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I want to get involved in photography so whats a good way to learn about it where are some places I could go to get more info about photography!? I live in Batavia NY!. Www@QuestionHome@Com


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www!.kenrockwell!.com This site is absolutely amazing! He covers everything from choosing your first camera, to taking good pictures, to making good prints! He reviews many cameras and lenses on his site and teaches you all about the different setting on a camera like white balance, aperture, etc!.!.!.

The best thing is the site is 100% non profit! He is not trying to sell you anything so there is no reason for him to lie to you like manufacturers of camera supplies do!.

Bottom line, I HIGHLY suggest spending time on his site before spending any money on photography supplies!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Check out Geneseo they might offer some classes that you could take, or your local library!. You could see if they are having exhibits of someone Else's work!. You could ask the photographer questions or just look at there work and see what you like and don't like about it and use that as examples of what you would like to do!. You could also check out some books on the subject while you are there!.

There are tons of places near you that you could go take pictures of!. Letchworth state park isn't that far from you, neither is Niagara falls!. You can get some great action shots at the speedway or at Darien Lake!.

Get a camera and just go out and shoot as many shots as you can!. The best way to learn is to take pictures!. You just want to remember a few things while you are taking pictures: the rules of thirds is a major one, also don't just look at the subject through the lens, make sure you look at everything around it as well to make sure nothing else in the frame will ruin the picture!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Look at other peoples photography and see what you like!.
deviantart!.com is a great place to look at other peoples photography!.
If you want to get involved with photography it depends on what subject you would like to photograph!. Since you live in New York, the leaves are amazing right now!. If you want to photograph nature the trees are great to photograph!. also, the sky!.

I'm Mainly nature photographer but I do other things too!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Check your local adult education ("night school" at High School) or community college!. Photo clubs also offer classes!. If your local camera stores have been put out of business by the Internet (the way my local stores have been - there are no more here), then try looking at the community announcement pages in your newspaper!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The internet!.

This may or may not help you:
http://www!.suite101!.com/course!.cfm/18891!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Go to a local camera shop and ask about classes for beginners!. A lot of the smaller stores have free classes and help!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

try www!.photo!.net or www!.betterphoto!.com also look into college classesWww@QuestionHome@Com

I'm sure you could find plenty of photography sights online!.Www@QuestionHome@Com