Author Archives: ShutterBug

Canon EOS R Review

Posted on March 16, 2019 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising 2018 was a big year for mirrorless cameras with Nikon, Canon, and Panasonic all announcing their first full-frame mirrorless systems. Nikon struck first when it released the Nikon Z-series cameras in the summer, but Canon wasn’t … Continue reading →

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3 Photography projects that will make you a better photographer

Posted on March 14, 2019 by ShutterBug

Becoming a better photographer is a goal we are all constantly aiming to achieve. There’s always something new to learn or a technique to improve upon. One of the best ways to improve your photography skills is to take on … Continue reading →

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When to Shoot in Color, Less Color and No Color

Posted on March 13, 2019 by ShutterBug

In this article, I will go over a simple methodology I use in choosing how to use color in photos. We have masters like Sebastião Salgado who shoots exclusively in black-and-white, Steve McCurry who shoots only in colors and Jimmy … Continue reading →

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How to Use Curves in Photoshop

Posted on March 11, 2019 by ShutterBug

How does one use curves in Photoshop? In this article we will take a detailed look at understanding and using one of the most powerful tools in Photoshop, Curves. Even though there are many tools to enhance the contrast in … Continue reading →

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5 Family photo poses (that won’t look cheesy!)

Posted on March 11, 2019 by ShutterBug

Before we start, I thought I would take a minute and talk about the word cheesy. Although it’s easy to associate cheesy with plastered on, “Say cheese!” smiles, I tend to associate cheesy family poses as fake or inorganic. A … Continue reading →

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