I recently got a very nice camera for Christmas. It all seems greek to me. ISO, Exposure, shutter this and that. I've never had a digital camera and never wandered to the other side of the dial with my 35mm. I was wondering if anyone has taken a class like this and learned from it? I have played around and read my manual again and again. I'm more hands on or if someone shows me then I can "get" it. I've taken a photography class in the past where the teacher basically showed us his portfolio and talked about himself. I guess I'm just wondering how all you wonderful folks learned the tricks of the trade? Advice please! By the way, I'm really, really tired of winter. I'm tired of snow, I think I'll feel better about my subjects when I feel better about my surroundings. Hurry up SPRING! Cabin fever is an understatement.
Sounds good to me. I'd do as much research as possible on the teacher and class itself so you have a better feel of what you're going to be getting for you money. I recently took a 3 hour basic class for $65 so your price sounds pretty good. I took it for the same reason you've stated and learned some but not enough. I'd love to take a class that gives me more time with a teacher and instruction.
I just signed up for classes that will begin in March. I've gone about as far as I can go by feel alone with my Nikon...and self teaching myself with the manual and other books doesn't seem to be "taking". The class that I'll be taking is an Intro to DSLR ~ Six 3 hour classes, maximum of 12 students, $350...sounds like you found a great deal. Have fun, if you decide to enroll! I'm ready for spring too!!!
Is there a basic qualification you can go to night classes for? In the UK there is something called 'city and guilds' and I did those night classes when I was 18 - and they were excellent. They had to teach you all the basics in order for you to understand photography and be able to pass the test at the end, so no vain photographers!! It was done in 3 stages if I remember rightly and learned more on each one.
A strong, basic foundation is essential to understand the camera and have it become an extension of your intuition. It's all there in the manual, but since you're more tactile oriented, it sounds like the class is a good fit. If you can get an early look at the syllabus and even contact the instructor, you would likely be able to make a more informed decision.
As far as learning goes, the more you shoot, try different things and note the outcome, the more you brain starts to group it all together in a way you understand. Don't expect to be a world renowned photographer immediately. But by really digging into what the camera can do, and testing it, your vocabulary of skills will start to serve vs. intimidate you, and you will become much better than you already are ;D.
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As far as learning goes, the more you shoot, try different things and note the outcome, the more you brain starts to group it all together in a way you understand. Don't expect to be a world renowned photographer immediately. But by really digging into what the camera can do, and testing it, your vocabulary of skills will start to serve vs. intimidate you, and you will become much better than you already are ;D.
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