New to this :) Hampton Roads Area
Apr 16, 2012 14:43:30 #
I'm just getting started with Digital Photography. I'd like to get into it to make money, but for now just want to learn anything/everything I can and enjoy it as a hobby. Any tips would be welcomed!
Early Morning Sunrise-Yellowstone
Bison
Yellowstone Lake
Apr 16, 2012 20:37:08 #
Welcome Ashley! Those are all great shots. Are you coming from film? It is a whole new world with digital. Lots of computer work to get to know. I am 3 years into digital. After 30 some years of film. But loving every minute of it. Looks like digital is a hard way to start a business tho. Lots of folks out there doing it. What type were you thinking of getting into?
Erv
Erv
Apr 16, 2012 21:52:25 #
Well my "good" camera is 35mm, and I've had a couple point and shoot didital camera's over the years but I haven't put the money up for a great digital one yet. I'm still doing some research and trying to figure out what camera will be the best for what I want to do. I want to get into portrait's: babies, families, weddings, etc. but I'm not sure what will be best for it. I'd like to stick with a Canon.
Apr 16, 2012 22:09:31 #
Most of the cameras on the market now have great quality. It is mostly the lenses that get you the good pictures. And Canon and Nikon both have good glass. The price of a good camera is what is going to hurt :-D And then the lenses. But now days The so called pros might show up to the wedding with 2 point and shoots. Seems to be a rat race out there right now.
Erv
Erv
Apr 16, 2012 23:08:55 #
Thanks for the advise :) hopefully I'll be buying myself a new camera in the next 2-4 weeks.
Apr 17, 2012 07:48:38 #
Welcome to the "HOG". Slow down on wanting to make money off a good hobby. I did that in mid 60's. I made some money as a side line job but soon became less enchanted with photography. After I quit trying to make money I returned to enjoy it as a hobby.
Apr 17, 2012 08:14:56 #
You may want to trip on over to Richmond Camera in Chesapeake and/or Norfolk to play with some cameras. Make sure they show you the Sony A77 and A65. Very fast cameras, lots of built in features (smile recognition, facial recognition, predictive focus, HDR, panorama and low level lighting (nine exposures combined). I live near the mountains but spend a lot of time in Tidewater. Best of luck to you and we hope you enjoy UHH.
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Apr 17, 2012 15:59:29 #
Ashley2003 wrote:
I'm just getting started with Digital Photography. I'd like to get into it to make money, but for now just want to learn anything/everything I can and enjoy it as a hobby. Any tips would be welcomed!
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Apr 17, 2012 16:02:56 #
Welcome to the forum. My general tip: Ask, learn and take a **** load of pictures (it's what digital was made for :) )
Apr 18, 2012 01:52:35 #
Welcome, Ashley, nice shots. I am from Va. Beach, also. Enjoy it here!
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