I am really interested in photography, but don't know where to start?

Question

I don't have any experience....just me and my digital camera. At the moment, I dont' have time to take a photography class, although I would like to in the future. What could I do to learn more in the meantime. Any good sources you could point me to?

Answer 1

The first thing you should do is learn all about the camera's functions. ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, and how they will effect the outcome of the final image.

Then learn things on how to actually get an excellent image. This is called a "good eye," but there is really a lot more to understand. Composition, color, texture, repetition, line, emphasis, light, dark, rule of thirds, and lighting are just some of the things you need to know. There is still a lot more.

Anyway, learn about all these things, and see if this is really what you want to do. With all the schooling, and expensive camera would be pointless come to find out this is not the course you want to take. Good camera gear alone costs in upwards of $5,000. Add some good lenses, and you'll be looking into a price range pushing $15,000.

Regarding schooling, I know some people who excel in the photography business, and they have only an associates degree in photography, if that. Others go to a private art college for four years, and that still doesn't mean they take good photographs. If you do choose to go to college for photography, which I would recommend even if for a few classes, also take business management classes. This is because you will most likely be working for yourself in the field of wedding and child portraits; the most stable photography out there.

Hope this helped.

Answer 2

When yo have time, search out your local camera club. They are great sources of information and learning.You could eventually put pictures into their competitions.