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A woman started photography at the age of 60, showing it’s never too late to reinvent yourself

Dec 21, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Meet Maryann Cheung, a photographer from Hillsborough, New England who I hope will inspire you today as she inspired me.

Maryann discovered her passion for photography later in life. At the age of 60, to be precise. She picked up her camera after a COVID scare and has been capturing beautiful images ever since. She shared some of them with us, along with her story that will remind us that it’s never too late to start doing something that makes you happy!

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Ignore these six things if you’re just starting in photography

Jul 5, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments
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Starting your photographic journey is really exciting and oh so overwhelming. You’ll read all kinds of tips, hear all sorts of opinions, and it’s difficult to weed out the useless things. Well, Omar Gonzalez is here to help you with it. In his video, he suggests six things new photographers should ignore when they’re just starting out.

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New photographers, here are five things you should never buy

Nov 16, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 36 Comments
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Ah, buying new camera gear. The most exciting moment in every photographer’s life. When you’re just starting, you sure need a bunch of stuff – but don’t rush! There are some things that you should never buy, no matter how tempting they seem, and in this video, Miguel Quiles gives you five of them. Let’s see if you agree.

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Why spending too much money on your first camera is a wrong decision

Mar 15, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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Many newbie photographers believe that the better camera they buy, the better photos they’ll take. However, spending a bunch of money on your first camera could be a huge mistake if you’re new to photography. So, before you go and spend plenty of cash on your first camera, watch this video by James Popsys and rethink your decision.

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Kai’s photography tips for newbies: where to start and how to improve your photography

Apr 20, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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If you’re new to photography, this world can seem overwhelming and confusing. This video from Kai Wong talks straight to the point and it’s a great guideline for newbies who don’t know where to start. It will help you sort things out, but maybe more importantly – it’s a great guideline for improving your photography and raising it on a new level.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

Alex Baker: from diyphotography.netAlex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

David Williams: from diyphotography.netDave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred: from diyphotography.netJohn Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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