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Basic Photography Tips for Beginners

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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Other readers such as yourself find my monthly photography challenges gets them out using their camera and practicing the tips their learning, or my free basic photography course for beginners gives them structure while they learn photography.

You'll learn to get better and better shots each month.

These photography tips will get you closer to getting those "WOW" moments from your friends and family when you show them your photos.

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Any one of these photography tips could help you take your shots to the next level. From how to use your lens, off camera flash tips or taking better waterfall pictures through post-processing with Lightroom or good photo backup procedures.

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The New Luminar AI – the good, the bad, and is it for you?

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 16, 2020

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Learn about the NEW Luminar AI and have all your FAQ’s answered in anticipation of the upcoming release. In this nearly 2 hour webinar, Darlene discusses the pros and cons, who Luminar AI is for and who it’s not for. Get answers to all your questions in an easily digestible format.

How to Make Better Portraits – Quick Tips for Posing and Clothing

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 4, 2020

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If you enjoy taking photos of family and friends and want to take your portrait photograph up a notch, this is just for you. Here are some quick tips for you on posing and clothing to help you create successful portraits. 

How to Fast Track Your Photography Education

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 20, 2020

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In this interview, see how one photography beginner has taken her photography to great levels in just a year after picking up a camera for the very first time. Learn from her experiences and see what you can do to fast track your photography education and get to the level you aspire to quicker. I…

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.

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