I want to try photography..what are some basic tips for me?

My New Year's resolution is to pick up at least 3 new hobbies..one of them being photography. Anyone have any basic suggestions. I am interested in photographing nature and candid shots

Thanks

First try looking through the eyes of the camera. By this, I mean - try and focus on things and objects that you probably don't focus on in daily life, and then try and imagine what it would look like if that image is captured.

Next - take the photo.

Then, compare the photo you have taken with the image you had in your mind when you took it.

Chances are, there will be a BIG difference.

It will take a while for you to "see" things the way your camera does - but when you do - you'll have turned into a "photographer" - and not just someone who takes photos.

just take a picketer

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i took photo in high skool last year and its not as easy as it looks lol well we had to develope our own film and shoot and blahhh

but basically you have to have an eye for it go for the unusual because thats going to be in! it can take one off point in a photo to mess up a beautiful artwork.

decide if your going to go digital or film,
if film learn to dark room develop so you can develop your own pictures. (theres lots of tricks you can do in developing to make your photos even better.)

if digital get at least 8megapixal,
And the highest ISO you can. ISO determines overall quality of picture. Google lighting tips and memorize what lighting positions does what.

Good luck and have fun

Get a cheaper digital camera, one that fit in your pocket. Take pictures of everything from straight on to weird angles and experiment. then see if you enjoy this and if you do enjoy it you'll also then know what your favorite subjects are like portraits, landscapes action etc. Once you figure this out and you enjoy it and it's not a passing interest start looking at more specific cameras that are best suited for your interests and find that type of class too. Have fun!

you mean 35mm SLR camera and developing film? these cameras are great but have lost out to the new and no depth-of-field/focus digital cameras. it's a lost art so to speak. much luck to ya if you decide to get an older style camera, the kind professionals use. i ended up mostly getting film for slides, easier to store, look at with projector, make prints. ASA and film speed , double exposure etc. sure are fun. antiquing is also neat when developing @:)

Start taking pictures. If you want to take it to the next level you can also sign up for a basic photography course. You can find them at local high school adult classes, most all colleges and community centers. There are also tons of books you can read on the subject. Just have fun

Remove the lens cap.

Get a camera and film.

A good way start is join a photo club. You will get tips, education and most important a grouping of people that can answer questions on almost any topic.

A digital point shoot camera ($300) and Photoshop Elements ($80) is the way to go to avoid putting forth a large amount of cash. The above equipment will last you for a few years of education you need to use them correctly.

Above all give yourself a couple of years of practice.

You should be sure that you really love photography and that you are really committed to learning the basics. Photography is "painting with light" so you need to be creative with the settings. I also suggest that you start with a digital point-and-shoot camera then if you're really serious about photography, you should eventually transfer to a digital slr. Starting with scenery and still-life is practical since they don't move. Motion shots are challenging and you should have enough experience in photography. Learn the basics like the rule of thirds, breaking the rule, leading lines, etc.

Just try to be as artistic and creative as possible and to do it not because you are forced to but because you love photography. Good Luck!