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So, you’ve chosen the path of photography have you? Well, contrary to as what most people would think, getting a great shot is not as easy as taking a picture. Photography is an art, where the world is your canvas, all drawn up in the most beautiful way possible. All you have to do is choose which part of it becomes your masterpiece. The camera is in your hands, will it be your friend or foe?

If the world of digital photography seems intimidating for you, with all the jargon and whatnot, you’d need a place to start. Below are 15 tutorials which will help jumpstart your life with pictures. You might want to do a before and after shot of a subject to see if it has helped you learn anything, but even if it didn’t help I guarantee you’ll feel much smarter after you’ve read it all.

1. Choosing a Camera

http://photo.net/equipment/digital/choosing

First things first, you can’t do photography! Well, not without a camera of course. So what camera is for you? The term camera can be so broad and generic, you might think that getting the most expensive one of the shelf is the best. Well, you’re dead wrong.

2. Accessories

http://photodoto.com/a-beginners-guide-to-photography-accessories/

Time to personalize and customize. Every little bit of hardware can be helpful and here’s where the accessories come in.

3. Exposure

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_exposure.html

The battle of light and darkness is never-ending, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer horrible shots because of them. Learn how to get the correct exposure because it can easily make or break a shot.

4. Area Focus

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_area_focus.html

Focus, Focus, Focus, you have to Focus to learn how to Focus correctly.

5. Understanding Focal Length

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_focal_length.html

In terms of lenses, bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Knowing what’s best to use for your interest will help you decide once and for all if you really need that lens you’re looking at.

6. Shutter Speed

http://digital-photography-school.com/shutter-speed

Ever tried catching a droplet of water in a shot? Well, learning the correct shutter speeds will help you nab that prize winning shot. And potentially getting those oh-so-hard moment of impact shots!
photo by: konaboy

7. Aperture

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_aperture.html

Aperture, the most geeky sound you’ll ever hear in photography. It’s actually has a very important role in your shots, all while sounding cool. Don’t worry, a lot of people didn’t know what aperture is when they first started photography, now is your chance to learn about it before anyone finds out.
Photo by: Crutchfield.com

8. What is ISO

http://digital-photography-school.com/iso-settings

This tutorial covers everything you need to know about ISO. Ironically, it doesn’t explain what ISO stands for, it’s really not THAT important, but we’re sure learning the correct ISO setting pretty damn is. But if you’re curios it stands for “International Standards Organisation” Don’t ask me why.

9. Depth of field

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_dof.html

Using depth of field to blur parts of your shots is better than doing it post process with photoshop. Learn to do it like the pros.
Photo by: onegoodphotographer

10. Macro

http://www.cameralineup.com/blog_8.shtml

Shooting macro photography is like looking into a magnifying glass. Only difference is, you take pictures of what you see. Read this short and simple tutorial and you’ll be off shooting close up shots of insects in no time!
Photo by: Arabellalei

11. Learn to take sharper Images

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-take-sharp-digital-images

One of the most common reasons for getting a DSLR is to be able to take in those extra-fine details. Well, if you’re into details then taking sharper images is just your thing! Learn to make your shots so sharp it can cut through steel; This tutorial even tells you to get your eyes checked to get maximum efficiency in shooting, seriously!
Photo by: Angelique Brunas

12. Flash Faux Pas

http://digital-photography-school.com/7-strategies-for-avoiding-flash-blow-out

When you shoot with the flash on, does your shots look like the subject was about to be dragged off to heaven? Avoid throwing a flashbang grenade at their faces and other flash photography faux pas with this tutorial!
Photo by: Biotron

13. Night Photography

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial-night-photography.html

Who says you only have to shoot during daytime? Pack your camera, along with your stakes and garlic and learn how to shoot proper night photography. Who knows? you might even get a vampire or two.

14. Cleaning up

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-should-i-clean-my-dslrs-lens

Precision instruments perform better when they’re clean, and this goes the same for DSLRs, learn the proper way to clean them! This tutorial gives you all you need to know about cleaning and caring for your expensive instruments. Your DSLR is your baby, and if you know how to treat them properly, you’ll be rewarded with better shots and a longer lasting camera.

15. the RAW file format

http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_raw.html

People like their sushi raw, but this doesn’t apply to their shots as well. Learn about the RAW file format vs JPG and see the benefits of each. This WILL save you a ton of space.

And that’s all for now. Tune in reguarly to check for new and better tutorials!

Disclaimer: All images used here are from the internet, if anyone wishes to be credited for their pictures or want to take theirs down, leave a comment or send me a message.