Free photography resources to help you get started

A growing collection of practical learning resources for beginners and developing photographers — created to build confidence, clarity, and understanding without pressure or overwhelm.

Everything here is free. Take what you need, move at your own pace.

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This free, self-paced course walks you through the foundations of photography — from understanding your camera to mastering exposure and making intentional photographs.

It’s designed for beginners who want clarity, not complexity. No deadlines, no assessments, and no pressure to “keep up.”

→ Start the free course

Beginner Photographer Online Course

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Exposure Triangle Cheat Sheet

A simple, printable guide to help you understand aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — and how they actually work together in real-world shooting.

If you’ve ever felt stuck guessing settings or relying on Auto, this is a great place to start.

→ Download the cheat sheet

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The Light Chaser blog is where I share practical photography tips, reflections from the field, and longer explanations that don’t always fit neatly into lessons or workshops.

Some posts are technical. Some are reflective. All are written to help you slow down and see more clearly.

→ Browse the blog

Articles, Tips and Field Notes

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Snap & Chat — a relaxed photography community

A relaxed Facebook group for beginners and developing photographers wanting to create images worth printing and hanging at home. The group shares practical tips on camera settings, capturing images, editing, and printing, with space to ask questions and learn without jargon or pressure.

→ Join the Snap & Chat Facebook group

(Please answer the questions when requesting to join, to help keep the group supportive and focused.)

No pressure. No expectation.

You don’t need to buy anything to be welcome here. These resources exist because learning photography shouldn’t feel locked behind paywalls or jargon.

If, over time, you want more structure, feedback, or in-person learning, those options are there — but only when it feels right for you.

Want to stay in the loop?

Occasionally, I send out notes about new resources, workshops, and things I’m learning along the way.

If that sounds useful, you’re welcome to join. Subscribe to The Light Chaser →