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Sun, Jul 06 2008, 6:06 am

I've been wanting to do that for a while, but my full time job and motherhood kind of put that on the back burner. I have to say, I gathered inspiration from all of you people who are in full swing. Now, how do I get started?

Can I learn from books alone? Or do I need someone to train me one-on-one?

GAMZu

Sun, Jul 06 2008, 6:27 am

Well, I'm a big fan of trial and error. Gather some general tips, and then play around with camera settings. Smile

General tip:
>Get onto kids' level. Don't photograph kids from your full height.
>Make sure the background is nice if possible. (I sometimes set my kids up to play in a nicer area of the park just for the photos. Or I take pics when they're high up on a jungle gym, where sky is their background.)
>Always press the shutter button halfway to pre-focus before pressing it fully for the pic.

Read your user manual to get a feel of the settings available to you and try them out! Then read online.

What kind of camera do you have, by the way?

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Sun, Jul 06 2008, 8:04 am

Right now I have a Canon SD950 , but I want to get a digital slr for me to learn on... I meant professional photography, lighting and all.

chayitty

Sun, Jul 06 2008, 8:11 am

cool...wat slr r u gonna get?
I did a course through nyip...which costs liked $900...besides for that I read photography magazines and stuff...
I actually just bought a used rebel by b&h for like $300...it takes nice pics

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Sun, Jul 06 2008, 8:23 am

I'll see what my husband can get a good deal on... THANKS, chayitty..

mugsisme

Sun, Jul 06 2008, 10:13 am

There are some good online sources for classes. I have been looking at my local community college for classes, but the problem is timing. There was nothing that interested me this summer, and the fall is out because of the yom tovim.

What camera are you looking at? I have the Nikon D40, and I am anxiously awaiting Nikon to bring out the replacement for the D80 and hoping to upgrade.

veteranmom

Sun, Jul 06 2008, 2:19 pm

ANYONE TAKE an online course that they could recommend?

greatsnap

Sun, Jul 06 2008, 5:50 pm

I took an online course NYIP-new york institute of photography that was amazing I actually learned more from this course than my photography course in manhatten . what's so great about it is that you can learn it at your own time!!!it is'nt expensive!!

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Mon, Jul 07 2008, 3:14 pm

I think both Chayitty and Greatsnap liked the nyip course.. Good to know. I requested a brochure.

Zahava

Mon, Jul 07 2008, 4:20 pm

chayitty wrote:

besides for that I read photography magazines and stuff...

Which magazines do you like? I'm thinking of ordering a subscription I just don't know which one.

chayitty

Mon, Jul 07 2008, 5:00 pm

I had a couple of mag. from really njoy tpopular photography...I really want to get around and get myself a subscription over there...they also have a website popphoto.com
there r others that I get my hands on now and then.... but if getting a subscribtion to one I would choose popular photography

Zahava

Mon, Jul 07 2008, 6:08 pm

That's actually the one I was considering. I heard about shutterbug but I have no idea if it's any good. I think I'll stick to pop photo. I love their website and I trust them.

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Tue, Jul 08 2008, 6:12 am

I think I'm going to get the Nikon D60.

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Fri, Jul 18 2008, 11:23 am

I took the plunge and signed up for the NYIP course.

Zahava

Fri, Jul 18 2008, 4:24 pm

Good for you! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I'm looking forward to see your pics!

I remember from when I ordered their brochure that they offer a variety of courses. Which one did you sign up for?

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Fri, Jul 18 2008, 4:33 pm

Professional Photography...
They also offer Photoshop (which I know already), and a more basic photography course.

MOM222

Mon, Jul 21 2008, 9:35 am

What camera are you using for the course?

square_peg

Mon, Jul 21 2008, 8:38 pm

nikon d40x

Zahava

Mon, Jul 21 2008, 8:50 pm

So, when are you starting?

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Mon, Jul 21 2008, 9:02 pm

waiting for my first packet..

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