Want to Improve Your Photography?

[Scumbag]

I came across Karl Taylor's photography courses some time ago. His videos are straight to the point and very easy to understand. Best of all he has a free basic photography course and all (except for a couple of very new videos) are available on torrent. Here are some links.

 

Free DSLR course

 

Torrents:

 

Introduction To Photography

 

Travel & Landscape Photography

 

Advanced Digital SLR Photography

[bigbill340]

Some very useful links there!

 

Thanks for posting them! I could do with a few tips myself!

 

 

Bill

[999Baht]

Thanks mate....looks like I will be doing a quick crash course over the next 2 weeks before my next trip.

Really appreciate the links.

[Scumbag]

I should have issued a warning with the links. Be warned that the videos can lead to you putting more money into cameras. Some time after watching these videos I traded my el-cheapo Pentax DSLR for a new Canon 7D with a f2.8 17-55mm lens. I have also bought 3 speed lights, remote triggers, flash stands, shot through umbrellas and a nice sturdy tripod. It is not a cheap hobby....lol

[bigbill340]

I should have issued a warning with the links. Be warned that the videos can lead to you putting more money into cameras. Some time after watching these videos I traded my el-cheapo Pentax DSLR for a new Canon 7D with a f2.8 17-55mm lens. I have also bought 3 speed lights, remote triggers, flash stands, shot through umbrellas and a nice sturdy tripod. It is not a cheap hobby....lol

 

LOL I am just interested to take better pics with my little camera for now! But I do have that same thing in me that has lead to you buying all that kit!! So I'd better be careful and lock my cards up before watching!! 555

 

 

Bill

[Spanky99]

Thanks for the torrent links.

 

Here are some other sites to check out to learn how to shoot.

 

Digital Photography School - Good general knowledge

 

Pattaya Days Photography Guide - This guide is the best going that explains the basics on how to use a DSLR in easily digested forms.

 

Visual Science Lab - Kirk Tuck is a professional photographer and author. He can be technical as any out there but really believes that photography comes from the photographer and not the gear.

 

The Online Photographer - Good general site that talks about photography for the sake of photography in all its forms.

 

Dave Martinez Photography - A Philippines based photographer that takes amazing pictures.

 

The Phoblographer - Talks about gear and general shooting advice.

 

There are tons of good sites out there and I always find more. These are the generalist sites I look at daily but I also read a lot about Micro 4/3 photography as I use those style cameras for both personal and professional uses. I also own a couple Canon bodies as well. I just don't like the extra weight of those massive DSLR bodies when I'm out traveling about.

[Candidographer]

I have learned a lot by joining Lynda

 

It is a paysite, but maybe you can find some of the videos online.

 

I would rather just pay, because I consider it as education. The tutorial videos are really done well.

[Scumbag]

I would rather just pay, because I consider it as education. The tutorial videos are really done well.

You could pay the $100 for the 3 videos I gave links to if you like...

[Edge]

You could pay the $100 for the 3 videos I gave links to if you like...

 

I know a man (or his Mum) who did.

 

Then I ripped 'em I'm afraid.

 

The worst part is that I haven't watched them yet.

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[Scumbag]

Just thought of another resource that I found useful. Scott Kelby has written a number of books and has a pay website full of videos. One book series that he wrote is very informative. Here are links to some torrents:

 

The Digital Photography Book

 

Digital Photography Book Vol 2

 

Digital Photography Book Vol 3

[Spanky99]

Not that I support piracy or anything but I'm seeding all of those that you linked to.

 

The NGO I run that supports single mothers and struggling students appreciates the $100 that can now go to them to be used for salon visits bettering their lives.

[kanderson]

I should have issued a warning with the links. Be warned that the videos can lead to you putting more money into cameras. Some time after watching these videos I traded my el-cheapo Pentax DSLR for a new Canon 7D with a f2.8 17-55mm lens. I have also bought 3 speed lights, remote triggers, flash stands, shot through umbrellas and a nice sturdy tripod. It is not a cheap hobby....lol

 

I think that every photographer needs to get the - equipment thing - out of his/her system.

 

many subjects don't require all the -- setup

 

look for locations that have great lighting already - and use some kind of " wink light ".

 

 

I can't remember all the times a light stand blew over or ?

 

for me it's all about simplicity - and it saves you from having to spend too much money on more equipment than you can even carry.

 

available light - and/or - diffused on camera flash.

 

X-synch at least 500th of a second is important for me.

 

I still like the ladder idea - but that's out = too lazy

[petalostompeti]

i'll have a look!! Thanks!!