I am trying to create a blog to help people with questions and learning as it relates to the photography world. I am approached quite often with questions about the how's and when's and why's of the camera and the creation of images. I usually direct them to a few places that I really enjoy exploring.
I am constantly exploring the internet, reading books, and just plain taking pictures. In the future I am going to try and begin some tutorials on Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, or at least some links to places that I have enjoyed exploring to find answers to my MANY questions about this wonderful vast complicated world of art and expression.
Probably the best way to learn about (or just find more questions) photography and art is to look through the work of others. I can spend HOURS looking through portfolios on Model Mayhem, or Deviant Art. Learn through sites like photobiz (Jimmy is crazy, but you will learn a lot from him), or Tuts+ (worth every penny!).
Be inspired by Chase Jarvis's Blog (I'm serious! Watch every video he has and read everything he has written! The guy is VERY creative and open.)
Search for photographers in your area and look through their websites. Look in magazines and papers. Find the names of the photographers of the pictures you love and Google them (everyone has a portfolio.)
Explore! Explore! Explore!
Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! (and Shoot some more!)
Chase Jarvis has a philosophy about photography (and a book about it!) that says "The best camera is the one you have with you".
Don't be restrained by not having some big expensive camera! Shoot with what you have and make it work for you. Look through the photos here. All were taken with a 1st generation iPhone! Not the new iPhone 4S with a gagillion meg camera, but a 3G/ 3GS!
A camera on a phone!! Use whatever you have. Just do something!
No Excuses!
I will return for more!
