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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 that are both interesting and informative.

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

photography tips, tutorials and guides

Photography tips for anyone who's looking to improve their skills in photography.

Other readers like yourself find that my monthly photography challenges help them get out using their camera and practicing the tips they’re learning. Or, they benefit from my free basic photography course for beginners, which provides structure while they learn photography.

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

These photography tips will get you closer to achieving 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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45 Inspiring Images of Mysterious and Exotic Morocco

June 1, 2016 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Travel vicariously with me to ancient medinas, the Sahara desert, and Unesco World Heritage sites in the mysterious land of Morocco with this image collection of 45 photos that will transport you to another world.

10 Things to Know About Before Becoming a Newborn Photographer

May 25, 2016 by Maxine & Shellaine

Things to know about before becoming a newborn photographer

If you’re considering a career or even just a hobby in newborn photography, learn from the experience of Maxine and Shellaine. They are photographers in central Alberta and do gorgeous work with newborns. They’re both moms, photography teachers now, and have not only the photography skills, but the life skills to do this kind of…

How to Improve Your Composition by Adding a Focal Point

May 11, 2016 by John Davenport

A guest article from Photographer John Davenport on how to make your photographs more interesting by adding a focal point. Great for beginner or intermediate photographers alike.

Tips for Photographing Glassware on both Black and White Backgrounds

May 4, 2016 by Darlene Hildebrandt

This article will help you understand how to photograph glassware including equipment needed, setup, lighting, and helpful tips for working with both a white, and black background for two different looks. Learn how to work with and control light even if you never want to photograph any glassware.

6 Steps to Effectively Tackle Street Photography

April 27, 2016 by James Maher

In this next James Maher gives you six steps for tackling street photography – actually getting out and doing it, and doing it well. If you struggle to get meaning and a story in your images, give these tips a try.

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