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Nitish Kumar Meena Took a West Coast Train Trip & Returned with These Stunning Travel Photos

Nitish Kumar Meena’s day gig is designing software solutions for Microsoft, but in his off time he’s an adventurous travel photographer intent on …

If You Like Nature Photography, You’re Going to Love this Incredible Time-Lapse Video

Jack Fusco is a nature photographer and professional musician who had a crazy idea: He wanted to capture a time-lapse of the night sky in Hawaii with …

Build Yourself a Simple Soft Focus Lens with Cheap PVC Pipe and a $5 Meniscus Lens

Ten years ago we ran an article extolling the virtues of soft focus lenses and explaining how to make a pretty sophisticated one yourself. And now, …

0117_images/: Alien Skin’s Photo Editor Offers Raw Processing, Image Organizing, and Creative Effects

I’ve worked with all the popular film emulators and black-and-white conversion plug-ins, looking for the one that met my workflow and esthetic …

Going Mobile: Sweet Shots: Creative Smartphone Apps Offer New Horizons For Outdoor Images

Tony Sweet says that smartphone photography “isn’t officially part of the show” at his photography workshops, but the subject does come up with …

Ever drop a camera? Ever have a camera strap break? Or bust apart near the D-ring? Put those worries out of your mind. UPstrap offers a full lineup …

Behold These Alaskan Landscape & Action Photos from Adventure Photographer Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller is an acclaimed adventure photographer who has traveled the world with his snowboard, looking for spectacular mountains to climb, …

6 Things You Shouldn’t Do if You’re Just Starting out in Photography

Here’s more great advice for beginning photographers in the form of a helpful how-to video from landscape photographer Serge Ramelli. Titled …

Here’s a Cheap DIY Tabletop “Photo Studio” That’s Great for Macro and Product Photography

For those of us who don’t have our own photo studios, tabletop photography often involves waiting for a bright overcast day and shooting outdoors …

5 Tips Improve Your Photos Steve Meltzer

Great photographs are not the result of great cameras. Superb cameras help, but the real secret to making great images is the ability to see …

These Stunning Aerial Images Show Why Drones Are Serious Tools for Serious Photographers

Over the past few years drones have rapidly evolved from a high-tech novelties with limited appeal to a serious tool for photographers looking for a …

The New Pentax KP is an Ultra-Compact, Weatherproof DSLR That’s Perfect for Traveling Light

Ricoh Imaging has just announced the Pentax KP, an ultra-compact, weatherproof DSLR designed for outdoor and travel photographers who shoot on the …

Photographers Treating Our National Monuments with Contempt: It Just Happened Again

Last year were reported on two unfortunate incidents, less than a week apart, in which thoughtless photographers either trampled on or completely …

These Striking Black-and-White Photographs by Dutchman Theo Peekstok Are an Ode to Simplicity

Sometimes less is more as you can see in these striking graphic images from Dutch architectural photographer Theo Peekstok. Working mostly in …

Nature Photographer Captures Fascinating Images with a Camera Obscura Made from a Tent

Cuban-born photographer Abelardo Morell has been making and using walk-in camera obscuras for the past 15 years with the goal of capturing the …

Here Are 10 “Must Know” Photoshop Features for Those Who Are Serious About Photography

Photographer Nathaniel Dodson is one of our go-to sources of helpful tutorials that unlock the secrets of Photoshop. In the comprehensive video …

Check Out This Cool Gif Showing How Lens Focal Length Changes People's Faces

The below gif is one of the cooler things we've seen on Reddit lately. It gives you a visual demonstration of how changing the focal length of your …

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera Review

Lab Review lab tests and comments supplied by BetterNet, Shutterbug’s TIPA-affiliated testing lab.<br>Shutterbug is the sole U.S. representative within …

Snowed Out: Irrefutable Proof—As if You Needed It—That Bad Weather Is Great For Photographers

“You can actually pick out blobs of snowflakes falling along the vertical of the tree and the horizontal slats of the bench.”<p>Heading home on New …

3 Mistakes that Beginner Photographers Always Make & How to Fix Them

We like the photo how-to videos from the folks at Mango Street Lab because they're short, sweet, and eminently helpful. The below video tutorial …

Craig Burrows Captures the Glowing “Invisible Light” Emitted by Plants Using UV Fluorescence

Craig Burrows is a California-based photographer who uses his background in physics to create these amazing images that he refers to as “alternative …

Here’s How to Separate Your Models from the Background for More Dynamic Portraits

Manny Ortiz is a Chicago-based photographer who occasionally offers helpful tutorials on portraiture and wedding photography techniques. In the quick …

Take a Virtual Trip to the Colorful Surface of Pluto Aboard NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft

NASA did some incredible work to create a video that literally makes you feel as though you’re about to land on the surface of Pluto. The footage you …

Johnny Tang’s Eye-Catching Self-Portraits Are Definitely Not Your Typical “Selfies”

It’s been a long week, so we though we’d share some impressive eye candy from conceptual fine art photographer Johnny Tang. who says, “I love making …

Watch This Spectacular Video of the Northern Lights Shot from the Window of a Passenger Plane

We’ve run dozens of stories of photographers shooting amazing photos and videos of the Northern Lights, aka the Aurora Borealis. But many, if not …

Wildlife Photography with a Twist: The Unique Zoo Portraiture of Frenchman Eric Pillot

Frenchman Eric Pillot is a photographer with a unique perspective on wildlife photography. He has traveled throughout Europe making portraits of …

These Gorgeous Images Show Why It’s Important to Pay Attention to Obscure Photo Contests

It’s likely that many of you are unfamiliar with the UK-based Societies of Photographers or their international Photography of the Year (POTY) …

The Great Outdoors

Outdoor photography is a favorite with Shutterbug readers so this was a very competitive assignment. But we were looking for more than just your …

On The Road: The Essence of the Image: It’s Not What You See, But What You Feel That Makes For Better Pictures

The September 25, 2016, issue of The New York Times Magazine was titled The Voyages Issue, and it featured an impressive collection of images. In the …

Which Lens Should I Buy (Part 2): More Lens Advice for Beginners Moving up from a Point-&-Shoot

Welcome back! Last week we covered lenses that are well suited for five of the most popular camera activities, including kids’ sports, travel and …