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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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Shoot Photos Like this with a Dab of Vaseline, a Skylight Filter & a Deft Finger (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2024

This tutorial demonstrates the magic of a "Vaseline technique" that will impart a soft, dreamy look to just about any image you shoot. This method isn't exactly new, but it's rarely discussed among digital photographers who typically apply software filters to create special effects.

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How to give Photos a Moody & Realistic Fog Effect in Lightroom (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2024

We typically strive for photos with precise sharpness, vibrance, and impressive color balance when shooting outdoors. But in this tutorial from one of our favorite instructors you'll learn why and how a subdued foggy effect can draw attention by conveying an ethereal, atmospheric mood.

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Use Water Reflections to Capture Stunning Photos After Dark (VIDEO)
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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Split Toning: Photo Magic in Lightroom & Photoshop (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2024

Sometimes the light can be "as flat as a pancake" when shooting outdoors, and this common situation rarely bodes well for capturing impressive imagery. But if you do the best you can it's possible to transform a boring photo into something more special during post processing as you'll see in this video tutorial from the folks at The Photography Spot channel.

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Histogram Primer: An Essential Tool for Perfect Photos Explained in 6 Minutes (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2024

It's sort of surprising that more photographers don't avail themselves of the all-important histogram when shooting and editing their work. One of our favorite landscape shooters puts it like this: "Understanding the histogram is key to mastering exposure and taking control of your photography."

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Today is Small Business Saturday — Shop Small!
Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 30, 2024

If you're lucky enough to have a genuine camera store within driving distance, count your blessings and cash in on their expertise. Today is Small Business Saturday, so shop local, grab lunch at a local spot and support the local businesses that make our communities unique.

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Shutterbug's Creative Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers
Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 29, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, we've handpicked a selection of unique and innovative gifts that are sure to inspire and delight.

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Share Your Images — Photo of the Day Gallery
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 27, 2024

Imagine seeing a photo you created displayed in an online gallery for all to admire. It could even end up being selected as the Shutterbug Photo of the Day and posted on our homepage.

Here's the quick and easy procedure, along with some tips to help you navigate to the upload page with just one click in the future. It's free, it's fun and it's a great way to share your creativity with the world.

Today the spotlight is on Jeff Van Scoyk, an amazing photographer and frequent Photo of the Day contributor. Tomorrow — the spotlight could be on you.

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Pro Hack for Perfectly Exposed Nature, Wildlife, & Landscape Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 27, 2024

If you're unfamiliar with an in-camera technique known as "Expose to the Right" (ETTR) this tutorial explains the concept and demonstrates how one of our favorite pros uses it to nail exposure every time and get the best possible image quality out of every shot. The pro hack takes less that nine minutes to explain, and it will prove invaluable for every image you shoot in the great outdoors.

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