Clonetrooper
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Never used this section until now, thought I'd introduce myself a bit for my 100th post.
Bought myself my first SLR (1000D) after my son was born last may purely to take better snaps on full auto. I reckon I took about 20 pictures on full auto before the lack of knowledge started to get on my nerves. I couldn't stand being in the auto modes and not understanding what was happening
Since then my thirst for knowledge and taking better pictures has started to consume my spare time. The time I used to spend gaming is now spent reading books on pictures if I'm not taking them.
So far I read a field guide on the 1000D, Understanding exposure, The photographers eye and perfect exposure. Then the 50D field guide now I've upgraded.
Currently working my way through one of the best books I've ever read (non sci fi of course) Mastering Canon EOS Flash photography which is driving me to understand flash better and has now made me hungry to try out more 'advanced' methods of flash use.
Trying to couple that with learning some processing techniques which I've not been embarrased to say I've always avoided due to how daunting it seems. My wife has today bought me a scott Kelby book on CS4 which I shall make a start on sometime this month which will hopefully get me going
So my targets for the next 12 months are to learn some PP and Off camera lighting techniques.
I was recommended this forum on another site and used and was a bit of a while before I even dared ask anything such was the level of knowledge on here, but I've had some amazing tips and pointers especially in the basics forum that the seach engine on there is the first place I go when I have a question.
I have no designs on taking pictures other than for fun and hopefully to build a decent catalogue of my son growing up to be able to pass onto him.
For a living I'm a Licenced Aircraft engineer, which tbh pays the bills and I'm about as interested in aircraft as I am in making yogurt for a living.
Hopefully one day I can turn up to a meet and observe and learn as well.
Apologies for the lengthy hello, thanks for making me feel welcome and for all the tips/advice
Bought myself my first SLR (1000D) after my son was born last may purely to take better snaps on full auto. I reckon I took about 20 pictures on full auto before the lack of knowledge started to get on my nerves. I couldn't stand being in the auto modes and not understanding what was happening
Since then my thirst for knowledge and taking better pictures has started to consume my spare time. The time I used to spend gaming is now spent reading books on pictures if I'm not taking them.
So far I read a field guide on the 1000D, Understanding exposure, The photographers eye and perfect exposure. Then the 50D field guide now I've upgraded.
Currently working my way through one of the best books I've ever read (non sci fi of course) Mastering Canon EOS Flash photography which is driving me to understand flash better and has now made me hungry to try out more 'advanced' methods of flash use.
Trying to couple that with learning some processing techniques which I've not been embarrased to say I've always avoided due to how daunting it seems. My wife has today bought me a scott Kelby book on CS4 which I shall make a start on sometime this month which will hopefully get me going
So my targets for the next 12 months are to learn some PP and Off camera lighting techniques.
I was recommended this forum on another site and used and was a bit of a while before I even dared ask anything such was the level of knowledge on here, but I've had some amazing tips and pointers especially in the basics forum that the seach engine on there is the first place I go when I have a question.
I have no designs on taking pictures other than for fun and hopefully to build a decent catalogue of my son growing up to be able to pass onto him.
For a living I'm a Licenced Aircraft engineer, which tbh pays the bills and I'm about as interested in aircraft as I am in making yogurt for a living.
Hopefully one day I can turn up to a meet and observe and learn as well.
Apologies for the lengthy hello, thanks for making me feel welcome and for all the tips/advice
