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StorePhotos.ca is more than a tool — it's a home for everything we’ve learned about managing and protecting digital photos. These resources are here to help you make better decisions, avoid technical headaches, and get more joy from your photography.
Camera Basics for Beginners
A beginner-friendly series covering the fundamentals of photography — including exposure, camera settings, image quality, and how each part of your camera affects your final photo.
Composition Tips and Techniques
A series of beginner-friendly articles on how to compose better photos — using principles like framing, lighting, color, and visual balance to guide the viewer’s eye.
Understanding Compression in Photography
A beginner-friendly section exploring both file compression (like JPG/WebP) and visual background compression caused by focal length. Understanding both can help you avoid lost detail — and lost moments.
Understanding Photo File Formats
A beginner-friendly overview of common image file formats — what they do, how they differ, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
Photography Gear Basics
A beginner-friendly series on photography gear — including camera types, lens basics, lighting tools, and backup strategies for keeping your photos safe.
Glossary of Photography Terms
An alphabetical glossary of key photography terms with plain-language definitions. Useful for beginners, hobbyists, and curious readers.
An Introduction to Metadata in Photos
A beginner-friendly series explaining what EXIF metadata is, how to manage it, and why it matters for privacy, organization, and editing workflows.
Image Resolution and DPI
A practical series on image resolution, DPI, PPI, and print quality — including how to prepare images for web and print, common myths, and how to avoid blurry results.
Smartphone Photography Tips
A beginner-friendly guide to smartphone photography — including tips for shooting, editing, organizing, and using different lens types or apps.
Photo Workflow and File Management
A beginner-focused series on digital photo workflow — including batch editing, resolution, backup strategies, and how to prepare files for sharing or printing.