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Ron Leach  |  Feb 14, 2025

There's no doubt that Apple makes cutting-edge products, but when it comes to revealing how they work, well, not so much. That's why we often turn to experts like Evan Ranft to demonstrate the finer points for taking advantage of the iPhone's advanced camera features.

Ron Leach  |  May 31, 2022

Let’s get this out of the way up front: The old adage that, “you’re not a real photographer unless you shoot in Manual mode” is sheer and utter nonsense. Plenty of pros use Aperture or Shutter Priority depending upon the situation at hand. Feel better?

Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 31, 2025

Somewhere out in the vast darkness of cyberspace, millions and millions of precious photographs are wandering aimlessly, homeless and lost forever. Each day, more and more photos join the tens of thousands of socks that were lost in clothes dryers, umbrellas left in restaurants and the car keys that never made it back to the safety of a purse or pocket.

Not to mention the zillions of smiling golf balls banished forever somewhere in rough.

Your data is not safe, but good work habits, starting with a conscientious backup plan, can make data recoverable.

 |  Mar 15, 2017

Mark Mawson is a London-based photographer with over 25 years of experience creating unusual images. He’s received international acclaim for his unique photos of colored dye “exploding” in water, and this interesting project is something you should try yourself.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 17, 2023

Do you want to make perfect masks in Lightroom and get the job done in half the time? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Lightroom hack in the tutorial below is so simple that it only takes five minutes to explain.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 27, 2024

German pro Christian Mohrle is a favorite among Shutterbug readers for two reasons: His imagery is stunning and the tutorials he posts are extremely effective and to the point. So when Mohrle identifies a Lightroom tool as the software's "most powerful feature," it's time to pay attention and learn how it works.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 21, 2022

If you’re a regular visitor to our website you know we frequently post shooting and editing tutorials from German landscape photographer Christian Mohrle. In the quick-and-easy episode below you’ll see how Lightroom’s Masking tools play a big part in his beautiful imagery.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 25, 2024

These days a modern smartphone is now considered by many to be a "real" camera, and there are many experienced shooters who capture excellent image on a mobile device. In this quick tutorial from Great Big Photography, a comprehensive source of imaging tutorials, you'll learn how to make great edits on your phone without uploading them to the computer.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 30, 2024

Lately we've increased our coverage of mobile imaging as more and more photographers occasionally rely upon a smartphone for "serious" work. The iPhone Photography School is a great source of tutorials—whether you shoot Golden Hour sunsets, everyday moments, portraits, or even expansive landscapes.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 19, 2025

More and more photographers are using their advanced smartphones to capture amazing images, but some adept shooters fall short when it comes to mobile editing techniques. This quick tutorial with instructor Alex Hinson demystifies the process in a way that's far easier than you think.

Ron Leach  |  May 12, 2025

Have you wondered why some of your photographs are crisp, clean, and full of detail, while others are grainy, dull, and unimpressive? The following tutorial with instructor Anthony Crothers takes an educated guess that "it's not your camera—it's your ISO." And this can be super simple to fix once you understand this essential concept.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 22, 2025

Photo instructor Maike Born insists that "The magical Tone Curve is Lightroom's most powerful tool for unlocking the full potential of your edits." We bet that if you're not already taking advantage of this transformative technique, you definitely will be after watching the five minute tutorial below.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 24, 2025

Sometimes you come across a breathtaking scene that's so expansive that it's impossible to fit everything into the frame, even with your widest lens. The solution to this challenge is creating a panoramic image that captures the stunning view.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 11, 2024

Photoshop's straightforward Clone Stamp tool is extremely useful for accomplishing  a variety of tasks when processing all sorts of images captured indoors or out, be they portraits, landscapes or just about anything else. If you're not taking advantage of the simple technique involved, it's long past time to get started.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 28, 2025

Experienced outdoor photographers understand why some scenes beg to be rendered in b&w, and there are two ways to get the job done. You can either set the camera to capture in monochrome or shoot in color and make the conversion during post processing.

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