DSLR Photography for Beginners Artists

"Brit has provided an invaluable resource for artists like me. I struggled through the tough-to-read manual that came with my DSLR camera. Often by trial and error I would end up with adequate images, but I couldn't understand why I would get what I got. Then I was lucky enough to get my hands on Brit's DLSR Photography for Artists tutorial.

A light bulb (several of them!) went off as all the technical jargon was translated into common language. It all suddenly made a lot of sense and it helped that I had my camera in my hand while I read it. I have gone through the tutorial a few times and each time I find more clarity and more ease and comfort with my camera. I will keep Brit's text handy and nearby for reference as I make my way toward taking WOW photos of my art. This will now be my go-to bible in the photography studio.

Thank you Brit! I'm psyched, because now, my camera is not quite such a foreign object!" — Alix Railton, jeweler

"DSLR Photography for Beginners" taught by Brit Hammer is an amazing course. Brit presented a wealth of technical information in a fun and non-intimidating manner. She breaks down the technical concepts using great diagrams, photos, and easily comprehensible language. I loved that I was able to apply what I had learned with guided activities to reinforce the concepts immediately! I now feel much better prepared for the Photographing Fine Art and Craft course!"

— Nancy Lange, jeweler

Discover your own natural talent for photography

No, a professional photographer did not take these photos — a professional ARTIST did!

Jeweler Denise Parenteau discovered her own natural talent for photography in the Photographing Fine Art & Craft online course. The images are of pieces from her "Om" jewelry collection.

Most artists have a natural talent for all the creative aspects of photography but get tripped up by the technical stuff. Once you understand what the various knobs and buttons on your camera do, you'll be able to embrace photography as the creative art form that it is. And you'll be ready to take the Photographing Fine Art & Craft class to get shots like Denise's that make people say "WOW!"

Just be patient with yourself. It took time to get good at creating awesome art, so give yourself time to get good at photography. And once you feel comfortable with the camera, think of all the things you can do with it, like learn to take amazing shots of your art and teach art online to earn extra cash.

What you will need

DSLR camera
Computer
Artwork
Fruit (yes, we practice shooting fruit)
High speed Internet connection
Patience
Dose of humor

This isn't a boring photography tutorial

I won't be talking tech-speak non-stop at you. Remember, I'm an artist just like you. And I remember how confused I was when learning about stuff like f-stops, ISO and aperture. So I'll explain what those are PLUS all the things you need to know so you feel confident about using your DSLR camera. And I'll explain it in language you can understand. (I'm an artist, remember? My brain works like yours.)

I'll show you all the features you'll need to use so you won't have to refer to that boring manual more than once or twice. I mean, who writes those things anyway?

Have a look through some of the pages in the eBook. I wasn't kidding when I said I'd explain the tech stuff using The Three Bears! (Life is too short to be so serious!)

The 33 minute video demonstrating everything is linked within the 102 page eBook.