Free Photography Resources

Free Photography
Resources

Enjoy this growing library of free beginner photography resources from Shutterbug. More articles are planned and will appear shortly. 

RAW and JPEG Photo File Format Comparison

Understanding RAW and JPEG

Most digital cameras have two photo file format types to record or capture images: JPEG and RAW. Anyone new to photography must understand the differences because of the major consequences it has on how you work with an image during editing.
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An Introduction to White Balance in Photography

An Introduction to White Balance

Funky colors in your photos can ruin a great image if you shot in JPEG instead of RAW. Learn how the camera "thinks" about color and how you can get natural looking pictures without garish blue or yellow color casts.
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DSLR and Mirrorless Camera Comparison

DSLR and Mirrorless Comparison

Although there are many technical differences between DSLR and Mirrorless cameras, they all perform the same function: take a photograph. Learn about some of the the stand-out features and decide which type is right for you.
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100% Until it Clicks Promise
100% Until it
Clicks Promise

Learning photography can be challenging. If you want to retake the class, feel free to return as often as you wish until it begins to click—at no cost!