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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

Author Topic: Learn Photography Master Thread  (Read 358134 times)

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #580 on: May 23, 2014, 07:13:23 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?

White balance is what you have to change.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #581 on: May 23, 2014, 09:07:26 AM »
thanks ill play with it

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #582 on: June 02, 2014, 10:43:29 AM »
Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head ($45)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D60LG8/?tag=cl03f-20

vs

Dolica 60" Lightweight Tripod with Ball Head ($25 - Sale)

http://www.adorama.com/DOST600B001.html

Or any other recommendations... TIA

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #584 on: June 12, 2014, 07:26:59 AM »
I overcharged my Nex 6(I left it over shabbes connected to a PC), and now it doesn't go on!
Is there any thing I could do?
(It's like that for a couple of days)

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #585 on: June 12, 2014, 07:31:23 AM »
I overcharged my Nex 6(I left it over shabbes connected to a PC), and now it doesn't go on!
Is there any thing I could do?
(It's like that for a couple of days)

Weird. Overcharging is hardly an issue nowadays, at worst cutting down the battery life by a miniscule amount. Sounds like it may have been a power surge or something instead.

In any case, you have to eliminate the variables. Try using a different battery and see if that works. If it does, great, and buy an external charger for the future. If the new battery doesn't work either, you'll probably have to deal with the warranty.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #586 on: June 12, 2014, 09:56:45 AM »

If the new battery doesn't work either, you'll probably have to deal with the warranty.

(Unless you bought it from amazon (FBA) within the last 30 days in which case you should be able to just return it).

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #588 on: June 12, 2014, 11:53:07 AM »
Maybe it's just me, but link doesn't work.

Yup same here and here is why...

url=http://FREE Photography Classes at Select Sony Stores (this Weekend).

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #589 on: June 12, 2014, 12:01:37 PM »
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #590 on: June 12, 2014, 12:28:59 PM »
Sometimes, when I shoot on sunny afternoons, I get this violet halo framing part of the subject, and it's hell to remove it in photoshop. Anybody know why this happens or how to avoid it? Shooting with Canon 40d.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #591 on: June 12, 2014, 01:25:19 PM »
Sometimes, when I shoot on sunny afternoons, I get this violet halo framing part of the subject, and it's hell to remove it in photoshop. Anybody know why this happens or how to avoid it? Shooting with Canon 40d.

Could you post an example and your settings?
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #592 on: June 13, 2014, 09:08:43 AM »
Canon has the refurbished 50mm 1.8 II for $70.55 + $5 for shipping..... Plus you get a 1 year Canon warranty! I love this lens!! A must have....

Canon Link

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #593 on: June 13, 2014, 09:16:42 AM »
Canon has the refurbished 50mm 1.8 II for $70.55 + $5 for shipping..... Plus you get a 1 year Canon warranty! I love this lens!! A must have....
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #594 on: June 18, 2014, 05:40:52 PM »
Weird. Overcharging is hardly an issue nowadays, at worst cutting down the battery life by a miniscule amount. Sounds like it may have been a power surge or something instead.

In any case, you have to eliminate the variables. Try using a different battery and see if that works. If it does, great, and buy an external charger for the future. If the new battery doesn't work either, you'll probably have to deal with the warranty.
SF Thanks!

You were right I bought 2 external batteries with a charger ( http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00HEXTEOE ) and not it works!

Thanks!!

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #595 on: June 19, 2014, 05:39:37 AM »
SF Thanks!

You were right I bought 2 external batteries with a charger ( http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00HEXTEOE ) and now it works!

Thanks!!
Just fixed my mistake.

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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #596 on: June 30, 2014, 10:11:50 PM »
I'm driving the PCH with my new gopro 3 next week. what accessories and general tips and tricks do you have for me? thanks

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« Reply #597 on: June 30, 2014, 10:32:56 PM »
I'm driving the PCH with my new gopro 3 next week. what accessories and general tips and tricks do you have for me? thanks

Definitely get the suction mount, that's best for shooting out of a car. Also get the frame, that'll askew your to shoot while connected to power (which you'll probably have to do).

Also remember that the widest view is not always best while driving, experiment with all the different ones.
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Re: Learn Photography Master Thread
« Reply #598 on: June 30, 2014, 10:35:43 PM »
Definitely get the suction mount, that's best for shooting out of a car. Also get the frame, that'll askew your to shoot while connected to power (which you'll probably have to do).

Also remember that the widest view is not always best while driving, experiment with all the different ones.

thanks! can i use the frame while the camera is outside the car?

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« Reply #599 on: June 30, 2014, 10:47:36 PM »
thanks! can i use the frame while the camera is outside the car?

No. For that use the included underwater housing.
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