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last_chance
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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Location: cheltenham, UK
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| Posted: Mon 17 Apr, 2006 2:02 am Subject: advice wanted |
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well i have always had a thing for photography yet never had the chance to persue it. but this september im starting college and choose to study photography.ive already bought my camera (EOS 1000f with sigma lens) thanks to the help of a friend who already studies photography. i dont know that much about photography but i read the whole of NK Guy's complete bigginers guide and i feel that helped alot. i would like to go on to univirsity to study photography and eventually start a career in it. id just like to ask if any would could me advice for the future
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SKiPpY
Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 26
Location: Ontario
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| Posted: Tue 18 Apr, 2006 12:47 am Subject: |
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This is a little broad since you haven't told us what your main shooting interests are.
Having said that I wasn't so sure myself few years ago when I started:)
So here's few of my tips:
1) Don't spend a fortune on equipment. An L lens will not make you a better photographer. go with a 50mm prime; later you can decide if you need something wider or something longer.
2) Read the manual and understand how your camera works. If you want to achieve an effect you'll need to know how to set your camera to make it happen.
3) Befriend a photographer (looks like you've already done that). 
4) Practice!! Take houndreds, thousands of pictures and remember to have fun doing it! |
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