Hi all, been recommended this forum by a friend. Hoping to get some tips and advice as I am just starting photography as a hobby. Mainly like taking pics of things like mountains, storms, etc. Don't have a professional camera though, just a £100 one from amazon years ago
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Welcome to the forums Wayne
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Welcome Wayne ,
I'm in same boat as you , got a camera for my birthday last week and its a nifty little thing
no DSLR tho
I'm in same boat as you , got a camera for my birthday last week and its a nifty little thing
no DSLR tho
Been looking at the forums for tips n stuff, got to say most of it went straight over my head lol I'll get there eventually though
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Hey BluePanda, good photos depend on the photographer, not the camera. It's nice to have a DSLR, and as you get better and more advanced you'll probably want to invest in one. It gives you more versatility, importantly.
But you can do so much with your average point-and-shoot now. Because point-and-shoots AREN'T average anymore. They can do what professional cameras could only twenty or thirty years ago. Think about creating pictures with strong composure. That's the key. Think: what am I taking a picture of and what am I trying to say? How can I create a photo that emphasises that? Look at the work of famous photographers, as well as reading up on tips.
One technical area you'll probably want to get your head around first, is lighting. Photography is the art of light, after all. Invest £20 in a reflector (or make one for a few pounds) and you'll be able to take photos with great lighting.
Good luck and welcome! I'm new myself!
But you can do so much with your average point-and-shoot now. Because point-and-shoots AREN'T average anymore. They can do what professional cameras could only twenty or thirty years ago. Think about creating pictures with strong composure. That's the key. Think: what am I taking a picture of and what am I trying to say? How can I create a photo that emphasises that? Look at the work of famous photographers, as well as reading up on tips.
One technical area you'll probably want to get your head around first, is lighting. Photography is the art of light, after all. Invest £20 in a reflector (or make one for a few pounds) and you'll be able to take photos with great lighting.
Good luck and welcome! I'm new myself!
