santosh_sali Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 All , As a regular visitor to the Photo.net , I really get inspired by the great work around . And as a learner , I would like to get some inputs from the members. I am not the full time student of photography ,but surely nurturing it . I would like to get some good references/inputs for self-learning for Children/Kids photography. Pointer to good Books or online tutorials will be of great help . ( I am not sure - how good online schools are , I don't want to end up spending lot and getting nothing solid in return ) . I have picked up this book [ http://www.amazon.com/Photographing-Children-Photo-Workshop-Ginny/dp/0470114320?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1181751240&sr=1-1 ] and It is good starter. I am looking for similar books , which will give me "how-to" advice and will help me in making better images eventually. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated , I guess I can post my images on photo.net for critic and suggestions. With Regards Santosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_werner Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 “I have not failed seven hundred times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those seven hundred ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.” - Thomas Alva Edison The greatest teacher is experience, but to jump start experience I would look at every relevant photo here and ask yourself what you like and dislike about it. Study or figure out how it was done, take what you like, disregard the rest and use what you learn to experiment. Take pictures, lots of them, and figure out what works for you and what doesn't. If you're more patient than I am, write down what you did in a notebook as you go along. For this subject matter, you should particularly study lighting control, and books or web sites devoted to that should be helpful. http://strobist.blogspot.com/ is a good one to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santosh_sali Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Oh - Thanks I am already looking at Strobist. and work of other photo.net members. I have one strobe ,but I would like to use available-light or outdoor lighting conditions . But any learning threads , posts ,books or tutorials will be really useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 For outdoor photography and indoors with a bright window, you can accomplish a lot with a reflector. I use a 42" Photoflex 5n'1 reflector with four reflective surfaces and a white translucent diffuser. Photoflex also offers some good tutorials on their website: http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/index.html Other manufacturers of lighting equipment also offer tutorials. I'm not sure whether this site is affiliated with any manufacturer but it also offers good tutorials: http://www.studiolighting.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann_hayes Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 If you're trying to start your own children's studio, I'd suggest going to <a href="http://www.gatheringguide.com/ec/photographers.html"> http://www.gatheringguide.com/ec/photographers.html </a> first and seeing the kinds of places already in your area. I tried starting one and didn't realize there was so much competition... just a heads up because I don't want anyone making the same mistake. - Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santosh_sali Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Ann - Thanks for suggestion . By the way , I am not starting any studio as such , and I am just planning to hone my skills in that direction. And Photography is just a plain hobby still. With Regards Santosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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