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The Many Roads of Photographer Ray Rhodes

Posted on 31 August 2010 by D. Travis North

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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Rogue FlashBenders Review

Posted on 05 August 2010 by D. Travis North

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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Moo: Business Cards For the Creative

Posted on 28 June 2010 by D. Travis North

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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Lensbaby Composer: Crazy Fun, and Inspirational (Review)

Posted on 09 June 2010 by D. Travis North

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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New Look for Shutter Photo

Posted on 04 June 2010 by D. Travis North

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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Lowepro Passport Sling Review

Posted on 14 May 2010 by D. Travis North

If you’re looking for a good daily use bag to carry just a small amount of your equipment, but still want some extra space for typical daily use items – perhaps the Passport Sling is just the bag you’re looking for. Read on to see our full review and hear what we think.

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Learn Through Teaching

Posted on 28 April 2010 by D. Travis North

Those that can, do. Those that cannot, teach. Is that such a bad thing? I think not. I think that teaching is a great way to learn. Read on to find out why.

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Crumpler Sinking Barge Deluxe Review

Posted on 05 April 2010 by D. Travis North

If you were to spend enough time on any photography forum, one of the manufacturers that is common to nearly every bag discussion is Crumpler.  Crumpler is an Australian company that is still fairly obscure here in the United States, but has a world-wide following of extremely satisfied owners of Crumpler products.  Their products have [...]

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Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Photography Field Guide

Posted on 28 March 2010 by D. Travis North

Bryan Peterson, a very popular photography writer, is back with a new book – Understanding Photography Field Guide. We read through a copy and traveled with it for the past few months to evaluate it. Read on to see what we learned and what we thought.

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Introducing the Shutter Photo Store

Posted on 05 March 2010 by D. Travis North

We are proud to announce a new feature of Shutter Photo:  The Shutter Photo Store.  Powered by Amazon.com, the Shutter Photo Store features only products that we have first-hand experience with.  Many of the products are products that we have reviewed here at Shutter Photo, but you may also find some things that are preferred [...]

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Naneu Military Ops Echo-X Messenger Camera Bag Review

Posted on 02 March 2010 by D. Travis North

Finding the perfect camera bag is no easy task. Thanks to a recent introduction, we discovered the Naneu product line. One bag in particular, the Military Ops Echo-X, seemed appealing to hobbyists. We borrowed one to review, and of course we’ll share all the details. Read on to learn about our experiences and see what we thought.

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ExpoDisc White Balance Filter Review

Posted on 15 February 2010 by D. Travis North

There are several products aimed at solving White Balance problems in your photography, including the ExpoDisc. We were fortunate enough to get a hold of one temporarily to review. To see what we think and to learn all about the ExpoDisc, read on.

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Results: First Ribbon Photo Contest

Posted on 01 February 2010 by D. Travis North

Entries submitted, the judges have stewed, and the results are in. Shutter Photo’s first Ribbon Photo Contest is complete. Read on to see who’s entry was the winner.

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First Shutter Photo Ribbon Photo Competition

Posted on 01 December 2009 by D. Travis North

Would you like to see your work displayed here at Shutter Photo? How about displayed on the main page for a period of three months? Complete with Links? Why not enter our very first photo competition, the Shutter Photo Ribbon Photo Competition. To learn more about the competition, including how to enter, who’s judging and all the details, read on…

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Light Scoop Softens Built-In Flash (Test Labs)

Posted on 23 November 2009 by D. Travis North

A few weeks ago, I shared with you that I happened upon a product called Light Scoop, thanks to Wired Magazine’s Gadget Lab. Well, the makers of Light Scoop were nice enough to send me a one to evaluate and review for Shutter Photo. Read on to see our thoughts and some example photos.

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