Who here is into Photography?

[Funky Feathers]

I used to. I took photography classes in High School & Jr. High, used my dad's 1955 Canon since I was 7 yrs. old, but then digital cameras came along, greatly reducing the need for knowledge. I miss developing my own pics in a darkroom.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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You're very welcome. Glad to be here.


It wasn't meant to be rude, I'm just wondering how many people have had formal training. I mentioned SundownWaterfowl, because her pictures of the water droplets is an exercise that is quite common - which shows that she actually has formal training or has at least read a book. I noticed another person (name escapes me, somewhere around pg3) stated they did portrait photography on a part time basis.

If you took it negatively, how's that my fault, and how does that warrant a public reprimand?

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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I've been thinking of building a darkroom just to break the monotony of photoshop/lightroom.

 

[Msbear]

Well, the KNOWLEDGE in all caps suggests you are irritated with those who lack it. and then when you say "besides simply knowing how to press the shutter button" sounds derogatory. I understand you are a professional photographer and I would appreciate pointers and helpful info but, I just felt, you were putting folks down.

Im sure Im not the only one who took it that way eta: but, happy I was wrong.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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My question is - how many people had formal photography training? Please rephrase it for me so that it isn't so insulting to you and others.

 

[Msbear]

just like that

 

[Carols Clucks]

It might help to inquire if any one went to a certain photography school you are interested in.

Specialty schools like Brooks Inst. (located here in Santa Barbara)

JC that offer intensive photography studies (SBCC-SOMA also in Santa Barbara)

Universities that offer Art courses that would cover composition

Mail Order (internet) courses such as NYIP

Or the good old school of hard knocks, try and error and a full trash can in your dark room, or a HD full of shots to "fix"

 

[Carols Clucks]

Another thought:

If you are interested in helping people improve their photography, you can also critique own of your own photos, fixing errors or changing composition etc. I would suggest ONLY using your own images. Anyone who has sat through their own photos being picked apart by an instructor and room full of students rivaling for the top grades, konows and understands the feeling of being torn apart and then regrouping and improving. To most people, it is rude and demeaning and not something one should do with out being asked. Remembering people see their own images differently since they have a personal connection with a subject.

I had a long tutorial written up for a different pet forum on photography, covering the basics. Unfortunately, it is all gone with a forum crash.

If anyone is looking for a good series on photography, using your digital camera (he shows Nikon and Canon) I would highly suggest:

Scott Kelby's The Digital Photography Handbook 1, 2 & 3

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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I've used his online training videos. Its a $24 a month subscription. It was really helpful, I just dont have the time to sit there and watch online videos.


And I would NEVER crititque anyones photos. I leave that up to the real professionals.


I was just wondering how many people had formal training, attended an Art Institute type school, or had some form of part time or full time photography business. Alot of people know how to click a shutter, and can produce very nice images, but that doesn't mean that they necessarily 'know' photography.

 

[Goat_Walker]

WOW! I just found this thread and LOVE IT! I have a ... Casio... something or other, lol. I am loving everyones pics

Mind if i share a few? Ive never taken classes but ive won quite a few contests.


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