I need photography ideas.?

Question

I am starting to get into photography but i don't know what to shoot. Can someone help me. Also what is the best camera I can get for around $250 or $300?

Answer 1

How exciting for you!!

My first recommendation is to start with digital photography. There are many high-quality point&shoot cameras that will fall within your price range, and the advantages of digital are that you can take large numbers of photos without the additional expense of film and developing.

I suggest going to a few reputable camera dealers and speaking with the salespersons to find out what is the best quality camera in your price range. Keep in mind, you might be able to get the same camera that they recommend at Best Buy for less, allowing you to buy accessories such as memory cards and batteries.

A point&shoot is the best way to start for now, since there are not SLR cameras available in your price range. These will offer portability, good resolution and clear photos, along with ease of use that will allow you to focus on your composition for now.

What to shoot? Everything is a good place to start! But seriously, I find it helpful to take a photo-walk and shoot whatever interests me. Sometimes I go to a park and shoot the children and parents playing on the swings (get permission before shooting children), other times I will pick a block in the city & focus on the architecture.

Whatever you do decide to photograph, it is important to 'work the subject'. This means taking not only the 1-5 shots that you first envisioned when you started, but another 20-30 of different angles, close up, lighting and perspectives. Many times, the last photo I take is my best, because I captured something out of the ordinary that I wouldnt have if I didnt explore what that subject was able to give me.

Finally, check out www.flickr.com for great photo ideas. Go into the Groups area & do a search for something that interests you. By looking at other peoples photos, you can improve your own style. Also, it is fun to try and duplicate a particular angle/perspective that someone else captured, and see what it takes to achieve that.

Good luck to you!!

Answer 2

You should shoot things you enjoy. The first thing you should do is buy "The Joy of Photography by Kodak". You need to get a good understanding of ASA, shutter speed, and aperture. Once you understand that, then you move into composition. Always remember to keep the sun behind you unless you are trying to shoot a silhouette. As far as camera go, any digital camera with 4 to 5 MB is good such as the Fuji film FinePix S5200 Digital Camera - Black- around $300 or Canon Power Shot A540 Digital Camera around $200. However is you really want to learn photography you need to get a camera that will let you go manual. Good Luck!!
Johnny Crawford/Staff Photographer at the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Answer 3

Master techniques by subject matter.

lighting and appature - use still life in a controlled setting.

Motion - live sports (you learn really fast how to think on your feet)

try to get a used point and shoot - that way 250 buys you a lot more technically capable camera vs a new one which wil say...make you wait 2 seconds for a shot to take. SOO frustrating. I have a sony 700 series witha great zoom lens, flash, manual settings, and quick shot and multiple frames (quick shot). Nice beginning camera.

Then use costco or similar photo services which are DIRT cheap but give great large sized prints.

also try to do things that pertain to your life -you will find it more interesting and keep you motivated.

Enter into contests as well then you will be triple proud when you win.

Also istockphoto.com is a great outlet for your work and you get paid tooo. Nice networking ther with a community of expert shutterbugs.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Lots of good suggestions on subjects to shoot so far. You may want to try self-assignments, where you pick a theme such as 'red' or 'reflections' or 'alive' and see how many different types of photos you can take in the theme. It's tons of fun and gets you thinking creatively.

Try this camera selector. It lets you select the features that are most important to YOU (including price ranges) and gives you lots of information on models that have the features you want.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

This is much better than just getting people to tell which cameras THEY like.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

The thing about photography is that it’s all about you- you could take a walk on your own, city, woods, playgrounds, and shoot things that are of interest to you, but in candid, or unique ways. Play with shots and themes until you see what it is you like. You can experiment with black and white, sepia, and color digital manipulations relatively easily on a few computer programs.

Try shooting plants, animals, children, rain, railroad tracks, signs, and people doing every day things like paying for groceries. Take a picture of a person and then walk up to them and ask them their story? Look at others work and see what appeals to you.

Themes here: Play and have fun based on what YOU like and think looks good! To get an idea of what I mean, check out this site for ides, inspiration, and a creative outlet for your work when it’s done. You can see the word through the lenses of others all over the world:
http://1000words.net

Check out this site for looking at cameras in your price range:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Digital_cameras/2001-6501_7-0.html


HAPPY PICTURES!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Firstly, you need a Single Lens Reflex camera.
Next, you have to decide whether you want a digital or film camera.

You can find good quality SLR film cameras, used, for very little money nowadays.

I suggest PENTAX or MINOLTA. You'll want to get a 50mm lens or 28mm to 85mm zoom (or something close).

You'll want to get a macro lens.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=minolta&sacat=15230%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=M4V+2C1&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=

You'll want to get something like 70mm to 200mm lens as well.

Answer 10

anything fugi is good for a beginer . shoot natural scenes at first cause they always look the best . good luck and happy shooting .