All things about photograpy

12-29-2013, 07:59 AM

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.

Bard · 12-29-2013, 09:10 AM

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

justkim · 12-29-2013, 09:14 AM

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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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

NitroChrys_Butch · 12-29-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bard

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

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.

bright_arrow · 01-01-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bard

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

You only live once baby, follow your dreams

12-29-2013, 07:59 AM	#1
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	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.

12-29-2013, 09:10 AM	#2
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