START TAKING BETTER PHOTOS IN MINUTES WITH OUR
PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS CHEAT SHEETS
You have a great camera, but you still aren’t getting the photos you want — the photos that truly WOW you! My Photography Essentials Cheat Sheets will help you improve your photos in just minutes!
start your photography journey
start your photography journey
UNIQUE, STEP-BY-STEP
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES
Our free, comprehensive resources cover core skills all photographers should know! We cover key topics like camera settings, focus + composition, posing your subjects, lighting, editing, and more. You have the flexibility to choose the right resource for you based on your current skill level or grab a course bundle at a discount price!
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
1:1 COACHING WITH DENA
Exclusive personalized one on one photography coaching! This is for the photographer who is ready for expert feedback, support and access to Dena, all of the courses + bonuses. Apply to join and let Dena help you reach your personal or professional photography goals.
ABOUT DENA
WHO IS BEHIND THE LENS
I believe that understanding your camera and learning to take beautiful photos doesn’t have to be difficult. My step-by-step classes give you the knowledge and confidence to take amazing photos! I have taught thousands of students to learn to use their cameras to get beautiful photos, have their artwork shown in galleries, and enabled them to start successful photography businesses…let me help you today!
OUR LATEST POSTS
4 Ways Imperfect Photos Push Your Photography Learning
Embracing Imperfect Photos Today, let's explore the idea of embracing imperfection in photography and how those imperfect photos can help you learn and grow as a photographer. In a world where Instagram feeds are filled with flawless, meticulously edited photos, it's...
Using Shutter Speed: 3 Tips To Help Use Shutter Speed
Today, I am diving into one of the fundamental pillars of the exposure triangle and probably the most crucial setting in photography: Using shutter speed. Just the mention of shutter speed and new photographers get nervous. It might sound a bit technical, but once...
Macro Photography: A Beginner’s Guide
Macro Photography You've seen photos capturing the intricate patterns on a butterfly's wing, the delicate pollen grains on a flower's petal, or the tiny droplets of water clinging to a blade of grass after a rain shower. These are macro photography shots. Macro...
4 Ways Imperfect Photos Push Your Photography Learning
Embracing Imperfect Photos Today, let's explore the idea of embracing imperfection in photography and how those imperfect photos can help you learn and grow as a photographer. In a world where Instagram feeds are filled with flawless, meticulously edited photos, it's...
Using Shutter Speed: 3 Tips To Help Use Shutter Speed
Today, I am diving into one of the fundamental pillars of the exposure triangle and probably the most crucial setting in photography: Using shutter speed. Just the mention of shutter speed and new photographers get nervous. It might sound a bit technical, but once...
Macro Photography: A Beginner’s Guide
Macro Photography You've seen photos capturing the intricate patterns on a butterfly's wing, the delicate pollen grains on a flower's petal, or the tiny droplets of water clinging to a blade of grass after a rain shower. These are macro photography shots. Macro...
Spring Photography: A Guide to Capturing Stunning Spring Photography with Natural Light
Capturing Stunning Spring Photography Spring is here and it is a fantastic season for photography, with its long daylight hours and warm, vibrant colors the stunning spring photography options are endless. Learning to use the spring light correctly will make your...
photos taken by my students
photos taken by my students
student experiences
Dena’s Beginners Photography Essentials Program, are well explained & easy bite size pieces anyone can learn photography. I am not a beginner, but felt like taking her courses to improve my photography & it’s improved my photography a great deal! The videos are short & reinforce the assignments. I recommend this well organized program to anyone that would like to better understand their camera & get them great photos they want!
KIMBERLY
As an artist and traveler, being able to capture special moments with my camera is important. I purchased a camera and decided it was time to switch off the automatic settings and create great photos. Dena was the absolute BEST teacher. She made the process really fun, and the program was super easy to follow. I highly recommend any course she offers.
DEBBIE S.
Using light in your everyday photographs is not intuitive and the naked eye fools one into thinking that a particular setup will make a beautiful photograph. This had caused endless frustration for me in the past. Dena’s advice and instruction “shed the light” on using light in my photos. They included camera techniques as well as how to use natural and unnatural light to enhance your pictures. Putting all of this knowledge into practice to improve how and when I take photographs. I highly recommend this course, whether your goal is amateur or professional.
RHONWHEN M.
Dena’s lighting class is absolutely amazing. I now fully understand how to take photos in natural light inside my home and have taken pictures of my children that I will treasure forever. Her instructions are easy to understand-fully recommend!
EVA W.
what are you waiting for?
START YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNEY, TODAY!
