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Announcing Series: Pre-Shoot, Shoot, Post-Shoot

Announcing Series: Pre-Shoot, Shoot, Post-Shoot

by darlene almeda | Aug 18, 2025

Great photos don’t start with the shutter—they start with a plan. My three-part series reveals the checklists that keep shoots stress-free and creative.

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Creative Photography: Giving Old Images a Second Life

Creative Photography: Giving Old Images a Second Life

by darlene almeda | Aug 14, 2025

Photography inspiration from a found leaf transformed in Lightroom and Photoshop, pairing an old image with a haiku about love, change, and letting go.

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How I Organize My Lightroom Catalog (Why File Names Matter)

How I Organize My Lightroom Catalog (Why File Names Matter)

by darlene almeda | Aug 10, 2025

Simple, proven Lightroom organization tips—file naming, stacking, backups, and a workflow that keeps images easy to find and ready to share.

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