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 …
Uncategorized
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 …
10 Tips To Get Sharp Focus In Your Photographs
Are you ready to get sharp focus? Well, I’ve put together 10 tips to get sharp focus in your photographs. Do you ever take a picture only to upload it and see that it’s out of focus? Soft focus has to be one of the most frustrating aspects of photography. That’s why I’ve put together …
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 …
10 Holiday Photo Ideas
I want to talk about Holiday Photo Ideas! Christmas is my favorite holiday! I love the way my house twinkles with the lights and candles, the memories made, and the traditions of the season. Capturing photos at this time of year is magical and I am going to share 10-holiday photography tips with all of 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 …
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 the girl behind Images by Dena. I am a natural light lifestyle photographer with over 20 years of experience. I …
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 clients when I am photographing their sessions, and I tell my students when I am teaching them…I even tell …
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 enjoying the beach this summer, It’s not too late, and I’ve put together some great tips to help make …
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 take the perfect firework photo every time! How to Take Better Photos of Fireworks… July 4th is not too far …