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Quick Guide to Understanding Lightroom’s HSL Panel

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Capturing the Magic: How to Photograph Fireflies and Lightning Bugs

Photographing in the Field

Fast and Easy Ways to Organize and Keyword Photos in Lightroom

Lightroom & Photoshop

How to Create a Lightning Bug or Firefly-Friendly Yard

Stories, Thoughts, & Reflections

Nature photography image titled Grounded by Chrissy Donadi photographed in The Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

The Story Behind the Image Grounded

The story behind the image: an undercover glimpse into creating the photo Grounded by Chrissy Donadi Photography

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The step-by-step guide on how to photograph fireflies and lightning bugs sharing how to prepare, the camera settings to use, and the editing.

Capturing the Magic: How to Photograph Fireflies and Lightning Bugs

Photographing in the Field

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At what point do we stop being a person with a camera taking snapshots and become a photographer creating images? Better yet, how do we grow into an artist?

Building Creative Confidence: What Makes You a Photographer?

Stories, Thoughts, & Reflections

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The Among the Hills collection will be on display during the month of May at Wild Elder Wine & Cider. Prints in various sizes will be available and ten percent of the exhibition proceeds will benefit the local Carbon County Environmental Education Center

Introducing the Among the Hills Nature Photography Exhibition

Landscape Photography

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How do we train our brain to keep us motivated for landscape photography? There are three important words to improve and transform your photography.

The Three Most Important Words to Transform Your Photography

Stories, Thoughts, & Reflections

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Have you heard of the 10-year rule or the 10,000-hours rule? Understanding this "rule" will make you a better and happier photographer.

Have you heard of the 10-year rule or the 10,000-hours rule? Understanding this “rule” will make you a better and happier photographer.

Monthly Mantra: 10-Year Rule for Mastering a Craft

Stories, Thoughts, & Reflections

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Chrissy Donadi Photography Friendsgiving Giveaway

As a token of my appreciation to my readers and newsletter subscribers, I’m offering a giveaway featuring many of my recommended gifts for nature and landscape photographers.

Enter the Friendsgiving Giveaway!

Landscape Photography

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The Best Gifts for Nature and Landscape Photographers

Quality gifts for nature and landscape photographers that either deliver a feast of inspiration or that will make measurable impacts on someone’s photographic journey or both!

Best Gifts for Nature Photographers (that they actually want)

Landscape Photography

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Landscape Photography of Waterfall in Autumn

Each year, I refresh my memory on how to photograph stunning fall foliage with these 6 essential fall photography tips.

How to Photograph Stunning Fall Foliage: 6 Essential Tips

Landscape Photography

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