How I got the shot
Portrait Photography Tips for On-Location Shoots
Learn how to maximize one shooting location to create multiple client looks using natural light, continuous lighting, and smart composition.
08/27/2026
How I got the shot
How to Measure Color Temperature: Lighting for Photography
Learn how to maximize one shooting location to create multiple client looks using natural light, continuous lighting, and smart composition.
08/27/2026
Inspirations
ShutterFest 2026 Top Talent Competition
Announcing the winner of the 5th annual Top Talent Competition from ShutterFest 2026, plus our top 20 favorite images.
08/21/2026
How I got the shot
Color Correction for Photography Made Easy: Datacolor LightColor Meter
Learn how to maximize one shooting location to create multiple client looks using natural light, continuous lighting, and smart composition.
07/16/2026
How I got the shot
Cinematic Portrait Lighting with the Nanlite Wand
Learn how to maximize one shooting location to create multiple client looks using natural light, continuous lighting, and smart composition.
07/15/2026
How I got the shot
Maximize One Shooting Location for Multiple Client Looks
Learn how to maximize one shooting location to create multiple client looks using natural light, continuous lighting, and smart composition.
07/14/2026
How I got the shot
How To Shoot Portraits With A Wide-Angle Lens
Learn How to shoot portraits with a wide-angle lens. Discover composition, posing, and perspective tips for unique, eye-catching portraits.
06/09/2026
How I got the shot
Portrait Photography Composition Tips for Any Location
Learn how Destination senior shoots work, get behind the scenes insights, and discover how photographers create unforgettable senior portrait experiences.
06/09/2026
How I got the shot
Destination Senior Shoots: Behind The Scenes
Learn how Destination senior shoots work, get behind the scenes insights, and discover how photographers create unforgettable senior portrait experiences.
06/08/2026
How I got the shot
Portrait Lighting with a Projector: Cinematic Lighting Techniques
Learn how to use a projector for Portrait Lighting to create cinematic, controlled light in your photography. Discover techniques for shaping light, adding depth, and building dramatic portraits with a projector setup.
05/04/2026
Top Categories
All Post Categories
Archives
Behind the Shutter
Photography training and education for the modern photographer
In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.
Training topics include photography lighting techniques, photography off-camera flash tips, photography posing guides, photography business concepts and marketing strategies, Facebook for photographers, boudoir and glamour photography training, high-school senior photography concepts, IPS (In-Person Sales) strategies, family photography, Lightroom tutorials, Photoshop how-tos, and much, much more.
