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Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 13, 2025  | 

Fujifilm, the undisputed leader in instant printing cameras, just introduced the Mini 41, an updated replacement for the popular Mini 40. If you're on the early lookout for a Mother's Day or graduation gift, the fashionable Mini 41 deserves a close look.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 11, 2025  | 

Wanna go really wide with an affordable full-frame optic? Check out this Cookie from Laowa. Cookie? No, I think I'll call it "Jewel." Laowa has created a full-frame 15mm (110° coverage) manual focus lens that opens a myriad of creative doors for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, L-Mount and Leica M users.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 11, 2025  | 

Adobe has updated Photoshop's frequently used Hue/Saturation tool, and this tutorial from  PHLEARN explores the myriad of improvements in less than 10 minutes. As you'll see, this latest version is quicker and easier to use, delivers precise results, and features a bold, new, intuitive interface.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 11, 2025  | 

Yesterday we provided an important warning about the finite lifespan of your camera and why  it's essential that you check shutter count regularly to anticipate costly repairs, missed shots on location, or even a total breakdown. We're following up on that today with a couple less-dire maintenance hacks from pro Andy Rouse.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025  | 

This quick tutorial from instructor Mark Denney begins with a question nobody wants to hear: "Is your camera secretly dying?" This disturbing concern has to do with the fact that every camera has a finite life span, and if you don't check the shutter count regulalrly you may be in for a rude awakening.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025  | 

This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel is different from others they share that typically take a deep dive into a single technique from beginning to end. Instead, the goal of today's episode is to provide an overview of Adjustment Layers in general and demonstrate why they should play a prominent role in your everyday Photoshop workflow.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 09, 2025  | 

Exposure bracketing is a powerful technique that enables you to achieve a perfect exposure when shooting in difficult light, like complicated outdoor scenes with a wide range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadows. Today's comprehensive beginners guide comes to us from The School of Photography (TSoP)—an amazing source of online courses and a leading provider of education to schools and colleges in the UK.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 09, 2025  | 

So you've done all your post-processing homework and the results you achieve still leave something to be desired. What's up with that? According to instructor Steve Arnold, it may be because you're making five "huge" editing mistakes that are super easy to fix.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 08, 2025  | 

Last week we featured an interesting video from one of favorite wildlife and landscape photographers who insists that your camera's Aperture Priority mode is preferable to shooting in Manual for certain situations. We're following up on that today with a quick tutorial from Vanessa Joy who demonstrates how to use shutter speed to capture images with a variety of creative effects.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 08, 2025  | 

Have you ever been out in the field on a spectacular day, only to return home, open the images on the computer and discover that they're unacceptably soft? We've all suffered this misfortune at least once, and today's tutorial from Photography Explained reveals three oft-ignored "secrets" for resolving the problem with whatever camera and lens you currently own.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 07, 2025  | 

We all spend hours cultivating our skills, to say nothing about the hard-earned cash we invest in the best gear we can afford. So it's often quite traumatic when we lose some or all of our work due to incorrect storage techniques or the improper care of memory cards and backup devices.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 07, 2025  | 

Here's another quick post-processing tutorial from instructor Scott Davenport that photographers of all skill levels can use to significantly enhance cityscape photos, landscape scenes, and adjust any other outdoor images that need a bit more oomph. It's all about when and how to use Lightroom's powerful Dehaze tool.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 04, 2025  | 

Drool in a good way, of course. Here are three 3LT products that stand out in the cluttered accessory marketplace.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 04, 2025  | 

We've all heard the blather from so-called purists who insist that "you're not a real photographer unless you shoot in Manual mode."  Well, some beg to differ, including today's instructor Simon d'Entremont who explains why many pros (including himself) prefer Aperture Priority (AV) mode instead.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 03, 2025  | 

Today's inspirational how-to video from The Photographic Eye YouTube channel takes a close look into why some scenes literally beg to rendered in b&w, with a specific emphasis on the interplay between deep shadows and other areas within the frame. The episode begins with a request that you "think about the first time you fell in love with photography."

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