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Home Project – Macro Photography with Oil and Water

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: June 1, 2020

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Here’s a fun photography project for you to try at home. This one is all about macro photography of oil and water.

Them’s Fightin’ Woyds! Mac or PC – the Canon Nikon Great Debate

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 19, 2017

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This is a hot topic of discussion and a huge can of worms. Let’s debate this in an adult manner – read the full article to see what tools I use, why, and what I recommend. You might just be surprised by my answers!

Collaboration helps improve your creativity

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 16, 2017

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The power of two and how you can use collaboration to help improve your creativity and photography. Some examples include: put words to your images; find a partner to attend or plan an event; do a project with someone else. Read about my collaborations and get your own ideas and share them with me in the comments section.

Boost Your Creativity with a Project – #2 Interview with Matt Leitholt

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 19, 2017

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Boost your creativity – undertaking a photography project is a great way to do this, so I’ll be talking to several photographers (some pro, some amateur) about their projects to help light a fire under your butt to get going on one yourself. The first in the series featured Darcy Evans with his Doll Collection project. This week I’d like to introduce Matt Leitholt.

Personal Projects Boost Creativity And Passion

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: December 20, 2015

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New series featuring projects by upcoming and aspiring photographers and readers. This week how personal projects can help you boost creativity and increase your passion for photography.

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