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Learn the Photography Basics
If you have just gotten your camera and want to learn photography, our FREE 9-part course on photography basics for beginners is just what you need.
Master Your Photo Editing Skills
Enroll in one of our photo editing courses: Luminar Neo, Lightroom or Photoshop.
Luminar Neo Training
Whether you’re brand new to editing, have used older versions of Luminar, or want to add Luminar Neo into your workflow as a plugin – this course can help you set yourself up for success.
You’ll gain confidence in your photo editing abilities, speed up your workflow and create stunning images after completing Luminar Neo – the Complete Course.
Learn Lightroom Classic
Learn how to use Lightroom Classic photo editing software in this Lightroom for Photographers: The Complete Course. The lessons in this course, collectively become the ULTIMATE Lightroom tutorial and guide.
From start to finish, this Lightroom course will help both beginners and experienced users alike to easily learn and understand how to use Lightroom.
Photoshop for Beginners
With over 12 hours of instruction, Photoshop for Photographers: The Complete Course is the end to end guide for creative photo editing use the Adobe product.
If you want to learn how to use Photoshop, by itself, or in combination with Lightroom or Luminar Neo, this course is perfect for you.
Designed with beginners in mind.
Kind words from students
Thousands of students from around the world have improved their photography skills and benefited from my tutorials and courses.
Darlene you have an incredible amount of patience with everyone, most definitely meant to teach. I feel inspired to keep learning.
Stacey Oviatt
StudentDarlene creates a relaxed atmosphere for learning, sharing and pushing your boundaries. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat.
Gee
Photo Tour ParticipantNot every good photographer is a good teacher however, in my opinion Darlene has both fields covered very well.
Pete Seerden
Student / Private tutoringHow To Do a Photography Series To Boost Your Creativity
This article will inspire you to plan out and create your own photography series or project. It will help boost your creativity levels.
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Transform Your Photos Easily With 3 Luminar Neo Tools
Transform flat, dull images into stunning ones with Luminar Neo in just three easy steps. Take your images from dull to wow!
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How To Create Amazing Light-Painted Portraits Step-by-Step
Light painting can be done with minimal photography equipment. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a light-painted portrait step-by-step.
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What’s in My Photography Toolbox and Why I Recommend This Stuff
In this roundup, you’ll get a full list of all the camera gear, computers, software, and accessories that are part of my photography equipment toolbox.
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Full Portrait Edit With Luminar Neo in Just Six Easy Steps
Luminar Neo makes it simple and easy to do portrait editing. Follow my six steps in this full start to finish tutorial.
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Transform Your Images From Dull To Wow With Just Three Luminar Neo Tools
Do you have dull images that you want to save but don’t want to spend a lot of time editing? Then this might be just what you need!
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