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Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 14, 2018  | 

The latest video from Mango Street is on a popular topic that all photographers have struggled with at some point: how to shoot better photos in low light. Yes, we all probably think we can shoot fine photos in low light thanks to the latest digital cameras that can capture lower noise images at high ISOs. But there’s more to it than just depending on your camera gear.

The Editors  |  May 01, 2003  | 

Adding a filter or two to your camera bag is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to improve your photos

How can you tell if you need filters? Take this quick test: Do you take photographs? If the answer is yes, you very likely need some filters to get the best possible images. Here are some that can really improve many of your future photos.

 

The Editors  |  Aug 01, 2003  | 

Sun & Games Fun with the sun...and more

1. Sun Stars
Your wide-angle lens at its smallest aperture can turn the sun into a star in your photos—fitting, since the sun actually is a star. The effect occurs because the tiny aperture diffracts the incoming light rays a lot. This diffraction causes the star effect. You can include the sun as a compositional. Photo by...

Ron Leach  |  Oct 03, 2022  | 

If you’re like most outdoor photographers you’ve been awaiting the arrival of autumn for weeks. And now that this spectacular season is finally here, you shouldn’t require much inspiration to grab your gear and get out in the field.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 27, 2025  | 

Some photographers, like today's instructor Joris Hermans, simply can't stop themselves from purchasing lens filters in the hope that these affordable accessories will protect their expensive lenses, create unique effects, help modify light, and magically add impact to the photos and videos captured outdoors.

Dan Havlik  |  Nov 20, 2019  | 

At Shutterbug, we try to share the best photography tips, how-tos, and advice on the Internet. But not everything you hear on the web will be good advice. (Big surprise, right?)

Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 08, 2019  | 

Interested in trying to earn some money as an event photographer but concerned your photos might not be up to snuff? Fear not, because we’ve got a great photo tips video for you!

Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 18, 2018  | 

Despite all the advancements in photography, there’s nothing quite like a classic black-and-white image. But there’s more to good black-and-white photography than simply shooting with black-and-white film or, perhaps, using the monochrome filter in your digital camera.

Dan Havlik  |  Oct 08, 2018  | 

It almost goes without saying: one of the most critical things in landscape photography is image sharpness. In fact, go on any web gallery or Internet forum where landscape photographers share their images and you’ll see endless debates about whether an image is sharp enough.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 16, 2021  | 

Summer isn’t typically the favorite season for serious landscape photographers, in part because of early sunrises and late sunsets. If that sounds familiar, and you prefer to shoot in autumn and winter, this tutorial may help you fall in love with outdoor photography during summer.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 30, 2025  | 

Adobe expert and educator Colin Smith is back with another quick-and-timely post-processing tutorial that anyone can master quickly. In this video he explains the concept behind Photoshop's new Frame tool capabilities. Then he walks you through the step-by step method for using them to advantage.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 01, 2024  | 

We recently featured an eye-opening tutorial from photographer Fil Nenna who demonstrates a quick-and-foolproof test for determining the sharpest f/stop of every lens you own. He's back again today, this time with an easy camera-sensor test that he refers to a "compulsory."

Ron Leach  |  Oct 02, 2023  | 

There are a variety of techniques for sharpening photos during the editing process, some more effective than others, but none are quite like the method you'll learn in today's tutorial that photographer Jethro Stebbings developed himself for bringing images to life.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 30, 2024  | 

We're always a bit wary about so-called editing hacks, tips, and tricks that promise great results, especially when they're of the 10-second variety. But the quick Lightroom technique you'll today really pays off on the promise to easily transform any landscape photo in a hurry.

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