So, learn to shoot manually!
First and foremost, read your camera's user manual. Seriously, do it. You will be a genius once you do. (even if it's a point-and-shoot.)
Then, go read up about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, exposure. . . and any other unfamiliar word you don't recognize. Go to Google, Wikipedia, forums, and blogs. Go to the library, check out a few books. You could also take a class at your local community college or camera store, or take an online class or sign up for a workshop. Nicole's Classes is a fantastic choice...years ago I was one of her first students!
After that, just practice like crazy.
If I take a good picture I credit it to three things: the lens, the light, and shooting in manual mode. My camera dial never leaves m. It's the only way to get the exposure you really want.
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I've heard nicoles classes are great and want to try those. Do you have any good book reccomendations for learning more? I read one intro book to digital photography and I ended up more confused.
That's a great question - I haven't read any worth mentioning, other than my camera manual. :) I've had friends recommend a few to me though, I will see if I can find their recommendations! You're right- books usually have too much about nothing, and not enough about what you really want to know. Nicole actually sells a book as well...I haven't read it, but it's probably worth checking out!
thanks for the feedback!
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