Newbie suggestions?

[aine_01]

Hello,
I am new to taking photos and have a Nikon D40 with the af-s 18-55mm lens. I am mostly taking pictures of my son/family and I am completely ignorant about pretty much everything. So, does anyone have any good recommendations to get started? I have done a lot of experimentation with my camera but ignorant about what shutter speed, iso, etc.

[Jonbar18]

youve already found a great source!! take a look around. you`ll be overwhelmed by all the information on DPS

[tuxcomputers]

First thing, don't expect to be spoon fed.

Second thing, you are not unique, there are people that have been in the exact same situation as you currently are. They have had the exact same questions, they have asked them, the questions have been answered already, go look.

Thirdly, welcome, if you have any questions you CAN'T find answers to then you will find we are most willing to help.

[Algernonep]

DPS has helped me out so much! Continue to read posts.

A book that helped me out also is
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure...
Check it out...

[conor5150]

Originally Posted by aine_01

Hello,
I am new to taking photos and have a Nikon D40 with the af-s 18-55mm lens. I am mostly taking pictures of my son/family and I am completely ignorant about pretty much everything. So, does anyone have any good recommendations to get started? I have done a lot of experimentation with my camera but ignorant about what shutter speed, iso, etc.

I signed up here May of last year and even though I didn't post here a lot I got the DPS Newsletter in my inbox every week and the resources there is just amazing.

I'm starting to do the weekly assignments which look like fun and are a great help.

Most of all I enjoy this site.