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Ron Leach  |  Jan 26, 2023  | 

Whether you edit photos in Photoshop, Lightroom, or another image-editing program, it’s almost impossible to avoid making mistakes on occasion, and this holds true for both amateurs and pros. Robust editing software can be quite complicated, and no one is perfect. Right?

Henry Anderson  |  Jun 16, 2021  | 

So, you've shot what seems to be a solid portrait photo and have taken the image into Lightroom or Photoshop for post-processing and by the time you're done editing it looks nothing like the image you initially captured. In fact, it looks much worse.

Henry Anderson  |  Nov 07, 2019  | 

Portrait photography is a great way to practice some of your basic but all-important skills as a photographer. After all, one of the things we see more than anything else in life is other people.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 14, 2017  | 

We’ve all heard that photography “rules” are meant to be broken on occasion, but in the video below photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj takes this notion a bit further—claiming that five common precepts of photography are out-and-out ‘lies.”

Henry Anderson  |  Feb 19, 2020  | 

Here's a quick and fun portrait photography tutorial from Jessica Kobeissi. In the below video she shows you five creative lighting ideas you can try on your next photo shoot.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 18, 2019  | 

You don't need to head into the great outdoors to shoot macro photos. Sure, close-ups of flowers and insects are cool and all but there are many awesome macro shots you can do right inside your home.

Joshua Snow  |  Dec 23, 2019  | 

Growing up in the Northeastern United States, surrounded by the Great lakes and the Finger lakes, winters were always brutally cold and wet. That is, until I experienced real winter; gale-force winds, dangerously low temperatures, and snow. Lots of snow…

Ron Leach  |  Nov 27, 2017  | 

Before you do something you will seriously regret without watching the video below, we need to point out that there’s a filter on the lens that’s being doused with honey in the photo above. As for that shiny, metal claw hammer you see in the third photo below, it’s being used to create interesting reflections—not to destroy a lens.

Henry Anderson  |  Nov 01, 2019  | 

If you've shot or wanted to shoot video and/or still photos using a stabilizing camera rig, you've probably been put off by the price. Camera rigs and stabilizing devices can be expensive and they're also a bit awkward to use. Not to mention, they're not all that effective in certain situations.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 28, 2022  | 

If you’re looking for some fun photo ideas to try over the weekend, you’ve come to the right place. In the two-minute visual tutorial below you’ll receive a heavy dose of inspiration, with five unique photo ideas that deliver eye-popping results.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 16, 2017  | 

Benjamin Jaworskyj is a self-taught adventure photographer who you might say is just a bit “zany.” Not only does he shoot awesome images, but he uses a great sense of humor to offer some helpful tips and tricks.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 06, 2020  | 

When things get a bit dull we frequently turn to photographer Jordi Koalitic, who has an uncanny knack for coming up with simple tricks for creating amazing images. This quick tutorial is no different, as he demonstrates five easy tricks for shooting mind-blowing images at home.

Henry Anderson  |  Aug 05, 2021  | 

Want to shoot mouthwatering photos of food to make your friends and followers on social media drool? Check out the below video featuring five food photography experts from Skillshare who gives you five food photography tips that will get you capturing drool-worthy snaps in no time.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 11, 2024  | 

Top-Notch composition skills can make the difference between good photographs and great ones, especially when shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Today you're going to learn five "essential" framing techniques that pro Sean Gallagher says contribute to the impact of his stunning imagery

Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 31, 2018  | 

Travel photographer Pierre T. Lambert was, undoubtedly, one of the most popular contributors to Shutterbug in 2018 and today he released his final video of the year. Titled “5 Easy In Camera Effects for 2019 – Without Props,” the video offers tips for getting creative effects using just simple camera hacks.

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