Photography Lessons

[Crash999]

Hi folks,

Over the next few months I have some time on my hands and would like to improve my photography skills. Enrolling in a course, whether with a school or private/semi-private lessons would be interesting if there's something good out there. Do you guys have any recommendations? Ideally should be a curriculum that would cover the basics (which for the most part I am ok with) and get into technique, style, etc.

Thanks!

[IanForbes]

Finding lessons depends on where you live. My advice has always been to take your camera into the field and learn all its options in set conditions while using a tripod. Make written notes as you do so. Then, use a computer Photoshop to compare the pictures with the notes. Once you've learned how your camera works then come back here and ask questions on how to improve your photos.

Or, you can just ask Vulcan. He knows everything. There was another thread on exactly the same subject and a few "experts" here told me that I didn't know anything. So, I'll not bother giving anyone any advice again.

[Tingnongnoi]

as mentioned on the other thread before the experts came along, this site is worth a look http://www.bangkokphotoschool.com/

know someone who did a course with them recently and he highly recommended it

[farangene]

Finding lessons depends on where you live. ...... There was another thread on exactly the same subject and a few "experts" here told me that I didn't know anything. So, I'll not bother giving anyone any advice again.

Ian

Your advice sounded good to me. I am always looking for photo tips and every little bit helps.

Thanks.

Gene

[IanForbes]

Ian

Your advice sounded good to me. I am always looking for photo tips and every little bit helps.

Thanks.

Gene

I always recommend lessons... for just about everything. However, there is a lot people can do on their own BEFORE they take lessons. It shortens the learning curve. Private lessons are usually expensive, and in group lessons everyone is at different stages. If you go into a group of amateurs wishing to learn more, then it helps to know some of the basics first. I can help with the basics, but when it comes to professional lighting and expensive, high end equipment then I'll let a professional take over. And, as far as photography is concerned, then there is a HUGE difference between using a point and shoot camera and using a top end SLR camera with hundreds of different options. Then, there is a whole other world in working with photos on a computer program later.

[Crash999]

Excellent, thanks for the replies guys. To give you a bit more info, I bought a Nikon D90 with a kit 18-105mm lens and also bought a 50mm 1.4/f AF-D lens. Have been practicing a fair amount and know the basics about shutter speed, aperture, and so forth and am familiar with the functions of the camera (though I always forget where things like burst shot are).

Will look into that Bangkok photo school, though it looks like I just missed their one day courses.