New to photography
Sep 9, 2011 13:46:37 #
AB1012
Loc: New Jersey
I am new to photography and am really interested in learning how to use all the settings and what it all means. I have had a Canon Rebel T1i for almost a year now. I purchased the camera to take pictures of my son, but i usually just use the manual setting. I am very interested in doing more with my eye for photography. Does anyone have any suggestions on any books that would help me to learn from a beginners stand point. I feel like I get lost with all the technical terms that i don't understand yet.
Here is my Son eating a sandy banana on the beach :)
Sep 9, 2011 23:42:21 #
I purchased a book when I first bought my digital slr. I can't remember the title but the Authors last name was Huss. It was written in a language that was very easy to understand. If I happen to pull it out I will give you more information!!
Sep 10, 2011 07:09:51 #
I have ordered two books from E-bay that I hear are easy to understand. "Understanding Exposure" and "Learning To See Creatively" , both by Bryan Peterson. I am also new here and learning as I go.
Sep 10, 2011 11:39:33 #
iowatruckdriver
Loc: Oskaloosa, Iowa
The Digital Photography Book. A three volume set by Scott Kelby. Easy to read with lots of photos. He also has a great sense of humor and is known worldwide for his Photoshop Training Seminars. www.scottkelby.com
Sep 10, 2011 12:17:56 #
Sep 11, 2011 23:14:33 #
Pamela Kay wrote:
I purchased a book when I first bought my digital slr. I can't remember the title but the Authors last name was Huss. It was written in a language that was very easy to understand. If I happen to pull it out I will give you more information!!
I found a book online called "How to Do Everything With Digital Photography" by David Huss. Is this the book you're referring to?
Sep 11, 2011 23:21:35 #
The two books by bryan peterson are essential to any photographer, I reread my copies every 6 months. start with understanding exposure it will explain the basic concepts and allow you to not only achieve the technically correct exposure but the most creative one as well. both books have massively influenced my work. Another basic book i recomend is by national geographic. called the ultimate field guide to photography. written by the staff photogs at nat geo. Are there any better photographers on the planet then national geographic photogs? I don't think so. :thumbup:
Sep 12, 2011 18:01:31 #
Sep 12, 2011 22:16:04 #
I think your best bet is to use forums like this and let people critique your work. I have seen photographers go from absolute beginners to professional-quality within a year by being open to other's suggestions. This forum is great. Another really good one is the Constructive Feedback group at I Heart Faces. (http://iheartfaces.ning.com/group/ccwelcomhere This free forum is mainly ladies...lots of moms) The book Understanding Exposure is, in my opinion, an essential book for beginning photographers. I think it also helps to find books that deal specifically with the type of photography you are interested in. Here's one great example: http://www.amazon.com/Mamarazzi-Every-Moms-Guide-Photographing/dp/0470769106/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315879916&sr=8-1 There are tons of great blogs that give free advice. Pinterest is an awesome site for photography inspiration.
Sep 13, 2011 11:11:09 #
AB1012
Loc: New Jersey
I took this about a week ago while we were walking in a park near by... we found this buggy and i thought it looked so cool!
Again i think i took these with the automatic setting. It was very sunny out and i feel like it may be a little over-exposed. I really didn't know how to fix it. I did fumble around photoshop to bring out the coloring a bit on the first one.. im really new to that program as well.
I had fun with the second one, i thought it was fitting to make it look a little like an old time photo.. any opinions on this pic??
Again i think i took these with the automatic setting. It was very sunny out and i feel like it may be a little over-exposed. I really didn't know how to fix it. I did fumble around photoshop to bring out the coloring a bit on the first one.. im really new to that program as well.
I had fun with the second one, i thought it was fitting to make it look a little like an old time photo.. any opinions on this pic??
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