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Old 12-29-2013, 07:59 AM   #21
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I sorta got lucky in that I ended up with a photographer who ended up doing a photography BA (she got a first) and then became a teacher and a professional photog. I learned a lot from her.

The most basic top tips that revolutionised my picture taking were:
  • Actually look at what's in the viewfinder; sounds like a no brainer but it's amazing how moving objects out of the frame makes a huge difference.

  • Look up the rule of thirds and the golden mean.

  • Remember we read from left to right.

  • Play in manual mode, it's a good way to learn the relationship between aperture and shutter speed.

  • It's not about the camera, it's the glass that's important. Invest in good lenses. Most affordable lenses are 'slow', pay more for a wider aperture, it's worth the cash. If you can't afford more than the camera for a lens then invest in a half decent tripod and use it.

  • A good photographer takes good pictures no matter what camera they're using. A better camera just means you got more money than the person using their phone camera, not that you're a better photographer.

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Old 12-29-2013, 09:10 AM   #22
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you guys are making me want to take the plunge and do something I have always wanted to photography always interested me and I have looked at classes so many times but was just plain scared but i really want to
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Bard, go and look at your local community college, that is what I intend to do when I have two free seconds.

Thank you Wil. I just love to shoot, it really is that simple.




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Thanks everyone for your input. I suppose I should say I am not so much a beginner when it comes to photography, I have had a camera in my hands for as long as I could remember. I am just new to using a larger DSLR. I want to know everything there is to know and then take it one step further. I have an incredible eye for things, just ask Dee.

I hope to be able to head out to some of the burn scares around here and shoot. Also, the wildlife around here is incredible! So let the shooting begin.

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Kim you know the camera is a tool in which you will use to get us to see, what you see.

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Till this day those Pelicans are my most popular pics. If we can shoot those suckers while you are driving a boat (for the first time) with me bouncing all over and you screaming SHOOT, anything is possible.




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DO IT. Sign up for classes if there is a camera shop near you that teaches classes...or a community college. There is nothing to be afraid of ...and you will learn & grow. You can do it.
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