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UER Forum > Archived Rookie Forum > Photography (Viewed 722 times) poopytaco   |  Photography < on 2/26/2012 3:31 AM >   Are there any good tips out there from guys with experience on taking urban exploration photos or on just taking better photos all around. Just general things to make sure you do with the actual camera and also in post processing? yokes  Location: Toronto Gender: Male I aim to misbehave  |  |  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 1 on 2/26/2012 3:55 AM >   Use a tripod Use as low an ISO possible Google "rule of thirds" Self timer helps with camera shake "Great architecture has only two natural enemies: water and stupid men." - Richard Nickel HungarianSM  Location: Toronto, Canada Gender: Male Eh?  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 2 on 2/26/2012 4:06 AM >   Above advice is great, but remember, faster lenses (Lower max. aperture, bigger opening, smaller number) are much better for low light as in most abandonments. If you must use flash, try to use the fill in type, as direct auto flash causes a really harsh look in dark photos with the foreground being overexposed, while the background is usually quite dark. The best advice I can give is to go out and experiment for yourself, Skys the limit! :) bonnie&clyde  Location: 510 & 415 Cleverly disguised as responsible adults  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 3 on 2/26/2012 6:04 AM >   You did see the PHOTOGRAPHY thread didn't ya? The question is not when are we gonna stop, It's who's gonna stop us? Weirdlig  Gender: Female  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 4 on 2/26/2012 3:30 PM >   Posted by yokes Use a tripod Use as low an ISO possible Google "rule of thirds" Self timer helps with camera shake +Practice The main way to get better is to keep doing it, figure out what you want to change, and chip away at it. http://www.flickr....irdlingphotography dallas  Location: seattle Gender: Female So long and thanks for all the fish  |  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 5 on 2/26/2012 3:36 PM >   I just bought my first dslr and im a rookie, like they all said just play around. When u explore ask tips from the ppl you go with too amazing wife to Narf. Don't look him up or ill cut you. poopytaco   |  Re: Photography <Reply # 6 on 2/26/2012 4:45 PM >   Posted by bonnie&clyde You did see the PHOTOGRAPHY thread didn't ya? No, I did. I just figured because I was interested in just basic tips, it would be best to put it in the rookie thread. And thanks for all the ideas and tips everyone! [last edit 2/26/2012 4:46 PM by poopytaco - edited 1 times] Weirdlig  Gender: Female  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 7 on 2/27/2012 12:51 AM >   Don't expect your shots to become "immaculate" off the bat when applying new skills. When I upgraded from point and shoot I was bewildered that my photos weren't what I was drooling over from the regulars on these boards. You'll get it as you go--so try to keep a timeline. Like I'm always going on and on about, I keep a folder with the best shot from each explore on my computer. You can use this timeline to see how much you've improved and figure out what common problems you hit. It tells you where to go. [last edit 2/27/2012 12:52 AM by Weirdlig - edited 1 times] http://www.flickr....irdlingphotography Maglyte   |  Re: Photography <Reply # 8 on 2/27/2012 2:38 AM >   first thing read the manual your camera came with and remember its a process and takes a while. mmmm. mandias....... Rinzler  Location: New Jersey Nomad  |  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 9 on 2/27/2012 3:52 AM >   Whatever you do, dont buy lenses for your iphone and call yourself a photographer. Steed  Location: Edmonton/Seoul Gender: Male Your Friendly Neighbourhood Race Traitor  |  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 10 on 2/27/2012 12:26 PM >   For that matter, don't buy overly expensive equipment and call yourself a photographer. You don't need a $1000-dollar lens to take a picture you could get with a $200-dollar lens. yokes  Location: Toronto Gender: Male I aim to misbehave  |  |  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 11 on 2/27/2012 1:03 PM >   Posted by Played Whatever you do, dont buy lenses for your iphone and call yourself a photographer. Do you have any recommendations for good ones? "Great architecture has only two natural enemies: water and stupid men." - Richard Nickel barefootpoetry  Location: PA Gender: Female  |  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 12 on 2/27/2012 2:14 PM >   Posted by yokes Use a tripod Use as low an ISO possible Google "rule of thirds" Self timer helps with camera shake Tripod and shutter cable (can be found on Ebay for pennies) are my best friends when exploring. The difference between my photos shot with these and handheld is very noticeable to me...although sometimes I have no choice due to close quarters or strange angles. Abandonments give one a great opportunity to play around with new camera techniques. The subject will likely still be there in a few weeks on the chance that you get home, decide your photos suck, and want to go back and try something new. That can't be said for almost anything else I shoot - if I miss a good shot of my kids, live music, wildlife, etc...it's gone forever. Regardless, just keep trying. I've had my DSLR for three years and am STILL learning new things about it. She who hesitates, sees bulldozers. bsmith7  Location: Fairfield, Ohio Gender: Male  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 13 on 3/4/2012 12:17 AM >   Being fairly new to the photography thing myself, my best advice is to not get discouraged by poor initial results. Getting started with photography can be a challenge, especially if you jump straight into a DSLR. Expect heavy criticism when you first start posting shots in the Critiques forum. It will do you good in the long run though. Breach  Location: Louisville, KY Gender: Male  |  Re: Photography <Reply # 14 on 3/4/2012 3:40 AM >   Posted by Played Whatever you do, dont buy lenses for your iphone and call yourself a photographer. Who did that? Not trying to threadjack: I know i asked about them not to long ago. But not once did I claim to be a "photographer". Nor did I buy the lenses. Thanks to budda, I got a Pentax K1000. An awesome camera for the price and features. Minus the cost of repairs, practically a steal. Oh, and buy a 50mm lens as your first one. You thank yourself for it. [last edit 3/4/2012 3:44 AM by Breach - edited 2 times] "I set the bar high, it makes it easier to sneak under." -J.D. Jenkins UER Forum > Archived Rookie Forum > Photography (Viewed 722 times) All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 78 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 740649037 pages have been generated.