Brand new and I don't know where to start
May 20, 2018 05:59:24 #
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May 20, 2018 06:07:31 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Another book that is pretty good for beginners is Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. One of the first things to do is go into aperture mode , take a pic at the lowest # it can be set at. Then f8, then f16. Look at the pics & see the difference in what is in focus. This is one of the things that will effect your pics outcome (style) the most & is a good place to start. Aperture is the size adjustment of the opening in your lens. Welcome to the hog & have fun.
May 20, 2018 06:18:07 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
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
U tube is not a bad place to start. I would just go and ask this, how to use the XXXXX camera, basic functions of camera XXXXX. There are also many U tube videos on photography in general. Go to U tube grasshopper, go and prosper.
May 20, 2018 07:01:59 #
Get s decent dslr within your budget...don't "over buy"...brand doesn't matter...from a local camera store. If you're comfortable with Google research let that be your guide. Read the manual and go take some pictures. Find a class at an adult ed/community college. Most of all have fun!
May 20, 2018 07:02:50 #
Study composition, exposure, and the importance of subject.
Online video tutorials can help you learn photography.
Attend a workshop in the basic operation of a digital camera. It will give you a foundation and confidence.
In time, you may wish to attend a workshop in basic photo-editing, too.
Learn from your mistakes and successes.
Know that because a craft, photography requires practice and patience.
Joining a camera club might help you learn photography but so far I've not heard of anybody who learned enough that way.
Classroom instruction definitely can bring you to and understanding of photography. But beware the class whose instructor insists
that first you must learn how to do film photography. Learn digital photography first.
You did not mention any camera gear that you own and use. Let me suggest that to start, you should use only one camera and one lens to learn photography. Develop your camera skills first. Then later from experience, you will sense which additional gear you need to add.
Put another way, the latest and greatest lens or camera will not make you a better photographer. Acquired skill in doing photography makes you a better photographer.
Good luck.
Online video tutorials can help you learn photography.
Attend a workshop in the basic operation of a digital camera. It will give you a foundation and confidence.
In time, you may wish to attend a workshop in basic photo-editing, too.
Learn from your mistakes and successes.
Know that because a craft, photography requires practice and patience.
Joining a camera club might help you learn photography but so far I've not heard of anybody who learned enough that way.
Classroom instruction definitely can bring you to and understanding of photography. But beware the class whose instructor insists
that first you must learn how to do film photography. Learn digital photography first.
You did not mention any camera gear that you own and use. Let me suggest that to start, you should use only one camera and one lens to learn photography. Develop your camera skills first. Then later from experience, you will sense which additional gear you need to add.
Put another way, the latest and greatest lens or camera will not make you a better photographer. Acquired skill in doing photography makes you a better photographer.
Good luck.
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
May 20, 2018 07:39:49 #
Welcome to the forum - You have some great advise above, I would just add that it takes time and practice. Don't let your learning curve bother you. It is just one photo at a time and it gets easier as you go!
May 20, 2018 08:17:27 #
david vt
Loc: Vermont
Hi. Congrats. Remember - snaps are free in the digital word, so take lots. Also, look at poets of others at similiar subjects to what you like. What do you notice?
Several have mentioned lots online resources like YouTube. Some are very good. Some are not. If you don’t mind paying, I found a good very complete course on a website called CreativeLive by John Greco called Fundamentals of Photigraphy. Goods from ground zero right through very advanced guest speakers. <20 hours of lessons (in 8-30 minute chapters).
Several have mentioned lots online resources like YouTube. Some are very good. Some are not. If you don’t mind paying, I found a good very complete course on a website called CreativeLive by John Greco called Fundamentals of Photigraphy. Goods from ground zero right through very advanced guest speakers. <20 hours of lessons (in 8-30 minute chapters).
May 20, 2018 08:37:38 #
nutentloop wrote:
Check your local community college for photography classes and stay tuned in to UGG. You might check for a photo club meeting near you. There are also many very good books available to help you get started.
Googled UGG and all I found were a load of Boots!
May 20, 2018 08:45:43 #
Your attention should go to learning the basics and learning your camera. It makes no sense to buy an expensive camera to use it as a point and shoot.
Plenty of information on those two topics if you do a Google search. A camera Club could also be very useful to learn.
Plenty of information on those two topics if you do a Google search. A camera Club could also be very useful to learn.
May 20, 2018 08:46:36 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
do you know how to play the piano? Yes with your fingers!
can you play? No!
Do you need to play the piano in order to enjoy music?
You really need very little technical knowledge.
Just go out and shoot. Try shooting with the various ways of setting the camera up such as A and S and don't forget shooting in full auto is just great because most of the time you get the shot. More important than the technical stuff is developing an eye that captures what you want.
Learn what an f stop is and what it means. That seems to be 70% of the game. There used to be a site called camerasim.com if it is still active work their simulations. Oh, yes do just watch lots of UTube devoted to your camera and as you watch hold the camera, have it turned on and shoot stuff on your desk or out the window.
have fun
can you play? No!
Do you need to play the piano in order to enjoy music?
You really need very little technical knowledge.
Just go out and shoot. Try shooting with the various ways of setting the camera up such as A and S and don't forget shooting in full auto is just great because most of the time you get the shot. More important than the technical stuff is developing an eye that captures what you want.
Learn what an f stop is and what it means. That seems to be 70% of the game. There used to be a site called camerasim.com if it is still active work their simulations. Oh, yes do just watch lots of UTube devoted to your camera and as you watch hold the camera, have it turned on and shoot stuff on your desk or out the window.
have fun
May 20, 2018 09:03:25 #
Perfect photo not necessary, have fun for sure.
May 20, 2018 09:17:05 #
I have been doing this since 1970 and the complexity of the cameras today make it so I do not know ALL of the complexities and controls of my cameras. Start at the beginning... Use the manual to start taking elementary settings you like. Visit a camera club. Look on YouTube - which is what I sometimes do when there is a feature I want to learn. Take a non-credit class from a local college. EXPERIMENT!!! HAVE FUN with it!!!
May 20, 2018 09:25:41 #
Once you've splashed out for the equipment, the rest is relatively cheap. Shoot and shoot again to gain experience. You should be able to download CANON DPP4 to process your pictures and make minor adjustments. It's a reasonably clever editor but it also does a few simple things quite quickly and easily. My biggest tip is to print of the manuals in A4 size and put in a lay flat folder. Then play with the camera and see what comes out.
Looking forward to seeing some of the stuff you do. Don't worry if you think it's crap, we all started at the bottom - and as a judge said to me, when I entered my first club competition "If you're happy with it, that's all that really matters". So very true!
Looking forward to seeing some of the stuff you do. Don't worry if you think it's crap, we all started at the bottom - and as a judge said to me, when I entered my first club competition "If you're happy with it, that's all that really matters". So very true!
May 20, 2018 09:31:27 #
nutentloop wrote:
Check your local community college for photography classes and stay tuned in to UGG. You might check for a photo club meeting near you. There are also many very good books available to help you get started.
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