Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

You Tube as has been suggested.
For me even in the film era I just experimented a lot, tried different settings etc.
With digital this is all free now.
If you just take the camera out and try all modes, apertures, shutter speeds and ISO settings on subjects in and around the house you will learn tons more than watching a video.
You actually see what really happens with your camera under REAL world situations you come across. You learn how much IS really works for YOU not some You Tuber or theoretical limit etc. How to handle a lens so you are comfortable with it and the myriad of controls.
Again You Tube and books are interesting and MIGHT give some ideas but way too many people forget that the real way to learn is to actually do.
I can watch shooting You Tubes all day but until I ut in the long effort and practice I have no idea how I will perform instead of how someone else will perform with the same equipment. There is no substitution for trying everything out over and over. It's free so why not?

Pat F 4119 Loc: Branford, CT

Hi, and Welcome! I just wanted to add to the great advice above, with something that’s helped me as a relatively new photographer and fellow Sony shooter. If you haven’t seen any yet, Tony Northrop offers free 1 hour videos on most popular cameras as well as a great photography guide for $10 or $20. I purchased it when first starting out, and it was really helpful. Here’s Tony’s tutorial on the A6000. I hope it helps!

https://youtu.be/OQ1-lTg6AoQ

traderjohn Loc: New York City

I think you will be better served by utilizing Youtube or Google your question.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Join a local camera club and look at your local community colleges. Here my local community they have THE PALM BEACH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATOR. Most of the High Schools and local community colleges cooperate and offer many adult courses in photography.

Paulco2 Loc: Gettysburg PA

Welcome!!! My entrance to digital photography (years ago) started with learning the exposure triangle mentioned above. I found that once I understood the basics, focusing on a specific camera feature (whatever caught my interest) and staying with learning how it worked until I was satisfied worked for me.
Resources mentioned above are all valuable for the person who likes that particular mode of learning. My favorite resource was (and still is) my local camera club. Members help with specific questions and provide ideas for practice on the varied aspects of photography. The advice to "shoot, shoot and shoot" and learn why what you like and what you don't like happened blends very nicely with the local camera club system because members will generally tell you what they like and don't like and usually will suggest ways to improve on the don't likes. Good luck on your adventure!

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

Many camera manufacturers have *.pdf files on their website for camera manuals. I generally get copies of these (only have 3 digital cameras, 7Dii my best) and read the *.pdf files on my computer; I label the files *_old.pdf and *+rev.pdf. I can highlight important stuff using Adobe reader. I generally get user guides for all my computer hardware to do the same.

Dik

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Welcome to UHH. Here is a link to Cambridge in Colour, a website dedicated to helping people know all there is about photography. And it's FREE and can be accessed on your phone when you're out shooting and have a question. It has also produced a brand new book called "Understanding Photography" that promises to bring you up to speed with all the latest developments. On the website, look for the menu and click on "Tutorials" to get you started on your journey into the wonderful world of photography.
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com

Also, as others have suggested, join a local club and meet and learn from others. You can find one by going to www.meetup.com and using the search bar for "photography" then typing in your zip code. Good luck!

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

WELCOME TO UGLY HEDGEHOG!
You are among amatures and professionals alike. Me, I'm like you just starting out. (I started in 1976) I won't repeat what was previously written. It's a waste of your time.
So, carry your camera like it is a new bodily organ. Your new bodily function, take photographs, constantly! Look at your work (chimpint) and critique it. Always, ask yourself, "What can I do to make this better?" Then try again! Check out the work of others. Books, videos on photography and work on display (like here.) Find a colleague to go with you on a shoot or a Photo Walk. Let that person tell you what to shoot and critique your shots. By the way, don't be afraid to spend the rest of your life photographing. It is a great! Finally, remain a humble student eager to learn from all and that you will do better.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Sorry about my typo in the previous thread. I misspelled "chimping." This is the habit of the digital age. You pick up the camera and stare at the LCD screen. Years ago we had film and you brought a roll in to be processed. Waited for a week and saw what you did!
Happy Photography

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

That would have been my suggestion. You beat me to it, Joe!!
Mark

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Some good videos - free and not free.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXwCGWb7Yg
https://www.garyfong.com/products/unleash-power-your-sony-a6000
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+transfer+photos+from+sony+a6000+to+smart+phone+or+computer+using+wifi&qpvt=how+to+transfer+photos+from+Sony+a6000+to+smart+phone+or+computer+suing+WIFI&FORM=VDRE

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

You picked a very nice camera to start learning photography. I’m a little sorry that I sold mine. It’s small, light, and takes AWESOME pictures and can be even more amazing once you learn all about it. While you are learning, I would suggest using the scene modes, then review the settings chosen by the camera and try the same picture by setting the aperture, shutter and ISO in the Manual mode. This helped me to learn.

Welcome and good luck!

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Welcome to UHH!

Apparently you are already doing fine in auto mode. It is great for learning composition. Now that you are planning to learn more, you are going to encounter a learning curve that may or may not be difficult. I went from a digital point and shoot to a DSLR, so I know how it can be.

Another source of education is CreativeLive.com which offers "On Air" programs on many different subjects, photography among them. You can look at their schedule, and as long as you can watch the tutorials at the time they are presented, it is free. [I don't know if they still do this, but when I was watching them, discovered they replay in a loop for the rest of the day.] All the tutorials are also available for purchase. Their instructors are all good, but I found several who I liked a lot, and still follow them.

If you admire a professional photographer's work, look for a website and/or FaceBook page. Many offer tutorials and eBooks, both free and paid. Some have a membership program, where members get access to all tutorials on the site. Some combine the free and membership programs, so people can get a feel for what they offer before deciding to sign up.

YouTube has been mentioned, but be aware it can be very time-consuming to sort through the material. But once you find someone whose "channel" you like, you can follow them. Overall, however, it is a great resource, you just have to decide for yourself if the style and content presented work for you.

When you have a question, you can search for answers in multiple places. A lot of topics have been covered in depth on UHH, and you can find them using the "Search" feature. Sometimes you have to try various keywords to get the answers you seek. I will also vouch for Cambridge in Colour, which carries an extensive library of tutorials.

If I am correct in assuming you plan to branch out to shooting more than just cars, you will need to consider the mode in which you shoot. .JPG is fine when you need instant results. When you are ready for producing images that are more personal and artistic, then you should shoot in RAW. [There are lots of discussions on this, and believers in always RAW vs. always .JPG!] I prefer RAW because it contains more information, can be edited in more detail, and a .JPG can always be generated later if needed! When saving in a format other than RAW, I prefer .TIFF, others like .PSD - both preserve the information as well as the edits you make.

Of course then you are looking at getting an editing program. Another source of much discussion. There are many available, some free, some paid. Many will tell you that the Adobe CC subscription plan is the way to go [includes LightRoom and PhotoShop along with a few other programs] because it is the "gold standard" for editing. No matter what you choose, there will be a learning curve! I am in the Adobe CC group, but know that others do quite well with other programs. Depends on how in-depth you want to go, and whether a certain program will let you accomplish your photographic goals. Most have free trials, so you can check them out before paying!

Hope this helps.
Susan

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Welcome to the Hog, enjoy.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

Study up on basic composition tips and pay attention to the camera settings they use for various compositions and subject matter. For instance, static non-moving subjects versus moving subjects like sports, subjects in bright light versus subjects in subdued light. Light is everything in photography. It creates the emotional reaction that viewers have with any given photo. And don’t forget color, it’s presence or absence can set the mood for a photo. Look at lots of photos from others and learn why they look good to you, what camera settings were used. And snap lots of pictures. Digital film, as they say, is cheap.

On a side note, be sure you know or can learn about using a computer to interface with your photography. Digital cameras are basically a computer accessory. Good luck in your new pursuit.