Category Archives: Photograpy How To

How and why to change the point of view in a photograph

Posted on April 24, 2017 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising For many of us, when we begin our photography journey our first images are often “close-ups” of our babies. Then, as they grow older, we continue shooting them from the same perspective, our perspective. Our perspective … Continue reading →

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22 poses for successful pictures of kids, families, and adults

Posted on April 18, 2017 by ShutterBug

Above photo by Bonnie Cornelius Posing your subject can be intimidating but it’s a crucial element in getting the best photo possible. Even if you don’t pose, understanding why certain poses and positioning of the body works can help you … Continue reading →

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What I learned working with National Geographic

Posted on April 18, 2017 by ShutterBug

While shooting in rural Rwanda, I was lucky to be told the village had a bathroom… go around that hut, they said, cut through the flock of chickens and don’t worry about the goat, just step over him. Exotic locales … Continue reading →

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25 Faceless pictures that are perfectly captured

Posted on April 11, 2017 by ShutterBug

Winning image above by Lindsey Stigleman Who doesn’t love a contest? Every month on the photography forum, we throw out a theme and leave it up to members to interpret it in their images. Last month, we chose the theme … Continue reading →

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What is a kit lens and what is it good for?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ShutterBug

When you purchase your first dSLR camera (a camera with interchangeable lenses), it usually comes with a starter or “kit” lens – a basic lens included with the camera body priced inexpensively as to not increase the overall cost of … Continue reading →

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