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6 Photographers Go to a Cemetery to Capture “Eternal Life” But Without Using Their Cameras (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Dec 15, 2015

We’ve really been enjoying The Lab’s ongoing video series about photography and the group’s latest clip (embedded below) could be its most creative one yet. In the 2:30-minute spot titled “MINDFRAME – Think First. Shoot Later.”, six photographers are invited to a cemetery and are asked to capture “eternal life” in a single photo.

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The Goods: Our Favorite New Premium Photo Gear
Staff  |  Dec 15, 2015

THE GOODS is a new feature in Shutterbug that spotlights the hottest premium photo gear out there.

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My Top 10 Tips For Better Sports Photography
Scott Kelby  |  Dec 15, 2015

One of the things I love about sports photography is that no matter which sport you’re shooting, the actual camera techniques themselves have an awful lot in common. For example, while baseball and tennis are very different sports, the skills you need and the settings you use for shooting both are just about the same. To help you capture better images of “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” here are my top 10 tips to help you no matter which sport you’re shooting.

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Nickel Creek” by Christopher Fridley
The Editors  |  Dec 14, 2015

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day by Christopher Fridley features a tranquil stream hidden in the lush green forest.

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When Photography Goes Very, Very Wrong (VIDEO)
Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 14, 2015

The humorous (and sadly, all too true) video below by Nils Langenbacher was created using bits of live international news broadcasts and various home videos. Titled “Photographer FAIL Compilation,” this is nearly twelve solid minutes of photographic mishap fun.

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The Shutterbug.com Samsung NX500 Camera Sweepstakes
Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 13, 2015

Register to win a Samsung NX500 Camera ($799.99 Retail Value) we are giving away.

According to the company:

"Samsung NX500 (launched in 2015 – priced at $799.99 This camera is blazing fast and powerful like a DSLR, but without the bulk. It can capture 4K video all within a slim, sleek and pocket-able body. The camera features Wi-Fi for quick sharing and on-the-go traveling. The NX500 is available in black, white and brown. "

[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]

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7 Stocking Stuffers Guaranteed to Put a Smile on Any Photographer’s Face
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 13, 2015

Here are seven affordable photo gifts that are fun to give or receive. Prices range from $25 to $99 and all can be ordered from the comfort of your keyboard. Happy holidays!

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Alien Skin Exposure X Imaging Software: A First Look Review of the Film Emulation Tools
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 11, 2015

Just in time to add some nostalgic film effects to our holiday photos, Alien Skin has released Exposure X, a greatly enhanced refinement of its popular imaging software package. In its latest incarnation, Exposure X is designed to deliver image organization and editing—and it does an elegant job of both. But its greatest strength, as I see it, still lies in accurately emulating the look of film of all types, vintage and modern. Here is a close up view of how that works.

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Photographing in Crowds: How I Handle the Selfie Stick Invasion
Blaine Harrington  |  Dec 11, 2015

It wasn’t long ago that I began to notice I had competition—and I’m not talking about other travel photographers.

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How He Got the Shot: Ed Masterson’s Light Touch Creates an Evocative Image of the Mythic West
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Dec 11, 2015

He lives in a historic California gold-mining town about an hour out of San Diego, so the props for Ed Masterson’s Old West images are easy to come by: a barrel borrowed from a nearby winery, a pistol from a friend’s gun collection, a book from an antique shop, weathered wood from old barns nearby, and so on.

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