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Photography Tutorials For Beginners

Whether you have dreams of being a full time photographer or just love getting out there with your camera, there’s an endless list of things to learn and experiment with. These tutorials are here to help you feel more confident with your camera, even if you’re a complete beginner.

Below is a list of hand curated articles to help get you started and improve in your photography. With so many photography tutorials out there, this page is meant to help silence the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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How To Protect Your Camera And Lenses From Scratches And Damage

With the help of a few simple practices, you can drastically increase the lifespan of your gear. This article will teach you exactly how to protect your camera and lenses to keep your gear in working order!

The Best Camera Settings For Photographing Traffic Trails At Night

Learn the ins and outs of traffic trail photography to discover the best camera settings for photographing traffic trails at night.

Skylum Luminar 4 Review 2021- Is It Worth It?

After getting my hands on the latest version of Skylum Luminar 4 (Version 4.2.0), I realized this may be the perfect all in one photo editor for beginners and professionals alike.

10 Things Every Beginner Photographer Should Learn And Practice

10 Things Every Beginner Photographer Should Learn + Practice Thinking back to when I first started photography, I remember how daunting it felt. The gap between where I was and the types of photos I wanted to take seemed impossibly large. Many beginners struggle to find a bearing to follow in their quests to become … Read more

The Exposure Triangle- How It Works And Why It’s Useful

If you’re new to photography or starting to step into the world of manual mode, the exposure triangle is going to be a huge help. This tool creates a visual representation of the balancing act that plays out each time you choose your camera settings.
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How To Photograph Waterfalls For Beginners – The Complete Guide

From the best camera settings, how to capture silky waterfalls, useful filters, and more, this guide is the perfect reference for your next waterfall adventure.
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What Is Exposure Compensation And How To Use It

This post will break down everything you need to know about this exposure tool and how it affects the images you take.

What Is Clipping In Photography And How To Avoid It

What Is Clipping And How To Avoid It In Your Photography When you are choosing an exposure for your photo, it’s essential to keep everything relatively balanced. If you managed to capture the right exposure, your highlights wouldn’t look too bright, your shadows won’t look too dark, and your entire image will look similar to … Read more
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How To Read A Histogram – The Complete Guide For Photographers

How To Read And Use A Histogram In Your Photography The histogram is one of the most important tools for photographers. It helps you to see your exposure through a graph-like display that tells you whether your image may be too bright or too dark. A histogram is a crucial tool to avoid clipping in … Read more
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How To Take Better Pictures In The Middle Of The Day

This post will share a few great tips to teach you how to take better pictures in the middle of the day and make the most of any lighting conditions!