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Beginner's Photography Essentials
Do you want to transform your photos from snapshots to beautiful photos? You have the fancy camera all ready to go... you started to take a picture and then got stuck trying to figure out the settings...The truth is that mastering your camera's settings and capturing amazing photos feels complicated! But it doesn't have to be so hard...
Let in the Light
Do you want to take the next step to get amazing photos in any light? Let in the Light will teach you how professionals work with light, and how to make light work for you!
With Let in the Light, you'll finally learn the secret to light, and it will change everything. You'll go from taking bland, unremarkable snapshots to creating beautiful photos that will have your friends and family begging you to take their pictures!
Latest Blog Posts
How I Learned to Take Better Photos With The Photography Essentials Program!
I love to see the Ah-Ha moments in students when they start to see that they can take better photos. You know, those moments when it just “clicks” …when it all starts to come together for…
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What is White Balance?
Do you ever wonder…what is white balance? And how do I set it? We’ve talked all about getting tack-sharp photos, and how to choose your aperture, but what about white balance? We have a fantastic group…
5 Easy Steps to Organize Your Photos
I am all about organization, especially at this time of year, and today I am sharing my 5 steps to organize your photos! Every spring, I tackle some organizational projects, and last year, one of my…
How To Find Your Photography Style
Don’t Compare Yourself Have you ever looked at a photo on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest and felt a twinge of envy? We are saturated with images from every direction ALL day long, and it’s easy to…
7 Best Photography Tutorials for Beginners
I was going through all of the “Through the Lens” blog posts here at Images by Dena recently, and I realized just how large the library of photography tutorials, tips, and tricks has gotten here on…
3 Photography Hacks That Will Help You Take Better Pictures
Ask anyone in my family… I am not a patient person. I am always looking for life hacks (including photography hacks!). I think that most of us want to see quick results when trying new things,…
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You Got a New Camera, Now What? 5 Easy Steps to Mastering Your New Camera
You were so excited when you opened the box to your new camera. You carefully laid out all of the included accessories, got it all charged up, ready to take photos, and then got so stuck trying to…
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6 Holiday Photography Tips to Capture Memories This Holiday Season
This week we are talking all things Christmas! Christmas is my favorite holiday! I love the way my house twinkles with the lights and candles, the memories being made, and the traditions of the decorations that…
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How to Embrace Winter Light in Photography
Happy December! The holiday spirit is in the air. The low, warm winter light is here. Hopefully, your family will all be home together, and you will be taking a ton of photos to remember this…
About Dena Barrie
I am a natural light, lifestyle photographer with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in families, children, and business photography, shooting on location, or in your home. I am all about the client who isn't afraid to get a bit messy, have a little fun, and embrace authentic moments. I believe in capturing the art of the every day in my images. I love taking the time to learn who you are and to learn your story so that I can create images that speak to you. My photographic journey began with a camera and an amazing photography class.
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