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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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Protect Your Film at the Airport
Protect your film from x-ray damage by following these simple steps.
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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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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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Have Old Film Negatives and Slides? Here's What You Can Do
Found an old box of slides and film? Here are some options that can help you figure out what you want to do with these memories. #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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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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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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Instant Cameras: What to Consider When Buying
Interested in an instant camera? Before you commit to one, there are several elements to think about before 'hitting that commit' button.
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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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