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photography for beginners?

Niki Null asked the question:

im getting a nikon d40 this weekend becuz i like photography now…
i have a sony5.1 cyber-shot, which ive noticed isnt a very good photography camera. :p
…ive heard the best for beginners and its easy to use is nikon d40?
give me any tips on ways to learn and understand photography, ive realized you dont just look at something and snap a pic, it includes lighting, shutter and all that stuff?
kay?..gimme some tips?

more about what i am aiming for is (taking pictures of landscapes, anything nature type, skyes, i also like to take pics while driving on long rides to other states bcuz i see the city lite up, bridges, skyes, mountains, is it a good idea to take pics while driving??)

im not even a biginner yet lol!! i need to LEARN.
its not like i want a career in photography though, just a hobby, but i want to be good at it atleast, you know?

does the nikon d40 have flash?? and i like to take pics in the dimlight almost dark but my camera always flashes and makes it bright, how do i take a good picture of how i view it from my eyes??idk if that makes sense to you??
any clue?
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3 Responses to “photography for beginners?”

  1. blue guru on December 23rd, 2008 4:00 am

    Take a photography course at your local community college if you can. The Nikon D40 is a good camera. It does have a nice flash. I shoot w/ a Canon 30D, but both are top notch brands for great photos.

    I have found a few sites online that are handy. Betterphoto.com gives nice tips in weekly emails and you can ask questions of other users. is a social community where you can post photos and get feedback from other users. The best method of learning is doing. Find a topic you like: flowers, people, whatever - and just do your own “studies” of sorts. Try different settings and see what works best. Reading up on informational sites and getting feedback will help you learn about composition, flow and methods of taking better photos.

  2. Mutly on December 24th, 2008 3:42 pm

    There are a variety of options. Try reading the manual that came with your camera. That way you can learn about the different options you have available and how to use them. You don’t need a fancy camera to take good pictures, all I have is a basic point and shoot made by Kodax and was told by someone that you can’t tell I didn’t take them with a DSLR camera. All I did was take the time to learn about the features it has and how to use them to get the effects that I have.
    Yes a better camera can help you create better pictures but not if you don’t know how to use it.
    Check out this website:
    They have different classes that you can take online to learn how to take better pictures. Another thing you might check is to see if the school system in your area offers continuing ed classes in photography.
    If you’re not interested in getting formal training you can always do research on different photographic concepts. This is a good website to check out for that:
    I know you don’t have a Kodax camera but this link give a few tips that aren’t specific to any particular camera:
    Another option would be to sign up for a flickr account. They have the option for a free account it just has limited features and a 100MB upload limit per month (or you can pay for a pro account). There’s a bunch of groups on flickr and alot of them there designed to help new photographers improve their picture taking ability. Here’s the link to make it easy for you to find:

    Hope that helps

  3. Michael K on December 25th, 2008 3:37 am

    The Nikon D-40, D-60 and D-80 are all great beginner cameras. You might also consider the Canon Rebel EOS Model XTi or XSi. I suggest that you take a few classes to learn the basics of exposure, framing, focusing, lighting and all that good stuff. I also suggest that you by a book or DVD on your specific camera to learn how to use all the feautes of the camera. I recently purchased the Canon Rebel EOS Model XSi and absolutely love it. It is also a 12.2 Megapixel camera with a lot of great special features. The best way to learn is from others who have learned from experience and practice. Attend a workshop if you can find one in your area. Also…don’t be afraid to post some pics online and get some constructive criticism of your work,

    Good Luck