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It will help you to learn how to improve your photography even further - everyone learns more!
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Every snapper can produce top notch photographs. It doesn’t matter how much your camera costs, or how large it is.
And don’t believe anyone who tells you “all you need to do to get better photos is to just take hundreds of pictures. Some of them will be OK. That’s what the professionals do.”
No. They don’t. Ever. Trust me. (I hope my Dad is reading this - he's the worst culprit I know!)
The thing that makes the biggest difference to the quality of digital photography is the person behind the camera. And that’s you!
This whole site grew out of this philosophy. If you are looking for some digital photography instruction and want to take better photos - you have come to the right place!
A quick example
As a quick example of the difference a bit of simple digital photography instruction makes, look at the photo below. It’s a piece of art-work in Prague. Roll your mouse over it to see the “before” and “after”.
The camera was the same. The time of day was the same. The subject was the same. The difference? The photographer!
My wife (love her to bits!) took the “before”. I looked at it on the camera screen (isn’t digital photography wonderful?) and didn’t think we were doing the art-work the justice it deserved.
So, I just re-framed the photo – and the “after” is the result.
A little guidance is all that's needed
This is not difficult to achieve! And it is really easy to learn – you just need some simple tips and tricks to help you out. That’s why you’re here, right?
The links below will take you to pages that cover more specific digital photography instruction. Tips and tricks that I guarantee will improve your photography!
NB: If you’re a film photographer (shame on you – this is the 21st century!), most of what you read here is still relevant. And if you’re a digital photographer, bear in mind that many of the tips here have their roots in film photography – so don’t give all those film users a hard time!
Some of the tutorials require simple image editing software. If you don't have anything already installed then I can highly recommend Google's own software.
As well as basic editing functions it also organises your photos for you. And, astonishingly, it's absolutely free!
Picasa comes as part of the Google Pack. If you don’t want the rest of the pack just de-select them when you get to the download screen.
Have a photo you would like us to "critique"?
Most of us have stacks of digital photos littering our hard drives. Do you have a photo that you would like to offer up to be critique-d?
Share your photo, and people can offer suggestions as to how it could be improved further.
It's a great way for you (and others who visit this site) to learn how to take better photos.
What Other Visitors Have Submitted
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Wise Old bird
Taken on a recent visit to Edinburgh Zoo. The bird was being used in a display, so was flying constantly and I only got seconds to get a shot.
I would ...
Another Lake Nippissing Sunset
As the sun was going down behind a bank of clouds it was reflecting in the lake. I also liked the way the sun lit up the clouds above it.
(For convenience,...
Dead Tree
What do you guys think of this? I believe it's my best work yet.
If there were an art competition, I would enter this shot. What are your thoughts on ...
Spring Treasure
I came upon a patch of these Siberian squill while on a walk with my daughter.
They're very pretty, but much more so when you look at them from underneath....
Natural Arch Hays, MT
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I was visiting the natural arch at Hays, MT looking up and out was this tree growing from the rock. I think it looks like an OK photo.
(For convenience,...
Blazing Glory
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I love shooting at the Great Salt Lake, I am sure you have already noticed this by my submissions.
My last shoot was two weeks ago, and this is one ...
Green Leaf
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Taken in our garden using the macro setting on my Optio S7 Pentax digital camera
(For convenience, all links below open in new windows)
I do like ...
Beautiful!!
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My mom took this picture and I am so proud of her, she wants to make a career in photography and I just want to see what’s missing or something she could ...
Zortman Chapel
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I went to Zortman, MT to take a picture of this chapel.
Every where I went either had lots of wires, or a less than exciting view.
I had taken ...
Montana Mountain
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I was driving through Montana last Aug. with my point and shoot camera in tow.
It was an over cast day and this view caught my eye. I liked the way ...
Free me
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We were asked to take a shot of this monkey looking straight towards the camera.
It was difficult to that because the monkeys would often shy away ...
Orange Reflections
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I like this photo, and being as that you say you are so picky...well, I find that a good thing!
I can take constructive criticism. That is why I am ...
Winter Scene
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This is a photo I am proud of! It has won an award in framing.
You are professionals though; just want to know what you think about it as well.
Photography ...
Glacier Lillies
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As I was driving I saw these beautiful flowers.
I shot them using the macro feature on my Kodak Z812 IS.
Then In Picasa I cropped them a little ...
Illuminated Reflections
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This is a sunset taken over the Great Salt Lake.
For some reason, it is missing the spark that capture people's eye in my opinion.
I like it, just ...
Reflection at Twin Lakes
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I had read about reflections and framing. I saw these two trees close together so I lined up the shot.
Then at the computer I darkened it a little ...
Mystery
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I am 16 Years old and this is a picture that I took of my younger sister at sunset.
This is a great photo with instant impact. It looks like it could ...
A sure sign of spring
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This was taken on a fairly sunny morning in early April of this year. The bee was still somewhat "dozy", from its long winter nap allowing me to get in ...
Manila at Night
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I took this during a photo shoot session for our models (we have an agency in Manila).
After reading your piece regarding BW photography - I gave the ...
Here are
Ed's top three contributions from last month (in no particular order)
- The Sunset
by Ivonne.
Ed liked the silhouettes of the trees, set against a dramatic sunset.
- Duality
by Bill Rafferty.
The use of a panorama caught Ed's eye here.
- Me by Kim.
Ed thought this shot had potential. And had a go at improving it himself! Ed's result is here.
And further reading . . .
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