes that even experienced shooters make on occasion.

What’s in a season and how does it affect you as a photographer? Showcase your best seasonal photography in Shutterbug’s Time of the Season photo contest for your chance to win a US$500 cash prize and the amazing Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens.

The idea here was...well, there were a few ideas. First, I wanted to do photography that was bright, cheerful, colorful—and different. With times being a bit harsh and stressful for many, I was looking for something light-hearted and, frankly, far from reality. Dreamy and summer-like came to mind. 

Depth-of-field is like the weather—we can’t control it but we can take advantage of its powerful effects. That is, if we understand its behavior. Here are 7 facts about DoF to coach photographers through the laws of physics and optical phenomena.