-
Michael66's latest comments
ViewDate:
15th Dec 2015Michael66 commented on:
PhotographyI have been an avid hobbyist of Photography for many years. I have worked with small and medium format photography equipment, and have also work professionally in the category of wedding photography. In the distant past I have had the opportunity to work briefly in the modelling photography field. Throughout my years of exposure to the different categories of photography, I have found that probably the single most important area of photography to become familiar with is "proper exposure", and "lighting". Weather you own a simple point and shoot camera, or a more sophisticated view camera, knowledge of lighting, and proper exposure techniques are critical. Many years ago I started out my hobbyist journey into photography with virtually no knowledge what so ever...read some books...took some classes, and studied all I could about photography. I studied about composition, the rule of thirds...subjects...I even studied about the best times of day to photograph my subjects, and much more. And this was all long before digital photography even came onto the scene. I even took several courses in film development thru photo lab courses. And these film development lab courses are what made me realize the importance of knowledge of "proper exposure", and "lighting". It doesn't matter what type of photography system your working with...weather it be a simple totally manual system, or a completely automatic system...or something in the middle..."proper exposure", and "lighting", are the single most important factors for a well exposed photograph. You can have the most interesting subject that you may have photographed, but it's not worth anything if the exposure or lighting isn't correct for the scene. My recommendation, no matter what type of camera system you own...start you photography journey by learning all you can about "proper exposure, and "lighting". Don't worry about composition, or what subject you choose, that will all come in time. I hope that my comments here are helpful, and have enlightened you journey into the world of Photography. Happy Shooting, Michael66ViewDate:
14th Dec 2015Michael66 commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Hello To All. My name is Michael, and I'm 66 years of age. Retired, and residing in Southern California. I have many interests ranging from angling, to zoology. I hope to meet new friends here on Silver surfers, and share many wonderful comments, and ideas. Hope to hear from you, and share our journey of life, and enjoy all that there is.