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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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5 Tips to Improve Composition by Cropping Photos Effectively

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: December 5, 2022

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In this tutorial, you’ll get 5 tips to help you improve the composition of your photos by cropping effectively!

3 Ways to Improve the Overall Quality of Your Images

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 10, 2022

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Learn three quick tips on three ways that you can improve the overall quality of your images.

The Upside-Down Trick – a Photography Hack to Help You Make Better Images

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 29, 2022

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In this article and video tutorial, you’ll learn my secret upside-down photography hack and how it can help you make better images.

5 Photo Ideas That are Fun and Inspirational To Get You Motivated

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 10, 2022

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Here are five fun and inspirational photography ideas that will hopefully get you off the couch and out doing some photography!

Wabi-Sabi Photography Challenge – How to Embrace the Art of Imperfection

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 8, 2022

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Are you a perfectionist like me? Do you beat yourself up when all your images aren’t perfect? If so, then this is the challenge for you! It’s time to practice some wabi-sabi photography!

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