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Basic photography tips for beginner and intermediate photographers. Whether you're shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you'll find tips on ISO, exposure, composition and basic photography techniques you'll find interesting as well as informative.

I write articles on topics as diverse as night photography, travel photography, portrait photography, street and even macro photography, or curate the highest quality content from photographers I know personally.

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Photoshop Tutorial – How to Effectively Process High Saturation Photos

by Tim Daniels | Last Updated: October 10, 2019

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If you’ve ever struggled with highly saturated photos and wanted to know the best way to edit them, this Photoshop tutorial with video workflow is exactly what you’re looking for.

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.

8 Beginner Tips for Better Bird Photography

by Dave Spates | Last Updated: December 5, 2019

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If you enjoy nature and want to try your hand at bird photography, this article will give you some pointers to get started. Follow these beginner tips and they will help you go home with better photos and more keepers.

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.

7 Composition Techniques for Better Landscape Photos

by Matt Chesebrough | Last Updated: September 5, 2019

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In this article, you’ll learn seven composition techniques and how to use them to improve your landscape photos.

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