Brand new and I don't know where to start (Page 4): Rather than subject yourself to way too many opinions/options I would recommend you follow your camera's quick start menu. Set your...

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leylim wrote:

Hi everyone I am new in photography I have no idea even I just know hot to take a picture but I am completely oblivious about the topic I love to take pictures but I don't know how to use all the camera features or the language if it I guess my question is where to start courses? u tube ? Any suggestions guys thank you

Rather than subject yourself to way too many opinions/options I would recommend you follow your camera's quick start menu. Set your camera for automated functions and just shoot up a storm for at least 30-90 days-maybe through the summer in your area. By that time you will have made many mistakes in composing and selecting images and you will begin to define what you like and ,perhaps more importantly, what you dislike and can then ask questions that will be more relevant to honing in on what you seek to accomplish and will be more prepared to sort through the options available to you in educational forums such as here, clubs, tube, etc.

Welcome and good photo hunting!

Alby144 Loc: Northern Nevada

leylim wrote:

Hi everyone I am new in photography I have no idea even I just know hot to take a picture but I am completely oblivious about the topic I love to take pictures but I don't know how to use all the camera features or the language if it I guess my question is where to start courses? u tube ? Any suggestions guys thank you

I doubt there are very many people that know how to use all of the features on their cameras. That said there are affordable courses you can take to get familiar with your camera and the basics of photography. I took a camera specific course at CreativeLive.com

What camera did you get for starters?

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

There is a trio of books written by Scott Kelly. Excellent for the beginner. Photo clubs and of course read the cameras manual. Then start shooting anything at first to get an understanding of your camera. Take it with you everywhere you go. Use all of the camera settings on the same picture so you can understand just what they do. Happy shooting.

Alby144 Loc: Northern Nevada

Here is a link to a starter course that is inexpensive...they also have camera specific courses. Good luck and welcome to the world of photography!

https://www.creativelive.com/class/photography-for-beginners-starter-kit-john-greengo?via=class-list-collection_3

fullyexposed Loc: Illinois

I'm not going to go through all the comments, but in case it wasn't suggested. Check YouTube Tony Northrup. He has guides for a lot of cameras. They are about an hour long on most and are very informative. After that practice... a lot.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

First - what camera? Second - start with lots of YouTube or take a community collage course or hire and experienced instructor. I know several people who give instructional courses in my area and I do it for people just because I like to teach. Third - join a photo club.

leylim wrote:

Hi everyone I am new in photography I have no idea even I just know hot to take a picture but I am completely oblivious about the topic I love to take pictures but I don't know how to use all the camera features or the language if it I guess my question is where to start courses? u tube ? Any suggestions guys thank you

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Did you mean Kelby, of Photoshop fame.

Acountry330 wrote:

There is a trio of books written by Scott Kelly. Excellent for the beginner. Photo clubs and of course read the cameras manual. Then start shooting anything at first to get an understanding of your camera. Take it with you everywhere you go. Use all of the camera settings on the same picture so you can understand just what they do. Happy shooting.

papaluv4gd Loc: durham,ct

Recently purchased my first real digital camera.Did lot's photography in the film days.Started in digital with a fuji x-s1.nice camera.Just picked up an olympus E-M1.Fantastic camera,mind boggling array of features.Having a blast figuring it out.Once you can focus on the main types of subjects that interest you,it can simplify the learning curve.photographing anything and anything can get overwhelming.narrow your focus a bit.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Yes - pick a particular subject and practice, practice , practice then move on - one topic/subject at a time.
Harvey

papaluv4gd wrote:

Recently purchased my first real digital camera.Did lot's photography in the film days.Started in digital with a fuji x-s1.nice camera.Just picked up an olympus E-M1.Fantastic camera,mind boggling array of features.Having a blast figuring it out.Once you can focus on the main types of subjects that interest you,it can simplify the learning curve.photographing anything and anything can get overwhelming.narrow your focus a bit.

jjtotten Loc: Washington, Utah

There are many video presentations on photography which suggest settings and ways to look at your pictures critically. The newer cameras have so many options which the videos suggest how to use them and which are most important. Some time you will catch a chance for a photo that will never return which of course means being ready to just do a snap shot at the time. You may even catch something like this. Wished I would have been available to catch this. I was old enough but had no camera.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

leylim wrote:

Hi everyone I am new in photography I have no idea even I just know hot to take a picture but I am completely oblivious about the topic I love to take pictures but I don't know how to use all the camera features or the language if it I guess my question is where to start courses? u tube ? Any suggestions guys thank you

Get the "Canon T6 For Dummies" Book (or the T6i book if that is what you have). It will explain a lot about your camera and how to take good photos with it using its features. It will be much more helpful than the Canon manual. Once you get comfortable with the camera, the Canon manual will be a good reference and will make much more sense. I got the "for dummies" book for my Canon 80D when I got it and found it to be excellent.