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Beginner Photography Tutorials

Beginner photography tutorials for new or amateur photographers looking to improve their skills and learn the basics of digital photography.

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Learn camera basics and practice them with our monthly photography challenges, designed to get you out the door and applying what you’re learning.

You’ll start capturing better shots each month and move closer to achieving those "WOW" moments from your friends and family.

Here are a few hand-picked beginner tutorials that are popular on this site:

  • Choosing the Best Digital Camera for You
  • 9 Beginner Photography Mistakes to Avoid
  • How to Use Depth of Field
  • Learn about Lenses & What They Do

If you’re eager to learn more, check out our Photography Basics Course for Beginners, featuring a curated selection of articles and tutorials to guide you through the fundamentals. ... and it's completely free.

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Camera Modes – Do Real Photographers Only Shoot in Manual Mode?

May 22, 2019 by Darlene Hildebrandt

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.

7 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.

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.

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!

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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