This summer, I have been working hard on taking Images by Dena to the next level. I’ve been reflecting a lot. Looking back on where I started and where I want to go, and in that reflection, I’ve thought about you. If you had one wish, one photography wish,...
I love a good project. Something to push me a little, something to get me to do what I tell my students to do… and have my camera in my hands every day! Skills are like a muscle. You have to work those muscles, or they become a bit week. A photography project helps...
Everyone is taking pictures with their smartphones these days! You post them on Facebook, Instagram and share them with friends…but are you aware that you are more than likely making mistakes when you take these photos? Mistakes, you ask, how can I make mistakes? I...
So, how do you improve your smartphone photography? They, whoever “they” is, say the best camera is the one that you have with you, and many times, it’s not your DSLR; it’s your smartphone camera! I may regret saying this, but I see a future...
When I was first learning photography, lighting was incredibly intimidating to me. I felt that I had the basic concepts down, but was scared to begin to embrace and confidently use light – both necessary to take my photos to the next level. After talking to many...
Every once in a while, I use my smartphone to take images. Yes, you read that correctly. Now I am a DSLR purist and would never show up to a photoshoot with only my phone. Still, I will admit that I occasionally only take my phone on vacations, and you know what, you...
