Can you tell me everything you know about Photography?

Question

So I want to learn more about taking pictures (scenery and people) I don't know much. Lighting and focusing and such. Was wondering if you could tell me anything you know! Here's the cam I have http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8377909&type=product&id=1178925993972

What can you tell me?

Answer 1

I think the best advise I would give is to fill the frame make sure when you are looking thru the viewfinder that there is no "dead space" Like if you are taking a picture of a person make sure that you get close enough to the person and you don't show the street and a light pole and a car driving by if it's not important in the picture. I'm still learning about the lighting...

Answer 2

This is my basic answer for this question.

1. You should learn the technical aspects of photography and your camera (composition, shutter speed, rules of thirds, depth of field etc), once you understand these you will be able to create better images.

2. Shoot in "M" (manual mode) because you will have more control over your camera and not the other way around. When you are in one of the "Auto" modes the camera will just read the highlights and shadow areas and try to get you a picture. The camera is not smart enough to know what you are shooting.

3. You can start reading all kinds of books on this subject and get information from the internet. This includes web based classes, manufactures web sites to personal blogs.

4. Take out your camera and manual sit down and go over all the buttons and knobs etc.. this is the best way for you to learn what your camera can do.

5. Start shooting with your camera to get practice and from what you are learning from reading and doing you will get better. Practice does make perfect. Take notes while shooting and then look at your photos on the computer find the best one from that set and see what you did to get the shot and why you like it more than the others.

Since you have access to the internet here is a start: Some you have to pay for and some are free.. start with the free stuff of course.

http://www.photonhead.com/beginners/.......
http://www.betterphoto.com/home.asp........
http://www.shootsmarter.com/
http://www.webphotoschool.com/

http://www.lexar.com/dp/index.html?cmp=e...

Photoshop classes
http://www.russellbrown.com/

Hope this helps,
Kevin

Answer 3

I have been interested in photography forever. I have a Nikon SLR (single lens reflex) camera and just recently bought a digital camera. To me, there is no comparison in what I originally know of SLR compared to digital. I have some beautiful, prize-winning photos with my Nikon because it took thought, practice, reading, mistakes and lots of film. I have 20 years of saved Popular Photography magazines I was recently going to give to the Salvation Army, but I am going to keep them and read them. NOW, since I just got a computer, I found the best web site ever: PopPhoto.com. Check it out. I could never tell you in this type of format what I know about photography, but everything I know I learned from reading those magazines and practice. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 4

Could Alex Rodriguez tell you how to hit a homerun and then you could do it? You need to go out and shoot on your own and read as much as possible for you to learn the basics of photography. Then go shoot some more, make mistakes and learn how to light your subjects. Remember it's the quality of light, not the amount of light.

Answer 5

There are 3 cardinal rules when taking pictures.
1) What is the subject. That is what are you trying to tell us with the picture.
2) How do you get the focus of attention toward your subject. That is when someone looks at your picture make sure the attention will go straight to your subject.
3) What did you do in order to eliminate what is not necessary in your picture. Anything that does not add to your story.
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Answer 6

My first camera: Point it. Punch it.

My first manual TLR: Don't forget to remove the lens cap.

My first medium format film camera: The baseball player on THAT negative is the same size as the one taken with the telephoto of my 35mm!

My first manual SLR: "That will make a a good shot!" "Where'd it go?"

My first automatic SLR: Gave me results I didn't want almost as often as those I did want.

My first digital: Push the shutter release HALFWAY down, pause, and THEN shoot the picture. "Where'd it go?"

My most recent digital: The manual is too damned thick! "Where'd it go?"

Answer 7

Don't be lazy and learn on your own. Use google or go to the library and get some books or something. No one can tell you anything that will make you a better photographer unless you learn the basics and put them to use. You seem to think photography is easy and if someone gets on here and tells you everything they know, you'll be a master at it. Quit kidding yourself...

Answer 8

I can't tell you everything I know about photography, because it has taken me 50 years to learn it.

I can really recommend this book as an excellent source for a beginner. "Get the Most from Your Digital Camera," by Simon Joinson.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Simon%20Joinson&page=1

I am sure that it is not "everything" Simon knows about photography, but it is sure to help you get started.