Did you learn/pick up photography from books?

5 years 5 months ago #612486 by Zach Mosher
Learned from my father and grandfather when I was a kid.  That lead into a ton of practice over the years.   Now I have picked up books along the way, however your question, if I'm understanding this correctly is asking who learned from the start from picking up a book.  

I would say for me, a more accurate description of how books impacted my photography, would be to say they complimented existing learning channels.  


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #612682 by ThatNikonGuy
Brian Peterson books I had bought during my first few years.  Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter speed and one other one I can't think of.  


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #612865 by EOS_Fan
I learned from osmosis and practice!

:silly:


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #613036 by Addicted2Photos
My parents taught me early on, and I learned in a high school class I took.  


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #613118 by Justin Cramer
All hands on experience for me as well.  There were a few books along the way, but mostly learning on my own.  


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #613215 by Sharna Lee
Both of my parents were photographers, so I kind of grew into it.  


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #613598 by Juan Anthony
Yep, same here.  Nothing better than just getting out there and doing with your camera.  


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #614809 by Zeberk
Well kind of a mix, between my father and books


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #614972 by Ira Weber
I learned from doing.  No books.  Just practice 


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #615116 by Danny Carson
Scott Kelby  books 


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #615246 by effron
The first two people I worked for/with learned basic photography in high school....Those were the days.

Why so serious?
Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #615345 by Ken Brun
So many different approaches.  Good book suggestions.  :thumbsup:


Photo Comments
,
5 years 5 months ago #615348 by GaryA
Nope.  My uncle knew how to develop and print film. My cousin and I learn basic photography via trial and error while in grade school.  I advanced my skills and knowledge in college ... but in spite of the classes and books, it was still trial and error.  Lots of trial and even more error.

There are photographs everywhere. It is the call of photographers to see and capture those images.
www: garyayala.com

,

817.3K

241K

  • Facebook

    817,251 / Likes

  • Twitter

    241,000 / Followers

  • Google+

    1,620,816 / Followers

Latest Reviews

The Canon EOS R100 is an entry-level mirrorless camera introduced in 2023. But just because it’s an entry-level camera doesn’t mean it’s a bare-bones camera. Find out why in this review!

Apr 22, 2024

Nikon’s retro-looking Nikon Zfc is anything but retro. Under its classic body is a host of features and amenities that make it a worthwhile compact mirrorless camera for 2024.

Apr 15, 2024

The Canon EOS R50 is one of the newest R-system cameras from Canon. Is it worth your money? Find out all the details you need to know in this comprehensive review.

Apr 10, 2024

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is Sony’s flagship mirrorless zoom lens. As such, it’s loaded with features and has a top-shelf build quality that makes it a top pick!

Mar 27, 2024

Forum Top Posters

Latest Articles

The Canon EOS R100 is an entry-level mirrorless camera introduced in 2023. But just because it’s an entry-level camera doesn’t mean it’s a bare-bones camera. Find out why in this review!

Apr 22, 2024

Are you ready to upgrade your camera? Before buying new, you might consider the value of purchasing used gear to save money.

Apr 18, 2024

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a micro four thirds camera released in 2020. It’s an entry-level system along with the OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Use this guide to determine which one is best for you!

Apr 17, 2024

Blue hour photography might not be as well known as golden hour photography, but it is every bit as good a time to create epic images of landscapes. Learn how in this quick tutorial!

Apr 17, 2024

Nikon’s retro-looking Nikon Zfc is anything but retro. Under its classic body is a host of features and amenities that make it a worthwhile compact mirrorless camera for 2024.

Apr 15, 2024

Moving from taking snapshots of your dog to creating beautiful images doesn’t have to be that difficult! Use the tips outlined in this dog photography guide, and you’ll get better results in no time.

Apr 15, 2024

Acrylic print photos are a beautiful way to display your favorite images. But they don’t come without some questions. Get all the answers you need about this medium in this guide!

Apr 15, 2024

Where do you get your landscape photography inspiration? Is it from masters like Ansel Adams? Or perhaps viewing art from other genres? We’ve got these and a few other sources for you to check out!

Apr 10, 2024