DIGITAL PHOTO MENTOR

Photography tips, tutorials and guides for Beginner and Intermediate Photographers.

Structured photo editing courses, taught step by step

Hobbyist photographers who want to actually understand their editing software, not just push sliders, find their footing here. Structured online courses on Luminar Neo, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and HDR, plus a private community with live editing sessions, peer feedback, and patient teaching from Darlene Hildebrandt.

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Learn Photography

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.

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Photography Challenges

If you’ve had your camera for a while and already have some experience using it, then you’ll then want to get our FREE e-book, 10 Photography Challenges, to help you get out and practice.

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Learn About Photo Editing

Learn how to use photo editing software programs and apps such as Luminar Neo, Luminar AI, Lightroom, Photoshop and Topaz. Video tutorials and detailed examples of photo editing.

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Master Your Photo Editing Skills

Enroll in one of our photo editing courses: Luminar Neo, Lightroom or Photoshop.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stacey Oviatt

Student

Darlene creates a relaxed atmosphere for learning, sharing and pushing your boundaries. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat.

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Gee

Photo Tour Participant

Not every good photographer is a good teacher however, in my opinion Darlene has both fields covered very well.

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Pete Seerden

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You’re Not Learning Alone

All course enrollments includes access to a private student community. Not a Facebook group. A safe, quiet space away from social media where you can ask questions, get help from Darlene and fellow students, and share your progress without worrying about judgment.

This is one of the things students tell us they value most. Having real people to learn alongside makes the difference between watching tutorials and actually improving.

Want even more? Our Gold community membership adds weekly live Zoom calls with Darlene, recorded webinars, monthly photography challenges with prizes, and a deeper level of connection with fellow photographers. It’s completely optional, and available anytime after you enroll.

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steve fagan

I wasn’t sure about joining at first, but becoming a member was the right decision. Darlene’s supportive mentoring, the welcoming community, valuable learning resources, and regular Zoom sessions have helped me grow my photography skills, confidence, and friendships while making the learning process enjoyable and rewarding.

Steve Fagan, NSW, Australia

I’ve joined photography groups before, but this community is different. The supportive, distraction-free environment, creative photo challenges, Photo Edit Together sessions, and expert webinars have helped me learn, grow, and step outside my comfort zone while connecting with other passionate photographers.

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