Featured, Photographer Spotlight

The Many Roads of Photographer Ray Rhodes

Ray Rhodes and his work first came to our attention in February during our Ribbon Photo Contest.  Ray’s entry took the first-runner-up position in the midst of tight competition.  Since then, he has contributed dozens of photos to our flickr pool, and I have personally followed his work extensively.  If I had to describe Ray’s [...]

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Featured, Product Reviews

Rogue FlashBenders Review

There's a new light modification system in town from ExpoImaging, the makers of the ExpoDisc. The product line, the Rogue FlashBenders, can be bent into a number of different shapes, giving you ultimate control. Shutter Photo reviewed the whole line in this in-depth review.

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Featured, Product Reviews

Moo: Business Cards For the Creative

Even if you only sell a couple of photos a year, business cards are still the calling card for any small businessman. Moo makes customized business cards at affordable rates - something all creative minds would appreciate. Read on to hear our thoughts and why we love Moo.

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Featured, Product Reviews

Lensbaby Composer: Crazy Fun, and Inspirational (Review)

Need to get your creative mind in gear? The Lensbaby system may be up your alley. In this feature article, we review the Lensbaby Composer. Is it fun? Is it durable? Read on to find out more.

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Featured, News

New Look for Shutter Photo

It's time for a new look, and we're ready to roll out our new design. But we didn't stop there. Oh no, there's a lot of other benefits too.

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Learning

The Camera: Not As Good As The Human Eye (Your Camera is a Liar)

Posted on 02 September 2010

Technology is incredible.  To see how far we’ve come in the past several years – especially in the photography world – is astounding.  Digital cameras seem to be capable of nearly anything, especially if money is not a limited resource.  But for every technological feat that we’ve accomplished, there is still one very incredible image [...] Continue Reading

Product Reviews

Camera Strap Buddy

Posted on 29 August 2010

The Camera Strap Buddy is a nice little gadget that can offer you the carrying solution offered by significantly more expensive strap solutions. This week, we got a hands-on look at the gadget, and we're ready to share our thoughts with you. Continue Reading

Learning

Composition: A Note on Flow

Posted on 24 August 2010

Brent Mills is back with yet another great article about compositional flow - the third and often more unspoken way to introduce "movement" into your photos. Read on to learn from Brent's infinite wisdom. Continue Reading

Learning

Dealing With A Case of the Blues (Your Camera Is Sensitive)

Posted on 19 August 2010

Your camera is not perfect. With a sinister grin, it is trying to mess up all of your photos, or at least capture all your photos with a bluish or greenish cast. But you know better, you know not to trust it. So what do you do? Psst...I have a few secrets to share with you. Continue Reading

Inspiration, Photo-Philosophy

Inspired By Location

Posted on 17 August 2010

We are not always inspired by the works of others. The best inspiration comes from within us. To realize such inspiration, perhaps a change of scenery is in order. Continue Reading

Inspiring Photos

Untitled by Eva Schmidt

Posted on 11 August 2010

This week, we'd like to share with you another inspiring abstract photograph. This time, we are sharing with you an untitled photograph by Eva Schmidt, a simple but compelling composition with a few subtle surprises. Continue Reading

Inspiring Photos

“P7032221″ Abstract Photo by Jos

Posted on 03 August 2010

This week we recognize a minimalist abstract photograph by Jos from our Flickr Group Pool. Minimalist abstract photography can teach us a great deal about composition. Read on to observe a fine example of such photography and to play a fun photography game. Continue Reading

Learning

Composition: A Note on Balance

Posted on 28 July 2010

Balance: One of the unsung heroes of composition. In this article, Brent discusses in simple terms how balance can bring life to a photo. Examples included. Continue Reading

Inspiring Photos

“Decisions, Decisions” by Caleb Long

Posted on 27 July 2010

This week, we highlight the work of a fast learner, Caleb Long. "Decisions, Decisions" is a photograph that has grown in our hearts every day since it was discovered. We'll share the photo, and we'll tell you why we love it so much in this week's spotlight. Continue Reading

Photo-Philosophy

Occam’s Razor Applied to Photography

Posted on 22 July 2010

Occam's Razor, a 14th century principal that serves as the basis for modern research, can be applied to almost any activity - even photography. We discuss just how Occam's Razor fits into our photographic world and how it will benefit you as you grow as a photographer. Continue Reading

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