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Position:Home>Visual Arts> What should I do to "go to the next level" in photography?Question: What should I do to "go to the next level" in photography!? I have done quite a bit of amateur shooting, for 4-H projects, my own benefit, and to share with friends!. I'd like to get started shooting events and portrait sessions on the side, but first I need a few things:
1!. What is your advice on a decent SLR Camera!? (Keep in mind I am a poor college student) 2!. What resources (books, websites, etc!.) do you recommend to fine-tune my knowledge!?Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The key thing is to really challenge yourself!. Do something you've never done before, and do it right! As for a decent SLR!.!.!. are you talking film or digital!? The Canon Rebel K2 and T2 are good 35mm SLRs!. The Canon Rebel XT or Nikon D40 are good DSLRs!. You could also try looking for used ones on Craigslist!. As for resources, here is a good website with tips for beginners and advanced!. http://www!.picturecorrect!.com/Photograph!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com cowgirl87, A great SLR for the next level is a Mamiya RB67!. The RB67 is very well made, makes a great image and is extremely affordable!. Under $300 with a prime and back!. * Study the old masters (Weston, Bresson, Adams) * Read as many technical books as you can!. * Set a goal of shooting pictures every day, at least a roll!. * Visit some brick & mortar photo galleries!. * Look at "coffee table" eye candy books * Check out the gallery at http://photo!.net/gallery/ * Take some evening college courses!. Enjoy and have fun!.!.!.!. jWww@QuestionHome@Com Thanks for asking this question, a possible resource would be http://www!.lulu!.com/hpvanduuren where you can get a free preview of an interesting resource or have a look at http://hpshappyhomebusiness!.blogspot!.com to get to know some things about how to create an Online Business and think about creating a website to showcase your work!. An other resource that I would like to recomment is to learn about 'Stock Photography' so you can work on creating an 'Ungoing' income from your work by selling your work online to Photo Stock Agencies!. You can find the link of an interesting resource about that at: http://ozimages!.com!.au/photographers/Sto!.!.!. All the Best, To your Happy Inspiration, HP http://hpshappy!.blogspot!.com Www@QuestionHome@Com |