Any tips and techniques for a beginner in photography?
Posted on July 12, 2010 by Ed
I am trying to learn photography on my own as of the moment with my Nikon D80. Although they say that it is best if you go out, just shoot and test it, I still would like to hear some of your tips and techniques that would help me out.
Thank you in advance. I would appreciate any help.
This question has probably been answered a lot of times before.
There are actually lots of sites all over the internet which could help you out with this one. You just Google it and lots of results will come out. However, I understand that with the many tips and tutorials out there, you might get confused.
That’s why I am recommending this e-Book. It’s called Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies, 3rd Edition. It’s a wonderful and really helpful book for beginners! You can find a lot of beginner tips and it could also make you learn how to use and get familiar with your camera. I believe it is the latest edition too.
Since I came across a blog that actually shared the book for free, I’ll share it to you. Here’s the link: http://discoverinterestingstuff.blogspot.com/2010/07/beginner-photography-tips-techniques.html
You can download it free from there. Good luck and happy shooting!
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Forlorn Hope
- 12th Jul, 10 02:07pm
1) read the manual
2) check websites like "digital photography school", etc
3) check what people are shooting with your camera on Flickr
4) learn about composition, angle and light
5) be critical of yourself
6) ask for peoples opinions (preferably people who aren’t friends and family – cos they lie)
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seebee
- 12th Jul, 10 03:07pm
This question has probably been answered a lot of times before.
There are actually lots of sites all over the internet which could help you out with this one. You just Google it and lots of results will come out. However, I understand that with the many tips and tutorials out there, you might get confused.
That’s why I am recommending this e-Book. It’s called Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies, 3rd Edition. It’s a wonderful and really helpful book for beginners! You can find a lot of beginner tips and it could also make you learn how to use and get familiar with your camera. I believe it is the latest edition too.
Since I came across a blog that actually shared the book for free, I’ll share it to you. Here’s the link: http://discoverinterestingstuff.blogspot.com/2010/07/beginner-photography-tips-techniques.html
You can download it free from there. Good luck and happy shooting!
References :
veito da costa
- 12th Jul, 10 03:07pm
Check out the following groups on http://www.redbubble.com/art/featured
http://www.redbubble.com/groups/nikon-d80-users
http://www.redbubble.com/groups/nikon-dslr-users-group
People are only too willing to help.
You will also see what your camera is capable of, once you have learnt to use it to its fullest extent.
Hope this helps.
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fivetoze
- 12th Jul, 10 03:07pm
its a D80, stick it on auto, and press the button. im not beinf facetious, just making an observation… obviously, learn every button and option on your camera… shoot RAW, and always keep a backup copy. ( i always save as, and add a letter to the filename so 0001, will become 0001a, or 0001ab… this way you keep the original unaltered, and shoudl you need to find the original, its easy… even years later)
you have arms legs knees… for a reason, perspective alters perception. dont just stand up, and put the camera to your eye… kneel down, bend over, put the camera vertical and use your boot as a camera steady… everyone just stands up at first… experiment, break teh rules… and see what works for you, and what doesnt…
dont get suckered into faster is better… it isnt. ok it pretty dark, and your photographing a stret scene… do you go 1600asa or 100asa… F2.8 or F22? tip… if nothing is moving, and youre on a tripod, or some support, slower ASA speeds produce less grain/noise and more details.
and dont ask mum her opinion, itll always be, oh, thats nice dear… you want proper critique then try somewhere like weatherunderground, they have a phot section,where your peers vote…. the standards are high… and the voters fickle… so getting a10/10 is a bit of a thrill… and its free…
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40yrs behind a lens 20yrs teaching