How I did it: I started out taking pretty decent photos with a point and shoot camera and I realized that people liked my photos. So I got a better camera and learned the manual functions (by reading the user guide, watching dvd's that explain the features, and just by playing around with it). It's really all about practice. You can photograph anything, so when you have your camera with you practice! I recommend a class, I haven't taken one but would like to and people say that they generally learn more in a class also.

Lessons & tips: Practice! I also spent a lot of time looking at flickr.com because there are a lot of support groups that can help you figure out how to get a shot to look a certain way and what not. Very fun also. Make sure you like photography and want to put in the time to learn it!

Resources: my mind, books, dvd's, flickr

Nov 18, 2008, 10:45AM PST | 0 comments | 5 cheers