Friend new to photography
Apr 13, 2024 15:35:09 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Ask the person who recommended it as to why he recommended it.
Well I would have recommended it because it covers the basic camera setting tradeoff aperture vs shutter speed at a given lighting and sensor/film performance in a very clear fashion with effective illustrations with photo examples. Regardless of using truly manual settings or camera automated “modes” the effect of these settings choices must reflect the photographers visualization before the shot. This is true regardless of the equipment used. I think mastering these simple concepts are the foundation of. successful photography. By no means does learning stop there but I can’t imagine how these skills would be harmful to the learning. If I am off base here I would welcome the discussion of why.
Apr 13, 2024 15:36:09 #
SunnyDays
Loc: Montreal, Canada and Boca Raton
She may be able to move around soon on crutches or a scooter. She lives in Arizona. There would be landscape opportunities from patio.
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Apr 13, 2024 15:43:12 #
Jack 13088 wrote:
Well I would have recommended it because it covers the basic camera setting tradeoff aperture vs shutter speed at a given lighting and sensor/film performance
Exactly that is why I recommend against it. The book made the reader think what you just said was all about exposure and neglecting in teaching the reader how to measure or determine that "given lighting" is.
Apr 13, 2024 15:47:06 #
SunnyDays
Loc: Montreal, Canada and Boca Raton
I will have a look at it.
It’s good to have technique ar your fingertips and then go on to experiment and create.
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It’s good to have technique ar your fingertips and then go on to experiment and create.
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Apr 13, 2024 15:53:59 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
NaomiB wrote:
Hi All
My cousin is recuperating from a hiking fall and has to be immobile for 6 weeks. Her next safer hobby will be photography. Can you suggest a photography book to learn from and inspire her in her new adventure?
Regards
Naomi
My cousin is recuperating from a hiking fall and has to be immobile for 6 weeks. Her next safer hobby will be photography. Can you suggest a photography book to learn from and inspire her in her new adventure?
Regards
Naomi
Photography just makes hiking more dangerous. Some of the attention to the trail is used looking for possible shots. Besides, it's not hiking that is dangerous - it's inattention.
Apr 13, 2024 20:58:13 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Exactly that is why I recommend against it. The book made the reader think what you just said was all about exposure and neglecting in teaching the reader how to measure or determine that "given lighting" is.
I see. I hope no one would be mislead to think it was a comprehensive tour of the subject. I have encountered more than a handful of people toting a decent camera that have no clue why they should depart from the P mode or worse and he covers that convincingly. Now I always shoot raw and depending on situation expose accordingly with ISO near base with highlights preserved to maximize dynamic range. But I would not advocate a beginner immediately launch into post processing. It is much better to to develop proficiency and confidence with the camera initially.
Apr 13, 2024 21:27:40 #
Apr 14, 2024 01:30:41 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Settlit wrote:
I would recommend Robert Frank’s “The Americans”. Should be available in many local libraries.
Seriously, here is a person who is hobbled up and house bound for the next six weeks or more and who probably has spent most of her photographic life taking color images with an I phone. I'm not sure how an on the move black and white examination of the American psychic no matter how incisive it may be will fire her up to take on photography as a hobby. In fact I'm not even sure about the premise of any book will any particular person to take up the subject of the book as a hobby. I agree that some books have inspired some people to try new things. I do think that Frank's book was a great one and an insightful look at the America of its time.
Apr 14, 2024 03:17:07 #
NaomiB
Loc: Montreal/boca raton
Thank you for your reply. The photos in books offer inspiration. Creativity comes from the soul.
Apr 14, 2024 05:17:49 #
Artcameraman
Loc: Springfield NH
NaomiB wrote:
Hi All
My cousin is recuperating from a hiking fall and has to be immobile for 6 weeks. Her next safer hobby will be photography. Can you suggest a photography book to learn from and inspire her in her new adventure?
Regards
Naomi
My cousin is recuperating from a hiking fall and has to be immobile for 6 weeks. Her next safer hobby will be photography. Can you suggest a photography book to learn from and inspire her in her new adventure?
Regards
Naomi
Hope your cousin recovers completely. Did the same and had to stop hiking. Book on photography, If she has a camera drag out the instruction book that came with it, usually has more precise but translated from an Asian language so so things hard a little hard to understand but not impossible. I'm here if she has querstions.
Apr 14, 2024 05:54:08 #
Lots of YouTube videos that would be a little more entertaining than reading. But then again, my wife reads books hours on end.
Apr 14, 2024 09:18:33 #
sueyeisert wrote:
Understanding Exposure by Brian Peterson
I highly recommend his books.
I highly recommend his books.
Agree. Understanding Exposure may not be the first you need to read but if you continue down the path it is a MUST book for the beginner.
Apr 14, 2024 10:10:24 #
Have her google "Rule of thirds" & also have her write down what she is interested in taking pictures of...people, landscape, macro, If she already has a camera, practice lighting settings in and around house depending on her mobility. Developing images with various software packages, i.e. LightRoom, ACDSee, CorelDraw has become a marketeers dream,,,it all comes down to her level of comfort & learning. Speedy Recovery
Apr 14, 2024 10:14:27 #
Apr 14, 2024 10:44:44 #
SunnyDays
Loc: Montreal, Canada and Boca Raton
Thank you for your response. I hope you healed well. I hope you have resumed some hiking activities.
I’m recovering from back surgery I am limited in energy so no long excursions.
Also limited in kneeling , stretching and twisting and carrying more than 10 pounds
I’m trying close up photography. Which is quite challenging
I have a Lensbaby 56 and an 100mm macro lens. My photos are ok. I need to explore backgrounds and overlays to make them more interesting . Hello Photoshop.
Keep exploring
I’m recovering from back surgery I am limited in energy so no long excursions.
Also limited in kneeling , stretching and twisting and carrying more than 10 pounds
I’m trying close up photography. Which is quite challenging
I have a Lensbaby 56 and an 100mm macro lens. My photos are ok. I need to explore backgrounds and overlays to make them more interesting . Hello Photoshop.
Keep exploring
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