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Written by Gary Detonnancourt
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Saturday, 05 June 2010 00:00 |
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About 6 years ago I bought my first digital SLR camera and I had no idea how to use it. Sure I had used an old manual Pentax K1000 film camera and I had a nice Sony point and shoot camera but they didn't prepare me for all of the new functions, features, and software for this new digital SLR.
Does this sound like you? Do you have a new expensive camera and you're still using it in full auto modes to take snapshots?
If you're happy in auto mode taking snapshot this class is not for you. As our website name suggests we are all about going past the snapshot and making art. To be a better photographer you need to learn to control your camera and make creative decisions about how your photo will come out. On automatic the camera makes all of the decisions and your pictures will all come out looking the same. This wasn't good enough for me and shouldn't be good enough for you either.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 05 June 2010 09:15 |
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Written by Gary Detonnancourt
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 05:11 |
More Than A Snap Shot: A Digital Photography Workbook
$5.00 in PDF format (86 pages)
This e-book is for anyone interested in learning to control their digital SLR and make better quality images. The book contains 28 easy to follow lessons for any beginner to get up and running with their digital SLR. The lessons give you clear objectives plus all the background knowledge you will need to complete the assignments. The assignments target what you have just learned and give you a practical way to go out and practice these new techniques.
Let's face it if you want to become a better photographer you have to know you camera inside and out and you have to practice. Anyone who has ever tried to master anything knows you have to practice and practice with purpose. Random fooling around with your camera is better than nothing but focused practice with a purpose such as in my e-book will give you the biggest gains in the shortest period of time.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 24 December 2011 12:26 |
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Top 10 Reason's to take an Online Photography Class |
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Written by Gary Detonnancourt
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Saturday, 05 June 2010 00:00 |
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Top 10 Reasons you should register for this class:
1. Online classes are convenient. Learn from home at your own pace when its convenient for you.
2. You get a coach! Yep, its me. I'll be there whenever you have questions. Plus I'll critique your images so you can improve even faster.
3. You'll have access to more than 8 hours worth of informative slide shows that will teach you all of that technical stuff you need to know.
4. You'll also have access to plenty of what I call technical lessons. In these lessons I take you through using certain functions on your camera and let you practice. These lessons are not about making great images, they are about getting use to using your camera effectively so that when you're on that great trip and faced with a great photo opportunity you won't freeze up. You'll have practiced and you'll know just what to do.
5. You'll also have access to plenty of artistic lessons. In these lessons image quality does matter. This is where you show what you've learned with images that you've created, not just snapshots. These are the images I'll critique.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 05 June 2010 09:50 |
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Why you Should or Shouldn't buy a digital SLR Camera |
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Written by Gary Detonnancourt
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Saturday, 05 June 2010 00:00 |
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I'm posting this article by Kurtus Kronk because it explains why or why not to buy a digital SLR camera. It also supports my position that if you do buy one you will need lessons to make it a worth while investment. Here it is, enjoy!
One of the most common questions I get as related to photography is "What camera should I buy?" Before I get into the reasons I recommend buying a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera, I'd like to state why you should NOT buy a DSLR.
There is a saying among photographers: "The camera doesn't make the photo, the photographer does." The point is that no matter how expensive your gear is, it means nothing without someone who knows how to properly use it. A great artist can create masterpieces with ordinary tools.
I urge you not to buy that Canon EOS 30D or Nikon D80 or [insert other DSLR model here] if you plan to leave it on full automatic mode. DSLRs are expensive light-capturing tools that can help you create some amazing images, but only if you have the time and patience to learn what you are doing and be creative.
As a side note, I will link to some various websites below which I think are useful in the context of this article. Please note that we are not paid for endorsements by any of these websites. I'm simply sharing what I think are some very useful links for people who aren't already "in-the-know."
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Last Updated on Saturday, 05 June 2010 10:26 |
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