I have been saving the questions I've been asked, in hopes of helping even one person out there! I started a FAQ blog to address questions as they are asked daily and to share my experiences only. I just started down my own pjotography path and am learning something new every. single.day so if you ask me a question you've been warned! I can only answer them to how they have or have not applied to me. I still have quite a lot to learn myself!
Q1: Hey Brandis... when you get a chance, will you go to
thephotographyinstitute.com and tell me if that on-line course offers me
everything I need to know about photography. I'm just researching different
places and costs, thank you much!
A1: I'm probably the wrong person to ask about schools! I went to OSU for Financial and Business Management. In fact, I have a background in mortgages and was in that industry for YEARS! I have always been an artistic person and photography kinda "fell" into my head one day as I was searching for something to fulfill my creative outlet and need, as well as something I could potentially earn a living doing. I picked up my 1st DSLR camera for the very first time in April 2009. I did as much research as I could online and then spent close to $300 on books from B&N and just learned that way. I didn't feel (and still don't) that going to school could make ME a better photographer. I'd much rather be out with my camera and learning hands-on, everything I can possible soak up! I do plan on attending a workshop this summer for even more hands-on learning.
Q2: Did you have one of the professional camera's when you first picked it up? Those can be costly to start out.
A2: I highly recommed the Nikon D60 or if you can afford a few hundred more, the D90 with the 18-55mm lens which should be the standard kit lens. The camera is so easy to use and learn on. I simply adored my camera and miss it now that I've upgraded to a PRO series camera. The 18-55mm lens is perfect for portrait photography, if that's what you're hoping to get into.
Q3: What do you use for backdrops?
A3: I prefer to be outside and use the natural light to shoot RAW! I'm currently investing in prime lenses to be able to teach myself manual. I wasn't going to open a studio, however, I had so many inquiries so I went for it! As far as studio backdrops I use sheets and blankets...for now! I'm eventually going to get the really nice backgrounds and all that fancy stuff, but it's not in the budget and I'm able to fix my backgrounds in post-editing.
Stay tuned for more FAQ posts in the future and if you have a question, please don't hesitate to ask! Again, it's just me sharing my personal experiences and what has and hasn't worked for me. I'm by no means a guru or know everything. I feel so lucky to have been asked these questions so if I can help just one person, then I'd be one happy girl!
Here's a sneak peak of what's to come tomorrow!
Q1: Hey Brandis... when you get a chance, will you go to
thephotographyinstitute.com and tell me if that on-line course offers me
everything I need to know about photography. I'm just researching different
places and costs, thank you much!
A1: I'm probably the wrong person to ask about schools! I went to OSU for Financial and Business Management. In fact, I have a background in mortgages and was in that industry for YEARS! I have always been an artistic person and photography kinda "fell" into my head one day as I was searching for something to fulfill my creative outlet and need, as well as something I could potentially earn a living doing. I picked up my 1st DSLR camera for the very first time in April 2009. I did as much research as I could online and then spent close to $300 on books from B&N and just learned that way. I didn't feel (and still don't) that going to school could make ME a better photographer. I'd much rather be out with my camera and learning hands-on, everything I can possible soak up! I do plan on attending a workshop this summer for even more hands-on learning.
Q2: Did you have one of the professional camera's when you first picked it up? Those can be costly to start out.
A2: I highly recommed the Nikon D60 or if you can afford a few hundred more, the D90 with the 18-55mm lens which should be the standard kit lens. The camera is so easy to use and learn on. I simply adored my camera and miss it now that I've upgraded to a PRO series camera. The 18-55mm lens is perfect for portrait photography, if that's what you're hoping to get into.
Q3: What do you use for backdrops?
A3: I prefer to be outside and use the natural light to shoot RAW! I'm currently investing in prime lenses to be able to teach myself manual. I wasn't going to open a studio, however, I had so many inquiries so I went for it! As far as studio backdrops I use sheets and blankets...for now! I'm eventually going to get the really nice backgrounds and all that fancy stuff, but it's not in the budget and I'm able to fix my backgrounds in post-editing.
Stay tuned for more FAQ posts in the future and if you have a question, please don't hesitate to ask! Again, it's just me sharing my personal experiences and what has and hasn't worked for me. I'm by no means a guru or know everything. I feel so lucky to have been asked these questions so if I can help just one person, then I'd be one happy girl!
Here's a sneak peak of what's to come tomorrow!
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