Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Wide Angle Zoom Hands-On Review
Posted 8 days ago

Late last year, Sigma released the widest angle zoom lens on the market, the 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Wide Angle Zoom. We got our hands on it for a while to try it out. With hundreds of shots under our belt, we have a lot to say. Read on for…

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Wide Angle Zoom Lens Hands-On Review
Review: Kata MiniBee-111 UL Backpack
Posted 62 days ago

Kata, who is well known for their quality and innovative bags, has some new products on the market. Among them is the MiniBee-111 UL, which we happened to get our hands on for review. It's a camera backpack with an aluminum frame, offering ultimate comfort and support. Read on to…

Kata MiniBee-111 UL Camera Backpack Review
10 Most Interesting Photos of the SP@Flickr Pool (2011)
Posted 125 days ago

In what has become a tradition here at Shutter Photo, we explore the ten most interesting photos of the SP@Flickr group. It was a long and grueling task, but we were able to narrow it down to only these great photos. Read on to see the full list of photos…

10 Most Interesting Photos of the SP@Flickr Pool (2011)
JPG (Site Review)
Posted 133 days ago

Over the past several months, we've been checking out a lesser photography and photojournalism community known as JPG, and now we're ready to tell you all about it. The site has a number of unique features that are worth checking out. Read on to follow us along in our tour…

JPG:  A Photo Community Far Beyond Photos (Review)
Building a Photograph: Toy Train Under The Christmas Tree
Posted 155 days ago

A model railroad under a Christmas tree - a planned out photograph that took a lot of thought and effort. Follow along as I discuss the entire process from start to finish while constructing and building this photograph. Read on for some behind-the-scenes shots and explanations of the entire process.

Building a Photograph:  Toy Train Under The Christmas Tree
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Photo Todo Lists: A Source of Self-Inspiration

This was a bucket list photo that I checked off when I borrowed an ultra-wide-angle lens.

Lists are a great way to track your ideas and thoughts, but they can also be a great way to inspire yourself for the future. There are two lists I use most of all: The Photo Bucket List and the Photo Theme List. Read on to learn how to fill your down-time with these great lists.

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Inspiration, Learning

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“Straight From Camera – Rust” by Sergio Bukini (Or No Need For Post-Processing)

"Straight From Camera - Rust" by Sergio Bukini

Getting an exposure perfect direct-from-camera is a skill that benefits all types of photographers, even when post-processing is planned. Photographer Sergio Bukini’s photograph, the appropriately named “Straight From Camera – Rust”, is such a direct-from-camera photo that is mesmerizing without post-processing. Read on to see what we can learn from Sergio’s work.

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Vanguard Heralder 33 Camera Bag Giveaway

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We’re giving away a Vanguard Heralder 33 messenger style Camera Bag. It can hold a ton of gear, so why not let that gear be yours. Read on to see our simple rules and see if you can win the bag.

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Competitions & Giveaways

Posted on May 10, 2012 Written by

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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Wide Angle Zoom Lens Hands-On Review

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Late last year, Sigma released the widest angle zoom lens on the market, the 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Wide Angle Zoom. We got our hands on it for a while to try it out. With hundreds of shots under our belt, we have a lot to say. Read on for a full in-depth review.

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Featured, Reviews

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“Philadelphia Water Works” by Ross Abraham (Or Time Makes Everything Better)

"Philadelphia Water Works" by Ross Abraham

As photographers, we are attracted to the classic buildings and structures around us. As tourists, we often have difficulty trying to figure out the best way to capture such a scene in a new and unique way. That isn’t the problem that photographer Ross Abraham has. When capturing one of Philadelphia’s greatest landmarks, Ross introduced an element that is so commonly overlooked: Time. Read on to see how time enhances this photograph.

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The Eyes Have It (Common Photographic Themes)

"Eye Portrait" by Thamer Al-Hassan

This month, we explore eyes as a common theme among our Flickr pool. As one of the most emotive features of the human body, the eyes are powerful in almost every portrait. But what if the eyes are the subject alone? Read on to be inspired.

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Common Photo Themes

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Vanguard Heralder 33 Camera Bag Review

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We review the Vanguard Heralder 33, a messenger style camera bag that is targeted at photojournalists. But it’s versatile enough and engeneered in a manner that would appeal to a much larger audience. Part time photographer who needs to carry more than their camera gear? This might be for you. Read on to hear our thoughts.

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Reviews

Posted on Apr 30, 2012 Written by

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Social Media Sub-Cultures: Get Pushed Flickr Group

"Impatient For The End" by D. Travis North

I’m about to introduce you to a Flickr group known as Get Pushed. It’s a challenge oriented group that really got me thinking outside of the box. I of course want to tell you all about my experiences, but I also want to show you just how beneficial sub-cultures, like this group, can be for your photography. Read on to hear about my adventures in the Get Pushed group.

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Found On the Web

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“Heavy” by Kevin Corrado (Or Photography Meets Performance Art)

"Heavy" by Kevin Corrado

Performance Art is a medium that serves well to compliment the works of portrait photographers. We happened upon a Flickr Group contributor, Kevin Corrado, who excels at blending performance art with his photography. His portraits will intrigue, inspire and motivate you and your works. Read on to learn about this photograph and to learn why Kevin’s formula is so thought provoking.

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Histograms – A Valuable Tool for Photographers

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Histograms – nearly every camera offers them, every bit of photo editing software has them. But are they useful? Possibly more useful than you could imagine. But you must learn how to use them effectively. Read on to learn how to use this great tool to help improve your photography.

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Learning

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