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 ## Contributing
 
-1. Fork the repository
-2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
-3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
-4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
-5. Open a Pull Request
+We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help is appreciated.
+
+### How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the repository** - Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository
+2. **Clone your fork** - `git clone https://github.com/your-username/photo-ai.git`
+3. **Create a feature branch** - `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
+4. **Make your changes** - Implement your feature or fix
+5. **Test your changes** - Ensure everything works as expected
+6. **Commit with clear messages** - `git commit -m 'Add: detailed description of changes'`
+7. **Push to your fork** - `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
+8. **Open a Pull Request** - Submit a PR with a comprehensive description
+
+### Contribution Guidelines
+
+- Follow the existing code style and conventions
+- Write clear, descriptive commit messages
+- Update documentation for any new features
+- Test your changes thoroughly before submitting
+- Keep pull requests focused on a single feature or fix
+- Be respectful and constructive in discussions
+
+### Development Setup
+
+Make sure to follow the [Getting Started](#getting-started) section to set up your local development environment before contributing.
 
 ## License