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Exposure Made Simple: All You Need to Know About Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 12, 2018  |  0 comments

If you’re relatively new to shooting with a “real” camera, or you just need a refresher on how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO interact to create a perfect exposure, the camera primer below is for you. In just seven minutes, this tutorial is guaranteed to make you a better and more intuitive photographer.

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Here’s the One Lighting Tip You NEED to Know: Reflected Light Explained (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 09, 2018  |  0 comments

It’s easy to become intimidated by the myriad of lighting methods available, especially if you’re a photographer who likes to shoot with natural light. And if there’s only one lighting technique you need to understand, you’ll find it in the five-minute video below.

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What’s the Difference Between Contrast-Detection & Phase-Detection AF? Watch This Video & Find Out
Ron Leach  |  Mar 09, 2018  |  0 comments

Focusing speed and precision are key considerations when buying a new camera. Some models use a phase-detection autofocus (AF) system, while others use contrast-detection AF, and some offer the advantages of both.

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8 Pretty Poses for Shooting Simple Portrait Photos with Just 1 Flash (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 09, 2018  |  0 comments

Posing a model properly can make or break portrait photos, especially when using a single flash to light the images. In the video below, you’ll learn eight simple poses for achieving attractive results.

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Photo Basics: Understanding the Power of “Auto ISO” and Knowing When to Use It (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 08, 2018  |  0 comments

Many of the tutorials we share are intended to encourage photographers to move their camera’s mode dial off the Auto setting, and try more advanced techniques. But sometimes a basic mode like Auto ISO can be the right setting to use, and the video below explains why.

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Here’s How to Use ND and Polarizing Filters to Shoot Better Photographs (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 08, 2018  |  0 comments

While many photographers think nothing about spending big bucks on high-end cameras and premium glass, these same shooters often ignore inexpensive accessories that can have a huge impact on their results. One of the most affordable and useful such tools, is the simple lens filter.

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Here’s the Difference Between Photoshop’s Vibrance and Saturation Tools and How to Use Them (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 08, 2018  |  0 comments

Many photographers are uncertain about the difference between Photoshop’s Vibrance and Saturation tools, and how to use them when editing images. If you’re among the confused, this quick tutorial is for you.

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4 Photographers Shoot the Same Model and Create a Variety of Interesting Portraits (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 07, 2018  |  0 comments

Here’s the latest episode in a viral series in which fashion pro Jessica Kobeissi and three other photographers take on the challenge of shooting the same model to see what they come up with.

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5 Tips for Composing Landscape Photos with Depth, Scale & Unity for More Powerful Images (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 07, 2018  |  0 comments

Regular visitors to Shutterbug’s website and Facebook page have no doubt noticed that we’ve been featuring a series of tutorials designed to help photographers refine their composition skills. This latest installment provides five powerful tips for composing landscape photos with maximum impact.

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Watch 3 Pros Shoot Impressive Portraits of Total Strangers in Las Vegas in 60 Seconds (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 07, 2018  |  0 comments

Michigan-based photographer Robert Hall came up with this interesting project while attending last week’s WPPI Expo in Las Vegas: He challenged two fellow photographers to an off-camera flash shootout, in which the three of them would devote no more than a minute to taking portraits of total strangers on the street.

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