Beginners Group

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A group for beginners & noobs. Newbie questions are most welcome here. Every month an assignment will be posted to stimulate everybody to go out and practice. Everybody is welcome, from absolute beginners to professionals sharing their wisdom.

Members: 213
Created By: grimo1re
Latest Activity: 14 hours ago

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"You don't take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it." ~Author Unknown

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May Photo Assignment
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There are two kinds of light--the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. -- James Thurber Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travel... Continue

Tagged: assignment

Started by grimo1re. Last reply by Jeff 14 hours ago.

Model Releases
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Hello all, I thought I would share some links and info about model releases ... for those of you that think these are only necessary when you are shooting people or models at a pro level I would e... Continue

Started by Dave C. Last reply by Anna Black May 13.

Link feature: Photos and Politics

A photo series on Tibet published by the Chinese government: http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90 suppose one's outlook on life colours everything we do...including the photos we take & publi... Continue

Started by grimo1re May 8

Meet the CEO - help needed
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Hi all, You know those photos you see on the internet of CEOs, meet the team kinda thing? I'm specifically talking about professional looking head shots, not groups. How do you make them? Tips? Tr... Continue

Started by grimo1re. Last reply by Dave C Apr 30.

Link Feature: Photographer's rights
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Hi guys, I bumped into this site the other day and I think it's a good list of your rights when photographing. It's written in nice, plain English so very readable. I think it's only valid for the ... Continue

Tagged: rights, legal, law

Started by grimo1re. Last reply by Dave C Apr 30.

April Photo Assignment
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Now that was an interesting Easter: we had snow here in Holland! Anyway, I'm starting to get into a Spring mood so it's time for nature. We'll stick with close-ups though, the assignment is to shoo... Continue

Tagged: assignment

Started by grimo1re. Last reply by Kim Apr 29.

Olympus E-510

I just bought this camera and wondering if anybody has any suggestions tip tricks etc.

Started by sue Mar 16

Link Feature: Macro Tutorial

Hey everybody! Here's a nice article/tutorial on macro photography. I like this one as the author is very creative in building his own flash diffusers. There are some very useful ideas on how to us... Continue

Tagged: link, tutorial, resource

Started by grimo1re Mar 15

Link Feature: Landscapes got you stumped?
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If you were planning on going for a landscape shoot this weekend, here's a nice article to help you create stunning shots. I found it useful, not to mention motivational. It's stuff you sort of alr... Continue

Tagged: link

Started by grimo1re. Last reply by thetwentiethofoctober Mar 2.

March Photo Assignment
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It's March & time for a new assignment. Last month I asked you to bother friends and family to create a portrait, this month they can relax because we're going to look at things rather than peo... Continue

Tagged: assignment

Started by grimo1re Mar 1

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Comment by mikerkim on May 8, 2008 at 5:03pm: Hi All, just joined this site and got my first Digital SLR, Pentax K200D today. I'm new to digital. I've been shooting film for many years but am real excited about going digital. I hope to have some pics up soon. I can tell you I am quite humbled by all the great photos here. I hope to learn alot.

Comment by liliput on May 5, 2008 at 5:58pm: Hello everyone! I am very new to the site. Your advice and critics are very much welcome. Feel free to look into my photos. I wish to learn more in the field in photography. =)

Comment by jhoeramos on May 3, 2008 at 12:52pm: As I joined this group, I need a better path for my better photos.

Comment by Cleo on April 30, 2008 at 9:55am: I am a newbie to beginner's group. please feel free to give me advice and critique my photos. Take Care :)

Comment by Anna Black on April 24, 2008 at 2:57am: I am new too. Great group! I love the idea of photo assignments. I better explore the site a bit before I ask any questions that have already been addressed a million times - but I'm looking forward to learning!

Comment by VALORY on April 21, 2008 at 6:18pm: HEY EVERYONE IM NEW TO THIS SITE JUST WANTED TO DROP IN AND SAY HELLO I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON I AM BECOMING MORE AND MORE EXPERIENCED EVERY DAY IF YOU HAVE ANY TIPS OR ADVICE PLEASE SEND THEM MY WAY THANK YOU VALORY

Comment by Don on April 16, 2008 at 6:52pm: It is 1:50amon April 16th and the site won't let me add anymore photo's. They are the propper size please help.