Welcome to The Shutterbug's Blog!

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The Shutterbug is a locally owned camera store that specializes in digital cameras, lenses, film and printing services. This blog will be filled with tips and tricks, fillm advice and camera comparisons. The Shutterbug has four locations: Beaverton, Portland, Salem and Eugene.

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Halloween Camera Tricks: Light Painting Your Pumpkins

Learn how to light paint your pumpkins this year! Kyla from The Shutterbug will teach you how to use your camera for this festive look!

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Long Exposure: Waterfalls (by Clara Howell)

How to capture those silky smooth waterfall shots.

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In-Store Trade In FAQs

Be sure to stop on by and get a FREE quote!

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2024 Oregon's Wooden Shoe Tulip Fields: A Photographer's Guide

We are excited to announce the Shutterbug's16th annual visit to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farms! If you've never been to the Wooden Shoe...

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How to take Bokeh-ful Photos with Christmas Lights

What is Bokeh? Before we dive in, here’s a quick break-down of what bokeh is. Bokeh is the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of...

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2021 | Salem's Zombie Walk: A Photographer's Guide!

Salem's Annual Zombie Walk with The Shutterbug Camera Stores | A Photographer's Guide

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The Shutterbug's 2021 50th Anniversary Salem Tent Sale (Photo Gallery)

The Shutterbug's 2021 Salem Tent Sale Gallery Photos

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The Shutterbug | Our 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Shutterbug Camera stores have finally reached the big 5-0! This blog post will include a list of events, specific sales and merch you...

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Which A6000 series Sony Camera is Right for You? | 2021

Looking to jump into videography, photography or just want a starter camera? We will break down which Sony A6000 series camera is right for

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Camera Troubleshooting: Why are My Photos Blurry? 5 Common Reasons Why

As a local camera store, we have plenty of customers who come in and ask us to recommend them a new camera as it is not producing 'sharp'...

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Get Creative with Lens Ball Photography!

Looking for something new to add a bit of spice to your photo adventures? We have our favorite accessory for your camera bag.

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A Crash Course on UV, CPL and ND Filters

There are plenty of accessories we can recommend to the average photographer, but filters are by far our favorite. Here's how you can...

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14 Budget Friendly Lenses for Canon Photographers (Under $500)

Canon Lenses for Under $500 Crop Sensor (EF-S) EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM $149.99 A great starter for someone looking for a budget wide angle...

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2021 Feature: 5 Cameras $300 and Under!

Need a new camera on a budget? We have a few options that may be perfect for what you need! #1 Sony DSC-W830 Compact Camera $129.99 20.1...

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3 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing a Lens as a Gift

If you don't know very much about lenses, here is a QUICK little 3-step crash course into what you may want to know before buying a lens...

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2021 | Our Top 3 Starter Cameras for the Absolute Beginner

New to DSLRs and need the most 'basic' of cameras to start with? Here are THREE of our budget-friendly cameras for someone who is trying out

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The Shutterbug's 2020 Gift Guide (Under $500)

This gift guide will cover our favorite cameras and accessories for under $500!

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How to get the BEST Jack O' Lantern Photos!

Get the BEST Halloween shots this year by sprucing up your Jack O' Lantern shots with these instructions.

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Rain-Proof Your Camera with these 3 Rain Sleeves

Don't be caught off guard when it starts to pour. We have the rain sleeves you need!

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Nikon's Z5 | 10 Reason Why You Want this Camera

Nikon's Z5 is currently Nikon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless camera to date. This may be the camera for you!

Oregon Family Owned & Operated Since 1971

Portland: (503) 227-3456
Beaverton: (503) 639-5088

Store Hours:

M-F 10am - 6pm | Sat 10am - 5pm | Sun 11am - 4pm

Welcome to The Shutterbug's Blog!

Stay in the loop with blog post updates!

The Shutterbug is a locally owned camera store that specializes in digital cameras, lenses, film and printing services. This blog will be filled with tips and tricks, fillm advice and camera comparisons. The Shutterbug has four locations: Beaverton, Portland, Salem and Eugene.

Not finding what you're looking for?

Our website does not reflect our entire inventory. Please call any of our stores to find out if we have you what you are looking for.

Oregon Family Owned & Operated Since 1971

Portland: (503) 227-3456 Beaverton: (503) 639-5088

Store Hours:

M-F 10am - 6pm | Sat 10am - 5pm | Sun 11am - 4pm

Welcome to The Shutterbug's Blog!

Stay in the loop with blog post updates!

The Shutterbug is a locally owned camera store that specializes in digital cameras, lenses, film and printing services. This blog will be filled with tips and tricks, fillm advice and camera comparisons. The Shutterbug has four locations: Beaverton, Portland, Salem and Eugene.

Not finding what you're looking for?

Our website does not reflect our entire inventory. Please call any of our stores to find out if we have you what you are looking for.

Portland: (503) 227-3456
Beaverton: (503) 639-5088