Looking for specific tutorials

[flickerchic]

Hello everyone. First let me say my question might be kind of hard to answer because I'm not quite sure how to explain it. I was wondering if anyone could guide me to any tutorials that teach you a particular skill, let's say how to shoot macro for instance, and once the skill is taught then you go out and try to use it and then come back to post your results for critiques, etc.

I keep finding articles/tutorials that explain and give me information but doesn't teach you how to do it. Does this make sense?

I would appreciate any feedback.

TIA...

[SwissJon]

Originally Posted by flickerchic

I keep finding articles/tutorials that explain and give me information but doesn't teach you how to do it. Does this make sense?

Not in the least!

I'd suggest you get some off the shelf magazines and follow some of the projects and tutorials.

[flickerchic]

I didn't think it would make much sense. But thanks for your suggestion. That's a good idea. Didn't think about that. Maybe I'll find what I'm looking for that way.

[JFSanders]

Digital Photography Assignments

There is a steady stream of assignments that will teach you the different skills of photography.

Do the assignment and post your work, those in the forum will give you feedback. And if you like, post the image with your exif data in the appropriate critique forum and you will get feedback and elucidation there as well.

Good Luck and be sure to make your journey a happy one.

Jim

[Woody]

Originally Posted by SwissJon

Not in the least!

I'd suggest you get some off the shelf magazines and follow some of the projects and tutorials.

You know it's very strange that we have a Digital Photography SCHOOL and yet we send people elsewhere to get educated.

There's plenty to learn here. There are some great Ebooks to buy and download. Show some loyalty and support for this great site. I'm stunned by the constant ignorance of some respondents here.

Cheers,

John W

[flickerchic]

Thanks, Jim & John!!! I will check those out. I'm still learning about this site, even though I've been a member for a while. When I first started I had a point and shoot and recently purchased a DSLR and I've hit a learning curve that I can't seem to get around.

[faeriegodess612]

You'll figure it out. Most of us started with a P&S. It is a bit of a learning curve, but go back over the beginner tutorials. Just read over them again. I did when I first got my DSLR and it reminded me of some things that I'd forgotten, since I couldnt change those settings with the P&S.

Also,..for instance, if your wanting to learn more about Macro,..there are some great things here on DPS. Check the Macro SYS section and Macro Critique. Check out books at the library or book stores. Used and new. And of course, theres always the plethora of info via Google.

[RichardTaylor]

@ flickerchic

Re going from a P&S to a DSLR.

In the "auto" mode the DSLR is similar to a P&S, except it is a lot more responsive and will better performance in low light shooting.

A DSLR will give you a lot more control over your photography.
I don't know what level you are at, however one of the basics you need to know is about exposure.

You may find this DPS tutorial "Introduction to exposure" of interest.
Exposure (1) A balancing act

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Keep in mind that what is a "good" photograph is not camera dependant.

[flickerchic]

Originally Posted by faeriegodess612

You'll figure it out. Most of us started with a P&S. It is a bit of a learning curve, but go back over the beginner tutorials. Just read over them again. I did when I first got my DSLR and it reminded me of some things that I'd forgotten, since I couldnt change those settings with the P&S.

Also,..for instance, if your wanting to learn more about Macro,..there are some great things here on DPS. Check the Macro SYS section and Macro Critique. Check out books at the library or book stores. Used and new. And of course, theres always the plethora of info via Google.

Thank you!

[flickerchic]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

@ flickerchic

Re going from a P&S to a DSLR.

In the "auto" mode the DSLR is similar to a P&S, except it is a lot more responsive and will better performance in low light shooting.

A DSLR will give you a lot more control over your photography.
I don't know what level you are at, however one of the basics you need to know is about exposure.

You may find this DPS tutorial "Introduction to exposure" of interest.
Exposure (1) A balancing act

---------------------------------------

Keep in mind that what is a "good" photograph is not camera dependant.

I think I've gotten a pretty good grasp of exposure: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. I understand how they all work together. But the issue I'm having is knowing where to start with the settings on my camera, i.e. if I'm shooting a photo of a field of flowers on a sunny day, how do I know what f-stop and shutter speed to start at. I think I can figure the ISO out once I learn to do the other two.

I've been shooting on Auto for quite some time now and I'm sooooo ready to move beyond that.

Thanks for you advice.