Five tips for more flattering portrait photography

Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography

Should You Work for Free as a Photographer? A Comprehensive Guide

This blog post is a guest feature written by the team at The Photographer Mindset.  As a photographer, you may be asked if you would perform work for free or be told there isn’t a budget to accommodate your services. Should you walk away or remain interested and move forward? While it can be difficult or… Continue reading Should You Work for Free as a Photographer? A Comprehensive Guide

The best cameras for kids in 2023

Fujifilm We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera SEE IT Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Runner-up Nikon COOLPIX W150 SEE IT It’s cheap… Continue reading The best cameras for kids in 2023

The best cameras for wildlife photography in 2023

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony A1 SEE IT Sony’s flagship has everything a photographer could need. Best for beginners Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 IV SEE IT A bridge camera ready for a variety of wildlife. Best durable Olympus OM-D… Continue reading The best cameras for wildlife photography in 2023

Nikon announces two affordable and compact telephoto zoom lenses

Nikon So far this year, Nikon’s lens releases have been geared towards APS-C users with a significant focus on a wide-angle perspective. But now, Nikon is shifting far to the other end of the spectrum. The image-making powerhouse has just announced the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 and Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lenses. Both of these lenses… Continue reading Nikon announces two affordable and compact telephoto zoom lenses

5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

If you’re a regular Shutterbug reader, you know there’s something special about the second day of the week. That’s because it’s Tutorial Tuesday at Park Cameras—one of the leading photo retailers in the UK. Summer is a great time for outdoor photography, despite the often-scorching heat, with numerous opportunities no matter where you live. It’s… Continue reading 5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

The best camcorders of 2023

Anthony Adu via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for beginngers Canon VIXIA HF G70 Premium 4K Camcorder SEE IT Best for filmmaking on a budget Sony XDCAM PXW-Z90V 4K Premium Camcorder SEE IT Best for livestreaming Logitech Mevo Start… Continue reading The best camcorders of 2023

The best mirrorless cameras of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for pros Nikon Z8 SEE IT The Z8 offers impressive specs across the board for pros. Best APS-C Fujifilm X-T5 SEE IT It’s simply a fun and fantastic camera to shoot with. Best… Continue reading The best mirrorless cameras of 2023