Difficult lighting conditions often result in photographs that bear little resemblance to the magic we witnessed through the viewfinder, and such disappointment often occurs when we fail to faithfully...
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Use the INSANE Potential Of This Lightroom Tool to Boost Outdoor Photos (VIDEO)
Regular Shutterbug readers are well-acquainted with extraordinary German Landscape pro Christian Mohrle, not just because of his inspirational images but also for the post-processing tutorials shared ...
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Exposure Basics: How to Capture Detail in Dark Subjects (VIDEO)
OK, STOP and answer this question without giving it too much thought: Should you increase or decrease exposure when photographing dark subjects? Are you sure? If not, check out this quick tutorial fro...
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Review: An Expensive Treat for Photographers
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is designed and engineered to be the best in the business for mobile photographers, though tighter competition and a key drawback may make it harder to stake that claim. [Read More...
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Beginners Guide to Capturing Epic Photos of Starlit Skies (VIDEO)
Not long ago we featured a comprehensive guide to photographing the Milky Way, with camera settings advice, gear recommendations, post-processing tips, and more. We’re following up on that today...
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How to Create Stylistic Effects with Lightroom's RGB Curves: FREE Presets Included (VIDEO)
Lightroom’s powerful Curves panel offers far more versatility than the limited global adjustments many photographers use to adjust the brightness and contrast of an image and balance out tonal v...
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Shoot Into the Sun: Breaking the Rules for Stunning Outdoor Photos with a Unique Look (VIDEO)
We were all taught early on to always shoot with the sun to our back, and that worked OK for beginners looking for the easiest way to capture a “Kodak moment.” If you’re still follow...
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Photographer Vijay Anil Captures a Car’s Soul and Magic Through His Lens
Award-winning photographer Vijay Anil is an expert automotive photographer, crafting compelling narratives through cars, people, and their relationships with each other. [Read More]
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The Clever Camera Effect Used on ‘Severance’ When Outies Becomes Innies
The intriguing concept of Apple TV’s Severance — employees are severed from their outside consciousness when entering work — allows for a creative camera trick that signifies the mom...
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Sigma BF Review: Riding The Knife’s Edge of ‘Too Simple’
One of the most fundamental lessons taught in any art form is to strip away the excess; to streamline and distill down to its essence, only the most essential parts. We see this in many art forms suc...