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Girls with Cameras

by Dawn Hänsch

I'm a photographer and photography coach

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Is it too late for an Advent calendar with daily photography freebies?

Hello lovely Reader! I think not ;) Reader, join me for (at least) 21 days of festive fun. Each morning at 9 am CET, you'll receive a daily dose of free teaser lessons from my best photography workshops, Lightroom presets, video tutorials, and other fantastic free content. You always have 24 hours to indulge. After that, that day's content is replaced with the next. In the next couple of days you can expect an excerpt from the "Instagram Photography" workshop on how to turn your photos into...

about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Reader! People are truly great photography subjects, and I’m not talking about classical portraits. Look at the following images that include people. You'll notice that they are used to give the image an element of interest: Find a cool setting and wait for someone to walk through the scene. People with dark or colourful clothing are the best models, but it really depends on the setting. Also, look for people with umbrellas. Keep your eyes open when you’re out and about with your camera for...

over 2 years ago • 2 min read

Reader I hear it all the time: “My boss asked me to take photos at an event he’s hosting”. “My neighbour asked me to take photos of her for her website”. “A friend of one of my friend’s friends is getting married, and they’re looking for a (cheap) photographer”. As soon as people begin acknowledging you as a photographer, they’ll be contacting you, wanting you to take photos of them. Feel flattered. People are acknowledging you as a photographer. You obviously seem able to get your camera to...

over 2 years ago • 3 min read