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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.

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  • Choosing the Best Digital Camera for You
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What to do When Your Camera Won’t Focus

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: December 10, 2019

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A frustrating problem that many new photographers experience is when the camera won’t focus. In this article, I’ll cover 6 things that may cause that and what you can to fix this issue if it happens to you. 

Camera Lenses Explained – How to Choose the Right Lens For the Job

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: October 14, 2019

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If you’ve ever taken a photo and been disappointed with it, this article about how to choose the right camera lenses for the shot you’re trying to get may help you out. To achieve the effect you want, knowing how and why to choose the lens is key.

How to Use Shutter Speed Creatively

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 11, 2019

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Learn about shutter speed and how to use shutter speed and the settings on your camera to either freeze moving subjects or blur them intentionally. We’re going to talk about motion and how to use it to create the images you want.

6 Tips for Photographing Waterfalls, Streams and Moving Water

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: June 28, 2019

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Learn some quick tips for getting stunning waterfall photographs including equipment needed, camera settings, what time of day to shoot, how to handle bright sunlight issues, and how to get something a little different. Examples showing shots taken with different shutter speeds help you understand how that affects the look of your images. Resources for more reading and where to find the equipment recommended.

Real Photographers Only Shoot in Manual Mode – NOT!

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 24, 2019

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No matter your skill level or experience in photography, learning which camera shooting mode to use in different situations is a good thing. Find out if you are using Manual Mode at the wrong times and working harder than need be. See how to work smarter instead, by letting your camera do the heavy lifting for you when it’s most appropriate.

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