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Interested in photography? Who isn’t today! I’m not a photographer, but I love taking pictures. And I’m sure you do too. 

Meet my photography mentor. And she should be yours too!

Marlene teaches all levels of interest and with all types of cameras. Yes little pocket digitals, to big SLR cameras.  And she does it with “easy to watch and understand videos.” Watch this video and enjoy.  

Jackie Jacobson

Free Photography & Photoshop Tutorials

ImageMaven Photography ” Hey I’m Marlene Hielema – aka ImageMaven.

I make videos about digital photography and photo editing for beginner photographers.

Things like: how to use your digital camera menus, work with camera raw files, and how to use camera optics, shutter speed and f-stops to get more creative photographs.

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Want to know how to get the most out of your camera?

Learn from the Image Maven – Marlene Hielema. Check out her blog and classes here:  http://www.imagemaven.com/

Courses By ImageMaven

Digital photography without the technical clutter - coming soon!

Take better pictures – Free e-course

Optics f-stops and shutter speed

Shoot and edit raw files

Portrait lighting workshop - introductory pricing!

I hope you enjoyed this video with the ImageMaven…Marlene Hielema. Leave a comment below for me or Marlene.

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Are You Visiting Palm Springs Soon?

What should you do on the weekend in the Palm Springs area?

  • Shop and have fun at the largest Street Fair in the area?
  • 340 Vendors
  • Arts – Crafts – and much more
  • Free Parking
  • Free Admission

Meet me at the College of the Desert Street Fair. I’m in booth #75, every Saturday and Sunday, October – May.

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Blog Wrap-up 3/11/2012

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Blog Wrap-up 3/4/2012

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