I believe that good composition can take a photo from looking like a snapshot to a looking professional. That’s why I’ve put together 7 easy composition tips for beginners. Composition is just the arrangement of elements used in an image. Composition is used throughout the Art world…in paintings, television and photography. A well-composed image makes …
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What Is ISO And 3 Ways To Make It Work For You
What is ISO? Today I am going to explain what ISO is. ISO is one of the three elements that make up the exposure triangle, the other two being Shutter Speed and Aperture. But today, I am going to give you the basics on what is ISO and 3 ways to make it work for you. ISO …
Understanding Aperture
Understanding Aperture Aperture is defined as “a hole or an opening through which light travels”. Understanding aperture is key in helping you take better photographs and in understanding the exposure triangle. Understanding aperture will also help you get that fabulous blurry background that many photographers strive for, or that crisp, clear landscape shot you may …
50 Things to Photograph For Beginners
Ever run out of things to photograph? Today I am giving you 50 Things To Photograph For Beginners! I get it! It’s hard to come up with ideas of what to shoot. I tell my students in The Beginners Photography Essentials Program all of the time that you should have your camera in your hand …
5 Easy Ways To Display Your Photos
Do you ever look at the photos you’ve taken and think, now what do I do with them all? Well, we’ve already talked about how to organize your photos, now it’s time to show them off! I’ve put together 5 easy ways to display your photos! Let’s jump right in! #1 Gallery Wall This one is …
10 Photography Goals for 2022!
It’s the time of the year that I sit down, reflect and do a bit of planning to set the right tone for the new year. I have been busy coming up with my goals for 2022, and while doing so, I’ve put together 10 photography goals for 2022, just for you! Setting goals in your …
2022 Project 52 Photography Challenge
One thing that I often hear from my students is that they run out of things to photograph! Their families and even the family pets are sick of having their pictures taken…that’s why I started the Project 52 Photography Challenge for the Learn Photography with Dena Facebook Group…I want to help you remain motivated, have something to …
The 15 Best Gifts For Photographers 2021
I can’t believe it… It’s that time of year again! Time to do some shopping. Don’t stress, I’ve put together the 15 Best Gifts For Photographers 2021 list to help you out. Think of me as your little photography elf! So, check out my unique Christmas gift ideas for the photographers in your life before you …
Case Study…Haz Fairweather
I have a great case study for you this week…Haz Fairweather! Haz has taken three of the Beginners Essentials classes. Her photos have gone from snapshots to amazing photographs in a super short amount of time. Haz pushes herself, practices and her photos prove that. Students like Haz are one of the reasons that I love …
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 capture those memories, I’ve put together 10 tips to help you take better family vacation photos this year. It doesn’t …