I just bought a nikon FE2 it is used but im starting to learn the basics, i have done extensive research on technique and modeling position and i think im ready for this!
2006-08-06 16:06:05 · 11 answers · asked by raquel g 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Just go out and start taking pictures. You don't need to have models or anything. The more pictures you take, the better your portfolio will be. Experiment. Just fiddle around, basically.
2006-08-06 16:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm kinda confused on your statement. You say that you are just starting to learn the basics but have done extensive research. That really makes no sence, it's a contradiction.
Photography takes a lot of natural talent. The sad truth is not everyone can be a photographer no matter how much passion they have. Well, let me rephrase that... not everyone can make a living at a professional level no matter how much passion they have. There is a big difference between taking photos at your family reunion and getting paid to take photos at family reunions. Unfortunately, family and friends are too nice. They will compliment you even if you work looks like crap. So, to get an honest opinion, ask them how much they would pay for some of your work. Even go up to strangers and ask what they would pay for a 16x20 print. Now, take their answer and devide it by 2. If it's less than $60, they aren't a big fan of your work.
One thing about being a photographer is not only knowing technique, composition, and posing (not position) is also knowing when to break the rules and still create an appeasing image.
The best way to start out is to VOLUNTEER your time with a local photographer. Start of cleaning the camera room, carrying equipment, cleaning cameras, etc. Don't charge them for your time. Ask them to accompany them on any job. Even if you just sit and watch. Study what they do and their technique. See how they use lighting and composition to create the most flattering environment for the subject.
Take friends and family and practice on them. Pose them, light them, take time to create an image that you would attempt to sell. And then try to sell it. See what you get for it.
Take time to learn about different development processes such as cross-processing on your film. Figure out what kind of film you like the best: Is one brand performing better than another?
2006-08-07 01:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for one thing I think you are going into this field with one area of idea. You say modeling positioning, so this gives me a thought that all you wanna do is take pictures of people standing and selling some lame product. You want to break into photography? You know what the key is? Just take pictures of anything that moves you. But don't take them like this normal person would. Use your aperture settings, and zoom in, and get angles that are irregular. Don't take the average picture, take the extravagant picture. When you see something, ask yourself what would make this look better. And remember point of view and don't always make your subject centered in the middle of the picture. Photography is HUGE field, and just getting bigger every year.
2006-08-06 23:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a photographer in your area that would let you help out? Do whatever they ask and learn as much as you can. Offer to work for free at first with the stipulation that after 90 days you talk again to discuss your progress. There is so much such as lighting, learning to work with kids, and the business end. Good luck!!
2006-08-06 23:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a professional course in photography and then do specific classes like poetry and you should probably consult a career counselor to give you more advice.
2006-08-06 23:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by libbyocto14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a few thousand pictures, get a pad of model releases and have every person you take a photo of sign one, also if its their animal , or house, or car you photograph, then get a photo agency or two to offer your photos to magazines and so on.you might start locally by taking pictures around town and offering them to the newspaper, you might not get paid but you should get your name in print, save a copy of every article that has one of your photos so you can start forming your portfolio. store them in a way that they wont degrade, good luck,
2006-08-06 23:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flickr is great way to get inspired in that area, i suggest you try Flickr.com. some ppl are self taught or some take classes. But try that website.
2006-08-06 23:11:47 · answer #7 · answered by Giggles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to work as an assistant for a local photographer will be a good way to get started.
2006-08-07 01:54:31 · answer #8 · answered by Marty G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Develop a portfolio of your best pictures. That's sort of like your resume.
2006-08-06 23:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by Clean Independent Energy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start taking pictures now, dont stop
2006-08-06 23:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋