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Camera Buying Guide for Beginners
Camera Tips

Camera Buying Guide for Beginners

Before you invest in new camera gear, check out my practical tips in the articles below. Never will I advise purchasing photography equipment without having clear and intentional goals… and that’s a common mistake amongst beginners in photography. 7 Articles on best tips to purchase photography gear See more camera tips here.

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Questions to consider when upgrading your camera from a  phone
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Questions to consider when upgrading your camera from a phone

Before purchasing a camera, consider the following: Pros and Cons to buying a Canon, Fuji, and Sony camera Why buy a Canon Camera Why I left Canon Who should consider a FujiFILM The running joke about Fujifilm cameras is that their shooters only use one lens…. and it’s pretty true. But I certainly love my…

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Do I recommend purchasing a Canon Rebel?
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Do I recommend purchasing a Canon Rebel?

The Canon Rebel cameras are probably the most beginner, hobbyist, and budget friendly. Short answer I know so many people who take beautiful photos still using a Canon Rebel EOS camera. Personally, there are photos I love from when I used these cameras! This answer used to be easy… but now it’s much more complicated….

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Why did I leave Canon after 20+ years?
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Why did I leave Canon after 20+ years?

Before you get all excited, this isn’t a dramatic read… but I do think you’ll appreciate the end reason when making any choice of photography gear. Since making the switch, I have gotten the question about camera systems quite often. The difference between camera systems is a conversation I welcome!! I am not writing to…

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Canon Mirrorless Camera List

Canon Mirrorless APS-C camera options Adaptor You will need an adaptor to use your EF / EF-S DSLR lenses on a mirrorless Canon camera. Do not purchase the camera body only without an adaptor at the same time – otherwise your current DSLR lenses will not fit on your camera and you will not be…

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Pumpkin Spice Presets
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Pumpkin Spice Presets

Adam King is known for his amazing surfing photographs and distinct editing styles. For the month of October he made a Pumpkin Spice preset pack and fortunately for us, published it for sale on his website. I absolutely had a blast transforming my surfing images with his presets. These are made as a starting point…

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What is the Best Camera for a Beginner?
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What is the Best Camera for a Beginner?

“What is the best camera for a beginner?” is a frequently asked question… and usually it’s from anyone looking who has been considering the jump from their phone camera to a DSLR or mirrorless camera. This may surprise you, but I wouldn’t necessarily rule out starting with a point and shoot digital camera either. They…

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When Should You Buy Used Camera Gear?
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When Should You Buy Used Camera Gear?

Do you buy used camera gear? When? When I hear this question, the first thing that pops in my head is:  “when you need to get inspired” but that isn’t the only reason. It’s usually when I’m scouting around to buy ‘new-to-me’ used camera lenses. While I’m a huge fan of renting camera gear, sometimes…

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Buying New vs. Used Camera Gear
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Buying New vs. Used Camera Gear

There are times when you need to purchase brand new camera gear, and there are times when buying used is the much better way to go. Below, I’ll share the reasons I buy brand new, reasons I buy used, and examples of both cameras and lenses I’ve purchased.  I think you’ll be surprised to learn…

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Working With HEIC Image Files
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Working With HEIC Image Files

If you’re an Apple user, you’re probably storing your photos in the HEIC format, whether you know it or not. This tends to come up when you’re trying to send a photo and it isn’t compatible with non-Apple apps. Don’t worry, I’ll show you how to change this setting and offer alternative solutions for converting…

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Food Photo Tips: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
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Food Photo Tips: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Give Me All the Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are a staple in my limited diet. They’ve never let me down, are easy to digest, and thankfully, are super healthy! I probably eat them 4-5 times a week, and I’m always looking for different ways to cook them. So when Our State emailed out a recipe…

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5 Sunrise Photo Tips for any Camera
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5 Sunrise Photo Tips for any Camera

Do you enjoy watching the morning sun rise? Do you want to enhance your sunrise photos? Below you’ll find 5 Sunrise Photo Tips that will work for any camera. Create a Game Plan Before the Sunrise Before I get into my sunrise photo tips, the best thing I will recommend is to have a game…

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