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Henry Anderson  |  Jul 20, 2022  | 

Shooting indoors in natural light is fun but tricky. If it’s a sunny day and you have good window light, it’s easy to capture eye-popping portraits.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 17, 2023  | 

The shooting and editing tutorials we post typically come from long-time pros, because the vast knowledge they share is a great way to up your game. But every so often it pays to listen to accomplished amateurs who are still in touch with their formative years and what they learned along the way to improve their skills.

Henry Anderson  |  Mar 25, 2021  | 

Wouldn't it be great if we could all just go to the beach right now? And it'd be even better if we could bring our cameras, meet up with a gorgeous model, and shoot stunning swimsuit images in sunny locations.

Dan Havlik  |  Dec 03, 2015  | 

As photographers, we obviously see the importance of capturing images and printing them out. It’s a way to preserve a memory so you can cherish it for a lifetime.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 28, 2016  | 

The video below likely represents the longest three seconds in this trackside photographer’s life, as he utilized some super-human reflexes to jump out of the way as an out-of-control Camaro hopped a guardrail and took direct aim at the unnamed photographer.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 25, 2023  | 

Photographing our feathered friends can be difficult for those new to the game, and editing the results can be equally challenging if you’re not confident about your post-processing skills. If your past results are disappointing, the tutorial below will be a big help.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 20, 2024  | 

If you’re a Shutterbug regular you know that we're big proponents of fixing unimpressive photos during post processing rather than relegating to the trash. Such is the case with this detailed tutorial from the PHLOG photography YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 05, 2023  | 

Sometimes we come upon a scene that would make am awesome photo—were it not for bland, boring light and ugly distractions in the background. Rather than move on or come back another day the next time this happens, we suggest you watch the tutorial below with a fast and effective edit for making dull images "really POP."

Ron Leach  |  Aug 08, 2023  | 

Most photographers know that Blue Hour and Golden Hour are great times to shoot because of the gorgeous colors at the beginning and end of the day. Last week we explained how to turn a dull landscape shot into a beautiful sunset image in Lightroom, and today you'll learn a technique for making a boring Blue Hour photo jump off the page.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 16, 2024  | 

Nighttime is a great time to shoot on city streets because streetlamps, car trails and colorful shop windows often create a sparkling tableau. And in rainy weather, reflections on pavement adds impact to the scene.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 11, 2020  | 

If you’ve seen the classic 1973 film “Day for Night” you’re no doubt familiar with the cinematic technique, popularized by director Francois Truffaut, of making imagery shot during the day look like it was captured at night. And with a few quick steps in Lightroom, you can do much the same thing with your photographs.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 04, 2024  | 

The most common goal when editing our landscape photos is to imbue images with vibrant colors and accurate exposures that enhance all the details of a scene. But what do you do when photos you capture look more like a snapshots—either because the light isn't interesting or there's nothing particularly captivating about the scene?

Ron Leach  |  Aug 02, 2024  | 

Have you ever been out in the field on a nice day, found a great subject, and framed up the shot perfectly—only to discover that the images you captured are far less impactful that you expected? If your answer is "no," then you're better or luckier that the rest of us.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 27, 2023  | 

Photography, like most artistic endeavors, is all about experimentation and practice. Put another way, the best photographers have the courage to try new things, make mistakes, and learn how to avoid them in the future.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 03, 2024  | 

This comprehensive tutorial from the Photographic Eye YouTube channel is for those of you whose images lack the drama and impact that's required for an outstanding shot. You'll learn how to employ shadows, silhouettes and interesting shapes to transform photo in a very compelling way.

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