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Adobe Programs and Graphic Programs
Adobe Starter Photoshop 3.2  FREE
Adobe Photoshop How-To Resources (many work with Elements too)
Adobe Photoshop Elements How-To Resources
About Graphics Software resources, tutorials, & tips for photo editing and graphics software
Free and commercial 3rd party plugins for Photoshop and Elements
Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 Top-rated, easy to use image editor
List of free photo editing software and plugins
FxFoto FREE - import, organize, enhance images, slide shows, etc.
StudioLine Photo Basic Photo Editor FREE

• How to Buy a Digital Camera and Recommendations I'll help you choose the best one
• What is going to be released at 2009 CES Show in Las Vegas-should I wait
• You can buy a Digital Camera for under $50.00
• Sensor Cleaning
• Photoshop Resources Tutorials, tips, free plugins etc. for Photoshop
• Photoshop Elements Resources Links, tips, tutorials, plugins for Elements
• Photoshop Lightroom Resources Download trial version, tutorials, information
• Understanding Files and Folders For computer Novices; create folders, move images, etc.
• Avoid Losing Photos on your Memory Card Good to know!
• Digital Camera Review Sites Links to the best camera review sites
• Digital Photography Sites Links to the best photography sites
• Photo hosting/sharing sites Free and paid sites to host your photos

 Photography Tips, Techniques, Tutorials
Taking Great Pictures good how-to tips from Kodak
Learn How to Take Photographs Covers all types of photography and photo editing - photo.net
Photography Tips/Techniques
Take Great Photos Tips, techniques, camera news and reviews, etc.
Rule of Thirds
When to BREAK THE RULES!
Excellent Exposure tutorial pdf light, shutter speed, aperture explained
Photo Composition web site lots of articles!
Chuck Gardner's Photo Class Very good!
Chuck Gardner's tutorial on how to shoot portraits/groups
Many good articles from Megapixel.net on exposure, white balance, ISO, using a histogram, etc
Article on Exposure Lock from Digital Focus
Understanding Histograms
Understanding White Balance
Understanding Sharpness

(see also some of the above)SLO INFO
Buying a Digital SLR Considerations, tips and recommendations!
Understanding Lenses and Focal Lengths for DSLR owners
Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed, Depth of Field and ISO Illustrated with charts!
Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed! Try it! Good way to learn how they interact
Canon EOS Digital Learning Center
Macro Photography with Canon Lenses
Using Canon Image Stabilizer lenses
Canon Digital SLR Photography from Canon- nice course for beginners!
Canon Canada Digital Photo Centre Tips and techniques for photography and photo editing
SLR Gear Lens tests and reviews and other gear such as tripod heads, etc.
Understanding Digital SLR Lens Specs great for beginners to understand lens terminology
Expose to the Right to avoid underexposure and noise
Working at High ISO Great explanation of why you should use high ISO and how to do it properly
Diffraction Explained Diffraction affects photos taken at small apertures, usually f/16 up
Metering 101 (very useful!)
How to Hold the Camera Steady
Proper Handholding Techniques
How to use a Polarizing Filter
Rebel XT Lessons from Canon Canada
Nikon Digital Learning Center

Programs:

•  Adobe Starter Photoshop 3.2  FREE

• Free Photography Software  picasa.google.com      Organize, find, edit, print & share Try Picasa - Free from Google

Digital Photography - Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews ...  

Digital Photo Slide Show - Try Free Slide Show Software
Slide Show and Audio Software for sharing photos

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo - Free software downloads and reviews ...