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I bought my first camera almost 20 years ago, for 10 years I was engaged in professional photography. I can safely say that, next to my family, it is still my greatest love. I will try to recommend you everything that I used, to pass on good advice, ...
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My life as a photographer

First I would like to introduce you to my photos. I hope you will like it.
 
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My Pinterest photography board
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Photography equipment list for beginnerst

Note: You can use one camera body and put different lenses on it, it depends on the kind of photography you want.
 
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I used a Nikon camera, but I can say with certainty that Sony has now surpassed both Nikon and Canon. Their appliances are excellent, and their preferences are much better than before. If I ever decid to buy a new camera again, I would definitely cho...
Sony A7 IV review
 
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The 24-70mm lens can capture stunning wide-angle portraits as well as full-body poses and tight headshots. It'll also prevent you from needing to change lenses while shooting. Imagine the flow and the connection you can maintain with your subject wit...
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM E-Mount Lens
 
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The 70-200mm lens offers photographers a sweet spot in terms of focal length, blending the ability to capture wide scenes and zoom in for intimate details seamlessly. This range is particularly useful in dynamic shooting scenarios where subjects and ...
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens
 
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Compact, lightweight fixed focal length lens ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
 
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Lightweight tripod with adjustable-height legs and rubber feet Compatible with DSLR cameras, digital cameras, still cameras, GoPro devices, smartphone adapters (not included), and scopes.
Amazon Basics 60 inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag
 
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I recommend Sony again, but of course it's all optional and everyone will choose what they want. I still listen to the recommendations of more experienced photographers.
GODOX V1Pro S TTL Flash for Sony, 2.4G

Photo editing programs and actions

Add a little sparkle and magic.
 
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While I was professionally engaged in photography, I mostly used Florabella's actions. Sometimes I combined several of them in one photo. Every time the result was more than excellent.
Florabella Photoshop Actions
 
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Adobe is definitely the best company for software used by photographers. I didn't even use other programs, and I mostly used Photoshop and Lightroom. As programs, they are difficult to learn, it takes time, but once you learn how to use them, you bec...
Save 40% and get 20+ apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat Pro. (Substance 3D apps are not included.) Ends Mar 3. First year only.
 
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Whether you take casual selfies or work professionally as a photographer, the best photo editing software helps you get the most out of your images.
The Best Photo Editing Software for 2025
 
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Set of free Photoshop actions, which are specially designed for optimizing and enhancing your lifestyle photos.
Free Lifestyle Photoshop Actions
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Web tips and other rec

Feel free to read the photographer's blogs and their tips. As well as tips from well-known photography sites.
 
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The rule of thirds is based on the idea that pictures are generally more interesting and well balanced when they aren’t centered.
Tips for Taking Great Photos • Understand the rule of thirds
 
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In your DSLR camera settings, you’ll find two shooting formats: RAW and JPEG. What’s the advantage of RAW format? What is a RAW image? Is RAW or JPEG superior? Every photographer interested in digital photography runs into the file type question at s...
Shoot RAW vs. JPEG: Which format should you choose? | Adobe
 
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Better stability, sharpness, long exposures, low-light photography, consistency, creative control, hands-free shooting, and taking self-portraits and group …
Centennial College - 8 Simple Photography Tips For Beginners • Get a tripod
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Practice composition techniques. Experiment with different compositional techniques to create visually interesting images.
28 Composition Techniques That Will Improve Your Photos
 
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Learn to read histograms. Histograms provide valuable information about the exposure of your photos
Understanding Histograms in Photography
 
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Use Flash Sparingly. Even the best camera for photography isn't going to produce stunning photos if you overuse flash.
Tips for using flash without being intrusive at weddings - Eden Strader Blog
 
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Photo editing tips from Rebecca Danzenbaker
My Post-Photoshoot Workflow
 
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Photo editing tips
How to Edit Photos Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide to Lightroom Photo Editing
 
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White balance affects the color temperature of your photos. Adjust the white balance to capture accurate colors under different lighting conditions.
White Balance Explained: How To Get Accurate Colors In Your Photos
 
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You use perspective to create a sense of depth in an image
Perspective photography: A beginner's guide - Adobe
 
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Cameras come in many different shapes and sizes, so the exact buttons and features will vary. However, there are a few basic parts that almost all cameras have.
Digital Photography: Getting to Know Your Camera
 
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For taking indoor photoraphy.
The Advantage of Using Simple Backgrounds in Your Designs
 
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You can give your viewers multiple perspectives of what they're looking at to help to understand the scene and feel more connected to it
10 Top Ways To Use Different Angles In Your Photography
 
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Alway use your heart when taking photos ❤️
How To Photograph What Touches Your Heart - Sean P. Durham

Video tutorials

Videos are the best for beginners, but I like to read tips to
 
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Tip from Pat Kay photographer based in Japan
80% Of Photography Basics In Just 10 Minutes • Pat Kay
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To get both eyes nice and sharp, choose a single focus point and aim it at one of the eyes.
Focus on the Eyes
 
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Good lighting should be flexible enough to light a given area, while other areas remain in relative darkness. This has more to do with number and placement of fixtures than wattage or number of bulbs.
Soft vs. Hard Light: Best Lighting for Portrait Photography Explained

Photography books for inspiration

Books teach us, and then remain as a beautiful memory. You can always come back to them.
 
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Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography.
Understanding Exposure, 4th Edition
 
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This book is incredibly informative, detailed, and practical. It introduces basic and complex foundational ideas in an easy and approachable way, making it a joy to read.
The Photographer's Eye: Composition Guide
 
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This entertaining book from beloved National Geographic photographer and Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore shows aspiring photographers how to take great pictures, from framing and F-stops to editing and archiving.
National Geographic Photo Basics Guide

Photographers

Learn from them and let them be your inspiration.
 
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My first inspiration was Anastasia Volkova. I was in love with her photos and tried to match her refinement and sophistication. It was because of her that I bought a camera and started doing photography.
BLOG Anastasia Volkova
 
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Theron Humphrey is a blogger who has traveled all over America with his dog Maddy.
Instagram (@thiswildidea)
 
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After living and shooting throughout Asia for seven years, he returned to the US where he started working for the National Geographic in 1979
Instagram (@yamashitaphoto)
 
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According to Tome magazine
Instagram (@donjay)
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According to Tome magazine and me
Instagram (@thejeffrose)
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According to me, and Time magazine
Instagram (@brianladder)
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Brilliant photographer!
Instagram (@packtography)
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According to Time and me of course
Instagram (@johnnylace)
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One of my favorites
Instagram (@heyharryheymatilda)
 
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Stunning!
Instagram (@griffinlamb)
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My flickr favs
Emily Soto
 
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One of flickr legends
Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir
 
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Beautiful!
Lizzy Gadd

Rise above social media

Communicate with people. Interact on social media. Share your work. And be proud of it.
 
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Flickr | The best place to be a photographer online.
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Search Projects :: Photos, videos, logos, illustrations and branding
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VSCO Photo Editor & Video Editor - Desktop & Mobile App
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Pinterest iz very similar to benable, just not for affiliate marketing, but great! I looove it
Pinterest - Apps on Google Play
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Here you can sell you photos
500px
 
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Social media network for photographers that allows users to develop a story, share feedback, and trade ideas with others on the platform.
Steller
 
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It lets photographers share content that individuals can reblog with a single click. Every reblog increases the possibility of your content going viral.
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