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Would like advice for 16 year old granddaughter.
Dec 1, 2020 09:27:12 #
Upgrade lenses before worrying about upgrading camera body. The lenses should be usable for 15 - 20 years or more, while digital camera technology changes every year.
If she does not have a wide angle lens, then consider giving a gift certificate (or old-fashioned cash) with a suggestion that she buy one or two.
She has a gig now with the ball club. Is that paying anything? If so, is she considering a professional career?
At 16 she would be in high school. I know of Many high schools in Illinois and Indiana (and I am assuming many other states) which have combined programs with nearby junior colleges.
High school seniors (and in some cases juniors) can sign up for college classes. Frequently they can receive college credit for those classes and also receive high school credits. She should contact her school counseling office, or the advising office at the college for info.
If there is a photography program at a community college near her, offer to pay the tuition for a year, or two classes. The best time to get into a sequence is to start in the fall. By then I hope we will be back to live classes and studio sessions.
4-year colleges also may offer similar opportunities. Several of my friends and I got into seminar courses at IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) when we were HS freshmen at age 14 and continued for three years. These were non-credit courses and cost next to nothing.
If she is enrolled in a community college photo class then she is a college student and should be eligible for a student membership in Professional Photographers of America (WWW.PPA.com). Last I checked that was $79 a year— about 1/4 of a pros’ fees. That gets her access to their classes as well as the magazine and exposure to some really great images.
The big thing with going pro is NOT about great images, but rather good office procedures and marketing. PPA understands that you need to make income consistently, and they offer courses in necessary business skills. But, many of those skills are also taught in high school and college business classes—skills like bookkeeping, accounting, advertising, filing, pricing, etc.
Similarly, the Small Business Administration usually has 1-day seminars covering the basics of setting up a small business. I don’t think they have a minimum age for these. They are probably held in the largest cities in each state. Get her a round-trip bus ticket and she will come home with her head full of exciting ideas.
Just some thoughts. Hope they help.
If she does not have a wide angle lens, then consider giving a gift certificate (or old-fashioned cash) with a suggestion that she buy one or two.
She has a gig now with the ball club. Is that paying anything? If so, is she considering a professional career?
At 16 she would be in high school. I know of Many high schools in Illinois and Indiana (and I am assuming many other states) which have combined programs with nearby junior colleges.
High school seniors (and in some cases juniors) can sign up for college classes. Frequently they can receive college credit for those classes and also receive high school credits. She should contact her school counseling office, or the advising office at the college for info.
If there is a photography program at a community college near her, offer to pay the tuition for a year, or two classes. The best time to get into a sequence is to start in the fall. By then I hope we will be back to live classes and studio sessions.
4-year colleges also may offer similar opportunities. Several of my friends and I got into seminar courses at IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) when we were HS freshmen at age 14 and continued for three years. These were non-credit courses and cost next to nothing.
If she is enrolled in a community college photo class then she is a college student and should be eligible for a student membership in Professional Photographers of America (WWW.PPA.com). Last I checked that was $79 a year— about 1/4 of a pros’ fees. That gets her access to their classes as well as the magazine and exposure to some really great images.
The big thing with going pro is NOT about great images, but rather good office procedures and marketing. PPA understands that you need to make income consistently, and they offer courses in necessary business skills. But, many of those skills are also taught in high school and college business classes—skills like bookkeeping, accounting, advertising, filing, pricing, etc.
Similarly, the Small Business Administration usually has 1-day seminars covering the basics of setting up a small business. I don’t think they have a minimum age for these. They are probably held in the largest cities in each state. Get her a round-trip bus ticket and she will come home with her head full of exciting ideas.
Just some thoughts. Hope they help.
Dec 1, 2020 09:36:33 #
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Dec 1, 2020 09:38:01 #
smilenangler wrote:
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Age requirement is officially 18, although seemingly 68+.
Dec 1, 2020 10:37:17 #
Chiroman8 wrote:
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Dec 1, 2020 10:49:53 #
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I agree that a shorter zoom would be great. However, I suggest the Canon 18-135mm STM (for which I traded an 18-55). I believe the IQ is somewhat better, the extra reach is nice, and price is relatively reasonable.
Dec 1, 2020 11:01:59 #
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Keep her away from 18 year old boys!
Dec 1, 2020 11:20:38 #
Dear Retired CPO,
Agree, especially from an 82 year old grandfather married to the same beautiful lady almost 52 years next month!
Pax
Agree, especially from an 82 year old grandfather married to the same beautiful lady almost 52 years next month!
Pax
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Dec 1, 2020 11:38:31 #
I'd give money, or a visa gift card. Or a B and H gift card if they have those. Unless you know the specific thing the teen has asked for, it could be a very weak "thank you." Kind of like choosing a clothing gift without a little birdie whispering the exact color, style, and size to you.
Dec 1, 2020 11:38:46 #
I would have to agree with Paul on a better suited walk around lens or a GOOD tripod.
MERRY CHTISTMAS
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MERRY CHTISTMAS
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Dec 1, 2020 11:45:52 #
I have taught students in grades 6-9 basic photography usually in a three day program with emphasis on shooting 50% and teaching 50%. . Most of my teaching materials came from Cambridge Photo Tutorials.
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
These students learned the most by by taking pictures, viewing them during group image critiques, and then taking more pictures.
Major topics included Holding the camera properly and keeping it steady; Exposure Triangle; Composition; Light;
And I directed them to sites to see good images taken by others:
https://www.photo.net/
https://www.naturescapes.net/galleries/
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
These students learned the most by by taking pictures, viewing them during group image critiques, and then taking more pictures.
Major topics included Holding the camera properly and keeping it steady; Exposure Triangle; Composition; Light;
And I directed them to sites to see good images taken by others:
https://www.photo.net/
https://www.naturescapes.net/galleries/
Dec 1, 2020 12:18:31 #
There are some excellent and free camera educational sites on line. You may want to consider used equipment, B&H, KEH, Roberts are just a few of great used gear sellers. Roberts usually provides a 6 month warranty.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Dec 1, 2020 12:23:54 #
Chiroman8 wrote:
You people are the best for advice ! 16 year old g... (show quote)
I have and use T4i and T8i, suggestions, Canon 10-18 , rapidly becoming a favorite lens, Canon 24mm, nice in the house and walk-a-bout, nifty 50, low light, I have and use all of them, Bob.
Dec 1, 2020 12:30:12 #
Sony, A6000 with 2 lenses Sony 16-50 & Tamron 18-200. It is awesome! Great quality picture. Very easy to learn it and operate. Will do everything a large DSLR will do. Very light, but very powerful, discrete. Just a jewel.
Dec 1, 2020 12:32:10 #
Sony, A6000 with 2 lenses Sony 16-50 & Tamron 18-200. It is awesome! Great quality picture. Very easy to learn it and operate. Will do everything a large DSLR will do. Very light, but very powerful, discrete. Just a jewel.
Dec 1, 2020 12:33:13 #
A great gift would be a membership to The Photographic Society of America (PSA) Membership is only $45 per year, special rates for young people. Free photography courses with an assigned instructor. The PSA Journal magazine, many local clubs affiliated with PSA, etc. Their website is https://psa-photo.org/
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