Introduction
Welcome to our Training Tips page. The following provides you with a series of links to a range of different articles or videos on how to develop and improve your photography from taking an image to post-production hints and tips.
While these resources are free, they do provide very good information that can be of benefit to members, particularly those in the early to mid-stage of their development as a photographer. If you want to develop your photography knowledge and skills even further, then a formal training course or other paid resources are worth considering.
This is not a static page and as we identify resources that we think will benefit members we will post them and notify members of any updates. Notwithstanding some of these links go to sites that themselves will update and add new videos etc so a regular re-visit to this page and the links below is worthwhile.
Understand the Club does not endorse any particular software or training provider or resource. What you choose to read and watch and learn from is your choice: we are simply giving some options to start with.
Best wishes for your photography journey.
The Club Committee
Club Hints and Help
This is a new section for the Club. Over time we will develop videos that will hopefully assist members develop their knowledge of the Club and Club processes. If anyone thinks that a process would benefit from a video, please let someone on the Committee know and we will consider this idea. Note, these videos are developed by Club Members on a volunteer basis.
Are you unsure on how to upload images for 2021 Competition?
How to upload images for 2021 competition.
Do you want a simple process to set up images for A3 or A4 printing for 2021 Print Competitions?
Some useful printing tips for you to read.
This section will show a range of videos that may help with a range of 2021 SET topics. Important: the ‘definitions for 2021 SET Topics is in the 2021 DPI SET Subjects and Definitions. The definitions are the same for Print Competitions.
Any ‘definition’ referred to in the following videos does not supersede/replace the Club definitions. The videos are there to assist members understand potential techniques they can use.
2021 SET Topics Hints and Tips
The ultimate macro photography tutorial for beginners
6 Tips on near macro photography with a tele-photo lens
Abstract Photography for Beginners
Still Life Photography: The Complete Guide
Black & White Photography Tutorial (Photoshop)
Camera Tips & Tutorials
The following are some useful links to the basics/introduction to using your camera.
The ultimate Beginners introduction to exposure
The Ultimate Guide to Long Exposure
DSLR Autofocus Modes Explained
Lightroom Tutorials
Are you using or interested in using Lightroom?
Photoshop Lightroom tutorials from novice to expert
Learn Lightroom 6/CC(opens in a new tab)
Photoshop Tutorials
Are you using or interested in using Photoshop?
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Adobe Photoshop
LR, PS, Video and Drone Post-Production
Better PICS covers a range of video tutorials for you.
Lightroom, Photoshop, Videography and Drones
Other Useful Links
Free access to Lynda.com tutorials
Some additional links to free sites that may help your photography development.