Let’s face it: If we’re mobilizing, we sooner or later have to take pictures. It’s easy these days to take AVERAGE pictures. But I’m convinced that it’s just as difficult as ever to take GREAT pictures. There are bound to be some great websites out there that take some of the pain out of learning. For example, if you are lucky enough to have a Nikon, then you have a GREAT resource at…
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
I wish Sony had a similar site. I’ve recently switched over to a Sony Nex-7 and sobered sometimes by the fact that I have to wind my way through several buttons and menus levels to get it to do what I want. (But granted — that’s after 20 years on either Canon or Nikon.) Do you have a favorite helpful site for learning your equipment, or skills, or technical aspects of taking great pictures? For example, maybe it’s worth paying for an online class at a site like…
http://www.photoartstudio.ca/photography.php
I wish there was an equivalent to Popular Photography Magazine — only online. (Is there?) If you have a favorite site, would you be kind enough to share it with us by clicking “Comment” after the web version of this item? If so, thank you!!!
Honestly, pinterest has a ton of helpful hints for all levels of photographers….and for all you males out there, don’t turn up your nose until you’ve tried it! Just go to their site and type in photography.
I would recommend a few online resources that include http://ppsop.net and http://betterphoto.com. I’ve tried out a course myself from one of those sites and enjoyed it. They have basic courses for newbies too.
Plus there’s a book that I’m eager to get to try out on my kids: “Tony Northrup’s DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography”.
Craft and Vision at http://craftandvision.com is also a great place to start with fantastic stuff to download (for good prices too).
My friend has published a book on photography and tricks with an iPhone. Most people use the camera that is always with them to take photos. Here is the link: http://iphoneonlyphoto.com
I have had a lot of fun with camerasim.com. It shows you what the results will be with different settings on a DSLR.
B&H channel on YouTube has excellent seminars by top photographers.