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Nov 15, 2017 17:53:38   #
eilergirl
 
I've been seeing alot of beautiful pictures my friends post and really would love to know how to make mine so much better. I'm an extreme beginner at this and know nothing more than to aim and click the button lol

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Nov 15, 2017 17:54:23   #
TomasV Loc: Haddon Heights, NJ
 
Welcome. What camera do you currently own?

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Nov 15, 2017 17:56:50   #
eilergirl
 
A phone camera lol....I'm currently looking at purchasing a camera hopefully one that's not too expensive

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Nov 15, 2017 17:58:33   #
TomasV Loc: Haddon Heights, NJ
 
Ok. Even shooting with a phone camera can yield some stunning results. Does your phone camera have manual settings in it? Also, let us know your age. Learning methods tend to fluctuate between different age groups.

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Nov 15, 2017 17:58:34   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
eilergirl wrote:
I've been seeing alot of beautiful pictures my friends post and really would love to know how to make mine so much better. I'm an extreme beginner at this and know nothing more than to aim and click the button lol


Welcome to UHH. Check out for tips on creating images with impact.

https://digital-photography-school.com/creating-an-image-of-impact/

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Nov 15, 2017 18:12:41   #
d3200prime
 
eilergirl wrote:
I've been seeing alot of beautiful pictures my friends post and really would love to know how to make mine so much better. I'm an extreme beginner at this and know nothing more than to aim and click the button lol


Glad you're here eilergirl. Go to www.udemy.com and take advantage of the FREE lessons after you purchase your DSLR.

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Nov 15, 2017 18:18:03   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
eilergirl wrote:
I've been seeing alot of beautiful pictures my friends post and really would love to know how to make mine so much better. I'm an extreme beginner at this and know nothing more than to aim and click the button lol
It's not really complicated, Get a few books on digital cameras. Good luck with your next camera.

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Nov 15, 2017 18:19:08   #
MacGregor Loc: North America
 
The best camera for you is the one you have with you at the moment. Took some of my favorite shots with my phone. Also got some good stuff on a trip to Spain with a Kodak point and shoot I bought at the last minute when I realized I had left nycamerabag at home. (OK, laugh, but don't try to tell me I'm the only one who has done this.)

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Nov 15, 2017 18:43:13   #
TomasV Loc: Haddon Heights, NJ
 
There are loads of great tutorials on YouTube. The one that i always loved was by DigitalRevTV. Those guys not only made tutorials but also were very entertaining.

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Nov 15, 2017 19:07:29   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Welcome to the forum.
Yes, DPS (Digital Photography School) has a lot of information that will help you.

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Nov 16, 2017 06:56:05   #
creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London
 
Welcome and enjoy

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Nov 16, 2017 07:15:49   #
Granddad Loc: UK
 
Welcome to the hog.
Dave.

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Nov 16, 2017 07:28:27   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Welcome to the forum.

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Nov 16, 2017 09:55:51   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Welcome to our forum!

Start slowly using Auto. Work on good composition of interesting scenes. Look at all sides of the image before you click the shutter. Shoot the same scene from different angles and distances.

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Nov 16, 2017 10:33:11   #
Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.
 
Welcome to the forum. You might find a good used camera to start out on KEH camera. Research first, then purchase. Good luck. Lots available for newbies.

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