Online Photography course

[Sophiephoto]

Hi,
I looking for an online photography course, I got my first DSRL camera about 1 year ago and after doing a lot of reading on it, I think I still need more informations, so if any of you have some great site to refer to me I would appreciate it.

Thank you
Sophie

[candidrachel]

To be honest I'd save your money and just hang out here for free hence the name Digital Photography School and my guess is that you typed in Digital Photography School or words to that effect into your search engine right?? That's how I came across this site lol. Seriously, whatever you'd learn on an on-line course you'd learn here. Just ask questions or check out the main blog for beginners tips and tutorials.

[navcom]

I agree completely. Use the forum. First master your exposure skills. Read tips and techniques, ask questions, post your photos for critique. Once you are comfortable with exposure (manual exposure that is ) then branch into improving your composition skills. Pick a genre (landscapes, portraits, sports, etc.) and focus on learning the basics in that area. Or just browse around and sample different techniques and tips. It's all good!

[Sophiephoto]

Thank you very much, I'm glad I found this site
It will be a great asset for my learning

[conor5150]

I agree with the above Sophie. Like you about a 18 months ago I was eager to get online courses, the New York Institute of Photography looked like a place I was interested in but instead looked online....

1) I bought Bryan Peterson's " Understanding Exposure"....recently updated with a 3rd edition.

2) Sites like this one , and especially this one are just a wealth of information, it is really how you utilize it though.

3) I really like Scott Bourne's podcasts ...search "Photo Focus' in itunes, he' snot everyones cup of tea but I think he is great.

4) get a twitter account and follow various photographers that you like.....believe me the likes of Bourne , Chase Jarvis and David DuChemin share their knowledge willingly and always link good stuff, they also have great websites too.

5) Look and study great work, here and elsewhere.....I often go to Steve McCurry's site just to gaze in wonder at his work.....

6)....having said all that...less reading and more shooting

[cricket2783]

"Understanding Exposure" is an amazing book. I learned alot from it. Any books that you can get are great. I have a large collection, and everytime I need some guidance I pick one up and read. I usually have at least one book with me everywhere I go. You can learn alot on here, too. MOST people here are more than willing to deal out advice, critiques, and support.
But definately dont just sit around and read. Get your camera out and practice!

[Spiderlady]

Originally Posted by Sophiephoto

Hi,
I looking for an online photography course, I got my first DSRL camera about 1 year ago and after doing a lot of reading on it, I think I still need more informations, so if any of you have some great site to refer to me I would appreciate it.

Thank you
Sophie

I agree, stick around here, I learned more than spending my money on the online courses, I had trouble uploading my assignments and every way I tried was wrong, so it was very frustrating.

[Sophiephoto]

Thank you everyone for your info