We’ve all been taught to avoid shooting in direct sunlight whenever possible, to avoid blown-out highlights, harsh contrast, washed-out colors, unflattering shadows, and models with squinty eyes. In the shooting and editing tutorial below, you’ll earn how to meet these challenges and achieve beautiful photos.

Animals are amazing, which is why photographers are always trying to capture them with their cameras. To showcase some of these wonderful wildlife images, Shutterbug once again teamed up with GuruShots for another exciting photo challenge, this time with the theme, “All About Animals.”

If you’ve never taken or posed for a boudoir photo before, check out the quick tips video below from fashion photographer Bonnie RzM. It offers great advice for bedroom photography beginners.