New Project: Mini Photography Lessons

For the next few weeks I will be helping friends with an interest in Photography. My more experienced friends are welcome to correct me, make suggestions, or discuss topics. Perhaps what they found useful when they were first learning.

Topics I'll cover:

• File Settings-quality adjustments, pros and cons.
• Exposure-how to make adjustments and the effects those methods of adjustments have.
• Automatic camera modes-Automatic, aperture & shutter priority modes.
• Focusing-modes and tips.
• Lighting-equipment and environments.
• Basic Composition-composing an appealing image.

More may be introduced as ideas come to me, and if questions are asked. After learning about a topic, apply what you've learned as soon as possible, it's more likely to stick that way. You'll learn the most by actually having your camera in your hands and putting it to work in different situations.

For now, anyone interested should briefly read their camera manual (you may need to find it online, Camerapedia is a good place to start). If you have time, read through a section at a time. At the very least, find out which buttons do what.