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Barry Tanenbaum  |  Mar 05, 2019  | 

It would be easy to categorize Jordan Matter as a dance photographer—he has published three books of his dance images—or as a portrait photographer—it was what he did before turning to dance, and he still includes it in his repertoire.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 04, 2019  | 

Your photos might be sharp but are they crisp? Because if they’re not crisp, they might lose some of their impact and look a bit blah.

Jason Schneider  |  Feb 28, 2019  | 

Perhaps you’ve just read our story on the 10 best vintage lenses you can buy right now, but are wondering how to use all this classic glass on your modern digital camera. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 27, 2019  | 

In the below video tutorial, the folks at COOPH team up with German photographer Philipp Reinhard to show you how to shoot and edit striking multiple exposure photos.

Deborah Sandidge  |  Feb 26, 2019  | 

Color is everywhere, so why would I be writing about finding and using it in photos? Why would this even be a concern?

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 25, 2019  | 

Pierre T. Lambert has a secret that every beginning photographer needs to know. That 18-55mm kit lens that came with your camera? It’s really pretty slow and mediocre and if you want to start taking better photos, you should get a fast, prime lens immediately.

Bray Falls  |  Feb 22, 2019  | 

It is sometimes said that astrophotography is one of the most challenging types of photography out there. There are numerous technical problems to overcome, substantial initial investments, and a considerable chance of getting burnt out if you get too frustrated.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 20, 2019  | 

Photographer Manny Ortiz and his model wife, Diana, have had lots of experience with how to find models for photo shoots. In Diana’s case, it’s because she’s often asked to be a model for a shoot, and for Manny, when he’s not photographing Diana, he’s finding other models to capture.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 20, 2019  | 

Shutterbug’s resident photography tipster Scott Kelby is back with another tutorial video for Shutterbug. This time he’s talking about landscape photography and how to add some depth to your images to make them more dynamic.

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 20, 2019  | 

If you’re feeling low and uninspired about your photography, travel photographer Pierre T. Lambert has some advice for you: try shooting from a low angle. As Lambert explains in the somewhat counterintuitive video below, going low can yield high quality results.

Dreamstime  |  Feb 19, 2019  | 

The popular Instagram-era phrase “do it for the gram,” has been taken to the next level in recent years, with Instagrammers going to extreme lengths for the perfect shot to post to their feeds.

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 18, 2019  | 

Because mirrorless cameras, by their very nature, have no mirrors like their DSLR counterparts, their sensors can get exposed to the elements when you take off the lens. That means things like dust, debris, moisture and general nastiness can stick to the sensor and defile your photos.

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 14, 2019  | 

One of the easiest but most expensive ways to get your portrait subject to stand out from a background is to use a fast lens, with a maximum aperture of F/1.4, F/1.2 or even wider. Those types of lenses though are pricey and sometimes don’t do the trick, especially if you’re shooting portraits with a crowded scene of people behind them.

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 13, 2019  | 

Here’s a quick lens tip, which, if you don’t know it already, might just blow your mind. In the below video, photographer Peter McKinnon shows you how to turn any lens into a macro lens.

Dan Havlik  |  Feb 13, 2019  | 

With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, the folks at COOPH have one question for you: how much do you love your camera? If your answer is “a lot,” then they’ve got some great tips below on “how to care for your beloved camera."

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