Author Archives: ShutterBug

How Instagram Reels are Hurting Photographers

pay per click advertising Instagram has been the world’s biggest photo sharing platform for years, for better or for worse. Most professional photographers have an Instagram page if for no other reason than to connect to clients and share their … Continue reading

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Photography News: Rumored Canon 500mm Zoom, Nikon + Canon Camera Sales

I wrote some of today’s Photography News within this small, cozy office I set up near a kingfisher’s nest. The period when the kingfisher parents incubate their eggs is a slow one for photography. It can take up to three … Continue reading

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Olympus 300mm f/4 IS PRO Review

The Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO is a high-performance telephoto lens built for the Micro Four Thirds system. This lens impressed me in every way, from sharpness to design, and its fast f/4.0 maximum aperture is good even in low … Continue reading

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The Glitz of Vegas to the Great Outdoors!

Las Vegas never fails with its energy, frenzied pace and amazing subjects. Loved teaching a workshop there last week and working with performers who are not only supremely talented, but also friends. Win-win. A truly fun and memorable week for … Continue reading

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How Much Does Lens Sharpness Matter in Wildlife Photography?

If there’s one aspect of a lens that is more discussed than any other, it’s sharpness. In wildlife photography, sharp photos are especially sought-after, with just a few exceptions. Fine feather detail in bird photography is one of the first … Continue reading

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