A lot of people are suggesting workshops. If that is something you would be interested in, why not do a search for ones in your area? I can do that for my area, and get some interesting results. If the price is reasonable, and the workshops are held reasonably close, you will save on travel!

If you see the work of a photographer you like, look for a website. There you will find out if they do workshops, tutorials, etc.

Beautiful capture! Was it on a tripod or hand-held? I'm hoping I will eventually be able to take photos with mine hand-held, at least during bright daylight conditions where I can get a fast shutter speed. Of course the VR will help, too.

As you can see, there are many choices - the possibilities are practically endless!

The question is: What type of course would most benefit your husband? If he uses LR and PS for editing, he can find lots of courses on that. If he wants to meet other photographers for exchange of information and some photo critique, a photography club may work for him, or a workshop. Workshops are expensive, but it is a great intensive experience.

YouTube has lots of free tutorials, but it takes time to go through them before finding ones that you like and are good, although you could get recommendations for ones other people like. CreativeLive also has free tutorials in their "On Air" segments. They have to be watched on the day they are broadcast. They put up a schedule to choose from, and in my experience the instructors are very good. That is how I found several that I like and still follow today. Whenever you see a photographer or instructor you like, it is helpful to find out if they have a website.

Websites like Lynda.com and KelbyOne do have a lot to offer, but there are a few things about them I don't like. Lynda.com has so many courses on so many different subjects, it can be confusing, plus hard to find the one you want. KelbyOne is limited to photography topics, and they are good, but unless it has changed, old ones that are no longer relevant/correct are not removed.

Many sites simply post the videos and it is up to you to choose what to follow. If for instance you want to learn LR in depth, or PS in depth, you can find courses dedicated to them.

There is a member of UHH who has a website worth looking at - Steve Perry, whose site has both free information and eBooks you can purcase at reasonable prices! https://backcountrygallery.com/

You can look on FaceBook and find photographers who use the site for discussion, and they either sell courses or have paid memberships operated from a separate website location. Here are a few that are good: MattK, Dave Cross, Ben Willmore.

In the end, it is up to you to decide what would work best, based on what your husband has indicated he would enjoy. It is a process, an evolution, and there is always something new to learn!

From what you say, you have already moved the folders to the new B drive. Now you need to help LR to find them.

On the left-hand side of the LR screen, there are several major categories. First is Navigator, second is Catalog, third is Folders, and the last one is Collections.

Folders is where your Master LR folder should be, as this is where you can organize your images in whatever system you choose.

The method that Gene suggested is based on having all your images and their individual folders grouped together in one Master Folder, which typically a person will name something simple like My LR Photos. This is the folder to right-click on in the LR menu. Then you will see a screen where you can navigate to the new location on B drive. The list that appears is fairly long, and the option you want is about 5 from the bottom [Update Folder Location]. It may be in a different location for your version of LR, but that is where it is in the newest, LR Classic CC.

Hope this helps.

Susan

Perhaps you spoke with an agent who did not know all the facts! Did you ask if he had authority to negotiate? If not, he should have forwarded your call to the right person. In all my dealings with B&H, they have always been forthright, helpful, and honest. Their estimates do feel low to the seller, but they are in the business of making a profit from merchandise they purchase. Everyone likes to sell high and buy low! This means that B&H has to find the right balance to ensure a good selection of desirable goods that they can sell at a reasonable amount below the new price and still make money on the deal. If they broke even, it would not be worth it to go to the trouble.

If you agreed with the offer, but changed your mind before sending the camera, all you needed to do was let them know. The online form does not appear to be a firm contract to which you are bound. After all, it is open-ended for them, so why not for you? Plus, the true acceptance of the offer is in effect only when you actually send them the camera!

Calling them after accepting their offer and asking for more was not going to get you anywhere! What you should have done is call before sending back the acceptance.

If you have not sent the camera, you can withdraw. If you have sent the camera, the rules are clear - you get either a new estimate or a check. With the new lower estimate, you can then reject the offer and they will send it back to you.

If you set your camera to bracket images, even handheld you may be able to do an HDR. But another reason to bracket is that if you are a bit off in your settings, maybe one of the shots will present a better balance for editing. I've done a series on a tripod of more than 3 images with the idea of doing an HDR, but sometimes I will take one of those and edit it straight up!

I can also do most everything with the 24-70, but have a 70-300 [eventually to be replaced with the 70-200mm f/2.8] for longer shots. I opted to get the 200-500mm first because so often I have wished to have more reach for birds and wildlife! I didn't want to lose that added 100mm even though the 70-200 is a superior lens! Now I can fill that niche whenever my spending program can accommodate it!

I have the non-VR version, and it works fine hand-held as long as I can get sufficient light for a faster shutter speed. As for the VR version being a "beast", I have heard this a lot especially when referring to pro-level cameras and lenses. But unless weight is an issue for someone, the differences in weight are really not so much. If the OP wants to make a decision between the two versions, best to find somewhere to hold each of them. Hands-on is more definitive than any description!

It may be best if you consider eventually owning more than one lens! I used to do close ups and it worked very well, although I now own a true macro lens. My lens of choice then was my 70-300mm because it would focus on the subject and the background would be blurry [nice "bokeh"].

However, for one good all-around lens to start with, the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 is the one that will be able to do everything you mentioned. Coupled with the D850, you will get remarkable resolution and image quality. Here is why:
For close ups, you can get the image and crop without significant loss of quality.
For the paintings, you will have sufficient wide-angle view to capture them from a relatively close position.
For your students, whether you are doing portraits or images of them at work during lessons, the lens can capture what you need.

In addition, if you want to use it for other types of photography, such as landscapes, it is excellent. The only thing lacking is longer focal lengths, but that is where a longer lens will come in handy!

Note: When answering a post, it will let us know to whom you are responding if you hit "quote reply" to get the screen for answering. It will contain the other person's post!

I recently purchased the 200-500mm, and knowing it is not weather sealed, I also purchased some inexpensive rain sleeves. I keep them in my bag just in case it starts raining! There are also some more expensive options, but I figure as long as I take care of the lens I will not need to go that route. If you decide to use one of these forms of protection, just make sure it is the right size for such a long lens!

In your post, it sounded like you were saying gravity would do this to my lens. [I was referring to the Nikon 200-500mm.] Glad to hear I am probably OK, but will test it anyway.

I thought the lens was supposed to stay where you put it regardless of shooting angle. That was what I got from other people's comments. Luckily I do not usually point straight up or down, but at times the angle is steep. Like when I was shooting an Eagle high up in a tree [with another lens before I got the 200-500mm]. Sounds Like I should get one of those rubber bands people mentioned...

Thank you for this post! I recently purchased this lens, and have not had the opportunity to use it much because of the weather. Too cold! Now I will get the lens out and test it on my tripod for lens creep. If there is a problem, I will contact Nikon about it since I have that 5 year warranty!

I think Jerryc41 has the right answer. I don't know how much memory there is on an iPad, but when taking large quantities of pictures, there is a limit to how many it will hold. And, as also mentioned, it can get slowed down to the point where it appears that it is not working at all! I travel with a laptop AND an external drive that holds 2TB. It is slim, small enough to easily pack, and not so small as to be easily lost!

Having plenty of SD cards is a good idea on a trip just in case there is a long period of time during which you don't have the opportunity to transfer the images. But make sure you have a case to carry them in so they won't get lost. You may also want to keep all the SD cards as well as a backup, since no drives are immune to failure!

You posted on Sunday, it is now Wednesday. Have you made an appointment for an interview yet? If not, you will regret it. Jobs with great companies do not last long.

You say you have the skills, but not which ones. Basically, if you can do the job, are able to answer "dumb" questions cheerfully, and to answer smart questions professionally, you ought to fit in. While I have never met anyone from RRS in person, the ones I have spoken with on the phone fit the above description. It is entirely possible that you need to "fit in" with this group, sort of like an extended family.

Even though the business has grown, extended its marketing base, and moved to a new location, I suspect the basic company ethic will continue to be the norm.

I own RRS products, and right from the first things I ordered [a clamp and plate], the quality was obvious from the moment I opened the package and held the items in my hands. Everything I have purchased produces the same feeling. And when the price seems a little stiff, I remember how good it is, and that it is all made 100% in the USA. Worth the wait while saving up for the next purchase!