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[blueberryjam]

Hi all, well im a complete newbie to photography recently got my first SLR camera and don't know where to start Ive been looking online at various courses both on and offline. I'm reading lots of conflicting info in forums etc so not quiet sure where to start. If anyone can recommend anything please get in touch i cant wait to get started. Thanks in advance

 

[Just Dave]

Hi Jan

Welcome to TP

What Camera did you get?

Look forward to seeing some of your work

 

[Strangways]

Hi Jan, welcome to TP.

I can't help you with courses, but here is a simulator that will give you an idea of what happens when you change your camera settings.

http://camerasim.com/

 

[L.Culley]

Hi Jan, welcome to TP, Theres a good thread here - http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=263607
which should give you something to think about, i done this one myself and think it was very bennificial....

Enjoy.

L

 

[HoppyUK]

The tutorials section on here is a good place to start http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23

 

[Nick_1981]

Hi Jan, Welcome to TP. Hopefully you'll be able to find lots of useful information on here. When I started out I found the following of use;

1. Read your camera manual and make sure you understand the key functions - boring but worth while.

2. Look for local beginners courses, I know that sounds obvious. When I started out I managed to find a local college running adult learning night classes in photography.

3. I found books by Brian Peterson and Scott Kelby particularly useful.

4. Most important - take lots of pictures - don't be afraid to experiment with you camera settings!

Enjoy

 

[jon ryan]

Local colleges, yup. Many of these run courses for various levels. The ones I run at a college here in Somerset start next week and run for 10 weeks. And are just about full. If this is about the same where you are, I'd get in touch quick!

 

[andyred]

Hi Jan & Welcome

Lots of good advice in the above posts...

My other bit of advice is just take some pictures with the camera and enjoy it, you'll also learn as you go along and can use the manual / books/ tutorials etc to guide you along.

As Dave said, what camera did you get - those that have the same camera can help with specifics as well.

All the best for the new year and good luck with your new camera