Beginner Photography Guide is here
to help bring out the photographer
in you while keeping photography simple and fun.

So, if you want to have fun, develop your own style and learn how to take better pictures you've come to the right place. Welcome!

Is a new camera really exciting until you unpack the box and take a second look at everything?

Perhaps you're not even sure what kind of camera you have and that's okay; I'll help you figure it out.

Maybe you've heard the term but wonder, "what does SLR mean and do I have one?"

Do you need help understanding the mode dial on your camera?

Are you confused by photography terms and you're looking for easy to understand photography definitions?

Beginner Photography Guide comes to the rescue!

You'll find friendly, easy to understand content.

Check out Beginner Blog for news, updates and the latest feature, Tip of the Day.

Tips for taking digital photography and easy digital photo basics can be found on many pages.

In addition, Beginner-Photography-Guide is regularly updated and continually expanding to help you learn more about photography techniques and get the most out of your photography adventures.

What about fun?

You know how some people think fast cars are fun? Just wait until you get your hands on a fast lens!

Just in case you temporarily need my assurance you are not alone if you're not sure where to begin.

You simply need building blocks of knowledge clearly presented and applicable to your skill level.

Even the dreaded manual will begin to make sense and contrary to what you may think, your camera won't self destruct if you turn dials and press buttons!

As you learn how to take good pictures having fun and building confidence in your picture taking ability will naturally unfold.

As you continually progress photography techniques will become a lot easier to understand.

Terms such as: memory card formatting or reference to
aperture and depth of field
will begin to make sense.

Looking for quick beginning photography tips?

Getting Started is about the camera.

You'll find information about inserting and formatting the memory card, complete with helpful photos, for example.

Pictures and pages to help you understand the view finder diopter, monitor, LCD panel and common buttons and dials.

Have you ever noticed the
numbers on a SLR lens
and wondered what they mean?

Getting Started is the place to go.

Beginning Tips is about taking the photograph.

You'll find helpful tips pertaining to white balance and ISO to help you with low light or "off white" situations.

Do you want to get the off automatic features but you're not sure how or why?

Beginning Tips will explain, with examples, how to use the aperture and shutter speed settings.

I'll show you exposure challenges like the photo below and with a few simple photography techniques you'll confidently learn how deal with this.

In fact, you may be thinking this
bear photo, right, needs help.

All it takes is a little knowledge
and a few digital photography tips
to correct, left.

Interested in composition tips?
Understand how to take better
digital pictures and you'll see
results in no time.

Choosing from either Index will help you navigate this site if you're looking for a particular topic.

Index Photography refers to actual picture taking. You'll find topics such as "Composition; an introduction" and "Camera shake; tips and techniques help."

Index Camera refers to the camera. You'll find topic such as "SLR; SLR or point and shoot -what's the difference" and "Diopter; how to adjust the viewfinder diopter."

The Index for compact point and shoot will be implemented soon.

However, topics such as formatting the memory card definitely apply to both compacts and SLR cameras.

Updates will continue to be a feature of the Beginner Photography Guide Home Page as the site progresses.

I hope you enjoy this Web site and have fun learning about photography in general; whether with film, how to take better digital pictures or understanding more about your camera.

I welcome your feedback, suggestions for topics and comments regarding ease, or not, of understanding the information.

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