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Beginner Photography Tutorials

Do you know your way around your camera? Are you feeling comfortable with the basics and can take some pretty good photographs? Well then, congratulations you are now an intermediate photographer!

Here, you will find everything you need to be inspired and start creating better images.

intermediate photography student laying on the ground to get the shotTake your photography from beginner to intermediate with our guides including:

  • Tips for editing in Lightroom
  • Improving your images with focal points
  • How to overcome fear in photography
  • Using shadows in your images
  • How to take more interesting pictures
  • Examples, tips, and practice to improve your photographs

In this intermediate photography section, you will find everything you need to improve your photography and start taking more professional looking photographs.

Not only will I help you to overcome some of your photography fears, but I’m going to guide you through framing, building composition and how to choose the perfect time of day to photograph outdoors.

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Camera Lenses Explained – How to Choose the Right Lens For the Job

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: February 23, 2023

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If you’ve ever taken a photo and been disappointed with it, this article about how to choose the right camera lenses for the shot you’re trying to get may help you out. To achieve the effect you want, knowing how and why to choose the lens is key.

How to Blur Photos or Freeze Motion Using Shutter Speed

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: March 20, 2022

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Learn about shutter speed and how to use shutter speed and the settings on your camera to either freeze moving subjects or blur them intentionally. We’re going to talk about motion and how to use it to create the images you want.

6 Tips for Photographing Waterfalls, Streams and Moving Water

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: June 28, 2019

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Learn some quick tips for getting stunning waterfall photographs including equipment needed, camera settings, what time of day to shoot, how to handle bright sunlight issues, and how to get something a little different. Examples showing shots taken with different shutter speeds help you understand how that affects the look of your images. Resources for more reading and where to find the equipment recommended.

Camera Modes – Do Real Photographers Only Shoot in Manual Mode?

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: May 4, 2023

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No matter your skill level or experience in photography, learning which camera shooting mode to use in different situations is a good thing. Find out if you are using Manual Mode at the wrong times and working harder than need be. See how to work smarter instead, by letting your camera do the heavy lifting for you when it’s most appropriate.

12 Mobile Phone Photography Tips for More Dynamic Images

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 8, 2019

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The best camera is the one you have with you, so why not use it to its full potential? Here are some tips to elevate your phone photography a notch or two.

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