Question Posted Wednesday September 15 2004, 12:44 am
I want to take up photography, can anyone give me any help on getting started.. tips, tricks etc.? Any camera's you think are best for begginers and film. And where I should get them developed if digital is better.. and some not too-cheap not too- expsensive things I might need.. I just need help getting started so If you have any sites, or tips, or if you know anything that would be great thanks!
batman_14 answered Thursday September 16 2004, 11:25 am: i'm not a proffessional photographer (kind of a cheap hobby, i use "onetime use camera's), but my advice is to start with a camera that's inexpensive.. if you're good with that....and sometimes it takes practice to get a good shot, sometimes you get lucky, then move onto more advanced cameras and equipment. also start learning about lighting and do some research, plenty can be found on the net about any subject, research about the job, good cameras for different uses....and so on..... good luck... [ batman_14's advice column | Ask batman_14 A Question ]
selectopaque answered Wednesday September 15 2004, 6:47 am: You should look into some photography classes at your school or community.
That said, I wish I could remember more about my photography class in high school, such as the camera I used.
I don't think you should go for digital. Especially when your first starting out in photography, it is a lot easier to learn what to look for (lighting, where shadows are, where the sun is, etc.) if you control everything yourself with a good camera. If you want to get a good camera, and the school or class that you take doesn't provide them for you, then your going to have to spend some money, but it will be well worth it. Search for 35 mm SLR cameras, I beleive that is what I'm talking about. They are the camera's that let you control everything like shutter speed.
Then, learn how to develope the film yourself. You will be able to get the lighting/shade/color/ etc. you want much better than anyone else. This is why you need to take a class.
Did I mention to start out with black and white film? Well, do that. Black and white film will help you focus on the shades, instead of pretty colors to begin with. Plus a picture just looks cooler in black and white. [ selectopaque's advice column | Ask selectopaque A Question ]
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