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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

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
« Reply #960 on: August 04, 2015, 06:41:04 AM »
Just read about magic Lantern for Canon. Good pickup for my t3i?
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #961 on: August 04, 2015, 08:04:23 AM »
Just read about magic Lantern for Canon. Good pickup for my t3i?

ML is more pro-video centric. You may want to consider CHDK instead.

That being said both are awesome additions to your camera. If only things like this were available for my Nikon...
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« Reply #962 on: August 04, 2015, 08:09:29 AM »
ML is more pro-video centric. You may want to consider CHDK instead.

That being said both are awesome additions to your camera. If only things like this were available for my Nikon...
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #963 on: August 04, 2015, 09:00:06 AM »
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #964 on: August 05, 2015, 02:04:17 PM »
I have a canon s110. Recently the screen jot damaged (possibly from water) and looks full of splotches when turned on.This causes me to be unable to tell what the true lighting is since it's different on every part of the screen. Any ideas? thanks

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« Reply #965 on: August 05, 2015, 02:13:10 PM »
I have a canon s110. Recently the screen jot damaged (possibly from water) and looks full of splotches when turned on.This causes me to be unable to tell what the true lighting is since it's different on every part of the screen. Any ideas? thanks

Get it fixed, basically.

Learning how to use the histogram will allow you to check the exposure as well.
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« Reply #966 on: August 05, 2015, 07:41:12 PM »
Any recommendations where to get it fixed in the ny nj area?

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« Reply #967 on: August 05, 2015, 11:15:24 PM »
Any recommendations where to get it fixed in the ny nj area?
depending how much it costs to fix, you may be better off getting a new one through the canon loyalty program. 866-443-8002
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« Reply #968 on: August 06, 2015, 12:18:15 AM »
Any recommendations where to get it fixed in the ny nj area?

[ur=https://www.chryslercamera.com/]Chrysler Camera Repair[/url]

But realistically,

you may be better off getting a new one through the canon loyalty program. 866-443-8002
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« Reply #969 on: August 06, 2015, 12:43:13 AM »
Chrysler Camera Repair

But realistically,

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #970 on: August 06, 2015, 12:45:36 AM »
This may not be the right place for this, so I'm sorry in advance.  Which computer monitor (24" or larger) would you guys recommend?  Up to $300 - $350.  Thanks
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« Reply #971 on: August 06, 2015, 12:47:52 AM »
This may not be the right place for this, so I'm sorry in advance.  Which computer monitor (24" or larger) would you guys recommend?  Up to $300 - $350.  Thanks

To view photos specifically?

OR for you any reason?

If the latter, wrong place.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #972 on: August 06, 2015, 12:54:38 AM »
To view photos specifically?

OR for you any reason?

If the latter, wrong place.
For photography.  Viewing and editing high-res images.  (Also that viewing angles dont effect image - if possible)
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #973 on: August 06, 2015, 12:58:00 AM »
For photography.  Viewing and editing high-res images.  (Also that viewing angles dont effect image - if possible)

Unless you're doing critical color work (for matched printing and the like) any regular good monitor will do. Personally I use nothing fancy - just a random HP (cost around $150 five years ago IIRC).

I do use a Spyder Pro to calibrate it, so I know WISIWYG.
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« Reply #974 on: August 06, 2015, 01:07:43 AM »
Unless you're doing critical color work (for matched printing and the like) any regular good monitor will do. Personally I use nothing fancy - just a random HP (cost around $150 five years ago IIRC).

I do use a Spyder Pro to calibrate it, so I know WISIWYG.
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« Reply #975 on: August 06, 2015, 01:07:49 AM »
Unless you're doing critical color work (for matched printing and the like) any regular good monitor will do. Personally I use nothing fancy - just a random HP (cost around $150 five years ago IIRC).

I do use a Spyder Pro to calibrate it, so I know WISIWYG.

With all these things you claim to use, I am getting interested to see your dark room. Surely you must have one.
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« Reply #976 on: August 06, 2015, 01:09:28 AM »
With all these things you claim to use, I am getting interested to see your dark room. Surely you must have one.

I do have a dark room. But unfortunately, instead of being in bed there now, I'm on DDF instead >:(.
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« Reply #977 on: August 06, 2015, 01:15:59 AM »
I do have a dark room. But unfortunately, instead of being in bed there now, I'm on DDF instead >:(.

Lol. I see what you did there..  ::)

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #978 on: August 11, 2015, 06:19:47 PM »
For the heck of it. I thought the clouds in the background and overhead with the sun shining made for a nice shot.
From my office on my g4.

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« Reply #979 on: August 11, 2015, 06:37:23 PM »
For the heck of it. I thought the clouds in the background and overhead with the sun shining made for a nice shot.
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