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Set projects in a range of difficulty levels

You want to enjoy your time with the camera and, like any relationship in life, that means a little effort on your part. If you adopt a project-based shooting workflow, it makes sense to have a selection of projects on the go, ranging from the easy to the more challenging. The simple-toshoot ideas will get you thinking every time you go with the camera, while the more demanding ones will develop and stretch your skills and, ultimately, be more rewarding.

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