Author Archives: ShutterBug

Lens vs Camera: What Should You Upgrade First?

pay per click advertising When I started out in photography, I found myself frustrated with the kit lenses for my Nikon D5100 DSLR. I kept getting blurry pictures with both lenses, especially the 55-300mm DX telephoto. At the time, I … Continue reading

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What is Purple Fringing in Photography?

Within the broader category of chromatic aberration in photography, purple fringing can be a particularly tricky problem. Purple fringing usually appears as unwanted purple outlines around high-contrast objects in your photo, like leaves against a blown-out sky. In this article, … Continue reading

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Photography News: Laowa 2x Macro Lens Announced, MacBook Pro Sale

For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be writing our weekly news in place of Libor as he travels to – you guessed it! – South America. I’ve heard rumors that he has some of the backordered Nikon Z telephotos … Continue reading

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Ellis Island – Doorway to America

I always love going back to Ellis Island. Not only is this evocative, historical place an intrinsic part of our nation’s history, but a pertinent personal memory for me is that it is also the site of the first successful … Continue reading

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What’s in My Camera Bag? – Meg Faehl

Today I’m going to share the camera equipment I use for my favorite genre of travel photography. Although I prefer using prime lenses when I’m close to home, for travel, you can’t beat the utility of zoom lenses. The kit … Continue reading

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