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Hi everyone Im new here and new to photography.
I have just bought a Nikon D80 with Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX lens.
I love taking pictures and my other interest is Rottweilers showing and Schutzhund (dog sport).
So taking pictures of rottweilers I just love doing as you can imagen.
I own 4 rottweilers the oldest being 4 years and the youngest being 8 weeks who I havent stopped taking pictures of.
Im looking to find out what is best course college or company to enroll in to gain knowledge how to use my camera and make my pictures better and maybe take photography as a career?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Im in the UK the West Midlands if that makes any difference.
 
Here we go again with another "I've just got my first camera, how do I make a career out of it" thread. Popcorn at the ready.

Before you start to think of how to make a career out of it spend time enjoying photography and making it your hobby. Get good at it and get familiar with how to use your camera to get the best results. As for courses, ask what's available at your local college or sign up at your local camera club.

Welcome to the forum by the way.
 
Renos said:
Hi everyone Im new here and new to photography.
I have just bought a Nikon D80 with Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX lens.
I love taking pictures and my other interest is Rottweilers showing and Schutzhund (dog sport).
So taking pictures of rottweilers I just love doing as you can imagen.
I own 4 rottweilers the oldest being 4 years and the youngest being 8 weeks who I havent stopped taking pictures of.
Im looking to find out what is best course college or company to enroll in to gain knowledge how to use my camera and make my pictures better and maybe take photography as a career?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Im in the UK the West Midlands if that makes any difference.
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I suggest you get used to your camera and get feedback on your photos. You can do this via a local camera club, on here or maybe on competition sites like http://inspi.re/ if it all looks good then maybe you can take it further...
 
Oh dont get me wrong I dont think Im going to walk straight into career in photography am thinking that somewhere down the line I may, as in years down the line.
Im just looking for a good course that will give me knowledge and help me take better pictures.
 
Ok heres 2 of the new pup jagen and then 2 of his mother Lottie




 
Welcome mate and good luck getting the right course for you.At least you recognise the need to learn rather than jumping in feet first...........:thumbs:


On the pics of the pooches,animals,generally, look a lot better if you get down to thier eye level to take the image.That is kneel or sit or lie down when photographing them and focus on the eye,basic advice only i`m afraid,but it is a start........:thumbs:
 
Ok thanks will keep that in mind.
Ive been looking for courses and Im going to enroll in NCFE level 1 in photography and go from there completing each up to level 4 I think.

Heres another one for you
 
I would reccomend some net searching and forum use plus using your local library for books on the technical aspects of photography before you invest in a college course - then spend a good six months taking pictures
 
Your cheapest option to start learning photography is a local club, look at the work of others from beginners to the advanced section. Some clubs run courses such as Bristol which again are a cheaper option, or even the local college/school but avoid the "A-Level" course. I suggest you also look at some of the larger camera shops such as Parks, Permajet who run special day courses or maybe the local region of the Royal Photograhic Society you dont have to be a member (you pay more though) and gfinally try a photo holiday.
 
the dog shots look good
a broader brush may be required to get going with...photographically speaking
then specialise
 
fracster said:
Welcome mate and good luck getting the right course for you.At least you recognise the need to learn rather than jumping in feet first...........:thumbs:


On the pics of the pooches,animals,generally, look a lot better if you get down to thier eye level to take the image.That is kneel or sit or lie down when photographing them and focus on the eye,basic advice only i`m afraid,but it is a start........:thumbs:
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Yes, each of these pics was taken from far too high, which makes them look insignificant and which creates a very cluttered background.
And even the pic of the adult in classic show stance has a poor choice of background.
The carpenters' axiom "measure twice, cut once" works for photography too - you need to think about every aspect of the shot before you press the button. I appreciate that this isn't always easy, especially with puppies running around, but it's the thought proccess that contributes the most to any photo - far more important than either the equipment or the subject.
 
the dogs dont really stand out against the background
i know they are indoors...but some lighter less fussy background would help to focus on the animal itself
also i would think the rottwielller breed has attributes which should be shown in a side shot at the level of the dog...
in daylight
 
Ok guys Im off from work now so will have some time to get out with the pup and my dogs also my pup has had his injections now so I can take him out will get some more pictures up soon for you to tell me where Im going wrong.

Thanks for advice
 
Gorgeous dogs! I'm getting a Staffordshire Bull Terrier on Sunday from the rescue where I volunteer. Here's a quick snapshot that I took yesterday whilst playing ball with him..

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hellogoodbye said:
Gorgeous dogs! I'm getting a Staffordshire Bull Terrier on Sunday from the rescue where I volunteer. Here's a quick snapshot that I took yesterday whilst playing ball with him..

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nice..no smashing shot...full of dog body language and face message

nice camera as well

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