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Beginner Photography Tutorials

Beginner photography tutorials 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.

These are a few hand selected beginner tutorials that seem to be popular on this site.

  • Choosing the Best Digital Camera for You
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And if you're really keen, we've got a handcrafted photography basics course for beginners with personally selected articles and tutorials for you to enroll in for extra guidance .... and it's completely free.

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Tips to Avoid 10 Painful Mistakes Made by Beginner Photographers

by Eduardo Fuster | Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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In this article, you’ll learn about the most common mistakes beginner photographers make and how to avoid them.

What is Quality of Light and How to Use it to Take Better Photos

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 24, 2020

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Finding the elusive good light You may have heard the term quality of light before, but do you know what that really means and how do you go about finding the highly elusive good light so many photographers talk about? In this article, I’m going to explain a few terms and give you some tips…

How to Get Sharper Photos – 6 Essential Settings You Need to Know

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: July 24, 2020

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In this tutorial you will learn 6 important things that will help you understand how your camera focuses, and all the camera settings and options that affect focus, so that you can take sharper photos.

How to Choose the Best Digital Camera for You

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: July 17, 2020

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If you are thinking about buying a new camera, it can get a bit confusing with all the options available. Here are 8 questions to ask yourself to find the best digital camera for you and your needs, whether you’re a beginner or intermediate photographer.

How to Quickly Improve Your Images by Checking the Background

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: July 14, 2020

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In this beginner tutorial, learn about one thing that you can do to improve your images immediately. The best part is that it’s so simple and costs nothing!

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