My first pictures

[Double v]

Ok what's up everyone? I'm new here...matter fact I'm new to the whole photography thing aswell. Always liked it just never had the time and dedication to pick it up intil recently. These pics are the first time I EVER TRIED taking professional pictures. Some things I feel I should stat:
camera used: nikon d5000
lens: stock 18-55mm
ALSO please don't judge me by what you happen to see in the pictures, we don't all agree with the same things... thanks

 

[NikonNewbie]

they all seem blurry...except for your weed...seems you like that the best since you focused on that one the most. lol :greenpbl:

 

[jamesdavidboro]

I agree the focus is off on all of them. Also too much distraction in the backgrounds. Don't become obsessed with Bokeh, well at least not yet. Sometimes its better to close the Aperture a bit to get a sharper shot. Keep practising:thumbup:

 

[Double v]

Thanks guys I'll keep your advice in mind...quick question maybe one of you could answer. I was taking pictures of my Brothers baby son and 99.9% of the time he was moving around and everytime I took a pic the hands or feet or even the head would be all blurry in the snap I took. How can I take active pictures without that motion blur messing up the image? Does that have to do something with that shutter speed or something? If so how do I fix it? Thanks in advance.

 

[NikonNewbie]

Thanks guys I'll keep your advice in mind...quick question maybe one of you could answer. I was taking pictures of my Brothers baby son and 99.9% of the time he was moving around and everytime I took a pic the hands or feet or even the head would be all blurry in the snap I took. How can I take active pictures without that motion blur messing up the image? Does that have to do something with that shutter speed or something? If so how do I fix it? Thanks in advance.

Im not strong in this department yet...i'm still learning myself...but I know if you use a strobe flash that helps.

 

[Bram]

Ok what's up everyone? I'm new here...matter fact I'm new to the whole photography thing aswell. Always liked it just never had the time and dedication to pick it up intil recently. These pics are the first time I EVER TRIED taking professional pictures. Some things I feel I should stat:
camera used: nikon d5000
lens: stock 18-55mm
ALSO please don't judge me by what you happen to see in the pictures, we don't all agree with the same things... thanks

These are NOT professional pictures, I don't know if you think that, just because you have a DSLR it means you're a pro. Think again. There are quite a few faults I see in these photos, to get rid of the motion blur you want to boost your iso and match your aperture for a faster shutter speed. Yes a flash could help but only if it was external. I see alot of these photos have some DOF definately something you can work on though.

 

[Double v]

Don't wanna sound like a ass but I never really said that these pictures are pro. Obv if I'm asking for feed on these pics it means I know there is faults in it. That's why I'm in the beginners section askin for help. What I meant is this is my first try at professional pictures. But can anyone give me a link tto how I adjust the shutter speed and Aperture things? Thanks

 

[Abby Rose]

^what the hell?

 

[Bram]

Don't wanna sound like a ass but I never really said that these pictures are pro. Obv if I'm asking for feed on these pics it means I know there is faults in it. That's why I'm in the beginners section askin for help. What I meant is this is my first try at professional pictures. But can anyone give me a link tto how I adjust the shutter speed and Aperture things? Thanks

There you go you'r first try and pro pictures. These are no attempts at professional photos. Professionals get PAID for their work. Just ecause you picked up a D5000 (DSLR) doesn't mean you're a pro son.

 

[jamesdavidboro]

Your first stop should be your Camera manual. It will tell you everything in there about adjusting shutter speeds ect. But i'd also suggest you do a few quick Google searches to find out the basics about Aperture, Shutter Speed ISO ect. I think the previous two comments where harsh but there seems to be alot of mis-understanding on what the word Professional means. A professional is someone who gets paid for what they do, ie you take pictures and someone pays you for them. If you just take pics for fun, or as a serious hobby, or with the intent to become a better photographer in the hope you'll get paid for them one day, then you are an Amateur. You and your pictures are Amateur right up to the point that your first customer hands over the cash!

 

[nahtanoj]

being a professional has nothing to do with getting paid. his statement remains accurate, he is attempting professional style pictures. he needs work, and is not a professional, but with practice can become a professional paid or not.

i like the first picture. i would personally adjust the white balance a bit to make it less warm.
you also need some work on your focus.
as stated before, check your user manual for adjusting all the settings. there are also useful videos on youtube that can clarify what the manual is saying.
keep practicing, and perhaps you can become a professional, paid or not.

 

[mrshadow]

Your photos are a little blurry but in general, they are looking ok to me. Anyway.. not bad for a beginner.

 

[ababysean]

You are using a kit lens? correct? I see where you are going, however with that lens, indoors, with those conditions, your photos are not going to come out like you wish.
They are all under exposed, even more so to me because I like over exposure... lol

Go outdoors and shoot. Put your camera on either Av priority or M and just play around, I would use Av right now, and go from there.

 

[ababysean]

and most likely your brothers baby was blurry because your shutter speed was way too low and you probably have blurry photos in the ones you posted for the same reason, camera shake due to slow shutter speed.
What were your settings?

 

[jamesdavidboro]

"being a professional has nothing to do with getting paid."

It has everything to do with getting paid. A Profesional is someone who gets paid for what they do. If you drive for a living you're a professional Driver, if you play sport for a living you're a professional Sportsman. The dictionary definition is this :-
following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.

If you don't get paid for you're work you're an amatuer.

"but with practice can become a professional paid or not"

How can you be an unpaid professional??? Its a contradiction in terms. A Professional gets paid, an Amatuer doesn't. Its as simple as that.