Why do cameras sometimes take the fun out of going to the beach? Not only is sand your enemy, the sun can be as well – and not only for sunburn. When the sun is very bright, your exposure is likely to be off if you leave your camera to pick the settings. This tip will help you get the settings right first time so you can spend more time enjoying your break and less time taking more photos “just [...]

Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. Though the still photo is a beautiful thing, it does have its weaknesses – especially when it comes to portraying movement. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to faithfully capture movement by taking photos that use flash and a slow shutter speed. [...]