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Ron Leach  |  Aug 14, 2025

Are you finally ready to give astrophotography a try and capture some spectacular  images of the sparkling nighttime sky? Whether you're new to the game or just looking for few quick tricks, this beginners guide will prepare you for challenge.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 27, 2017

We’ll let you in on a little secret about all those spectacular photos of starlit skies that you wish you could take yourself: Astrophotography is easier than you think—especially if you learn the eight tips in the one-minute video below.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 12, 2017

You may be surprised to learn that long-exposure photography at night can be accomplished without any specialized equipment, and if you watch this two-minute tutorial from Mango Street you’ll be able to easily capture stellar images of starlit skies.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 07, 2025

We all look forward to those "perfect" days in the field when we're greeted by beautiful light, eye-catching blue skies with billowing clouds, and an enchanting scene with interesting depth and dimension throughout the frame.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 29, 2017

Whenever we feature the beautiful imagery of British nature photographer Simon Baxter we’re struck by his thoughtful, cerebral approach to our craft and the remarkable patience he exhibits in an attempt to get just the shot he’s after.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 02, 2025

Today we're taking a close look at why one of our favorite instructors insists that "Auto ISO is the secret tool for better exposure in any light." While everyone is familiar with this mode, Hamed explains that the secret nature of the oft-ignored setting is than many folks fail to understand all of its benefits and how to them to use.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 29, 2021

Summer is in full swing, but autumn is right around the corner. That means it’s time to bone up on your technique so you’ll be ready for the change of seasons. Today’s Photoshop video explains a simple color grading technique that provides a beautiful fall effect.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 16, 2024

The autumnal equinox takes place Sunday, September 22 and marks the transition from summer to fall. Not only do weather patterns change and the days get increasing shorter, but the new season requires a different approach to nature and landscape photography.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 21, 2024

There's no denying that photography can be an expensive pursuit, whether you're an avoid amateur or a working pro with a boatload of high-end equipment. In either case it's important to protect gear properly so that everything remains it top condition and performs as it should. In this video you'll learn several pro tips for doing just that.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 03, 2023

This tutorial is about a common image-killing editing error that you may be guilty of yourself, and demonstrates how easy it is to fix. It’s all about using the wrong Lightroom slider for certain simple tasks when there’s a better approach that’s just as easy to implement

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 16, 2024

When we consider the bonehead blunders photographers unwittingly commit, we usually think about gross mistakes that result in fuzzy or poorly exposed images. But the error in this story produces SHARP images that we want to abort at all costs. The common tragic bungle we're identifying is…

Henry Anderson  |  Aug 11, 2022

Do your long exposure photos not always look the way you want them to? You could be making some basic mistakes and not be aware of it.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 17, 2018

Nature photographer Nigel Danson has followed up his popular video from this summer titled “7 Simple Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier,” with a new clip on a similar subject. Titled “7 Beginner Photography Mistakes to Avoid,” in the below video Danson shares some tips he’s learned along the way to becoming a successful photographer.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 27, 2020

Not only are rules meant to be broken, but there are a number of common misconceptions about landscape photography you need to ignore—at least under certain circumstances. Today we’ll explain when you should be a maverick, and show you some gorgeous photos in the process.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 27, 2025

A couple months ago we brought you an encouraging beginners guide that explained how to master the basics of on-camera flash. We hope that piqued your interest, helped overcome your fear of flash, and set you on the path for success.

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