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Spiral · 08-31-2008, 01:39 PM

Hi all. I'm Jana, I'm not only new to this forum, but also new to photography itself. I've been told by a few people that I have natural talent with a camera.

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I am looking forward to learning all there is to know. I'm interested in taking online classes and also looking forward to having help from all of you pros and hobby-ists alike!

If someone could point me in the right direction...I'm looking for pros and cons about the New York Institute of Photagraphy VS. The Photography Institue. Is there a forum associated with education?

Thanks in Advance! I'm glad to be here!

Kent Dunne · 08-31-2008, 02:20 PM

hay!

Everyone starts somewhere!
I'm interested in knowing what camera you're using- Do you have an SLR or Compact camera?

I don't know about online photography courses, I've never taken them and they almost seem like their too much money. You might want to pick up Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure" before you give alot of money to these online photography courses. This book is probably availbale locally, and explains in common english what everything is on your camera. If you read through it, you'll know more about a camera than most people!

I would suggest starting there, then reconsidering.

PhilGarber · 08-31-2008, 03:08 PM

Hey! Welcome to our humble forum!

For a start, I would suggest PM'ing Big Mike, he's a mod on this forum and also in my view one of the most knowledgeable posters on this forum. I also got into photography by being told I had 'natural talent'. In my view, if you like it, do it!

Phil,

Spiral · 08-31-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kent Dunne

hay!

Everyone starts somewhere!
I'm interested in knowing what camera you're using- Do you have an SLR or Compact camera?

I don't know about online photography courses, I've never taken them and they almost seem like their too much money. You might want to pick up Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure" before you give alot of money to these online photography courses. This book is probably availbale locally, and explains in common english what everything is on your camera. If you read through it, you'll know more about a camera than most people!

I would suggest starting there, then reconsidering.

Thanks for Replying!
I'm using a Kodak Easyshare Z740...I'm in the market for a new dSLR. I'm just doing some comparison shopping. Any words of advise on a camera? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks!

Doug · 08-31-2008, 06:03 PM

Hello Jana and Welcome to the forum.

TAG · 08-31-2008, 11:13 PM

You may want to look into the tutorial thread. I've been reading there and it's been a great resource. There are also some thread links in there about choosing a camera, and what is right for your wants and needs. Good luck I'm new to this as well.

-TAG

Alex92 · 09-01-2008, 12:08 AM

Jana

I would like to say that if you are as interested in photography as you say you are, you should look into the Open Photography Forums website instead of the The Photo Forum - as it is more professional, helpful, and friendlier.

Mitica100 · 09-01-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Alex92

Jana

I would like to say that if you are as interested in photography as you say you are, you should look into the Open Photography Forums website instead of the The Photo Forum - as it is more professional, helpful, and friendlier.

?? What the heck?? We are not friendly and helpful enough??

Jana, welcome to TPF and let me just extend to you an invitation to look around in our Forum. It will ultimately be your decision, whether to stay or not (join other forums) but you be the judge of that, don't let anyone influence you before you give it a try.

And to you, Alex92, hey, go ahead and move on, if we're not good enough for you. Sorry about that, mate!

The world won't be the same without you... (j/k)

matt-l · 09-02-2008, 08:13 AM

Hello and Welcome to TPF!!

Spiral · 09-02-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mitica100

?? What the heck?? We are not friendly and helpful enough??

Jana, welcome to TPF and let me just extend to you an invitation to look around in our Forum. It will ultimately be your decision, whether to stay or not (join other forums) but you be the judge of that, don't let anyone influence you before you give it a try.

And to you, Alex92, hey, go ahead and move on, if we're not good enough for you. Sorry about that, mate!

The world won't be the same without you... (j/k)

I didn't even feel the need to look at that other site! I've been lurking around here for a while now. I find everyone to be quite nice and honest, which is what I think is important, and very helpful. I think I will stay! THank you very much.

BTW...I purchased my first dSLR camera yesterday and I can't wait for it to arrive! I got the Canon EOS Rebel Xsi. It is also arriving with 4 lenses and 3 memory cards, filters, lense cleaners, tripods, and storage things! I can't wait to point it at someone!

Mitica100 · 09-02-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spiral

I didn't even feel the need to look at that other site! I've been lurking around here for a while now. I find everyone to be quite nice and honest, which is what I think is important, and very helpful. I think I will stay! THank you very much.

BTW...I purchased my first dSLR camera yesterday and I can't wait for it to arrive! I got the Canon EOS Rebel Xsi. It is also arriving with 4 lenses and 3 memory cards, filters, lense cleaners, tripods, and storage things! I can't wait to point it at someone!

Congrats on the Canon! It's a great lil' camera and you're going to love it. If you have any questions about it or any other subjects, ask away!

Spiral · 09-02-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mitica100

Congrats on the Canon! It's a great lil' camera and you're going to love it. If you have any questions about it or any other subjects, ask away!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. And, I'll probably take you up on that!

Mitica100 · 09-02-2008, 10:33 AM

Just curious, what are the four lenses you got with it?

Spiral · 09-02-2008, 11:20 AM

These are the lenses I got:

Canon 28-90mm F4-5.6 III AF Lens
Canon EF 75-300 F/4.0-5.6 III Lens
Titanium .45x Wide Angle Lens
Titanium 2X Telephoto Lens

I found a package on ebay that sold all of it together. It came with a bunch of other things.

TAG · 09-02-2008, 11:42 AM

I just bought the same camera with different lenses than the ones you have listed, and a I'm still hunting on tripods and other equipment. From everything I've read we should be quite happy with our new purchases.

-TAG

maulrat · 09-02-2008, 12:30 PM

Welcome to TPF. Grats on your new Rebel. Hope to see some of you work in the beginner's gallery forum.

Antarctican · 09-03-2008, 09:45 AM

Hi Jana, and welcome to the forum! Congrats on the new camera and lenses. Now get out there and start shooting (and posting!)

Spiral · 09-03-2008, 10:16 AM

I wish I could start shooting!
I tried to get the camera overnighted, but it was an extra 100 bucks. ( I especially wanted it for my sons first birthday on Friday...) Oh WELL...If only money grew on trees.

Antarctican · 09-03-2008, 10:37 AM

Yoiks! An extra $100 is a bit much to add on top of the purchase price, I agree! You never know, it might arrive in time for Friday. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. (Which mks it hrd to tuype.

)

Spiral · 09-03-2008, 11:14 AM

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08-31-2008, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Very, very new! Hi all. I'm Jana, I'm not only new to this forum, but also new to photography itself. I've been told by a few people that I have natural talent with a camera. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I am looking forward to learning all there is to know. I'm interested in taking online classes and also looking forward to having help from all of you pros and hobby-ists alike! If someone could point me in the right direction...I'm looking for pros and cons about the New York Institute of Photagraphy VS. The Photography Institue. Is there a forum associated with education? Thanks in Advance! I'm glad to be here!

08-31-2008, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kent Dunne TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hudson, Ohio Posts: 15 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	hay! Everyone starts somewhere! I'm interested in knowing what camera you're using- Do you have an SLR or Compact camera? I don't know about online photography courses, I've never taken them and they almost seem like their too much money. You might want to pick up Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure" before you give alot of money to these online photography courses. This book is probably availbale locally, and explains in common english what everything is on your camera. If you read through it, you'll know more about a camera than most people! I would suggest starting there, then reconsidering. __________________ my equipment: ----- Nikon D70s Nikon N8008 Yashica Electro 35 GL Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Nikkor 55mm f/2.8

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PhilGarber I spend too much of my life on TPF! TPF Subscriber Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey-More then just the Turnpike! Posts: 454 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Hey! Welcome to our humble forum! For a start, I would suggest PM'ing Big Mike, he's a mod on this forum and also in my view one of the most knowledgeable posters on this forum. I also got into photography by being told I had 'natural talent'. In my view, if you like it, do it! Phil, __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/30075559@N06/

08-31-2008, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
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08-31-2008, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Kent Dunne hay! Everyone starts somewhere! I'm interested in knowing what camera you're using- Do you have an SLR or Compact camera? I don't know about online photography courses, I've never taken them and they almost seem like their too much money. You might want to pick up Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure" before you give alot of money to these online photography courses. This book is probably availbale locally, and explains in common english what everything is on your camera. If you read through it, you'll know more about a camera than most people! I would suggest starting there, then reconsidering. Thanks for Replying! I'm using a Kodak Easyshare Z740...I'm in the market for a new dSLR. I'm just doing some comparison shopping. Any words of advise on a camera? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks!

08-31-2008, 11:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
TAG No longer a newbie, moving up! TPF Subscriber Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Either Nunavut or PEI, Canada Posts: 85 My Photos Are OK to Edit	You may want to look into the tutorial thread. I've been reading there and it's been a great resource. There are also some thread links in there about choosing a camera, and what is right for your wants and needs. Good luck I'm new to this as well. -TAG

09-01-2008, 06:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mitica100 Temporarily Banned for Life TPF Subscriber Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 8,129 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Alex92 Jana I would like to say that if you are as interested in photography as you say you are, you should look into the Open Photography Forums website instead of the The Photo Forum - as it is more professional, helpful, and friendlier. ?? What the heck?? We are not friendly and helpful enough?? Jana, welcome to TPF and let me just extend to you an invitation to look around in our Forum. It will ultimately be your decision, whether to stay or not (join other forums) but you be the judge of that, don't let anyone influence you before you give it a try. And to you, Alex92, hey, go ahead and move on, if we're not good enough for you. Sorry about that, mate! The world won't be the same without you... (j/k) __________________ Dimitri's_Collectibles

09-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
matt-l i need something catchy. TPF Subscriber Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newfoundland..Due East Posts: 2,237 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Hello and Welcome to TPF!! __________________ Flickr Newfoundland 2010 meet-up There is pleasure in the pathless woods There is a rapture on the lonely shore There is society, Where none intrudes By the deep sea, and music in its roar I love not man the less, But Nature more - Lord Byron.

09-02-2008, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Mitica100 ?? What the heck?? We are not friendly and helpful enough?? Jana, welcome to TPF and let me just extend to you an invitation to look around in our Forum. It will ultimately be your decision, whether to stay or not (join other forums) but you be the judge of that, don't let anyone influence you before you give it a try. And to you, Alex92, hey, go ahead and move on, if we're not good enough for you. Sorry about that, mate! The world won't be the same without you... (j/k) I didn't even feel the need to look at that other site! I've been lurking around here for a while now. I find everyone to be quite nice and honest, which is what I think is important, and very helpful. I think I will stay! THank you very much. BTW...I purchased my first dSLR camera yesterday and I can't wait for it to arrive! I got the Canon EOS Rebel Xsi. It is also arriving with 4 lenses and 3 memory cards, filters, lense cleaners, tripods, and storage things! I can't wait to point it at someone!

09-02-2008, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mitica100 Temporarily Banned for Life TPF Subscriber Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 8,129 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Spiral I didn't even feel the need to look at that other site! I've been lurking around here for a while now. I find everyone to be quite nice and honest, which is what I think is important, and very helpful. I think I will stay! THank you very much. BTW...I purchased my first dSLR camera yesterday and I can't wait for it to arrive! I got the Canon EOS Rebel Xsi. It is also arriving with 4 lenses and 3 memory cards, filters, lense cleaners, tripods, and storage things! I can't wait to point it at someone! Congrats on the Canon! It's a great lil' camera and you're going to love it. If you have any questions about it or any other subjects, ask away! __________________ Dimitri's_Collectibles

09-02-2008, 10:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Mitica100 Congrats on the Canon! It's a great lil' camera and you're going to love it. If you have any questions about it or any other subjects, ask away! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. And, I'll probably take you up on that!

09-02-2008, 10:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mitica100 Temporarily Banned for Life TPF Subscriber Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 8,129 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Just curious, what are the four lenses you got with it? __________________ Dimitri's_Collectibles

09-02-2008, 11:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	These are the lenses I got: Canon 28-90mm F4-5.6 III AF Lens Canon EF 75-300 F/4.0-5.6 III Lens Titanium .45x Wide Angle Lens Titanium 2X Telephoto Lens I found a package on ebay that sold all of it together. It came with a bunch of other things.

09-02-2008, 11:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
TAG No longer a newbie, moving up! TPF Subscriber Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Either Nunavut or PEI, Canada Posts: 85 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I just bought the same camera with different lenses than the ones you have listed, and a I'm still hunting on tripods and other equipment. From everything I've read we should be quite happy with our new purchases. -TAG

09-02-2008, 12:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
maulrat I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 521 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Welcome to TPF. Grats on your new Rebel. Hope to see some of you work in the beginner's gallery forum. __________________ My Photo Gallery Save $5 on your new SmugMug photo gallery! Your coupon is 5WL0lycB6cpgM Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Speedlite 430 EX + Stofen omni-bounce Sunpak 9002DX Tripod (modified)

09-03-2008, 09:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
Antarctican Speechless TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 14,025 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Hi Jana, and welcome to the forum! Congrats on the new camera and lenses. Now get out there and start shooting (and posting!) __________________

09-03-2008, 10:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I wish I could start shooting! I tried to get the camera overnighted, but it was an extra 100 bucks. ( I especially wanted it for my sons first birthday on Friday...) Oh WELL...If only money grew on trees. __________________ Jana...That's me. ---------------------------------------- <Insert something witty, humorous, enlightening, or brilliant here! >

09-03-2008, 10:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
Antarctican Speechless TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 14,025 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Yoiks! An extra $100 is a bit much to add on top of the purchase price, I agree! You never know, it might arrive in time for Friday. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. (Which mks it hrd to tuype. ) __________________

09-03-2008, 11:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
Spiral TPF Noob! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: A big red house in Idaho Posts: 8 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Poste