# DailyPhotoTips.com

> Photography education site with 11 comprehensive guides, 117+ articles, and 16 free tools. Focused on practical technique over gear.
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> For the full content index with article summaries and key takeaways, see [llms-full.txt](https://dailyphototips.com/llms-full.txt).

## About

DailyPhotoTips.com is a free photography education platform created by Jon C. Phillips and Brett Fox, two photographers with a combined 30+ years of experience. The site teaches practical photography skills through structured learning paths, covering everything from camera settings to advanced techniques.

## Content Structure

The site is organized into 11 hub guides, each containing 8-12 articles at three depth levels (entry, core, edge).

### Guides

1. **Camera Settings & Manual Mode** (11 articles) - Master aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and manual mode as creative decisions.
   https://dailyphototips.com/camera-settings/

2. **Sharp Photos & Focus** (11 articles) - Diagnose and fix blurry photos. Autofocus modes, camera shake, and focus techniques.
   https://dailyphototips.com/sharp-photos/

3. **Photo Composition** (11 articles) - Direct attention through deliberate placement, framing, and simplification.
   https://dailyphototips.com/composition/

4. **Photography Lighting** (11 articles) - See, find, and work with light in any condition.
   https://dailyphototips.com/lighting/

5. **Flash Photography and Artificial Light** (12 articles) - Add light when available light falls short, from bounce and fill flash to off-camera setups.
   https://dailyphototips.com/flash/

6. **Common Photography Mistakes** (9 articles) - Identify the patterns that hold photographers back and fix them.
   https://dailyphototips.com/mistakes/

7. **Photo Editing & Lightroom** (11 articles) - Simple editing workflows that fix real problems without overdoing it.
   https://dailyphototips.com/editing/

8. **Phone Photography** (11 articles) - Better photos from the camera always in your pocket.
   https://dailyphototips.com/phone-photography/

9. **Portrait Photography** (11 articles) - Making people look and feel their best, from posing to lighting.
   https://dailyphototips.com/portraits/

10. **Landscape Photography** (11 articles) - Find compelling scenes anywhere with front-to-back sharpness.
    https://dailyphototips.com/landscape/

11. **Low Light & Night Photography** (8 articles) - Navigate the tradeoffs when light gets scarce.
    https://dailyphototips.com/low-light/

### Free Tools (16 calculators & planners)

- Exposure Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/exposure-calculator/
- Depth of Field Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/depth-of-field-calculator/
- Crop Factor Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/crop-factor-calculator/
- ND Filter Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/nd-filter-calculator/
- Shutter Speed Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/shutter-speed-calculator/
- Focal Length Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/focal-length-calculator/
- Flash / Guide Number Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/flash-calculator/
- Star Trails / 500 Rule Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/star-trails-calculator/
- Lens Field of View Comparison: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/field-of-view-comparison/
- Camera ISO & Noise Guide: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/iso-guide/
- Golden Hour Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/golden-hour-calculator/
- Sun Position Planner: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/sun-position-planner/
- Timelapse Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/timelapse-calculator/
- Image File Size Estimator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/file-size-estimator/
- Print Size Calculator: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/print-size-calculator/
- EXIF Data Viewer: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/exif-viewer/

### Free Downloads

- Exposure Triangle Cheat Sheets: https://dailyphototips.com/free-exposure-triangle-cheat-sheets/
- Film Lightroom Presets: https://dailyphototips.com/free-lightroom-film-presets/
- Landscape Lightroom Presets: https://dailyphototips.com/free-lightroom-landscape-presets/
- Long Exposure Guide: https://dailyphototips.com/the-quick-getting-started-guide-to-long-exposure-photography/

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://dailyphototips.com/
- Start Here: https://dailyphototips.com/start-here/
- All Guides: https://dailyphototips.com/resources/
- Tools: https://dailyphototips.com/tools/
- Free Downloads: https://dailyphototips.com/freebies/
- About: https://dailyphototips.com/about/
- Contact: https://dailyphototips.com/contact/

## Content Focus

- Technique over gear: articles teach skills, not product recommendations
- Problem-based learning: organized around what photographers struggle with
- Progressive depth: entry (beginner) > core (intermediate) > edge (advanced)
- Practical and actionable: every article includes steps you can use immediately
- Photography genres covered: landscape, portrait, phone, low light, general
- Software: Lightroom-focused editing guidance

## Authors

Jon C. Phillips - Photographer and educator with 14+ years in the photography community. Founder of Contrastly and co-founder of DailyPhotoTips. Based in Montreal, Canada.
- Website: https://joncphillips.com
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/joncphillips
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon.c.phillips/

Brett Fox - Photographer and educator with decades of experience. Founder of Photzy.com and co-founder of DailyPhotoTips. Based in Sydney, Australia.

## Contact

hello@dailyphototips.com