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Announcing the Winners of the Art of Minimalism Photo Challenge
Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 02, 2025
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We’re delighted to announce the winners of the GuruShots' Art of Minimalism Photo Challenge! This competition invited photographers to strip scenes down to their essential elements, and the results were nothing short of breathtaking. 

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FREE Copyright Guide For Photographers Written By Real Lawyers, Not Posers & Shysters
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 28, 2025
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Do you own the copyright to your photos? By chance, did the contract you signed have a "work made for hire" clause? Do you get your legal advice from anonymous strangers online? The award-winning law firm DeWitt LLP offers an essential copyright guide that shows photographers how to lock down their ownership rights and legally fight theft. The downloadable PDF is free of cost or obligation. Read more to access the download link.

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Seven GREAT Gift Ideas for Photographers & You
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 26, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 27, 2025
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Priced from $4 to $66 (most under $30), here are 7 gifts all photo enthusiasts would appreciate this holiday season. And they're all available now on Amazon. (At the end, don't miss the Best Deal on an innovative product from the legendary accessory manufacturer SmallRig that will make any Content Creator jump up and down with joy.)

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3 Backlit Photo Techniques That All Shooters Must Know (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 26, 2025
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Today's quick tutorial is all about breaking one of those "rules" you learned when first starting out; namely, that you should strive to shoot with the sun at your back whenever possible. That's because this approach delivers predictable results, when your ultimate goal should be to capture unique images that stand out from the crowd.

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Recover Your Lightroom Catalog with a Simple Trick (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 25, 2025
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Have you ever panicked when opening Lightroom & discovering that your photos are missing for no apparent reason? If not, you've been fortunate so far but it's time to get prepared in case this annoyance happens in the future.

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New Products From Peak Design: Leather & Rope Camera Straps & Toolless Tripod Mounting Plate
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 24, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 25, 2025
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Peak Design, everyone's favorite supplier of camera carry solutions, just announced a new lineup of camera straps plus another innovative accessory. Dubbed the "Form" series, the new straps are available in full-grain leather or braided nylon/polyester rope, four sizes each, and a collection of tasteful colors. There's more cool stuff, too, which we detail below.

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Nature Photos That Pop: Use LR's Color Contrast Tools (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 24, 2025
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Here's another eye-opening tutorial from German landscape specialist Christian Mohrle whose popular YouTube channel is full of shooting and editing videos designed for photographers of all skill levels. Today's episode explains how to employ Lightroom's Color Contrast tools to transform flat, dull scenes into images that simply can't be ignored.

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REVIEW Wacom One 14: Ideal Gift For Any Creative
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 23, 2025  |  First Published: Nov 24, 2025
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Wacom, the brand that artists, graphics professionals and photographers everywhere rely on, just introduced the Wacom One 14. It's full of features and fun, and it's amazingly affordable. But don't let the budget price fool you; there's a mountain of horsepower behind the 14-inch screen.

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Why Photoshop Elements Is The Best $99 Investment Any Picture Taker Can Make
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 22, 2025
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Adobe just released the latest versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. Last month we itemized what's new in 2026 for both. Today we take a closer look at the former and explain 1) Why Photoshop Elements is the ideal photo editor for 95% of all people who take pictures, 2) How Photoshop Elements can play the principal role in improving and expanding your family relationships, and 3) Point you toward our earlier coverage of the upgraded features. Jump into the story at the point that matches your interests. This isn't a news story, it's an analysis.

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How to Fix Photos When Straight Lines Are Askew (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 21, 2025
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This insightful tutorial from Adorama TV explains how easy it is to compensate for different straight lines in a photo that appear crooked and simply don't line up. It's a common problem indoors or out, and the solutions you'll learn in the video below are both effective and super simple to achieve.

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