One of my goals for this year is to take most of my pictures with out using the automatic settings on the camera. I want to get to where I use mostly the manual setting. (I say mostly because I’ve decided that with kids and their quick movements, sometimes the automatic focus and adjustments the camera can do on it’s own will be faster and better than what I can do on my own.)
I had hoped to take a class in February at the local community college, but have since changed my mind. So, I’ve been studying, highlighting, reading, and marking up my copy of Understand Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
I’ve added Digital Photography School to my reader, and I’ve been reading tutorials and the training course that is Allison Walken is doing on her photo blog.
A couple weekends ago, while my youngest was at a birthday party, the older two kids and I went to the park and I played with manual mode. This is what I got:
Overexposed. Underexposed. Blurry. Disappointing.
Part of me worries that in the process of learning, I’ll miss out of some great moments. So. Here’s hoping I learn soon, so I can get some good pictures…soon!
I think I improved a little bit last week:
Any advice for me? Any websites or books that you highly recommend? Do you use the Manual setting?
7 comments:
I want a nice camera so bad and to take a class to learn how to use it. I have no clue about it but I think it's awesome that you are trying to figure it out. Hang in there and before you know it you will see some progress.
I have no advice. I am a point and shoot kind of girl.
I wish I had your desire and will to learn how to operate a cool camera. I know you can capture some really cool shots using awesome technolgy like that.
I'll be looking forward to seeing your progress!
I can't wait for the day I can make that a priority like you. How FUN. (btw, I jut figured out Em doesn't go to kinder until 2016!! ha ha it's going to be forever)
I'm excited to have you share what you learn here!
love the missionary/superhero at the bottom!
You've picked a great book to begin with:)
Another excellent free resource to get you started: http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&forum_id=21&thread_id=3053442
They have a great forum and lots of great examples.
I know some people do Clickin' Moms but there is a charge to take part in their forum.
I just heard about this on another blog and thought I'd pass the info on to you in case you were interested. I just signed up to try it out. It's free:) http://www.willettedesigns.com/?page_id=2780
I have no advice, because I don't use my camera to its fullest potential at all! I really want to take a class, especially now that I got Photoshop Elements for Christmas. Maybe this summer...
Good luck figuring it out with a book. You are braver than me! :)
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