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Ron Leach  |  Dec 10, 2024

Sooner or later we all find ourselves in a creative rut that results in boring, uninspired images. This quick tutorial provides seven pro tips for getting your artistic juices flowing in a hurry so that the photos you make will once again be interesting and impressive.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 10, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the winners of GuruShots' photo challenge, Tell a Story. Participants were tasked with capturing a moment that tells a compelling narrative, a feeling that resonates deep within, or a scene that transports viewers to new and exciting places.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 09, 2024

Thoughtful vignettes can make a huge difference in the impact of landscape photos, especially those with a minimalist look. The basic Lightroom tutorial below from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel explains how easy it is to unlock this transformative technique.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 09, 2024

Today's tutorial from our friends at Adorama TV begins with a simple question from a reader: "I'm considering switching from shooting in color to black and white for my portraits work. What are some key differences to consider when composing and editing in monochrome?"

Ron Leach  |  Dec 09, 2024

We often strive to shoot photos with out-of-focus backgrounds to draw more attention to a key subject within the frame. But what do you do when an entire shot is in focus? This quick tutorial from the Adobe Live YouTube channel demonstrates a simple solution for processing the image in Lightroom for a realistic look..

Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 08, 2024

They say the best gift is something you want to own yourself. If that's true, this gift list hits the jackpot 10 times over. We want them all! You will too. Check this out.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 06, 2024

Outdoor photographers love photographing birds because it's an accessible genre that you can pursue at a nearby park or even in the comfort of your own backyard. The problem is that many shooters set aside this passion in winter, even though there are many breathtaking opportunities to be found.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 06, 2024

When it comes to selections in Lightroom the task of creating "complex" masks doesn't have to be difficult if you follow the instructions in this tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel. And one way to get the job done to perfection is by using what one of our favorite prost-process experts calls a "hidden" Insect" tool.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 06, 2024

You may be super accomplished when shooting with a camera, but what about when a great opportunity arises and all you have is the iPhone in your pocket? Sure you can grab a few acceptable snapshots, but wouldn't you rather capture compelling photographs instead?

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 06, 2024

Exciting AI-powered features added to Adobe Photoshop Elements make version 25 more powerful, more fun and even easier to use. Here's a recap of the top 5 new features, with before/after examples, plus the 7 preexisting features I find most compelling.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 05, 2024

That fluffy white stuff on the ground may look pretty but it poses some of the more difficult challenges for intrepid outdoor shooters, whether the task is landscapes, wildlife imagery, skiers on the slopes, or environmental portraits. This tutorial from the Light Meets Lens YouTube channel explains everything you need to know in barely eight minute for capturing snow scenes that look like they did in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 05, 2024

According to one of our favorite post-processing instructors, "Blend If is one of Photoshop's best-kept secrets." This tutorial from the PHLEARN YouTube channel explains how it works and provides three ways to harness this technique to create eye-catching images with a stye of their own.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 04, 2024

We hope you had an opportunity to watch our recent tutorial explaining how to boost the impact of photos captured after dark by incorporating water reflections in a scene whenever the opportunity arises. That story was so popular that we decided to bring you another powerful nighttime trick.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 04, 2024

One difference between pros and amateurs is that the former make fewer mistakes and rarely commit an error more than once. This tutorial from one of favorite instructors reveals three common mistakes that you may be committing repeatedly, and how to fix them once and for all.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2024

Water reflections can be a powerful element when shooting after dark, transforming a ho-hum image into a money shot. This tutorial is another simple primer from the My Photo Journey YouTube channel, and it explains everything necessary for using reflections to boost the impact of a photo.

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