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Intermediate Photography

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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How to use the Graduated Filters in Lightroom to Enhance Your Photos

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 29, 2022

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Graduated Filters in Lightroom to edit just part of your image (called a local adjustment).

What is Back Button Focus and Why it Will Help You Take Sharper Photos

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: December 31, 2021

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In this article, I’m going to explain back button focus and why you should consider learning how to use it. Using back button focus can help you get sharper images in certain really tricky shooting situations.

Luminar Video Tutorials: How to Create a Grunge Look

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 5, 2022

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In these two video tutorials, you’ll get some street photography tips, and learn how to add a grunge or antique faded look to your images.

How to Create Professional Looking Baby Photos at Home

by Stacey Adams | Last Updated: October 17, 2022

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If you have a new bundle of joy in your household, here are some tips to help you out creating some amazing baby photos at home.

How to Use Bounce Flash for Better Photos

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 3, 2022

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It’s time to learn how to use bounce flash. In this article, you’ll see that it’s not as hard as it looks, and how much better it makes your photos. I’ll demystify bouncing the flash for you step by step.

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