I wanted to see if there is a good online Photography School or Classes to learn more about taking better pictures?
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There are a few, but you can learn a lot more through self study. A great place to start is www.photo.net
The NY Institute of Photography is a decent program, although it is what you make of it. It's not stellar, but teaches you the basics.
What type of photography do you enjoy? People? Nature? Macro? I can tailor my response a bit better if I know what direction you want to go in.
Also, what type of camera are you shooting with? Most courses are geared toward the use of a digital SLR camera with lenses that you can change, although it's not really necessary if your camera offers some form of manual control.
THere are some excellent books on the market, too.
The NY Institute of Photography is a decent program, although it is what you make of it. It's not stellar, but teaches you the basics.
What type of photography do you enjoy? People? Nature? Macro? I can tailor my response a bit better if I know what direction you want to go in.
Also, what type of camera are you shooting with? Most courses are geared toward the use of a digital SLR camera with lenses that you can change, although it's not really necessary if your camera offers some form of manual control.
THere are some excellent books on the market, too.
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Well, in that case, you should really check out www.photo.net
It's free. Sometimes you need to wade through meaningless posts, but you can learn a ton.
I'm a professional photographer, and I shoot people full time. I can confidently say that photo.net gave me a pretty good foundation. You can check out everything from the lighting forum, to image critiques, to wedding and portrait photography. I believe there were some sports photography related posts out there as well.
You should also think about attending seminars on specifc techniques. Like using off camera flash, environmental portraiture, etc. Sometimes they get a bit pricey, but you can learn as much real world knowledge as you would in a college course that costs 3X more.
Anyway, it's late and I am tired. Still have to finish editing a beach engagement session from late yesterday afternoon. I shouldn't even be on CF, LOL!
It's free. Sometimes you need to wade through meaningless posts, but you can learn a ton.
I'm a professional photographer, and I shoot people full time. I can confidently say that photo.net gave me a pretty good foundation. You can check out everything from the lighting forum, to image critiques, to wedding and portrait photography. I believe there were some sports photography related posts out there as well.
You should also think about attending seminars on specifc techniques. Like using off camera flash, environmental portraiture, etc. Sometimes they get a bit pricey, but you can learn as much real world knowledge as you would in a college course that costs 3X more.
Anyway, it's late and I am tired. Still have to finish editing a beach engagement session from late yesterday afternoon. I shouldn't even be on CF, LOL!
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betterphoto.com has a wide range of classes which include lessons that will be critiqued. The classes are a little spendy, but I think it would be worth taking one. I'm going to try one out.
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Hey there! I just got a D50 also. GREAT camera!
I'm not familiar with any good online classes, but do frequent photo.net. I'd also recommend the "Nikon D50 Digital Field Guide" book by David Busch. It's a fairly comprehensive guide to the camera, it's capabilities and who to shoot various styles. It's available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.
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Before you take any classes I would recommend you wait until you've shot a decent amount of pictures.
And SHOOT IN MANUAL MODE! Way too many people are scared of getting out of the different auto modes. If you're going to shoot in auto mode (any of them, portrait, landscape, action, etc.) you may as well go buy a point and shoot.
Find any subject, your keyboard, a rock on a sidewalk... anything. Study your manual to learn the indications for a "properly exposed" image. Then sit there and change your shutter speed one stop (or click) at a time in one direction, and then the other. Do the same with the apeture. Then go back to your computer and see how they all work together. See how shutter speed affects apeture, and vise-verse.
The biggest thing I would recommend is that you learn how to properly expose an image in whatever way YOU want... not just how the camera does it.
After you're somewhat comfortable with that, then move on to things like apeture priority and shutter priority.
For my photos I only shoot in manual, mostly shutter priority, and next would be apeture priority.
I've never taken a photo class in my life. Just done it all by trial and error, along with continual critiques by other professionals.
And SHOOT IN MANUAL MODE! Way too many people are scared of getting out of the different auto modes. If you're going to shoot in auto mode (any of them, portrait, landscape, action, etc.) you may as well go buy a point and shoot.
Find any subject, your keyboard, a rock on a sidewalk... anything. Study your manual to learn the indications for a "properly exposed" image. Then sit there and change your shutter speed one stop (or click) at a time in one direction, and then the other. Do the same with the apeture. Then go back to your computer and see how they all work together. See how shutter speed affects apeture, and vise-verse.
The biggest thing I would recommend is that you learn how to properly expose an image in whatever way YOU want... not just how the camera does it.
After you're somewhat comfortable with that, then move on to things like apeture priority and shutter priority.
For my photos I only shoot in manual, mostly shutter priority, and next would be apeture priority.
I've never taken a photo class in my life. Just done it all by trial and error, along with continual critiques by other professionals.
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