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05/14/2013 05:12:28 AM · #1 |
I always wanted to learn about photography and I don\'t know where to start.
Can somebody give me an idea or perhaps tutorial that could teach me
starting from the basics to advance photography lessons? |
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05/14/2013 05:26:20 AM · #2 |
Hi Samantha,
in your first welcome post, I invited you to send me a message if you need help. That offer still stands.... feel free to contact me.
(edited to add that I changed my mind about this. Two welcome posts started and zero response afterwards is just too weird for me)
One of the ways DPC can help you is by looking up at the "learn" section and making your way through many fine tutorials.
We are very lucky these days, there are oodles of resources available to us, for example even the manual to your camera.
Read your manual !!!! Read it several times, and practice in between. If you don't have a book, download a new one from the manufacturer's website.
Attend a class, visit your local library for some books, read/watch online tutorials.
There are many resources available to us online, some of those provided by the camera manufacturers (and NO, you do NOT need an Olympus camera to learn about general photographic principles just because those hints are on an Olympus websites - Photography is Photography.)
For example:
//www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_learn_center.asp
//photographycourse.net/
Karin
Message edited by author 2013-05-15 21:34:11. |
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05/14/2013 07:26:59 AM · #3 |
what kind of camera do you have and what subject do you wish to shoot?
if you have a dslr or any camera that will allow you to control shutter speed, ISO and aperture, learn how to expose an image properly and how varying each of those setting will adjust your image and how they work together to properly expose the image.
//www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-exposure.htm
next read the manual to make sure you are clear on how to adjust them in your camera.
next, read up on the basic "rules" of composition, these are tried an true methods to create appealing images.
//www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
finally use the camera, use it more and finally use it more!
those are the basics everyone needs to know, you can get more detailed with particular subjects, macro, portrait, still life, studio, landscape, etc. after you get those covered.
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05/14/2013 07:35:23 AM · #4 |
| Even just look at other photographers images. This site has fabulous images! Currently you have created two threads but you haven't looked at one photograph. Look, read, learn, ask questions and repeat!! |
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05/14/2013 07:53:56 AM · #5 |
I learned from books - and then from experimentation.
If you're starting from the very beginning, with absolutely no knowledge, you might want to pick up something like SLR Photography for Dummies. Though the titles of the dummies series turn people off, I've found that they actually are rather good starting places. I don't remember what books I started with anymore -- it was too long ago! :)
And there's no substitute for just getting out and playing and then realizing -- I don't know how to do "?" and then just ask about "?"
Message edited by author 2013-05-14 07:54:53.
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05/14/2013 08:26:08 AM · #6 |
| Look on youtube there is a ton of good video tutorials about photography. |
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05/14/2013 08:59:16 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Bidule:
Look on youtube there is a ton of good video tutorials about photography. |
Yes youtube is an excellent resource for learning photography skills and editing skills.
By the way...welcome to the site
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05/28/2013 01:26:01 AM · #8 |
| Can anyone you any photography links please, thank you |
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05/28/2013 01:38:22 AM · #9 |
Welcome...!
I'd like to suggest Lynda.com, specifically courses by Ben Long. They are short video courses on different subjects, such as composition, exposure, etc. The fee is $25/month for all the courses you want to take (there are courses on a wide variety of subjects, not just photography).
Hope this helps. |
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05/28/2013 05:28:54 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Bidule:
Look on youtube there is a ton of good video tutorials about photography. |
I agree there loads of rubbish but also loads of helpful things on You Tube.
Also,get out and start taking images ,that really is the best way to learn how the camera works and what effects the settings have. |
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05/28/2013 07:56:19 AM · #11 |
| I think you guys have been spammed, twice. |
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05/29/2013 03:26:46 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by Damon:
I think you guys have been spammed, twice. |
I agree, and sort of tried to point that out - twice - but nobody is paying any attention to me...... booo hoooo. |
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05/29/2013 04:52:23 AM · #13 |
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05/29/2013 07:51:26 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by Beetle:
Originally posted by Damon:
I think you guys have been spammed, twice. |
I agree, and sort of tried to point that out - twice - but nobody is paying any attention to me...... booo hoooo. |
After someone mentioned spam, I read your message again and it's more apparent now. I honestly didn't notice it the first time I read it... I do agree, though, about the spam. |
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