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I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and browse! You’ve come to the right place for photography tips and ideas to help you build confidence, expand your photography knowledge, and have fun using your camera! I’ll provide insights and explanations, and more. At times, I’ll feature a photo, or several, with photo insights, and share my behind-the-scenes stories with you.

If you want more in-depth, guided support in your photography journey, I invite you to explore Essential Photography Skills for Beginners, the online course.  As a bonus, when you purchase the online course, you will receive a downloadable, complimentary copy of Making Photography Easy and Fun, the book, as a companion resource. If you are a beginner photographer who wants to learn how to get started, build confidence with your camera, and capture photos you’re proud of, I have designed these for photographers of all ages. Packed with easy, invaluable, and essential fun practical lessons, it’s like having me as your personal trusted guide every step of the way!

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Trumpeter Swans in the Storm

It’s the feeling of that blustery wind that had me shivering for two days, the whitecaps on the water, the exhilaration of being out in the elements, and such contentment with nature as my companion. The kind of moment that lives on long after I return home, and put my camera down.

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