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Beginner's guide to the HP digital photography center

Learn the basics of digital photography—from photo composition to editing and sharing.
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» Learn the basics of taking digital photos
» Transfer digital photos from your camera
» Edit your photos with easy fixes
» Print your digital photos
» Share your digital photos
» Organize and store your photos
» Get creative with your digital photos
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Introduction

Welcome to the HP Digital Photography Center! Throughout our site you'll find dozens of timely articles, videos, demos, and more to help you make the most out of your photography experience. We've gathered a few key articles and put them in one place to help get you started. Learn these essentials and then continue exploring on your own!

Learn the basics of taking digital photos


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Arranging the perfect shot is a fantastic article showing you exactly how to turn ordinary photos into works of art. Think it's hard? It's not. Dive in and learn some really easy ways to improve your shots immediately.

Get simple tips for taking better photos with this in-depth interactive tutorial. Learn how to take the shots that matter most to you through inspiring before-and-after photo examples.

Explore more how-tos for taking better photos.

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Transfer digital photos from your camera


Photo of swimmer sitting poolside on camera in dock
Don't let all those great shots languish on your memory card! Explore this step-by-step guide to transferring photos from your digital camera. We'll show you exactly how to connect your digital camera directly to your computer or photo printer—or even use Snapfish for uploading and sharing your memories.

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Edit your photos with easy fixes


Photo of swimmer cropped on computer
Learn basic techniques for editing digital photos. This covers exactly how to solve some of the most common photo flaws—everything from cropping to removing red eye, and much more. You might even recover a few photos you thought were throw-aways.

Discover all the ways HP Photosmart Essential helps you edit, organize, and share your digital photos. Want to start using it now? Download it for free!

Check out more tips on editing and restoring photos.

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Print your digital photos


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Learn how to get perfect prints whether they're 4"x6"s or poster-sized.
Get Quick tips for perfect prints. With the right printer and these simple techniques, you'll get professional-quality photos right from home. It's cheaper and easier than you could have imagined.

HP photo printers are specially designed to produce brilliant photos. They're different from conventional inkjet printers in some very significant ways. Learn more and get guidance to find the perfect photo printer for you. Check out the HP Photosmart printer buying guide to determine what your needs are and which model is right for you.

Learn more to help you print better photos.

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Share your digital photos


Share images using Snapfish
Photo books are just one of the beautiful projects available from Snapfish.
Did you know you can share all your digital photos on Snapfish for family and friends to enjoy? That's not all! You can create a ton of beautiful photo-related keepsakes, from photo books to T-shirts and beyond.

Learn how to avoid all the annoying pitfalls of e-mailing your digital photos (giant file sizes, photos not fitting on the recipient's screen, etc.) with this beginner's guide. We tell you why things like resolution and resizing are important. Their inboxes will thank you.

Discover more ways to share photos and get creative.

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Organize and store your photos


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Do you want to organize all those great shots, but don't know where to begin? We'll get you inspired and guide you through some easy ways to organize your digital photos. You'll see how easy it is to find your digital photos later on, when you adopt some consistent habits.

Explore other articles on organizing and archiving your digital photos.

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Get creative with your digital photos


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The HP Activity Center has hundreds of free printable projects ready for download, including dozens of creations you can make using your digital photos.

With HP photo books you can create professional-quality photo books at home. HP gives you everything you need, from the expandable binding that lets you insert up to 100 pages, to a software CD that allows you to customize your photo pages with dozens of different designs.

Join host Tracey Clark, professional photographer and mom, as she shares a few fun photography projects you can do with your kids.

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Give us feedback


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You decide! Tell us which articles and videos you find the most helpful. You can rate everything up to five stars. You can even leave comments—good or bad. It all helps us bring you a better digital photography experience.

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Take a free online class in digital photography! Explore the many features of your digital camera, find tips for cropping and editing your images, and discover new ideas for sharing your photos in creative ways.

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