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Ron Leach  |  Jul 25, 2022

The first thing most of us think of when we hear the words “Zone System” is the great Ansel Adams, who developed this powerful exposure technique with Fred Archer over 80 years ago. The second thing that often comes to mind is the word “complicated.”

Ron Leach  |  Oct 21, 2024

Do you understand the difference between a camera's optical viewfinder (OVF), electronic viewfinder (EVF), sand shooting in Live-View mode? There are important distinctions that affect how you work, and this tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explains everything you need to know.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2022

Have you ever wanted to master slow shutter speed panning for more interesting nature, wildlife, and sports/action photography? If so, we’ve got you covered with the tutorial below.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 28, 2022

We regularly urge you to try something different, capture images outside your comfort zone, and create photos that stand out from the rest. Today’s beginners guide to panorama photography is a great way to do exactly that.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 30, 2023

We repeatedly discuss the concept of sharpness because it's such a critical component of all really good images. But there's an oft-ignored concept that you may not have heard until now; revealing why some sharp images appear soft to you and the viewer .

Ron Leach  |  Feb 18, 2025

Experienced Lightroom users understand why dodging and burning is an "essential" technique that enables them to control light and shadow for perfectly balanced tones through a scene. The standard approach typically works pretty well, but this tutorial reveals a unique trick that delivers absolute precision every time.

Jackie Weisberg  |  Mar 12, 2013  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2013

I live near the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn and have been photographing the canal and the neighborhood for over two decades, but it was only in the fall of 2009 that my photographs had the prospect of becoming a historical record, due to the imminent prospect of development and a long-term cleanup. Either way, the area was going to change dramatically. The photographs I produced have won awards, been featured in exhibitions, and 17 of the images have been acquired by the Brooklyn Historical Society for their permanent collection.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 28, 2024

One sure way to give your imagery greater impact is to harness the power of shooting photos with a unique perspective. This isn't difficult to do, it just requires looking at the world differently, and then capturing what you see.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 16, 2018

Two of our favorite photography channels on YouTube finally got together in the collaboration video (aka “collab”) everyone has been waiting for. In the entertaining and informative clip below, Los Angeles-based Daniel and Rachel of Mango Street travel north to visit Peter McKinnon in Canada to try their hands at shooting in each other’s styles.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 27, 2017

We often turn to Peter McKinnon for his quick and energetic tips on improving both videos and still images, and in the helpful tutorial below he reveals five secrets that will immediately improve the quality of your videos.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 26, 2021

Depth-of-field is like the weather—we can’t control it but we can take advantage of its powerful effects. That is, if we understand its behavior. Here are 7 facts about DoF to coach photographers through the laws of physics and optical phenomena.

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 15, 2018

If you’re a beginner photographer or even if you just need a quick refresher course on some photography basics, this video from B&H Photo's YouTube channel is worth a look. 

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 05, 2021

Here is everything you need to know to harness the power of ISO and take full control of your camera.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 20, 2018

Even with today’s digital cameras, which can shoot clean images in dim conditions at incredibly high ISOs, low light photography is still a challenge. There are, however, some very basic things you should be doing to help you with the dark art of low light photography.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2018

Every so often it pays to bone up on your composition skills. That’s because subtle tweaks in how you frame a shot can make the difference between a good photograph and a great one.

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