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4 Tips for Creating Depth and Dimension in Your Images

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 6, 2019

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Here are 4 tips for creating depth and dimension in your images. Doing so will give them more interest and catch people’s attention, getting you more “likes” and shares on your photos.

Photography is a Journey – Don’t Expect Perfection on the First Shot

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 8, 2017

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There’s no magic moment when you arrive and suddenly all your photos are perfect. It doesn’t work that way because photography is a journey. Read this to see why you can’t take short cuts, and it’s better to travel the long road.

How to Capture the Heart of a City in Photos

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 9, 2017

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See some of my images from a recent NYC photo walk and how you can apply these tips to your own city photos to capture the heart of the city wherever you are.

5 Tips for Using Shadows to Create Dramatic Images

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 8, 2017

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Many beginner photographers are afraid of having too many, or any, shadows in their images. While that can hold true, using shadows is also just as important, because a lack of them will leave you with dull, drab, lifeless images. These tips will show you how to use shadows to make dramatic images. Maybe you’ll come up with some new photo ideas.

Street Corner Exercise – Photography Challenge

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: July 19, 2018

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This month’s photography challenge is about honing your powers of observation and learning to see – not only light but moments. You might even get to try out your patience. Find out how to participate and be eligible to win the prize by clicking through to the article.

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