Im new, need help.

[classicsrtheway2go]

Im new im 19 i really want to be a photographer. I don't know anything about this field. If anybody can help me give me tips and adive. I will be very happy.

 

[TJ K]

You're going to need a lot more info than that if you really want help. Say what you want to shoot. What you're price range is. Being a photographer isn't just picking up a 5k dollar camera and pointing it at something it takes a lot of practice, time, knowledge, patience and much more. Let us know
tj

 

[ecnal]

Wrong. You can blow 5k on a nice camera and take pictures and be a photographer. You just won't be a very good one.

 

[PhotoXopher]

Anyway...

If you really know nothing, I suggest you read up on:

Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO

Once you understand those and how they work together, then start reading up on the Rule of Thirds and Histograms.

That should keep you busy for a little while anyway.

 

[caroldeandaphoto]

Take a class at your local community college...
that can help get your feet wet a learn about proper exposure and connect you with other people who are learning and who you can go shoot with ;-)

 

[pharmakon]

I don't mean to steal his thunder, but since he hasn't posted it himself yet...

Digital Photography Tips For Beginners


Digital Photography Composition Tips

Taking Better Pictures: Composition

Photo Composition - Your Photo As A Story

Good Photo Composition Is Essential

Learn Photo Composition

How To Make A Killer Photo Using 8 Simple Composition Rules

The Golden Section In Photo Composition

How To Improve Your Photography - 5 Easy Tricks


Exposure Triangle

The Exposure Triangle – In Beginner Speak “The End of Auto Mode"

Understand Digital Photography exposure – The Exposure Triangle

Understanding Exposure with the Exposure Triangle

Lens Aperture Explained – Exposure Triangle Pt.1

Shutter Speed – Exposure Triangle Pt.2

ISO – Exposure Triangle Pt.3


Understanding Depth Of Field In Photography

Understanding Depth Of Field

Examples For Understanding Depth Of Field

Edit: Come to think of it, Now that I actually HAVE a DSLR I think i'm going to go back through some of this myself. :thumbup:

 

[DennyCrane]

Get some kind of camera and dive in. Besides taking lots of pictures, do your best to objectively look at them and see what's good, what's bad, what's appealing, what's not, etc. The forums here are a great place to learn all kinds of things about taking pictures, post-processing, different questions about professional photography and more.

Be open to learning and you'll find your niche.

 

[maoparungao]

Just shoot, shoot and shoot! and forget to take down notes! Try to look for things which other people might not notice and experiment with different angles for a particular photo.

 

[bahandi]

Someone ought to sticky "what do I need to be a photographer?" thread.