I wanna learn photography [Archive] - RonFez.net Messageboard

mailman73

10-21-2008, 02:09 PM

ok maybe some people on this board can help me out

i wanna start to learn more about photography but im not really get a book and learn guy so if we have any photo folks in here that would like to offer some time and experience id be more that thankful to get into some chats about what and where i wanna go with this

mailman73

10-21-2008, 02:11 PM

Hey Spoon look i made a thread not related to Stugots ........lol

Furtherman

10-21-2008, 02:19 PM

but im not really get a book and learn guy

Oh then you're a stay at home and dumb guy.

Point and click! You'll do fine.

Don Stugots

10-21-2008, 02:22 PM

Oh then you're a stay at home and dumb guy.

Point and click! You'll do fine.

he really does take cool pics. i seen a bunch of them and was impressed.

Furtherman

10-21-2008, 02:24 PM

he really does take cool pics. i seen a bunch of them and was impressed.

OK, thanks for the tip. I'll shut up now.

mailman73

10-21-2008, 02:24 PM

Oh then you're a stay at home and dumb guy.

Point and click! You'll do fine.

not dumb and god i wish i could stay at home ......i just lose focus

ok maybe i am dumb

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 02:25 PM

do you currently own a camera?
What kind?

Many will tell you to really understand and learn start with film, personally I disagree because unless you plan to work with film cameras later on you can learn faster and cheaper if you start digital.

Don Stugots

10-21-2008, 02:26 PM

OK, thanks for the tip. I'll shut up now.

hahaha. no, please go on.

My comment was more like "mailman, you take good pics, what more do you want to learn?"

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 03:08 PM

also, if you don't pick up books to study, you do like the internet and there are so many forum and sites with tutorials out there.

when you say serious, how serious is serious?

BlackSpider

10-21-2008, 03:12 PM

You can start by reading Earl's blog on "Brotgraphy"...

mailman73

10-21-2008, 03:22 PM

he really does take cool pics. i seen a bunch of them and was impressed.

hahaha. no, please go on.

My comment was more like "mailman, you take good pics, what more do you want to learn?"

wow im nervous now Stugots said something nice

mailman73

10-21-2008, 03:25 PM

also, if you don't pick up books to study, you do like the internet and there are so many forum and sites with tutorials out there.

when you say serious, how serious is serious?

i like hands on and having to share with people ....like if its a shitty pic someone could say wow dude that was fuckin terrible blind people shoot better pics

ChrisTheCop

10-21-2008, 03:31 PM

Here's a nice lil photo taking tutorial, followed by some great tv ads.
Can you spot the politically incorrect one???

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mailman73

10-21-2008, 03:39 PM

torker

10-21-2008, 05:48 PM

PM Bob Leafe®.

Hottub

10-21-2008, 06:06 PM

As Katja said, no need to jump into an expensive SLR to learn. Buy a decent digital and start shooting. Work on your subjects and POV. Go to the city and practice.
I take hundreds of shots every year. Once in a while I step in shit and get a few good ones. Trial and error.
I have a few medal winners from Ireland. But that place just naturally lends itself to great shots.

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:09 PM

for some strange reason im into taking cemetary pics

BillySolHarg

10-21-2008, 06:15 PM

Experiment with your camera. Take pics in all different type of scenerios. Play with your results in photoshop. Constant use will help you pick up things and develope into quite a fine photographer in no time.

And stay out of cemetaries.

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 06:19 PM

cemetery pictures can be very interesting, you may also find liking taking images of Gothic looking buildings and older cities and churches.

Since your current camera is a P&S and has no manual options you are best off trying to practice good angles and experiment with different light conditions.

If your budget allows get yourself a cheap digital slr and start working on manual settings and working with different lenses, apertures and experiment with DOP.

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:24 PM

i know nothing about apertures.....thats what i wanna get to learn a lil more

Hottub

10-21-2008, 06:24 PM

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9582/sandy001mediumjl6.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7767/beachaug04019ry1.jpg

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 06:27 PM

i know nothing about apertures.....thats what i wanna get to learn a lil more

unless you get a camera with manual settings it is hard to learn about apertures... especially when you don't like to read :D

There are some point and shoots cameras that have manual settings and also are able to attach lenses with an adapter. You can find digital slrs for 500 in a kit these days, just look up craigslist for a used one if need be.

Personally I think Canon and Nikon are easier to find a huge variety of lenses for, companies like sigma, tamron and many others make lenses for them at lower cost that the actual brand

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:31 PM

i believe my camera has a manuel setting

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 06:37 PM

i believe my camera has a manuel setting

the model you mentioned doesn't from what I can see.
It has a scene mode where you can chose from a whole lot of settings, and it may not be a bad idea for you to play around with that and discover what each does and how it effects the exposure of your image.

in a manual mode you can chose all settings, iso, aperture, fstops....there is a lot to learn

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:42 PM

yes yes there is much to learn .....thats why i was hoping trying to find someone to be hands on with i pick yhings up much much faster that way

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 06:44 PM

ok, hands on... post some pictures you have taken and we can help you figure out what is good and what is bad about them and what could be changed or done different... or post an image you would like to achieve and we can help you figure out what to do to get the results you are looking for.

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:46 PM

ok give me a few to get them up on here

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:52 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0363.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0382.jpg

mailman73

10-21-2008, 06:55 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0409.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0428.jpg

PapaBear

10-21-2008, 06:56 PM

Get this book. (http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Handbook-Third-Revised/dp/0679742042)

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/15380000/15387944.JPG

Take LOTS AND LOTS of photos. Though I love film, I really wish digital had been around when I was learning. The cost of taking a lot of photos went from expensive, to free with the advent of digital.

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 06:59 PM

hmm, these were taken with a powershot sd600.

first image I think another angle that does not show the buildings in the background and also doesn't crop the top out could make the shot more impressive. had you had a slr you could make the focal point also stand out more by changing your dop , shoot at an aperture under 3,5 and the grass and background will pretty much be out of focus and leaving the focus on the main object.
I would also adjust contrast levels in this picture.

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 07:00 PM

PapaBear

10-21-2008, 07:03 PM

but he does not want to read.
I dont think he is as serious about it as someone who really wants to be a photographer.
Ah. That's not going to help.

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 07:03 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0409.jpg

I like this one. has a good angle and nice crop

would adjust contrast and sharpen it a bit though

mailman73

10-21-2008, 07:04 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0456.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0435.jpg

mailman73

10-21-2008, 07:08 PM

none of these photos have been photoshoped

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 07:09 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ksm602/cemetary%20pics/IMG_0456.jpg

in this one I think it would be more impressive if the focal point was off center.
it is a good image though.

mailman73

10-21-2008, 07:12 PM

in this one I think it would be more impressive if the focal point was off center.
it is a good image though.

i agree i thought that after i came home and was looking at them

~Katja~

10-21-2008, 07:13 PM

none of these photos have been photoshoped

I know.
I also don't want anyone to think that my opinion really matters :D

I have to say though, your images from cemeteries could be way more impressive if you are able to play with light. Make the angels look more peaceful and the gravestones kinda more mystic and dark if ya will... if you plan to continue working with that material as your main objects, chose different times of day, late afternoon or early morning can be great. fog over the cemetery with the sun coming out can give you a natural mysterious background to work with.

the sun setting on an angels wing can make it appear it to have sort of a halo and make it more innocent, peaceful and holy.

mailman73

10-21-2008, 07:19 PM

i appreciate your comments

Don Stugots

10-22-2008, 04:49 AM

Nice pics. Now read the damn book.

biggestmexi

10-22-2008, 05:00 AM

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/biggestmexi/nice%20pics/DSC00409.jpg

this one is ok
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/biggestmexi/nice%20pics/BridgeAheadcopy.jpg

and a moon pic
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/biggestmexi/nice%20pics/DSC00421.jpg