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A New Version of the Nik Collection Image-Editing Software Is on the Way from DXO Labs!
Ron Leach  |  Dec 27, 2017

A couple months ago we reported that DXO Labs had acquired the very popular Nik Collection of imaging-editing software from Google. That news was greeting enthusiastically by users of the popular Nik plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom, because Google had earlier said they no longer planned to support or update the seven-plugin package.

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Travel Tips: Shoot Great Photos in “Bad” Light & Get a FREE Guide to Natural Light Photography (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 27, 2017

One of the many joys of photography is travelling to unfamiliar locations and capturing images of unique scenes you can’t find at home. But what if you arrive at a location amidst poor weather conditions, or at the wrong time of day with nothing but “bad light”? 

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How to Photograph 2 Models Together with These Outdoor Portrait Tips from Pro Manny Ortiz (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 27, 2017

Manny Ortiz is a Chicago-based pro whose outdoor portrait tutorials we feature regularly. In the quick video below, he provides a behind-the-scenes look as he photographs two models at once on the streets of the windy city.

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Shoot Beautiful Hand-Held Portraits at Home with This Simple Window Light Setup (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 22, 2017

Here's a tutorial for photographers who’d like to try their hand at portraiture, but lack the specialized skills and expensive lighting equipment they think are necessary. As you’ll see in this video, all you really need for great results are the quick tips below and a large window.

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Wildlife Tutorial: Here’s How to Shoot Great Photos of Birds in Flight (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 22, 2017

Capturing sharp, well-composed images of birds in flight can be a real challenge, even for experienced wildlife photographers. Fortunately, you can greatly increase your odds of success by watching the following tutorial from our friends Tony and Chelsea Northrup.

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Photoshop Tips: Learn to Fix Underexposed Portraits and Pump Up Color in Just 2 Minutes (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 22, 2017

The next time you mistakenly shoot flat, underexposed portraits, and it’s too late for a do-over, the simple tutorial below will save the day. This Photoshop technique is as quick to accomplish as the video is to watch, and you’ll be surprised at the excellent results.

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LensRentals Offers Shutterbug Readers an Exclusive 20% Discount to Celebrate Merger with LensProToGo
Ron Leach  |  Dec 21, 2017

Our friends at LensRentals, a leading online source for renting photo and video equipment, is offering a 20% discount to Shutterbug readers for orders placed before March 1, 2018. This is a pretty sweet deal, and is in celebration of the recently announced strategic partnership between LensRentals and another great rental source, LensProToGo.

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Don’t Miss These 13 Photo Composition Tips from 6 World-Class Photographers (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 21, 2017

It’s not often that one has an opportunity to glean wisdom from six of the world’s top photographers, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in the eye-opening video below. In just six minutes, you’ll pick up 13 composition tips that will definitely improve your photography.

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Take a Humorous Look at the Best and Worst Photo Gear of This Year (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 21, 2017

It’s that time of year again, when our friends at TheCameraStoreTV knock back a few drinks and reveal what they consider the “Best & Worst Photo/Video Gear of the Year.” If you saw our post from 2016, you know that these annual “awards” are informative and hilarious.

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YOU Can Shoot Stunning Cityscapes at Night with These Tips from Pro Evan Ranft (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 20, 2017

It’s amazing how cityscapes that appear drab during the day are transformed into sparkling scenes at night—just begging to be photographed. And this time of the year, when festive holiday lights often adorn the urban landscape, nighttime photography in the city can be more interesting than ever.

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