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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%)

Total Members Voted: 275

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
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« Reply #1181 on: December 24, 2015, 04:40:21 PM »
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« Reply #1182 on: December 24, 2015, 04:41:14 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on December 24, 2015, 04:40:21 PM
Great.

We now have 18 people in, and we're under $8.

Amazing. Just to be clear, this can be used by multiple people at the same time. Correct?
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« Reply #1183 on: December 24, 2015, 04:45:20 PM »
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Amazing. Just to be clear, this can be used by multiple people at the same time. Correct?

Yes, it's worked for the last couple of years without a hitch.
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« Reply #1184 on: December 24, 2015, 04:46:54 PM »

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Yes, it's worked for the last couple of years without a hitch.

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« Reply #1185 on: December 24, 2015, 05:27:18 PM »
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« Reply #1186 on: December 24, 2015, 05:37:59 PM »
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« Reply #1188 on: December 24, 2015, 05:49:34 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on December 24, 2015, 05:48:06 PM
Ordered.

They say that due to the Holiday there may be a delay in sending out the activation code, so I'll PM everyone the login and payment info as soon as I get it.

Thanks for gathering the masses on this one. Looking forward to it. Maybe for the ones that have done this already or know this well they can highlight courses that were exceptionally well or helpful (by level as well >> Course X for beginners, Course Y for editing photoshop etc)
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1189 on: December 24, 2015, 05:54:03 PM »
Quote from: benjie1305 on December 24, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
Thanks for gathering the masses on this one. Looking forward to it. Maybe for the ones that have done this already or know this well they can highlight courses that were exceptionally well or helpful (by level as well >> Course X for beginners, Course Y for editing photoshop etc)
Maybe we should start a separate thread for it, no?
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« Reply #1190 on: December 24, 2015, 06:17:46 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on December 24, 2015, 05:48:06 PM
Ordered.

They say that due to the Holiday there may be a delay in sending out the activation code, so I'll PM everyone the login and payment info as soon as I get it.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1191 on: December 25, 2015, 10:25:04 AM »
I am enlarging photos that I took and printing it from MPix. Is there a difference between E-surface paper and metallic paper? Does one come out better than the other?
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« Reply #1192 on: December 25, 2015, 12:29:08 PM »
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I am enlarging photos that I took and printing it from MPix. Is there a difference between E-surface paper and metallic paper? Does one come out better than the other?

Not better or worse, but different.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1193 on: December 27, 2015, 10:28:10 AM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on December 24, 2015, 04:40:21 PM
Great.

We now have 18 people in, and we're under $8.

Is it to late to join?
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« Reply #1194 on: December 27, 2015, 10:43:24 AM »
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Is it to late to join?
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Anyway on Flickr to blackout people/faces?
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« Reply #1196 on: December 27, 2015, 11:45:25 AM »
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Anyway on Flickr to blackout people/faces?

Yes, in Aviary use "draw" to brush out anything you don't want. You can also use "stickers".
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« Reply #1197 on: December 27, 2015, 11:46:33 AM »
Is it possible to zoom in On Pictures in picture view mode on the A6000?
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« Reply #1198 on: December 27, 2015, 02:05:38 PM »
Is anyone willing to sell/share their kelbyone account?
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #1199 on: December 28, 2015, 12:55:17 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on December 24, 2015, 05:48:06 PM
Ordered.

They say that due to the Holiday there may be a delay in sending out the activation code, so I'll PM everyone the login and payment info as soon as I get it.
BUMP. No pressure, just wondering.
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