Free online digital photography tutorials
Looking for digital photography tutorials? The digital photography instruction on these pages are like having a photography expert at your side, helping you take better photos!(Jump straight to the digital photography tutorials)
Click to see what other visitors have submitted to the site. It will help you learn what works and what doesn't work.
Got a little more time? Browse through the archives and get even more ideas on how to take better photos.
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".
My wife (love her to bits!) took the "before" picture. "Thought we could make some post cards with it" she said. Then I had a look at it on the camera screen 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!
No need to try them all at once. Take your time, try one or two now, get the hang of them, and then pop back to continue learning how to improve your photography skills.
Digital Photography Tutorials
- Digital photography tutorials, #1 the rule of thirds
- Digital photography tutorials, #2 learn how to crop
- Digital photography tutorials, #3 cropping tutorial (software)
- Digital photography tutorials, #4 change your shooting angle
- Digital photography tutorials, #5 it's all in the details
- Digital photography tutorials, #6 add foreground interest
- Digital photography tutorials, #7 three ways to use your camera LCD screen
- Bonus! . . . Stay Focussed FREE photography newsletter
Have a photo you would like us to "critique"?
Do you have a photo that you would like to offer up to be critique-d?
Share your photo; tell us a little about it (how you took it, effects you were looking for, that sort of thing) and "Ed", and others, can offer suggestions as to how it might be improved.
It's a great way for everyone to learn how to take better photos!
What Other Visitors Have Submitted
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Corvette ZR1 
I'm looking for some "wow" factor improvement :-)
My first car was a Ford "Escort". It was old, even when I bought it.
It was beige in colour. …
Mound Church
This is my church. It's a country church located about 15 miles back a gravel road from the nearest highway. I've taken several pictures of it and the …
My Work
I'm new to photography. The 1st picture I took from my kitchen. I modified the picture. I wanted an apple to look big.
The 2nd photo shot I took it …
Omega Seamaster
I'm a newbie into Photography. This is the picture of my new Omega Seamaster watch taken by a Sony point and shoot cam. I tried clicking a few pictures …
sunrise
I just bought my camera D90 last month; I am new to photography.
Took this shot outside our apartment on a Thursday morning at sunrise. Manual mode …
My cousin
We went for a sightseeing in Switzerland and I wanted to capture her adventurous spirit.
I couldn't get her in sharp focus. Also I feel, there is …
Down by the River
It was shot by a river and the wall of an 1800's cemetary near Kells in County Meath.
I always like black and white and water as I feel this gives …
Glaedr At Play
Shot with my Canon 6D, really hoping to capture this service dog at play expression.
Used manual setting on the camera, a 35-128mm lens.. He is an …
My work
The photos above outline some of my work.
I love the close up shots but also the modified work on the rose creates a special look. (for …
Dragonfly in monsoon Not rated yet
I went for a photowalk along with Nikon team here in Mumbai. The place was a nature park and the theme was Birds and Macro. I did not have the type of …
Wildlife photography - Solitude Not rated yet
My husband and I were canoeing last summer when we came around the bend of the lake and there she was, a doe right down by the water.
We drifted as …
The Moon Not rated yet
Shot from my bedroom window using a fuji s4530 ISO 100, shutter speed 100, aperture f8.
It's always tricky taking photos of the moon. You'd think …
Lemon Water Not rated yet
I shot it in my living room with the sun shining in the window.
I wanted to capture the bubbles and get the appearance of a cool glass of water being …
Grace Not rated yet
I took this picture of my daughter when we were out walking in the woods one fall afternoon. I loved the way the light was shining on her.
She was …
June Bug Landing Pad Not rated yet
I took this picture last summer in a garden of sunflowers. The June Bugs were flying and crawling all over them.
I snapped several shots until I caught …
Stream Not rated yet
I wanted to capture the mistiness of this stream that I came across on a hike with my daughter. I stood in the edge of the stream and shot at an angle …
My Lil' Dirtroad Princess Not rated yet
My daughter and I were on a slow Sunday afternoon drive down a dirt-road. I was in the cab of the truck and glanced back at her.
I loved the expression …
blooming Not rated yet
This shot was taken out on my front yard.
I took this shot looking up to the sky hoping to get the clouds and the blue sky, which I did and I also …
Mid Air Not rated yet
I took this pic. Tell me what you think and give me a few tips please. I'm new to photography.
There're always those moments, when you've decided …
Birdhouse Not rated yet
Shot this with my Canon Rebel T3, right after I bought it, I was just having fun. I think it turned out pretty nice, I enjoy this photograph alot. Was …
Flowers As Bright As the Sun Not rated yet
This flower photo was taken in my neighbors garden.
I was hoping to get the right light so that I can have shadows on my flowers.
But I shot it …
Dirty Wall Not rated yet
What I feel is that there are interesting things around us in our daily life. I can make them more interesting if I can take the shot correctly.
…
Sunlight on the Snow Not rated yet
As you can tell I live in an area where there is a large amount of snowfall during the winter.
My favorite days are the really sunny bright ones. …
family pic Not rated yet
My friend does not have a picture of all three of her kids together!
So recently while she was out of town for business I picked up her kids and took …
Old House Not rated yet
I am a newbie, I really enjoy taking pics. Took these this weekend.
On the way to our camp at the river this old homeplace is in a pasture. I was …
One Lazy Sunday Not rated yet
Learn powerful photography techniques! I visited a historical place in Dubai one sunny morning and was attracted by an abandoned boat.
I intend …
Orlando Sunrise by Karam Not rated yet
Learn powerful photography techniques! I took this picture from my backyard.
I used my 14 megapixels bridge DSLR style camera.
It was 7:50 pm. …
River in spate Not rated yet
Learn powerful photography techniques! I took this in July 2010 whilst on a walk around the Grasmere area (Lake District, England) a day after very …
Classic Car Not rated yet
Learn powerful photography techniques! Hi I'm pretty new to digital photography only buying my camerea a few months ago.
This is one of a set …
Here are the top three contributions from the last few months (based on clicks, and in no particular order)
- Black and White Rose by Sheba.
- Morning on the River Soane by Sally.
- Bumblebee in the Marigolds by Laurie.
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