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Using the Basic Sliders in Lightroom and Photoshop – a Comprehensive Tutorial

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 26, 2022

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This video tutorial takes you through all the sliders in the basic panel in LR’s Develop module. Learn which to use first, last, and how not to overdo it and go too far. Learn tips and tricks to make your images pop.

5 Mistakes Beginners Make Using a Wide Angle Lens and Tips For How to Avoid Them

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 25, 2023

Wide angle lens used for a portrait of a mule and it's driver in New Orleans
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Learn the 5 biggest mistakes made by beginners using a wide angle lens. Learn how to avoid them so you can take more interesting photos. Darlene provides lots of example images to show good, better, best and how to use a wide angle lens effectively.

How to Use a Gray Card for Custom White Balance and Metering

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: March 13, 2024

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How to Use a Gray Card for Custom White Balance and Metering – In this article I walk you through what situations you can use a gray card for doing a custom white balance and metering, as well as using one to help with color corrections in post-production after the shoot.

Photography Challenge – Shoot in Monochrome Learn to See Light

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: July 19, 2018

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This challenge is about shooting in monochrome. In the golden days of film, black and white was very popular with many photographers. Shooting in monochrome strips the image down to the real basics – light, tone and form. It forces you to look at your subject differently and really see what the light is doing. Part of your challenge this month is to use this tool to learn to see light.

How to Use Extension Tubes for Macro Photography

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 7, 2020

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In this third macro photography tips article Darlene goes over using extension tubes as another option. What are they, how to use them, how close can you get, pros and cons, purchasing considerations, and lots of sample images included to help make it all clear and easy to understand.

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