Author Archives: ShutterBug

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer

pay per click advertising Imposter syndrome is a common psychological phenomenon that causes people to doubt their abilities and feel fake, despite their successes and skills. It can profoundly impact a photographer’s journey and progress. Today, I’ll explore practical strategies … Continue reading

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Photography News: Many Third-Party Lenses, DxO PureRAW 5

I don’t know about you, but here outside my window at the 50th parallel north, spring has arrived in full force. At least, that’s what the Nuthatch outside my window has been persistently announcing since early morning. If you’ve been … Continue reading

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The Subtle Art of Blocking in Landscape Photography

One truly fundamental idea in composition is that you should exclude anything from your photo that doesn’t add to your message. An errant branch, footprints on the ground, whatever harms your story – leave them out of the composition, and … Continue reading

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Five Compositional Ideas for Bird Photography

Some principles apply to every genre of photography, including many of the creative and compositional techniques that you use. However, I find that each genre has its own nuances and differences. Today, I’d like to share five compositional techniques that … Continue reading

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Sony Announces an Ultra-Wide and a Supertelephoto

Announcement season continues in full swing, with Sony announcing two new lenses today: a 16mm f/1.8 G and a 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G. The first is a less expensive (and potentially more practical) alternative to the Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM. Meanwhile, … Continue reading

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