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Quick tips on random subjects that come up in between classes (will add as we go along):

Food photography tips
Newborn photography tips

Table of Contents (I'll change each line to a link as we go along.)

Introduction

1) Choosing a camera: Point and Shoot vs. Mirrorless vs. DSLR
2) Camera specs: What do they mean, and which ones matter to me?
3) Exposure Basics Part 1 - the shutter speed/aperture/ISO triangle
4) Exposure Basics Part 2 - getting to know your mode dial, and other exposure controls
5) All about memory cards
6) Using ultra-wide lenses





Lenses 101 - technology, terminology, and specs, zooms vs. primes, basic/advanced/unique lenses

Lighting 101 - focusing specifically on easy to afford and easy to use setups
Small flash - on camera, off camera, modifiers and accessories
Studio strobes
Continuous lighting - fluorescent, LED, and halogen
Basic light modifiers - umbrellas, softboxes, gels, reflectors
Basic supports - lightstands, umbrella brackets, backgrounds, etc.

All about accessories - memory cards, tripods, bags, filters, remotes, adapters, grips, geotaggers, and more)


So I bought all my stuff - now what?

What makes a compelling photograph?
Depth of field
Composition basics - rule of thirds, perspective, framing
Advanced composition - negative space, inclusion and exclusion, compression
Light - natural, golden hour, basic flash usage.

Let's start shooting...

Kids:
In the park
Playing sports
At home

Landscapes and wildlife:
"Grand" landscapes
"Intimate" landscapes
Seascapes
Waterfalls
Cityscapes
Wildlife
Birds in flight
Shooting in bad weather

Portraits:
Babies and newborns
Single person - indoors
Single person - outdoors
Families/siblings/groups
Natural light
Artificial light - simple
Artificial light - complex
Mixed light

Others:
Close up and macro
Product photography

How do I...? (Some specific scenarios/techniques - Basic)
Shoot out of a plane window?
Shoot underwater?
Shoot compelling black-and-white?

How do I...? (Some specific scenarios/techniques - Advanced)
HDR
Long exposures
Light painting
Twilight landscapes
Milky Way
Star trails

Basic editing concepts:
Exposure
Contrast
Clarity/sharpening
Color
Layers and masking
« Last edited by Something Fishy on February 07, 2018, 02:21:11 PM »

Poll

What type of camera do shoot with?

Point & Shoot - basic (Canon Elph style) or Smartphone
122 (36.9%)
Point & Shoot - advanced (Canon S100 or G Style)
52 (15.7%)
Mirrorless
26 (7.9%)
DSLR - consumer (Up to a Nikon D5200 or Canon Rebel)
74 (22.4%)
DSLR - prosumer or pro (Nikon D7000 or Canon 60D and up)
29 (8.8%)
P&S, but I plan on getting an SLR or Mirrorless in the near future
28 (8.5%)

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1060 on: November 10, 2015, 04:20:09 PM »
Quote from: shlonx on November 10, 2015, 03:05:55 PM
Are there any disadvantages to constantly shooting with High Dynamic Range?
Simple answer: Yes, your pictures will probably often look like sh*t :)

Though as @Zalc was getting at, I assume your talking about in-camera HDR, if you're talking about bracketing the only real downside AFAIK is that you need to take multiple exposures for each shot rather than just one.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1061 on: November 10, 2015, 04:26:17 PM »
HDR is not technically feasible for all shots (by bracketing) although there are some photographers that are pushing the limits.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1062 on: November 11, 2015, 12:54:54 AM »
Thank you for your replies. I think I'm talking about in-camera, where the camera takes 3 shots in rapid succession, and then merges the brightest parts of each to create 1 image. Does that make sense?
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1063 on: November 11, 2015, 01:13:06 AM »
Quote from: shlonx on November 11, 2015, 12:54:54 AM
Thank you for your replies. I think I'm talking about in-camera, where the camera takes 3 shots in rapid succession, and then merges the brightest parts of each to create 1 image. Does that make sense?

Quote from: whYME on November 10, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
your pictures will probably often look like sh*t :)

Plus you'd slow your camera down tremendously.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1064 on: November 11, 2015, 01:17:07 AM »
Quote from: shlonx on November 11, 2015, 12:54:54 AM
and then merges the brightest parts (what it thinks is) the correctly exposed part of each to create 1 image.
FTFY (I think)
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1065 on: November 11, 2015, 01:21:28 AM »
Quote from: whYME on November 11, 2015, 01:17:07 AM

Quote from: shlonx on November 11, 2015, 12:54:54 AM
and then merges the brightest parts (what it thinks is) the correctly exposed part of each to create 1 image clown barf.


FTFY (I think)

FTFY+1 :D

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1066 on: November 11, 2015, 01:32:45 AM »
Okay, in simple terms how do I get the mountain visible in this





to appear in here





other than buying a better camera?  :(

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1067 on: November 11, 2015, 01:37:35 AM »
Quote from: shlonx on November 11, 2015, 01:32:45 AM
Okay, in simple terms how do I get the mountain visible in this



to appear in here



other than buying a better camera?  :(

HDR. Done in-camera it'll usually turn out fairly bad, done manually later on it has a chance of looking great.

This is a perfect example of a scene that would benefit from HDR; but only use it when needed, not all the time.

Again, rather bracket and do it yourself later than in camera (if possible, of course).
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1068 on: November 11, 2015, 10:22:26 AM »
HDR when done right (from my Arizona TR):

DSC_4072_HDR by P Bryan, on Flickr
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1069 on: November 11, 2015, 10:48:54 AM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on November 11, 2015, 01:21:28 AM

FTFY (I think)


FTFY+1 :D
Sorry for bringing this up , are you planning on covering this in your lessons one day?
Quote from: PBaruch on November 11, 2015, 10:22:26 AM
HDR when done right (from my Arizona TR)
Nice! What program did you use to merge them?
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1070 on: November 11, 2015, 10:51:15 AM »
This particular photo is a composite of 7 exposures.  The photos were then merged using Photoshop and NIK HDR Software (plug in for Photoshop).
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1071 on: November 23, 2015, 03:47:01 PM »
DDMS posted Adobe Photoshop Elements on sale. Is it kedai? Or is it kedai to get Premiere Elements? Can someone describe the difference? Thanks.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1072 on: November 23, 2015, 04:05:52 PM »
Quote from: Iz on November 23, 2015, 03:47:01 PM
DDMS posted Adobe Photoshop Elements on sale. Is it kedai? Or is it kedai to get Premiere Elements? Can someone describe the difference? Thanks.
Photoshop / Photoshop Elements are for editing pictures, Premiere / Premiere Elements are for editing videos.

The Elements versions have less features; I don't know which features.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1073 on: November 23, 2015, 04:21:15 PM »
Quote from: etech0 on November 23, 2015, 04:05:52 PM
Photoshop / Photoshop Elements are for editing pictures, Premiere / Premiere Elements are for editing videos.

The Elements versions have less features; I don't know which features.

Exactly.

The features Elements loses is not anything g anyone on this forums would miss. 3D editing, stuff like that.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1074 on: November 23, 2015, 06:21:45 PM »
Which would be a better lens to get for the a5100 (the price difference not being a factor)?

Hasselblad LF 16mm f/2.8 Lens
or
Sony SEL50F18/B 50mm f/1.8 Lens
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1075 on: November 23, 2015, 06:38:56 PM »
Quote from: mb1 on November 23, 2015, 06:21:45 PM
Which would be a better lens to get for the a5100 (the price difference not being a factor)?

Hasselblad LF 16mm f/2.8 Lens
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Sony SEL50F18/B 50mm f/1.8 Lens
Depends what you already have and what you like to shoot, but generally the 50mm would be more useful.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1076 on: November 23, 2015, 07:03:28 PM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on November 23, 2015, 06:38:56 PM
Depends what you already have and what you like to shoot, but generally the 50mm would be more useful.

And more interesting. Awesome portrait lens as well.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1077 on: November 23, 2015, 09:10:15 PM »
Quote from: mb1 on November 23, 2015, 06:21:45 PM
Which would be a better lens to get for the a5100 (the price difference not being a factor)?

Hasselblad LF 16mm f/2.8 Lens
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Sony SEL50F18/B 50mm f/1.8 Lens
Are these prime lenses?
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« Reply #1078 on: November 23, 2015, 10:16:46 PM »
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1079 on: November 24, 2015, 11:51:59 AM »
Guess I should have posted here for feedback:

Quote from: AJK on November 24, 2015, 01:06:47 AM
One of the pics I took last night from PH SYD...

Sydney Opera; View from the Park Hyatt by AJK DDF, on Flickr
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