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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 07, 2019  | 

If you want to learn the basics of macro photography, there's no better place to start than the below video. Called, appropriately, "An Introduction to Macro Photography," the tutorial is led by photographer Neil Fisher and shot on location in British Columbia, Canada.

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 06, 2019  | 

Usually on Shutterbug we share photo tips you should try out to improve your photography. But here's an interesting switch: in the below video, photographer James Popsys points out nine bad photography tips that you might have heard again and again, but you really should ignore.

Dan Havlik  |  May 03, 2019  | 

What's the ultimate lens for street photography? What's the worst lens? Could the 24-70mm F/2.8 be both good and bad for shooting street? All these questions (and more) are answered in the below video from photographer Pierre T. Lambert.

Dan Havlik  |  May 03, 2019  | 

The lowly camera strap is something most photographers probably take for granted. You put it on your camera and sling it over shoulder, right?

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 01, 2019  | 

Here's a helpful video with a funny and provocative title: Why Do My Photos Suck? But really, haven't you ever asked yourself that question? Be honest!

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 29, 2019  | 

Do your photos of your beloved cat or dog all look the same? Do you want to make your friends jealous on social media by sharing a purr-fect image of your pet? Well, then you should watch the below video from photographer Matt Granger: "Pet Photography at Home – 5 Tips."

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 26, 2019  | 

If you're still learning photography but want to break out of your comfort zone – aka AUTO mode on your camera – here are six easy photography tips to help you take the "training wheels" off. 

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 26, 2019  | 

When shooting street photography, you're supposed to be quiet, unobtrusive and discreet, right? So, naturally, you should use compact fast prime lenses that don't attract much attention. But what if you wanted to use a long zoom lens, such as a 70-200mm? Impossible?

Barry Tanenbaum  |  Apr 25, 2019  | 

It's no secret that professional photographers are less concerned with cameras and lenses than they are with understanding and controlling the light that allows their images to be made.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 19, 2019  | 

There are no shortcuts in life but what about in photography? Yes, it's important to spend time learning the fundamentals of photography but there are also many tips, tricks, and techniques that will improve your imaging results quickly.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 18, 2019  | 

You don't need to head into the great outdoors to shoot macro photos. Sure, close-ups of flowers and insects are cool and all but there are many awesome macro shots you can do right inside your home.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 18, 2019  | 

Are you always looking for new angles to bring to your street photography? In the below video from Dean Tucker (aka VisualRev) he breezes though 10 clever street photography hacks in under two minutes.

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 17, 2019  | 

Getting the right white balance in your photos is a lot easier than you think. In the below video for Shutterbug, photographer and Photoshop guru Scott Kelby shares a simple tip on how to nail white balance, even in sticky lighting situations.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 16, 2019  | 

For someone who has put out videos showing how to get sharp photos every time, it's interesting that photographer Pierre T. Lambert is now saying that "sharp photos are overrated." But he has a point to make and he does so in the below tutorial.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 12, 2019  | 

Pierre T. Lambert's street photography how-to videos are some of his most popular and now he's back with the latest installment for 2019. Called "Crushing Street Photography in 2019," Lambert shares more street photography tips including what settings to use and what gear is the best for capturing life on the street.

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