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F-stop Annie and the Flasher
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Offering help for the Photographically Challenged
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This page is dedicated to all the average folks out there who just want nice photos of their friends, family, vacations and anything interesting they may want to remember later in life. We are here to help the photographically challenged members of society, not the professional or serious amature photographer. However, any input you shutterbugs have is greatly appreciated.
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Getting Started
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The best way to get started is to take some pictures. Lots of them. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice practice practice. I know it's cliche. But, you need to take some photos and notes of what you do. For instance, did you use a flash, where was the light coming from, what film did you use, what settings were you playing with,etc. The best way to learn is from your mistakes.
HOW TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA
The first thing you learn in photography class is how to hold your camera. It has to be steady. For lens/shutter (point and shoot)users just grip the camera firmly on either side leaving the right index finger free to push the button.
For SLR users Cradle the bottom of the camera and the lens in the left hand. Grip the right side of the camera with the right hand.
NOW everybody--Pull those elbows into your body and place your feet about a foot apart. THAT"LL KEEP IT STEADY.
CHOOSING GEAR
The basic gear for snapshots are the accessories everyone should pick up at the time they purchase their camera.
-A Fresh Battery
-Film - we recommend a 400asa film for all purpose shooting. It is forgiving.
-A cleaning cloth for keeping the lenses and camera body clean
-A good camera case. Please don't carry it around in a plastic grocery bag. Your camera is a piece of sensitve electronic equipment. It should be protected.
-A book on beginning photography.
-Optional fun stuff:
- Remote control. Remotes are available for many point aand shoot cameras. They are great for setting off the self-timer. How can you prove you were on vacation unless you're in some of the pictures?
-Mini Tripod. It's best to use this with the remote. This is also handy for some more advanced shooting as you pick up skills.
-Special effects filters. These are really only available to SLR users now. But they can be great to get those creative juices flowing.
-Unusual films. Why not try some black and white or slides?
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS TO HAVE FUN!
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The Basics of Photography
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My interests:- Art and Artists
- Photography
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