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Ron Leach  |  Sep 07, 2021  | 

It would be great if we could always expose images perfectly, with nice details in the highlights, shadows, and midtones. But when shooting under uneven lighting outdoors, it’s easy to be a bit off.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 07, 2021  | 

Everyone has their own approach to travel, nature, and landscape photography, and most experienced shooters begin by carefully scrutinizing a scene before pulling our their gear. In the video below you’ll see what one pro does next to make some truly inspirational images.

 |  Sep 02, 2021  | 

Most of the tutorials we post involve shooting and editing techniques to try that will help you become a better photographer. But today we’re going to switch things up with a thoughtful video from a respected image-editing expert who wants to get something off his chest by suggesting there’s one you may NOT want to do.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 30, 2021  | 

If you are like most photographers you’d rather be out shooting than sitting behind a computer processing images. Of course editing photos is a necessary part of the process; so today we’re bringing you a bunch of Lightroom keyboard shortcuts that will help you work faster and smarter.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 30, 2021  | 

One phrase we repeat often is, “Rules are meant to be broken.” That doesn’t mean being sloppy, but rather knowing when an unconventional approach will deliver unique and eye-catching photos.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 25, 2021  | 

If you’re a wildlife photographer thinking about ditching your favorite DSLR in favor of a mirrorless camera, this video is for you. Before making the switch, see what this pro says are the pros, cons, and compromises.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2021  | 

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced shooter, precise composition skills are important for virtually all types of photographs. But when shooting complicated outdoor scenes, proper framing techniques are absolutely essential.

Henry Anderson  |  Aug 19, 2021  | 

If you're looking for fast and fun photography tricks, Kyle Nutt has got them for you. In the simple and quick tutorial below, Nutt shares five long exposure photography tricks in just 2.5 minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 17, 2021  | 

Most of the tutorials we post involve techniques for shooting various kinds of photos, image-editing methods for enhancing your work, or a discussion of different types of gear. This post is a bit different, as it quickly explains an important imaging concept that will enable you to make more compelling photographs.

Henry Anderson  |  Aug 13, 2021  | 

Friday's usually the day we like to share some awesome, easy photography tricks you can try over the weekend. So, without further ado, here's a great tutorial from Kyle Nutt titled "10 Photography Ideas at Home."

Henry Anderson  |  Aug 10, 2021  | 

If you're looking for some fast and fun ways to get your photos extra attention, look no further than the below video. In the simple tutorial, the folks from 123 GO Like! share 12 hacks to make your photos and videos go viral.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 10, 2021  | 

We often hear people complain that there’s nothing interesting to photograph where they live. Well, one of our writers lives in the most densely populated state in America (New Jersey). Here are some of the images he captured during a two-hour period one Friday morning without traveling more than 15 miles from home. And to prove that good photos exist everywhere—if we just look—he used only one camera and one lens.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 06, 2021  | 

A few days ago we posted a tutorial for making simple cutouts of hair in portrait photos using a “futuristic” Photoshop tool. Today we’re taking things a bit further, with two tricks for making more difficult clip outs in Photoshop.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 06, 2021  | 

We regularly share videos on composition techniques because proper framing is one of the most important aspects of photography. While most of these tutorials have been targeted at landscape shooters, today’s tips are all about photographing birds. 

Ron Leach  |  Aug 04, 2021  | 

Many photographers shy away from the one accessory that can make a huge difference in their images, both indoors and out. What we’re discussing here is supplemental light in its most basic form; namely the affordable and easy to use electronic flash.

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