 Katrina Wampler |
New Photographer I love taking pictures of my kids... and everyone that sees them asks me to take pictures of their kids, weddings, dogs, etc. I just bought a Nikon 55 with 28-80mm lens. My question is, as I read on the web, I see lots of lingo like "f8" and aperture. I want to pursue this as a career but I have no clue what you all are talking about. I just point and shoot. Is it advisable to do online courses to learn these things or do I have to get a job with a professional to learn these things? A friend wants me to do her outdoor wedding and I am terrified. HELP!!! I want to KNOW what I am doing instead of hoping I can get some good shots!!!
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
I strongly advise you to go to a bookstore (Barnes & Noble) and check out the photography section. There are a multitude of books on basic photography. Don't even consider shooting an event as important as a wedding until you have read and mastered at least a basic book of photography. Read, shoot, read, lather, rinse, repeat.....
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Andy |
Just like Jeff said, you have to at least have the basic understanding of what shutter speed or aperture mean, the relationship of these two elements to make a properly exposed picture and the effect if any of the elements changed. The Nikon N55 is a capable amateur SLR that you can expand beyond any point and shoot camera. But, be sure you READ THE MANUAL and even bring it with you until you are totally familiar with all the features of the camera. Another suggestion, instead of using full auto mode, you may try to use the portrait mode. What the camera will do is try to open up the aperture to blur the background. Run a test roll using different features with different value settings. Bring lots of spare batteries (especially if you are using the internal flash) and film. If you are already taking good pictures with your point and shoot camera, you should be fine once you master your new camera and the added knowledge of photography. Hope this helps.
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tad a. Slavan |
A very understandable book is: "Understanding Exposure" by Peterson.
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Roger S. |
Katrina, You might want to check Nikon's Web site to find out when there will be a Nikon School class near you. It's a one-day (8-hour) session that will answer a lot of the questions you've got right now.
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Katrina Wampler |
thanks guys for the advice...since I posted this question, I have had soooo many people ask me to do photos for them..I just want to make sure I know what I am doing. Katrina
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Fawn M. Schutt |
Hey All, I have a question... would any or all of you look at my web-site and tell me if my photos are sell-worthy, and tell me where I might look to sell them. Thanks a bunch, the site is Http://TimeExposure.tripod.com thanks again, Fawn
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Fawn M. Schutt |
Hey All, I have a question... would any or all of you look at my web-site and tell me if my photos are sell-worthy, and tell me where I might look to sell them. And please sign the Guestbook too. Thanks a bunch, the site is Http://TimeExposure.tripod.com thanks again, Fawn
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
Fawn, at the prices you're charging, yes you might be able to sell some. And bear in mind I'm a portrait photographer and I just looked at your portraits. You seem to have a good eye and that's an excellent starting point. You still have work to do on your compositions and exposure. I'd say keep shooting, reading, and looking at good photography for inspiration.
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Fawn M. Schutt |
Yeah, I know I have a lot of things to work on. Thanks for your comments.
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