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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 #560 on: May 16, 2014, 09:38:19 AM »
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BTW - anyone interested in splitting a yearly subscription? I haven't had any issues with multiple people accessing one account, even at the same time. I could also get it at a very substantial discount.
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I could get it for $188+tax. With four people it'll come out to $4-5 a month, obviously less if more people join.
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« Reply #562 on: May 16, 2014, 10:28:12 AM »
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« Reply #565 on: May 16, 2014, 01:20:56 PM »
For beginners too? If so, I'm in.
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« Reply #566 on: May 16, 2014, 01:34:45 PM »
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For beginners too? If so, I'm in.
Based on your photos at the DO you don't sound like a beginner anymore :-X
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« Reply #567 on: May 16, 2014, 01:35:32 PM »
OK - we have 6 people, let's cap it at that. I'll PM you the login info later.

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Will send. Sorry for the delay.

Also. Is this a good tripod? 30$
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Sent payment via PayPal. Added additional amt to help you offset the pp charges. Thanks again for this service.
Next time just mark it as Family/Friends and there won't be any charges (unless you're paying via CC).
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #571 on: May 18, 2014, 09:18:22 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on May 15, 2014, 10:42:06 PM
BTW - anyone interested in splitting a yearly subscription? I haven't had any issues with multiple people accessing one account, even at the same time. I could also get it at a very substantial discount.
just saw this  :( any way to still join?
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just saw this  :( any way to still join?
Sure -- pick someone nice (such as SF), pay half of their bill, share the pw, and you're all set.
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« Reply #573 on: May 19, 2014, 01:09:06 AM »
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Is this the best I could get , in this price range, with a ball-head?
Quote from: rots5 on May 18, 2014, 01:51:49 AM
Will send. Sorry for the delay.

Also. Is this a good tripod? 30$
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« Reply #575 on: May 19, 2014, 05:32:04 PM »
Quote from: rots5 on May 18, 2014, 01:51:49 AM
Will send. Sorry for the delay.

Also. Is this a good tripod? 30$

Pretty good deal. It doesn't hold much weight though - make sure that what you plan on putting on is not more than half of what the head is rated for.

Quote from: rots5 on May 19, 2014, 07:52:09 AM
and this flash http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ZT3DOU/ref=gb1h_img_c-2_1842_cc214f5b?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=center-new-2&pf_rd_r=1ARAPRY19SMB654ADVCJ&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=1725241842 

its going to be an amazon gold box deal later today. is it any worth it?

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« Reply #576 on: May 19, 2014, 05:34:38 PM »
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How did they get AMEX to freeze the price for the platinum card? Mine goes up every year!
I usually get offers of 2,000-5,000 Starpoints for keeping the Starwood AMEX once the annual fee hits.
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« Reply #578 on: May 19, 2014, 08:06:02 PM »
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Post here.

Already did, sorry was a mistake.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #579 on: May 23, 2014, 06:21:52 AM »
Using a simple point and shoot power shot Elph the indoor children pictures in halogen light come out yellow. The best way to fix that is to play with the ISO?
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