Canon Powershot/Adobe Photoshop

13 years 3 months ago #12369 by photomermaid
I'm a "beginner" photographer with a true passion for art in general and have been interested in all sunjects art from birth. I have always taken a special interest though, in photography. I am recently unemployed and am one of many young adults struggling through life without any financial support from family. I would like to try to succeed in photography to the point that i can make a living off of doing what i love. That being said, I don't have the money for classes or high tech gear but i did take photography in highschool and do have a Canon Powershot :) I also borrowed Adobe Photoshop but it is proving to be more difficult to get the hang of than i expected.

So, if anyone would be so kind as to give any tips on how to program or get the best photos out of a Canon Powershot or how to get started in Adobe Photoshop (the basics) would be so so helpful! Thank you in advance :)


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13 years 3 months ago #12696 by The Photo Guy
Well if you want to make a serious career out of a photography it's not as easy as 1, 2, 3. As of right now, you need to focus on getting yourself a job. Then after works hours you practice and learn photography.
Many photographers have a typical 9-5 job and have photography as a side job. You have to make it big, you have to have your own studio to have photography as a career.

There is schooling for photography. Check out NYIP. You also need to learn how to market yourself.

Decide right now what field of photography you really want to be in. Portraits (children and family, seniors, pets etc..) Wedding. Wildlife. Products, the list goes on.

Study the field you want to shoot. Practice, practice, practice.

Once you know the field and know how to shoot a good picture, then wory about Photoshop.

In photoshop, the basics. Adjust the levels and curves. Don't worry about funky borders or affects. Just enhance the photo.


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