photography basics dslr
I want to start Photography?
Hi.
I will be 15 June 20th.
Photography has always been a thing of interest for me. I was always interested in photographic tumblrs. I’m completely inexperienced and know nothing really about cameras. The only camera I have is an old Nikon SLR that my dad bought in the 90′s.
My mom signed me up for a Photography class over the summer for SLR beginners. I was wondering if there were any basics I should know about Photography in general. One day, eventually I want to get a DLSR but right now I think it’s good for me to start with my dads old SLR.
(I DO know that the difference between a SLR and a DSLR which is one is Digital and one uses film lol)
All responses welcome!
thanks!
I would suggest a couple of good books first. “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson or “The Digital Photography Book” by Scott Kelby. There’s 3 volumes of the Kelby book. Also look for books on composition. I think Kelby gets into composition in his books, but there are entire books dedicated to it as well. These will teach you the very fundamentals of photography. As far as the pro side, I can’t help, I’m not a pro. But if you don’t understand the basics, you can’t take pro photos. And remember, it’s more about you than the camera. Granted, a point & shoot without any semi-auto modes, or manual mode will limit you to an extent, but your knowledge of the process and your camera are what takes the pics. Tutorials on line are OK, but if you don’t know what you need to know, how do you know what to look for? Books teach you in a linear, logical order. Once you know your basics, tutorials for specific technique and effects can be useful.
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