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05/12/2008 04:51:54 PM · #1 |
I am really new to photography and don't have a fancy camera (Canon PowerShot A630). I would love if someone could take me under their wing to help me learn things like ISO, Shutter Speed, Lighting... etc.
Anyone interested?
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05/12/2008 05:02:47 PM · #2 |
You've come to the right place for improving your photography! there are tonnes of helpful people, tutorials, and threads here, you could spend years reading it all.
I would suggest that the best way to learn here is to ask the questions, in thr forums, and also look through them too as ther is a wealth of information. ther are also tutorials on things like aperature and the like in the tutorial sections.
That said, if you're still interested in more personal help and guidance, please feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to answer whatever question I can.
I would also suggest that it would be to your advantage to get a full membership, that way you can post your photos for people to see an critique. #1 best way to learn if to get others opinions on your stuff.
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05/12/2008 05:06:23 PM · #3 |
Hey JokersSoul, I would love to help you more extensively but unfortunately I'm in the middle of finals right now, I'm sure if you ever have any questions you can ask and people here will try to help you as much as they can. I would suggest a good place to start is the "Learn" tab in the upper right hand corner. There is some good info there to start off your hunt for more photography knowledge! If you have some dire questions, feel free to PM (personal message) me by going to my profile!
Evan
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05/12/2008 05:06:34 PM · #4 |
| What Michael said above. And, I'll stress the full membership suggestion, its worth much (much) more than it costs. I'll also add if you'd prefer to pm someone rather than ask in the forums I'd be glad to (try) and help. |
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05/12/2008 05:06:59 PM · #5 |
| Eyesup ya beat me to the punch! :) |
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05/12/2008 05:07:15 PM · #6 |
Good advice to get a membership if at all possible. PM sent.
Edit: waaaaaaay too slow
Message edited by author 2008-05-12 17:07:41. |
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05/12/2008 05:18:48 PM · #7 |
| Just ask away and you will get the answer you are looking for and a whole lot more. This a great site for those new to photography, as just about everybody is willing to lend a hand. |
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05/12/2008 05:19:39 PM · #8 |
Check out some of the tutorials
A Beginner's Guide to Simple Photography Concepts: ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed
Plus, check out the [//www.dpchallenge.com/how.php]How'd they do that[/url] How'd they do that section just to get some ideas.
Then just shoot and enter some challenges. You'll never learn if you don't try.
I haven't entered a challenge for a long while due to lack of time, but I'm trying.
EDIT: Darn link didn't work
Message edited by author 2008-05-16 10:11:27. |
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05/13/2008 03:06:17 PM · #9 |
| WOW!! Thanks everyone!! I will get to reading for sure. I promised my other half that I wouldn't buy an expensive full frills camera until I learned about this stuff... So you better believe I am soooo ready to learn! |
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05/13/2008 04:26:15 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by JokersSoul:
I promised my other half that I wouldn't buy an expensive full frills camera until I learned about this stuff... |
You are right in that regard. The better gear won't help you unless you get the basics down first. Learning about composition, light and all the other stuff that makes an interesting shot comes first. Otherwise the expensive gear is just taking high quality snapshots. |
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05/13/2008 04:50:59 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by JokersSoul:
WOW!! Thanks everyone!! I will get to reading for sure. I promised my other half that I wouldn't buy an expensive full frills camera until I learned about this stuff... So you better believe I am soooo ready to learn! |
 motherlee and I both use the A630 and it is a capable camera. My butterfly finds peace photo was taken with the 630. Please don't clutter your mind with learning, the whole idea is to enjoy taking photos. You will find that you want to try different things to get different effects, and without realising it you are learning:)
First enjoy, then forget learning and experiment with everything, Just enjoy yourself:)) |
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05/13/2008 05:14:15 PM · #12 |
I too am relatively new to this stuff (less than a year). I've read a few good books and many online articles. I'd recommend this useful series of lessons by  jodiecoston to start with:
//www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php?sid=43aca18f3ec8c0b86a033320adf403e4
Good Luck! |
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05/13/2008 05:26:56 PM · #13 |
I think the first question though should be what style of photography do you want to learn more about? Do me a favor and not say everything. L()L
There are lots of different styles, and well considering there are certain basics there are also specifics to each style. Though personally I wouldn't listen to me, I am quite new to photography myself. 6-;
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05/13/2008 06:20:59 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by littlegett:
I think the first question though should be what style of photography do you want to learn more about? Do me a favor and not say everything. L()L
There are lots of different styles, and well considering there are certain basics there are also specifics to each style. Though personally I wouldn't listen to me, I am quite new to photography myself. 6-; |
Hmm, my experience has been the opposite. I thought I knew what kind of photography I wanted to do when I started, but getting into things has lead my interests in completely different directions that I couldn't have predicted in my first days. I'd say learn the basics first, explore different styles/subjects, and let yourself find what suits you best over time. |
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05/13/2008 06:39:53 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by JMart:
Originally posted by littlegett:
I think the first question though should be what style of photography do you want to learn more about? Do me a favor and not say everything. L()L
There are lots of different styles, and well considering there are certain basics there are also specifics to each style. Though personally I wouldn't listen to me, I am quite new to photography myself. 6-; |
Hmm, my experience has been the opposite. I thought I knew what kind of photography I wanted to do when I started, but getting into things has lead my interests in completely different directions that I couldn't have predicted in my first days. I'd say learn the basics first, explore different styles/subjects, and let yourself find what suits you best over time. |
Not sure what you mean by opposite? I was just suggesting a starting point.
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05/13/2008 07:23:28 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by littlegett:
Originally posted by JMart:
Originally posted by littlegett:
I think the first question though should be what style of photography do you want to learn more about? Do me a favor and not say everything. L()L
There are lots of different styles, and well considering there are certain basics there are also specifics to each style. Though personally I wouldn't listen to me, I am quite new to photography myself. 6-; |
Hmm, my experience has been the opposite. I thought I knew what kind of photography I wanted to do when I started, but getting into things has lead my interests in completely different directions that I couldn't have predicted in my first days. I'd say learn the basics first, explore different styles/subjects, and let yourself find what suits you best over time. |
Not sure what you mean by opposite? I was just suggesting a starting point. |
I was refering to your suggestion for a starting point, instead I am suggesting it as a 'later on' point. Instead of starting with "what style do you want..." I would save that until later and begin with "what makes any photo a good photo in general..." and then "how do these boxes work" The rest will take care of itself (at least until the next big lens purchase). |
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05/13/2008 08:06:47 PM · #17 |
| ill help if you have any questions about my stuff just message me :) |
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05/13/2008 08:14:23 PM · #18 |
take lots and lots and lots of pictures. composition and light are paramount. this link has some very, very good things about basic photography skills.
but, above all, shoot. take your camera everywhere you go. the more you shoot, the more innate composition and exposure become. learn all the tricks of your camera - a point and shoot can be very flexible, but you need to know which programs will produce the results you want; landscape for small aperture, macro or portrait for large, no flash, fill flash, etc, etc. read the manual - that's much more important with p&s than slr, because the camera does so much for you. you need to be able to control it.
o, and take lots of pics! you can always message me too, if you'd like.
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