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Beginner Photography

Beginner photography articles for the new or amateur photographer who's looking to improve their skills and learn the basics of digital photography.

beginner photography tutorials and guidesLearn camera basics and then practice them with monthly photography challenges designed to get you out the door and practicing what you're learning.

You'll begin to get better and better shots each month and move closer to getting those "WOW" moments from your friends and family.

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7 Common Tips for Beginner Photographers

February 13, 2019 by Kav Dadfar

You don’t really need a lot of fancy gear, just some good advice, and education. Here are seven simple tips for beginners that you can start doing right away to help you take better photos.

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12 Mobile Phone Photography Tips for More Dynamic Images

August 9, 2018 by Darlene Hildebrandt

The best camera is the one you have with you, so why not use it to its full potential? Here are some tips to elevate your phone photography a notch or two.

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9 Tripod Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Images and Putting Your Camera at Risk

June 20, 2018 by Darlene Hildebrandt

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In this tutorial, I will go through the dos and don’ts of using your tripod so you can avoid making these 9 common tripod mistakes. Get tips for how to set it up properly, how to use it, and even how to carry your tripod and camera safely and comfortably – the pro way!

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7 Tips for Improving Your Spring Photography

May 30, 2018 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Whether it’s spring or fall where you live, you can learn and apply these 7 tips for better spring photography now and take your images up a level.

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What Does Having a Crop Sensor Camera Really Mean?

April 10, 2018 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Are you confused over the differences between crop sensor and full frame cameras? Have your eyes already glazed over? Here is an article to help beginner photographers understand this complex issue so you can get on with taking better photos.

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