wyogirl
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Dear OP-- The problem with using a forum is that you have to sort through the BS in order to find real information. For instance, I recommended that you take a class. I believe that the instructor/student learning model is one of the best ways to learn a new skill. Someone else says that you shouldn't take a class because people who take classes aren't motivated to learn. Are you motivated to learn? I'm thinking yes, since you are seeking out information. I think that its beneficial for beginners to learn manual mode, so that they understand how everything works together to create an exposure. I think manual mode helps you to capture the photo you want, and not the one the camera thinks you want. Semi-auto modes are a wonderful place to start, but you still need to understand the relationship of the exposure triangle. There are several instances where the semi-auto modes will work superior to full manual, but you still need to understand why it works and when to use it. Someone else thinks that you shouldn't learn to shoot in manual as a beginner because, well I guess because either he does it this way or because he doesn't think a beginner can understand the concept.
Then there is the chicken or the egg argument.... should you learn the technical side of photography first or the art side? Who's to say... if you have a background in art, maybe the technical side is all you need. If you don't know either, its really hard to create the art if you can't use the camera.
Then we've got the Lightroom vs Photoshop discussion. Both are very powerful tools. Both are designed for photographers. They work together. Personally I think learning both is beneficial. Lightroom is probably easier to use. Photoshop is an extreemly powerful program that can do a varaiety of things. It does take awhile to master either program but Photoshop is a more in depth piece of software. I would say that a good number of photographers use Lightroom for 90% of their work and Photoshop for about 10%. There really isn't a right answer there. Its all personal.
So again-- I'm not saying that my opinion on the matter is the gold standard. Use your best judgement and sort through the BS to find the answer that works best for you. There is certainly a lot of information availalble online as well as at your local library. I personally advocate using all available resources: online, books and yes, the classroom. There are good people on this forum who have been around for awhile, dishing out great advice and critique. Certainly use us as a resource! Good luck in your journey, I can't wait to see what you produce!!
Then there is the chicken or the egg argument.... should you learn the technical side of photography first or the art side? Who's to say... if you have a background in art, maybe the technical side is all you need. If you don't know either, its really hard to create the art if you can't use the camera.
Then we've got the Lightroom vs Photoshop discussion. Both are very powerful tools. Both are designed for photographers. They work together. Personally I think learning both is beneficial. Lightroom is probably easier to use. Photoshop is an extreemly powerful program that can do a varaiety of things. It does take awhile to master either program but Photoshop is a more in depth piece of software. I would say that a good number of photographers use Lightroom for 90% of their work and Photoshop for about 10%. There really isn't a right answer there. Its all personal.
So again-- I'm not saying that my opinion on the matter is the gold standard. Use your best judgement and sort through the BS to find the answer that works best for you. There is certainly a lot of information availalble online as well as at your local library. I personally advocate using all available resources: online, books and yes, the classroom. There are good people on this forum who have been around for awhile, dishing out great advice and critique. Certainly use us as a resource! Good luck in your journey, I can't wait to see what you produce!!