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***Pea Kay*** (and other photographers)

jalaiaajalaiaa
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I have the camera (one of the least important pieces to taking good photographs, I know) and I want to learn how to better use it. I have learned the basics online and done about half of the 2 Peas course. Somewhere in there I got busy and stopped for a while. I had been satisfied, although not thrilled with the pictures I was taking until I went through your blog and was reminded that I have SO much more to learn.

So I'm wondering how you did it. Obviously time and practice are key. But did you have any photography background or classes? Online courses? Trial and error? Websites? Any recommendations on how I can become a better amateur photographer? 

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  • pea-kaypea-kay member

    oh gosh, that is really, really nice to hear. i am just a hobbyist, and i know i have so so so much to learn too. i myself have never taken a class (not since college, but i don't really count that) so it's mostly trial and error, and i'm a member of a few message boards for photographers, and random reading online...

    my method is to figure out something i need to work on (right now it's focusing) and i just do reading on that and work on that until i feel like i understand what the problem is. 

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  • jalaiaajalaiaa
    Thanks for the reply. I feel overwhelmed by how much I have to learn so I like your idea of focusing on one topic at a time. I've also got to make it a priority to do some reading. It is so much easier just to pick up the camera and play.  
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  • akaMrsLakaMrsL member

    I know what you mean about being overwhelmed!  I actually took a great 3 hour beginner class today.  It went over the basics of a DLSR camera.  I got it through livingsocial for $44 but the regular price is totally worth it.  I looked up the travel dates and the presenter is in your area next weekend.  Here is a link to his website. I highly recommend it.

    https://www.dslrworkshops.com/search-location.php?city_name=Phoenix&st=AZ

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  • erinrunserinruns member

    I highly recommend taking a class.  If nothing else, it will give you photo prompts and things to work on composition wise.  

    For me, I've noticed that I am more critical of my own pictures if I'm posting them on my blog.  If you take pictures but don't do anything with them, you don't know if you got the shot you wanted.  I also look at a lot of blogs with good photography on them to get inspiration and motivation.

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  • JosiePosyJosiePosy
    I am far from a pro (very far), but what works for me is to figure out what I want to master and focus on that for awhile until I am comfortable. Then I move on to another skill. I started out doing nature shots. When I wanted to shoot fireworks, I learned how to do it and practiced. Recently I have been working on low light pictures. Next will be taking better action shots. I just focus on one thing at a time, read lots of internet tips, and talk to other people who love photography.
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  • jalaiaajalaiaa
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    I know what you mean about being overwhelmed!  I actually took a great 3 hour beginner class today.  It went over the basics of a DLSR camera.  I got it through livingsocial for $44 but the regular price is totally worth it.  I looked up the travel dates and the presenter is in your area next weekend.  Here is a link to his website. I highly recommend it.

    https://www.dslrworkshops.com/search-location.php?city_name=Phoenix&st=AZ

    Thanks for the link. I'm going to see if I can go.  

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