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Going pro? Is it the right choice for you?

July 6, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Going pro or not, that is the question: a discussion between amateur photographer John Davenport and Darlene to discuss the pros and cons and help you decide if it’s for you or not.

Is the Camera an Important Factor When You Choose a New Smartphone?

June 23, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

how important is the camera when choosing a new smartphone

What camera do you use the most? When you’re buying a new Smartphone is the camera important to you? Read this and let’s open a discussion. Then for fun, see if you can guess which of my cameras took a series of images comparing the iPhone5, Fuji X-T1, Panasonic Lumix point and shoot, and Canon 5D Mk3.

Long Exposure Photography – New Monthly Challenge

June 3, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Challenge yourself this month to do some long exposure photography – 10 seconds or longer. There are tips for success and example images included in the article – read on for more on how to participate and enter to win a prize.

5 Mistakes Beginners Make Using a Wide Angle Lens and Tips For How to Avoid Them

May 27, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Wide angle lens used for a portrait of a mule and it's driver in New Orleans

Learn the 5 biggest mistakes made by beginners using a wide angle lens. Learn how to avoid them so you can take more interesting photos. Darlene provides lots of example images to show good, better, best and how to use a wide angle lens effectively.

7 Questions to Ask Before You Upgrade to a Full Frame Camera Body

May 14, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Knowing when, and how far to upgrade is a frequently asked question. Darlene helps you answer this question by giving you seven other questions to ask yourself and think about first, then you get to decide! Read on if you’re on the fence about upgrading.

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