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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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Behind the Scenes of a Studio Portrait written by Bryce Funk | Pt.1 (of 2)

Bryce Funk from High Sierra Collective explains Part 1 of how to take Dramatic Portraits in/out of the studio.

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How Do 1:1 Classes Work?

Here are the details for those who want a run-down of how we are offering in-store 1:1 classes.

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How to Shoot Gorgeous Sparkler Photos (Two Ways)

Take creative sparkler photos for Fourth of July with this how-to!

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2020 Photographing 4th of July Fireworks at Home | 5 Tips & Tricks!

5 Tips to Enhance your at-home Fourth of July Firework Photos!

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2020 Sony Dad's & Grads Gift Guide! (Expired 06/28/20)

Don't miss out on these deals! Here are Sony's deals for our Dads & Grads.

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2020 Canon Dads & Grads Gift Guide! (Expired 06/28/20)

Don't miss out on Canon's Dad's & Grads Sale! Prices Good Until June 28th

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2020 Nikon Dads & Grads Gift Guide! (Expired 06/28/20)

We have hand selected a few of our favorite Nikon photography gear for your favorite people! Prices are good until June 28th, 2020!

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Quarantine Porch Photography (by Erica Pahua)

You may have seen a few photographers out there taking quarantine photos of complete strangers for free. I decided to test this out for myse

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Staying in? Watch Sigma's Informative 'How To's'

Sigma Photo has provided us with 10 awesome 'How To's' to share with you all!

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Techniques we Learned from Nikon School Online! (Free Until 04.30.2020)

Haven't taken advantage of this free offer? We watched a couple and reviewed a few tips for you to be inspired to take advantage of this ser

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Q&A with Hector Parayuelos from Sony Alpha

Video Q&A Summarized + Transcribed: Hector's answers to your Sony questions!

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Food Photography in Natural Light (by Jojo Baccam)

Local photographer, Jojo Baccam joins us this week in showing us how she photographs food in natural light.

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Running Out of Things to Do while Social Distancing? Here's a List of Ideas.

We know it, you're bored! Here's 10 things you could be doing right now.

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Recap Nikon's New Releases as of 2020 (Jan-Feb)

Here's a quick recap of Nikon's recent releases as of early 2020 (Jan - Feb).

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Reasons to Upgrade to the Nikon D780

Introducing the Nikon D780, released Jan 2020. We will cover all the pros, cons, and reasons why you may want to upgrade from the D750.

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.

Don't live In The Pacific Northwest?
Pay No Sales Tax For A Limited Time!

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.

Don't live In The Pacific Northwest? Pay No Sales Tax For A Limited Time!

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

Don't live In The Pacific Northwest?
Pay No Sales Tax For A Limited Time!