PeeWee05 opened this issue on Apr 25, 2006 · 10 posts
PeeWee05 posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 2:37 AM
And this is the last book I brought on the weekend, gonna start it on the weekend...
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gwfa posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 3:13 AM
I'm sceptical about learning the non-technical aspects of photography from a book or magazine. for technical basics (like shutter speed, aperture, film types, colour management, lense types and characteristics etc.) books are necessary and good reference (e.g. Andreas Feininger, The Complete Photographer ). for the more artistic aspects it is good to join a local class or workshop with a "good" photographer (in Germany at least there are now also plenty of local photo clubs sharing knowledge and equipment at fair prices...)
PeeWee05 posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 3:28 AM
That's the problem here there aren't enough photo clubs and classes, hell we don't even have community colleges... Everything comes at a high price nothing cheap or for free... It's a bummer!
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gwfa posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 4:39 AM
perhaps you have a co-enthusiast to do things together, f.i. sharing a model or a studio - but if even this doesn't work you have to stick to good books (magazines follow to much the waves of fashion, I even do not trust test reports....)
PeeWee05 posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 4:59 AM
Tx for your input! I'll stick to the books then!
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azy posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 6:15 AM
That book you got there by Lee Frost is an excellent start (I have the same book), most magazines cover the same subjects as the book and then recycle them 12 month later.
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TwoPynts posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 8:09 AM
Books are great resources for info, and magazines are good for keeping up with the latest tips and techniques, but as mentioned, human interaction can provide the best learning environment.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
danob posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 9:42 AM
Yeah I agree with the above comments and there is no doubt that the human element is by far the best way to learn.. But also the internet should not be forgotten and most of the advice is free, and here in the forum as well..
Danny O'Byrne http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/
"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt
TwoPynts posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 11:38 AM
Very good point Danny, there is certainly a wealth of knowlege on the WWW, and lots of tutorials. Plus feedback from nice people like us! ;^]
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
PeeWee05 posted Tue, 02 May 2006 at 2:01 AM
lovely lovely nice ppl! Tx!!!
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