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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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  • Choosing the Best Digital Camera for You
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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.

Video: 15 Photography Mistakes and How to Correct or Avoid Them

March 30, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

15 Photography Mistakes and How to Correct or Avoid Them – video of a live class from photographer Jeff Cable sponsored by B&H Photo in NYC. See if you are guilty of any of these and learn how to adjust so you can take better photos.

Picking up Your Camera Every Day – a Perfect Formula for Success

January 15, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

I asked a recent photo tour participant Jana Allingham why she went on the trip and what she got out of it. She shares her thoughts on learning more about photography, her experiences with the people of Nicaragua and her images with us. Interestingly enough, in her interview she states how important picking up your camera every day is to moving your craft forward. This was the subject of a recent photography challenge here on Digital Photo Mentor and Jana certainly saw the value of it on the tour.

6 Tips for Taking More Interesting Photos of Iconic Landmarks

November 3, 2014 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Do you want to take better photos of landmarks? Here are some tips to help you make them more interesting. Whether you travel to famous places, or stick close to home – you can use this tips to improve your photography.

9 Beginner Photography Mistakes and Tips For How To Avoid Them

September 22, 2014 by Darlene Hildebrandt

In this article I wanted to share a few things I see in my classes and workshops. Some beginners photography mistakes that might be causing you some grief also. Even if you are more advanced, you may find a tip here to help you improve your photos as well.

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