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Use Spot Metering for Perfect Photos in Difficult Light (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 19, 2025  | 

It can be extremely challenging to capture accurately exposed photos of scenes with a wide range of brightness values from white to black and everything in between. This tutorial from the My Photo Journey YouTube channel explains how to get the job done in the camera by selecting the oft-ignored Spot Metering mode.

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Linn Smith: Photo of the Day Winner
Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 17, 2025  | 

Click to see the Photo of the Day image captured by frequent contributor Linn Smith. Your photos could be featured, too — upload your best shots today.

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NEVER Delete Noisy Photos Again: Here's a MAGIC Solution (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 04, 2025  | 

We've all captured photos with ugly noise artifacts that spoil an otherwise great shot—a problem that often occurs when using high ISO settings or shooting in low light. But don't be so quick to delete noisy photos because in the next five minutes you'll learn what one expert calls a "magic" Lightroom solution.

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Check Out This Photo of the Day Winner
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 27, 2025  |  First Published: Jan 28, 2025  | 

Click to see a Photo of the Day image that deserves a closer look. Your photos could be featured, too — upload your best shots today.

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A Quick Fix for Perspective Problems with Leaning Buildings (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 21, 2025  | 

This quick video from the Photo Genius YouTube channel tackles the issue of "wonky" leaning buildings that often detract from cityscapes and other outdoor scenes with structures (or tall trees) that appear to lean back away from the camera.

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Beginners Guide: Manual-Mode Photography Made Easy (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 10, 2025  | 

There's a notion going ground that photographers aren't serious about the craft unless the mode dial on their camera is set to "M." We strongly disagree, but if you want to experiment with Manual mode photography this tutorial explains everything necessary for getting started today.

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CONTEXT: The Secret to Outdoor Photos with Maximum Impact (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 08, 2025  | 

Thoughtful composition is an essential element of all great photos, especially when shooting complicated nature and landscape scenes that can really confuse a viewer. Today you'll learn how to employ a simple technique that will "instantly" boost the impact of every image you make in the great outdoors.

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6 Game-Changing Tips for Capturing Epic Nature & Landscape Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 03, 2025  | 

So you received a gift with a new camera and you're itching to get out there and make some mind-blowing photos. But hold on for 10 minutes and watch today's video before you run out the door because it reveals six game-changing tips that will significantly boost your odds of success.

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How To Have Photo Fun In The Winter
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 20, 2024  | 

Photo fun when it's colder than a polar bear's tail and snowing like a feather pillow shoved into a woodchipper? Yes, it's possible. Winter is unavoidable, but the perils it presents can be greatly minimized. Here are some tips to keep you clicking in cold weather.

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5 Lightroom Mobile Tips for Editing Travel Photos on the Go (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 20, 2024  | 

Yesterday we featured an eye-opening tutorial explaining iPhone camera settings and shooting techniques for capturing spectacular macro images. We're following that up today in an eight-minute lesson demonstrating five simple tips for using Lightroom mobile to process travel photo on the go.

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Why Your Photos are BORING and 7 Ways to Improve Them Fast (VIDEO)
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.

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Light Trail Photo Tips From the Streets of London (VIDEO)
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.

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Fix Boring Outdoor Photos with a Simple Shooting Trick (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 20, 2024  | 

What if an experienced pro told you that one simple shooting technique can instantly improve every image you capture in the great outdoors? This may sound implausible, at least until you watch the following video from the Gary W YouTube channel.

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NY-NJ-CT Photographers - Mark Your Calendars Now!
Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 19, 2024  | 

The official first day of winter is still more than a month away, but we're already focusing on mild, sunny weather and the June 7-8 celebratory opening weekend of the colossal Photoville Festival that will run through June 22, 2025. Now in its 14th year and promising to be bigger and better than ever, the free, public event is now in its planning stages and cordially invites you to submit your visual story proposals for consideration.

Submit your proposal today to be a part of New York’s favorite photo festival dedicated to global visual storytelling in the heart of NYC!

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Why the Rules of Thirds is Bad Advice: Do This Instead (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 28, 2024  | 

When first starting out we all faced a barrage of so-called "Rules of Photography" that supposedly would set us on the path for success. But as our skills evolved it became apparent that some of these rules we're meant to be ignored.

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