Camera classes?

[plecoman]

Does anyone teach or know where I can take a class on taking photo's?

[bunnie1978]

This is where I found information that helped me get better pictures with my point and shoot.

www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/photography/9973-avoiding-image-blur-articles.html

Three articles. The third was the one that really helped me. It talks about the settings in the camera that affect the quality of the photo.

The other thing too, it's all about the light. The better your lighting is, the less you have to rely on your camera. I like to use exceptionally high/bright daylight color temperature lighting whenever possible, then take the pictures with faster shutter speed. I also try to manually focus to save that fraction of a second for my camera to do it.

[signde]

some good stuff here:
www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/photography_list.php

[plecoman]

Thanks for the info bunnie and signde! I'll check them both out.

[cbryll]

the links to the photo articles were very useful . Thanks for sharing.

[allierw]

Sometimes local community colleges have classes too, if you want to try a formal classroom setting.

[glenoweth]

Also not sure what they cost but WOLF Camera stores with teach Camera classes. if you have one close to where you live.

[cbryll]

I live out in the 'middle of no where' - North of Carthage, so there is no Wolf camera or community college nearby (LOL). I have been reading like crazy (understanding exposure) and the web ... but really can't take a nice pic on the 'manual' settings ... so I might have to find a local photographer to mentor me or drive into Nashville for classes.

[jon carman]

What type camera and lens do you have?

[cbryll]

I have a Nikon D90 - The kit lenses 18-105 and a Nikkor 70-300mm. I am trying to decide which would be most useful for me 55, 60 or 105. I have taken millons of pictures all my life but just got into learning about photography this year.

[jon carman]

I would go anywhere between 50 and 105, that is a great lens, and same camera I have so you are set up nice.

[fishguy]

Cybryll,
Did you ever decide on a lens? I have the 105 macro - older version. It's a great lens (but slow to autofocus). I don't have experience with the 60mm but I've heard good things. The big difference between the 60 and 105 is that you'll have to get closer to your subjects with the 60mm to get the same shot as the 105. If your fish aren't shy, the 60 will save you some $$.
Probably the best thing you can do for your fish photography is invest in lighting first. Your kit lens will get you great shots if you can get enough light on your subjects. One of the Nikon speedlights would do huge things for your pics, and two would rock. I have the 600 speedlight that I shoot in commander mode. I'm pretty sure your D90 supports the commander (remote control) mode for flashes, too. I've seen several threads where people rig inexpensive flash-triggered flashes ($30ea) above tanks and get great results, too.

[fishguy]

BTW - I know this is an old thread, but for classes, try Drury's. They are Nashville's long-time photography store - downtown.

[signde]

yesterday's nashville groupon was for professional photography classes

www.groupon.com/deals/studio-bartoszek