Hi, I’m Dena,
I will teach you exactly what you need to do to start taking amazing photos!
This easy-to-follow, step-by-step program will help you learn to use your camera in manual mode and improve your photos in just 5 easy steps.
New Classes Launching Today!
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New & Improved Beginner's Photography Essentials
Imagine knowing exactly what you need to do to start taking amazing photos...
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Brand New Posing Essentials
Learn the secrets of posing your family & friends just like a professional photographer...
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Photography Courses
Launching Today! 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...
Launching Today! New Posing Essentials
Do you feel confidant using your camera but posing frustrates you? Do your clients look and feel awkward during sessions? When it comes to posing your subjects there's no right or wrong way and in this self-paced course, I teach you the secrets to getting the confidence that will give you photos that your clients rave about. Secrets so you can both relax and achieve that perfect shot.
Launching Today! Let in the Light Essentials
Do you want to take the next step to get amazing photos in any light? Let in the Light Essentials will teach you how professionals work with light, and how to make light work for you!
With Let in the Light Essentials, 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!
Launching Today! New - All the Classes in One Bundle
Are you committed to improving your photography by looking at all the different aspects of photography? This bundle covers absolutely EVERYTHING - Shooting in Manual, Shooting in perfect Focus, Creating beautiful compositions, Using natural Light to its full advantage and posing your subjects in natural and interesting ways. If you want to learn it ALL, then this is the right bundle of classes for you.
Latest Blog Posts
Let Me Introduce Myself
Are you new to the Behind the Lens Blog? Or has it just been a while since you’ve popped in? Well, then let meintroduce or re-introduce myself to you all! That’s me up there…I’m Dena, owner and…
How To Use Summer Light To Get Amazing Photos!
Are you wondering how to use the summer light to get amazing photos? My motto has always been “shoot for the light and not the location.” I say it all of the time. I tell my…
How To Get Great Photos At The Beach
Wonder How To Get Great Photos At The Beach? Summer means long days at the beach. Playing in the sand and surf, building sandcastles and sunkissed noses. If you want to capture Instagram-worthy photos of your family…
10 Tips to Take Better Family Vacation Photos
Summertime means family vacation time. And family vacation means family photos! Creating memories is magical, and capturing them so that the entire family can always look back on those memories is so important. To help you…
10 Ways to Take Better Photos of Fireworks
The Perfect Firework Photo Checklist Do you want to take better photos of fireworks? Make sure you capture the best fireworks shot every time? Click here to get your copy of the checklist I use to…
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…
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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