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Tom Shu  |  Aug 03, 2020  |  0 comments

The Rule of Thirds is a very helpful compositional guideline that is a great reference point for beginner photographers or seasoned professionals. As with any photography rule, they really are meant to be broken, so take this as more of a general guideline than a defined rule.

Henry Anderson  |  Jul 31, 2020  |  0 comments

One of our favorite portrait photographers is back with another helpful tutorial, this time on how to shoot flattering images in less than ideal lighting.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 30, 2020  |  0 comments

Bird photography is a great way to spend some alone time in nature shooting, without worrying about social distancing. Best yet, it’s something you can even do in your own backyard. And if you prefer standing behind the camera instead of sitting behind a computer, this tutorial is for you.

Dan Havlik  |  Jul 30, 2020  |  0 comments

Sometimes simpler is better. Sometimes it's simply essential. Boudoir photographer Yuliya Panchenko learned this lesson early on in her career when she had limited resources to work with.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 29, 2020  |  0 comments

Have you ever wanted to give panorama photography a try, but feared you lacked the necessary gear or image-editing expertise? Well fear not, because the following tutorial demonstrates an easy way to get the job done with the equipment you own and a simple Lightroom secret.

Dan Havlik  |  Jul 29, 2020  |  0 comments

How do you decide which lens to use for a particular shot? For outdoor photographer Mark Denney, who only owns two lenses, the choice would seem to be relatively easy. He still has to determine though, which one to pick.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 28, 2020  |  0 comments

Sony just introduced the long-awaited Sony A7S III mirrorless camera, which is designed for shooting photos and videos in extreme light without a flash. The Sony A7S III is the follow-up to the A7S II from 2015 and features an array of updates designed to improve on that camera, which had been dubbed the "Low-Light King" by some photographers and videographers.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 28, 2020  |  0 comments

Colin Smith of Photoshop Café has become a favorite among Shutterbug readers looking for powerful image-editing techniques that are easy to accomplish. In the quick eight-minute video below, he reveals his five favorite Photoshop hacks and tricks that are unfamiliar to many photographers. As you’ll see, they can make a big difference in your results.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 28, 2020  |  0 comments

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past month, you’ve probably heard a lot about Comet Neowise and viewed some beautiful images online. And if you haven’t photographed the comet yourself, the following tutorial provides some great tips to get you started.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 28, 2020  |  0 comments

It's time to announce our second Shutterbug Summertime Sweepstakes and we have more fantastic photo gear and Amazon gift cards to give away. But before we do that, we'd like to share the names of the lucky winners of our previous summer sweepstakes, which has just ended.

Darrell Gulin  |  Jul 27, 2020  |  0 comments

During this pandemic with less travelling and more time spent at home, it's a perfect time to dust off our macro lenses and shoot some gorgeous backyard macro photography. Even if you do not have an expansive garden, a deck or small patio will do. Here are five tips and tricks to get you started in shooting great macro photos at home.

Henry Anderson  |  Jul 27, 2020  |  0 comments

If you're looking for a good tutorial on how to remove and delete a busy background in an image so you have a clean cut out of the subject, you've come to the right place. In the below video from Anthony Morganti he explains some easy ways to clip out people from cluttered backgrounds using Photoshop.

Dan Havlik  |  Jul 24, 2020  |  0 comments

Don't let a little bad weather ruin your photo shoot. Sometimes a rainy day can make for an attractive portrait: you've just got to make sure your photos don't end up being all wet.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 23, 2020  |  0 comments

It’s always great to discover a bunch of shooting or editing secrets that will quickly up your game—especially if they’re easy to understand and incorporate into your photography. And that’s what you’ll find below, as the exuberant Peter McKinnon reveals his favorite Lightroom tips that you probably don’t know about.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 22, 2020  |  0 comments

It’s not often you can find an image-editing technique that will quickly and effortlessly transform your images into something special. But that’s what you’ll discover here, as one of our favorite instructors reveals the five most useful Layer Blending modes in Photoshop.

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