Photography Friday 1 {Introduction}
January 6, 2012 by Aimee • 356 Comments
{Introduction}
I’m so excited to begin our Photography Course with you, my friends!!! When you first hold your Digital SLR camera, it’s a mix of all kinds of emotions! You’ve seen the potential of SLR photography all over bloggy world, but along with potential comes a whole lot of options…aka, buttons! We’ll take our learning nice and slow and before long our friends will be counting on each of us to bring our cameras along to capture all those special moments!
As you probably know, my hubby, aka, Stud is a great photographer and understands all the ins and outs. I’m a homeschool mommy, in the process of learning to be a great photographer along with you. Let’s see how gifted I am at teaching what I’ve learned so far, shall we!?! With my kids, it may be a good 18+ years before I know how successful I was at teaching, but I’m seriously hoping it won’t take that long for each of you to learn some simple tips and become great photographers!!
Have you ever been at a huge party and not known another soul in the room!??! Totally intimidating at first, right!!! Once you get up the nerve to stand with a chatty group, you relax just a bit, slowly you allow yourself to open up and by the time you leave you’re giving each of your new girlfriends a hug good-bye and making plans for the next girl’s night out! That’s just how it works in life, right! Insecurities are quick to take over, but once we relax and decide to engage, life is full of great rewards! So here we go, take a deep breath and let’s start by getting over our intimidation of all these buttons! {My sweet hubby laughs at me when I get this way because his perspective is the more buttons the better!} LOL.
Okay, remember, take a deep breath. We’re only “walking up to the chatty group” you don’t have to know or say a thing, just try to smile, have fun and engage. We’ll take steps towards being bestest friends ever with our camera as time goes on!!! This is my Nikon camera with the parts labeled. These same features are found on all SLRs. You may have to look around a bit to figure out exactly where. I will give you the rest of the week to find each of these buttons so that when I mention them in the future you’ll have a general idea where to go.
Here’s a little preview on what we’ll be learning next. Below is a diagram known as the exposure triangle. The single most important aspect of photography is exposure {the amount of light reaching your camera’s sensor when you take a picture}. Exposure is adjusted by three things: ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture. All digital cameras have an image sensor allowing you to adjust your settings to allow more or less light in depending on the lighting where you are photographing. As we learn each aspect of exposure we will begin to set our cameras on the manual settings and impress ourselves with the results. I’ll try to keep the words simple and the learning practical. Sometimes when my photographer gets to talking he goes too fast and I get flustered, I’ll slow him down during those moments so I can be sure to relay the information clearly and effectively to you! I’m so excited about this series and hope to see you back each Friday for a little more learning and application!!! In the comments section below let me know your name and what camera you’ll be shooting with so I can try and help everyone LOTS! And it’s just plain fun picturing your pretty face then the flat screen I’m staring at right now!!!
Link to: Photography Course 2 {Aperture}
Looking forward to your course! I just got a Nikon D3100 that I love.
Daenel,
One of my sisters has the D3100 and totally loves it!!! Great camera! Excited about this series, too! I think photography is something that we can always improve on and that makes it a fun lifetime hobby!!! Glad you’re following along and LOVE that you left me a sweet note!!! I think we may be Besties already!!!
XO, Aimee
This is awesome. Thanks so much. I shoot with a Pentax K-x. Have you seen Trey Ratcliff article about where the dslr is going. It was very interesting and quite the controversy stirrer. I can’t wait for my first assignment!
Katie i
What a great idea! I have had my Nikon for a year now and have not taken the time to really explore all its functions. Thanks for the tutorials, inspires me to explore further!!!
Looking forward to this!!! I have a very expensive/big/fancy camera that was handed down to me by my father who LOVES photography…. but I have yet to master the ins and outs of my camera! Very excited to finally learn!!
Katie, my hubby read’s Chase Jarvis’ blog all the time. Very cool advancements! I’m so curious how long it will be before we can afford it!??! Really makes sense to me! What do you think!! It’s amazing to me how much photography has changed already in my lifetime!!!
XO, Aimee
Dani and Simone! So excited to be learning with you!!! XO, Aimee
I am so, so excited for this!!! Thanks for doing this! Gayle
Absolutely Gayle!!! Which camera do you shoot have!?!? XO, Aimee
I’ve had my NIkon D5000 for two years now, and have yet to take it off automatic. I have failed at my attempts to teach myself. I can’t seem to find anyone who explains it in simple English. Lol. Your post was refreshing, and I am soooo excited to continue reading and learning. Thanks for posting!
I have a Sony, Aimee, and I’ll be paying full attention! : ) I pushed some of those buttons, not really understanding what many of them are or do. I did figure out my defocus background thingy, which I love. Lighting, I think, is an issue for me, especially now we are in a condo and one side has no natural light. Oh, and taking pictures facing a window always seems to be a challenge. I try to just depress the button while facing the camera at the floor and then bring it up quick to get whatever by the window. So, I’ll be looking forward to that, uh, technique? : )
Kat and Kathy…We should all try and take the best picture possible of something right now and then at the end of our “lessons” retake the same shot and see if there’s a big difference, don’t you think!!! Glad we’re all going to learn together. I’m totally with you Kat, plain english pretty please!!!
XO, Aimee
Aimee…what a fantastic idea! I’ve been using a Nikon D5000 for the past couple months and love it, but really I don’t know that much about it. Looking fwd to learning some more from you!
–Katie
@Creatively Living
Katie, the D5000 is great! Glad to have you!!! XO, Aimee
Aimee, I so need this! and I need/want a new camera! Thanks, debbie
Oh I dream of a camera like this, mine is crap, and I cannot get a good picture:( I will one day:) I love reading this.
Love this–I used to teach a photography class for scrapbookers years ago but we all need to be refreshed. I use a Canon Rebel XT that i have had for many years. I used to use a film camera (remember those days?) that was a Nikon and I loved it. I think Nikon makes better glass. But I love my Canon and it works for what I need it to. Thanks for doing these photography posts!
Aimee, Thanks for sharing this information with us! I am just now getting more familiar with my Fuji Finepix camera. It is similar to the one you show and makes really nice pictures. It may not be the best camera or the most expensive, but it’s what I’ve got. I’m looking forward to more tutorials on using our cameras! Thanks for inspiring us! Have a nice weekend! Blessings from Bama!
This is a great idea! I just got my Canon EOS 40D for Christmas and am working out how to use it! Looking forward to this series!
I’m looking forward to this series too! I have a Canon EOS Rebel T2i. I really want to learn how to use it better. Thanks Aimee.
This is going to be so fun!
XO, Aimee
So excited for this series! I just got a Nikon D3100 and definitely need to learn how to use it all
Thanks so much for helping us newbies.
Excited for your new camera Laura!!! XO, Aimee
I am SO looking forward to your posts. I just ordered a Canon EOS Rebel from Amazon and hope to have it by next week. I need all the help I can get!!! ;-D
XO,
Jane
So looking forward to your post. I have a Canon Rebel and understand some of the functions but have a hard time getting the blurred look in the back ground of my pics. Hoping you can help with that. I am a visual person so hopefully this will enlighten me….
I have a Canon T2i. Very excited to learn more.
I’m a Nikon fan too! I share the D200 with my husband. We’ve had it for almost 6 years now and love it! Of course we would like to upgrade or each have our own but for now I am happy with with we have!
I can barely wait for next Friday…well, I’ll start getting antsy on Monday, to be exact.
Pinned this so others can follow along. Thanks Aimee!
I don’t have an SLR yet
just a really good point and shoot. Am saving up, though, so in the meantime, I thought I’d tag along and learn what I can before getting a camera.
Jacqueline (saw this at TT and J)
Yay! I just got the new Nikon 5100 for my birthday. I’m DYING to learn more about it. Can’t wait to learn more from you and your knowledgeable hubby. Thanks for doing this! Lynette xx
Awesome information. I have yet to figure out how to take a good picture. Someday I will
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your tutorials. I’ve been taking pictures for YEARS, but my “now goal” is to learn HOW to take the BEST pictures. The learning curve is steep! I’m happy to have your guidance. Nikon point&shoot P50
Thanks for joining the linky party and glad you added this post.
I bought the Nikon D3100 before Xmas and only know how to use the auto focus! Look forward to the course. Good idea!
Hi! I’m your newest follower! I have Nikon D40 for 4 years and it’s a shame that I still don’t know how to make good pictures.
I found you via the Strut Your Stuff hop & am a new follower.
These are great basics! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Brooke
http://cupcakecucumber.blogspot.com
http://blueberrysquash.blogspot.com
This is awesome Aimee! Thanks for the information! We have a D70s that my hubby bought in college and I do not have a clue how to use it! I don’t even know how to ask him questions about it so this is super exciting! Thank you!
Hi Aimee!
I’ve had a D5000 for a few years now and just use the basics on it. I’m looking forward to acting more professional with it…lol
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Hi Aimee!
I feel like I should post a personal ad, something like DWF Canon EOS Rebel T2i user seeks Experienced DSLR instructor….
Thanks for doing this, so many of us are longing to improve our photography (spent the last 4 months in Istanbul trying to capture the culture, to no avail…) and this year the resolution is to take better pictures.
Thank you!!!
First time here……love all things photography…….youve described everything so well! Happy to be following you!
I just found this on Pinterest! I just got the Canon Rebel T3 and have been experimenting like crazy! Can’t wait to follow along and have fun learning!
My husband got me a Canon T3i this summer and I haven’t had time. So glad to stumble upon this. I feel the same way about homeschooling by the way…results take so long. Maybe that’s the part I like about taking pictures= instant results.
Aimee,
I am so excited about this series. Found you at Be Different Act Normal. I have been wanting a dslr for a long time and I got one for Christmas… a Canon Rebel XS and I don’t know how to use it! I can’t wait to learn about it. Thank you for doing this!I am your newest follower!
So exited to meet many of you!!! Sherry, thanks for pinning this and inviting others along!!! I can’t hardly believe it how excited I am for all of you with the new cameras! WHATEVER!!! You’ve totally stepped into a new obsession! I think we are going to have TONS of FUN together!!! Wish we could do a little group hug right now and a few squeals of excitement!!! I love that I get to tell you all about how to get great shots and can totally leave out the why so it’s simple for all of us to follow as we’re being stretched in a hundred different directions!!! You are seriously the best AND have completely spoiled me with all your sweet notes!!! XO, Aimee
I am so excited aboutthe series with photography…I have the Nikon5100…love the camera love all the new features…I know alot about camera and will love learning more…
I SO need help with how to use my camera! Sometimes I get great shots, and other times my camera just refuses to take a picture of what I’m pointing it at and I have no idea why.
I have a Nikon D60 – I really like it, but I know I’m not getting the full potential out of it because I don’t know how to use all the different settings and what the best settings for different situations are.
Looking forward to more of your photography lessons
Hi Aimee…I have been searching the web since Christmas for what you are going to offer with your series! I am so excited…I can’t wait until Friday. My sweet daughter bought me a Nikon D3100 for Christmas and I am so eager to learn all I can about my camera and how to take GREAT pics…I may even start working on my blog again as I have not posted for MONTHS…bad blogger. See you Friday…Karen
I have a D50 and a decent eye, but I cannot get away from the Auto button, unless I’m outside, and even then I struggle. Here in Alaska, it’s dark all winter, so that makes it tough too. I need help!!
Hi Aimee, my camera is an Olympus and I’d love to know how to use it correctly and take better pictures for my blog. I know it can take better pictures and it me that isn’t doing it any favors so I’ll be back to take this course with you. Thank you so much for sharing yours and your husbands knowledge on this subject!
Rondell
Looking forward to your class. Canon…all the best, LMarolf
So excited I found out about this class today. Thank you so much for doing this!! I will be using a Nikon D60 camera.
Alisha
Oh….you’re the best. I’m looking forward to this soooo much. A Nikon Coolpix L110 is the beast I’m trying to tame. It’s entry level, but there’s lots of stuff I haven’t even tried yet! I especially want to be able to photograph glassware, and to figure out how to have the close up image clear with a blurry background. I’m counting on YOU!
Linda @ A Toile Tale
Looking forward to reading more ! I just took a photography class last week for my Nikon and am always looking to improve my photos!
Megan
Just received a Nikon D3100 and lots to learn. Looking forward to your posts. I’m trying to figure out how I can receive your posts via email. Can’t find the button? Am I just missing it? Help!
Mandy
projectqueen.org
This is great! Thanks! Nikon D60
Oh this sounds fun. I have done a couple of courses before, but I find there is always something new to learn. I just got a new camera for Christmas- Canon 600D – (an upgrade from my previous Canon 300D). So I’ll be playing along here with my new camera!
So excited for this! I am hoping to finally (one day soon!) get a better camera and this will help me so much!
Oh, and thanks for the sweet comments on my blog. I just started following you too!
Hayley
Oh, there are so many things I need to learn about photography, I can’t wait until your follow up segments.
A few blog friends and I introduced a new challenge idea today and it would be so fun if you want to join. If you have a second, check in at http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/imagine-the-impossibilities-challenge/ to learn more, and feel free to email me if you have any questions!
I posted it on your facebook page too, I hope that’s ok.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
great post! btw, i love ur blog design, really bright n beautiful
I found u from blog hop linky party, i’m ur new follower now
I’m excited about this! I just got a Nikon D3000 (completely in love) this Christmas, and I’m still learning about exposure, ISO, aperture, shutter, yadayadayada; new information for better photographs is ALWAYS appreciated. (:
Hi Aimee! I have a one year old Nikon D90 that I soooo badly want to learn to use to it’s potential. I just happened upon your blog and am a new subscriber. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us! Wonderful to meet YOU! hugs, Meghan
I will stay tuned, just got a new Canon Rebel T3! LOVE it, and I only use the basic features. Can’t wait to use all the other functions – bring it on!!!
Aimee!
I just got a Cannon Rebel, so this course is great timing, can’t wait for next Friday! I’m joining your blog!
Betsy Speert
Http://betsyspeert.blogspot.com
Come over and visit, it’s a decorating blog
Hi Aimee,
I came across your link on BTNOP and had to stop by to see what your photography course is all about.
Several years ago, I bought my dil’s Canon EOS 300D, but I have no idea how to use it other than the auto mode!
So, I bought a Canon SX20 IS because of the point and shoot and the mega zoom for those far, far away shot.
I am wanting to learn how to do the bokeh images and more, so I’m going to follow your photography course to see what I can learn!
Hi lovely lady.
I just got a Nikon L120 for Christmas. I need to learn how to use it for my Tablescapes. Right now Im using my Canon power shot A1000 !!! I hope I can get some help with my new one…
XXOO Diane
So excited to follow along with this course! I just got a Cannon Rebel T3 for Christmas and am enjoying experimenting with it. Really excited to learn the ins & outs. Thank you!!! -Carli B.
I found you through a link party at Home Stories A-Z. I am so excited to finally be learning more about my Nikon 3100 as it is one of my goals this year!! You would think that with a professional photog as a sister, I would have it all down by now, but I just get so confused and change the subject when she tries to teach me
Hi Aimee
I stumbled upon your blog tonight via My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia and how fortunate for me! I have a Fuji DSLR and am wanting to really learn how to use all the neat features. Thank you for plain english and I am super excited to be part of this session.
At last! Someone is going to explain to me how to use my Nikon D3100 in simple language!!! Thank you so much for putting this together. I can’t wait to see more! I love that we’re going to be going slowly. I’m going to share this on twitter and my facebook page.
Thanks for spreading the word sweet friends!!! I think it’s going to be so much fun I can hardly stand it!!! We’re going to need to put a portfolio together of all our achievements when all is said and done!!! Be studying up the parts to the camera so you are trekking with me at our next lesson!!! {That will help keep it more fun, right.}
XO, Aimee
I just got a Canon EOS 60D and I am really excited to be your student in learning how to use this baby. This is exactly what I need to ease the intimidation & staring at the owner’s manuel. Thanks so much!!!
I just got a Nikon D3100 for Christmas. I will be taking your class with my GF Suzy (above). If you get over our heads maybe we can help each other out LOL!
This is a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing your info and starting with the basics bc I know NOTHING about photography. I have a Canon Rebel T3 and I use the auto button on everything bc I don’t know what else to do. My sister and I started our blog recently and there is so much to learn, I just haven’t had time yet to go thru the manual, but I saw your post on my dash so I came over and your quick post already helped me remember what the basic terms stand for. I use to get them confused.
Looking forward to more posts in the series.
Sincerely,
Eldarose from http://re-inventedstyle.blogspot.com
This is a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing your info and starting with the basics bc I know NOTHING about photography. I have a Canon Rebel T3 and I use the auto button on everything bc I don’t know what else to do. My sister and I started our blog recently and there is so much to learn, I just haven’t had time yet to go thru the manual, but I saw your post on my dash so I came over and your quick post already helped me remember what the basic terms stand for. I use to get them confused.
Looking forward to more posts in the series.
Sincerely,
Eldarose from http://re-inventedstyle.blogspot.com
I will most certainly be following these classes. Thank you so much for sharing.
Blessings,
Theresa
I have a Nikon Coolpix L100 and I’ve just about given up all hope that I’ll ever be able to take good pictures. I’m ashamed every time I post pictures to my blog after 3 years of blogging. I’m now thinking it’s an exposure problem. I don’t have all of the fancy buttons you talked about. It’s a pretty basic camera, as expensive as it was. Just so frustrated at this point.
Thank you for sharing!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Great post, Aimee – I’m in desperate need of a new camera! I sold my old Nikon N90s last summer…I will never shoot with film again. I’ve been using my cell phone and my pocket Nikon Coolpix for all the photos on my Blog. :/
Thanks for sharing – VERY Helpful!!!
Have a great one ~ cheers! Mary
Oh boy!!! I’m so excited. I have a Canon Revel. Looking forward to learning! Visiting from S & S! Following you!
Thank you so much for this! Here via Pinterest.
I bought a Nikon D3000 about six months ago and have been playing with it off and on and have been looking for a way to learn more about the mechanics of the camera without it turning into a major snooze-fest. Looking forward to the weekly posts and a greater understanding of my camera and photography.
I have been dreaming and shopping of buying a DSLR for while now. I just happened to stumble upon your site somewhere from graphicsfairy site to Freeprettythingsforyou site to yours! Your tutorial is awesome and I am so glad I found it. It’s easy to understand and I think you WILL be a great teacher. Can’t wait to see the rest of the tuts.
What a great lesson! Won’t you consider sharing it with my readers at sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/01/architectural-salvage-jewelry.html. Thanks! Happy New Year!
Great!I have a new Nikon and need to know more about it. Thanks JoAnn
Thanks so much for sharing this very, very useful information at the Kiss & Tell party at my place, Aimee@! <3
Thank you Aimee! This is gonna be fun I just got a Cannon Rebel t3 for christmas so im excited to learn all i can!!
I am excited to learn more. I have a cannon 60D. I only have a 50mm 1.8 lens, so I want to learn more about lenses, and what lens I want next.
What a great idea – I will be over on Friday. I am following and put a link back on my blog so I remember.
I just came to your blog from I Gotta Create! You have a ton of great stuff! I pinned this article for my future reference: I have a Nikon D40 and recently discovered all of the features it has and what a HUGE difference a lens makes. I’m looking forward to your next installment.
Thanks!
Stephanie @ allartful.com
I’m excited for the course! Thanks for the tips!!!
Oh what a fun little series! I dont have a DSLR but I have Nikons coolpix P100. It has A LOT of options that I’m totally not familiar with. I’ve seen the awesome pictures its capable of taking… I just have NO IDEA how to take them! Maybe I’ll learn a few things even though its not a DSLR?
YEY!! This is so exciting. I’ve had my Nikon D60 for nearly 2 years now and although my pics seem to come out beautifully (or so i’m told) its actually more fluke than skill with the camera. I can plan a shot, but I just dont get how to programme the camera.
So thank you, I’m waiting patiently from the UK.
My blog has a few of my pics from Mozambique. Some on my pinterest too:
http://www.mummy2midwife.blogspot.com
This guy is our friend:
http://www.antonyspencer.com but he’s so busy we dont get time to talk cameras!!!
Aimee I just happened upon your blog and I am soooo happy I found you!! A friend and I have been thinking of starting our own blogs this year and we are super beginner level but we know we need an slr to get the best pics for our blogs. I was considering buying a Nikon D3100. Is that a good beginner camera or is there a better one that you can suggest?
Audrey, How VERY Fun! I’m excited that you and your friend are going to start blogging, definitely let me know when you do, okay!!! I can’t wait!! My thoughts on the D3100 are it’s GREAT! One of my sisters has it and loves it to pieces and the reviews are real good!!! I think you’ll be SUPER happy with it and have no regrets!!! That’s my personal opinion at least (and my sweet hubby totally agrees)!
XO, Aimee
I stumbled upon your blog from Pinterest and I’m so happy I found it! I got a Cannon Rebel T3i for Christmas that I know nothing about!
Thanks, so much, Aimee for your prompt response! I am looking forward to your Friday classes. I just ordered my Nikon D3100 from Amazon and it should arrive by Monday so I’ll be a little behind in the lessons but I’ll refer back to them and, hopefully, catch up. I am looking forward to becoming a fellow blogger later this year (and friend, hopefully, sooner!) I’m just trying to learn as much as possible first. Wish me luck!
I need this so badly, I have no idea how to use my camera! thanks
I’m wanting a DSLR but trying to justify the price. Sooo expensive :-\
First time visitor…..great blog!!
I am so excited to join along!
I have a Nikon D5100 and can’t wait to learn how to use it.
I just found your blog and I am so excited to follow along!
I just got a Nikon D5100 and love it and can’t wait to really learn how to use it.
http://www.happychaos.org
I appreciate this idea! I have a great Nikon 3100 and have been really lucky with shot,s but need help with manual settings! I really want to learn how to use my camera well.
Many of my pictures are at dexterdays-sdk.blogspot.com.
Looking forward to Fridays!
Soooo excited! Got a Canon Rebel for Christmas and LOOOOVE it! Thanks for teaching me how to use it!
I so much want one of these, but now I will just have to read about how to use one. Thanks! I am your newest follower! #999!!!
Congrats on hitting 1000 followers. I am excited to be your 1000th follower!!
I will be following along too~a blog GF just sent me your blog tute on this class! Thanks so much for doing this~I got a Canon Rebel for Christmas and have been obsessing on the how tos….
I just found your blog by following a link on Whipperberry’s blog, which I found from a link on eighteen25′s blog, which I found from some other blog several months ago. It is truly amazing how easily I can get lost hopping from blog to blog!
I am a school Speech-Language Pathologist turned SAHM to the light of my life, my 15 month old daughter. I have always loved photography, and am never far from my DSLR. I typically shoot in one of the various “creative” modes, but rarely venture into full manual. I really struggle with getting enought LIGHT into my pictures (without using a flash) without having blurred images.
I have been using a Canon Rebel XTi for the past 5 or so years, but my husband just “upgraded” me to the Canon T3i for Christmas (I’m not sure why…I think he was at a loss for gift ideas this year), which I haven’t even taken out of the box!
Can’t wait to start!!!!!!
I am soooo excited! Thank you, thank you!!!
Got a Cannon T2i for Christmas – cant wait to finally learn to take good pictures (and neither can my teenage kids, who hate my pics)!
I just found your blog via Something Nice and Pretty’s blog. Yippee! I’m so excited. I hope to follow you through these lessons and learn how to use my camera. My Mr. bought me the Nikon D3100 for birthday last October and I’ve yet to learn how to use it. It’s so much more advanced then anything I’ve ever had and I cannot wait to learn more! Thank you so much for creating this online tutorial!
I just found this post with a link from Iheartnaps. One of my goals for 2012 is to learn to use the manual settings on my camera, a Canon Rebel T1i. I know, it’s not the latest, but it takes amazing pictures on auto. I’m excited to learn at the ripe old age of 63! Thanks so much for putting this course out there where we can take advantage of your knowledge.
Just found your blog, and so thankful you are starting these lessons on Fridays. I have a Sony Alpha, probably comparable to the Nikon D90. I just bought a new 50mm/1.4 lens. So excited!!
I found your blog through a link party (sorry I don’t remember which one) and I’m soo excited you are doing these tutorials! One of my New Years resolutions was to take a photography class to learn how to use my camera better! I have a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and so far I LOVE IT! I just don’t know how to use it! Can’t wait for next weeks!
I found you through a link party too! I’m so excited for the photography tutorials! Ive been trying to figure out our camera since we bought it a year ago. Its not a DSLR , but has tons of similar options so I think I’ll be able to follow along with you. Mine is the Sony DSC-HX1.
So excited to meet so many new friends! I’ll stop by and say hi and soon as I get a minute!!! This is going to be so much fun!!! XO, Aimee
I’m so excited I stumbled upon this great course you are doing! I have a Nikon D3100 and love it but know very little about how to use it so I can’t wait to learn more. Taking a class has been on my to do list but it keeps going on the back burner.
Thank you so much for doing this!
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this great coarse! I know I’m coming in a little late, but I can already tell that I will learn more from you, someone who is learning too, than my photography coarse I took at the Vo-Tech! I’m on my 3rd Canon, I have a Canon T3i now, and have loved them all! I just keep upgrading. I’ve taken some nice pictures, but only by pure luck! I can’t wait to find out how I did it, and how I can duplicate it without so much guessing! Thank you for this coarse!
Thanks Aimee! I have a Nikon D3100 and I just love it. It’s totally entry-level but every time I take a picture I’m SOOOO glad I bought it. Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!
Holy smokes you have a lot of great comments on this post. Congrats on being the #2 most clicked post on Mommy Solutions last week! This room rocks! If you haven’t linked up anything new, yet, stop in the linky is hoppin’! http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2012/01/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-27/
Thanks for sharing, Crystal.
I just got the Cannon T3i for Christmas and would love to learn more about it… I have two beautiful boys whom I hope to make into my stars
I need these classes so badly, about all I am sure about on my camera is how to turn it on! Can’t wait!!!
I’m Ann Marie. Got a new-to-me Canon Rebel Xsi as my very first try at a digital SLR. I’m excited to learn! Thanks so doing this series!
Hi Aimee! I am so excited to have found this blog. I’ve had my D3000 for over a year and I still haven’t done much with it. I have a small business that relies on me to take pics of my products so I really want to take advantage of my SLR. Can’t wait to learn with you!
Hi, I’ve had a DSLR for quite awhile and only know how to do the basics. Excited to see this blog and looking forward to learning more! I have a canon rebel.
Hi a friend of mine gave me the link to your blog. I bought a Nikon d3100 a year ago and love it. Looking forward to learning how to do more with it.
I have a Canon Rebel – I was just tired of getting tons of crummy shots. Now I’m overwhelmed. Thanks for already teaching me about exposure. I appreciate this so much!
I have a Canon EOS Rebel T1i – thank you for doing these lessons, I cannot wait to learn more about my camera and taking great pictures!!
I got a new Rebel for my birthday in November and I’m still really slowly learning. I have a friend (in college) who explains my mistakes to me, A LOT.
I look forward to learning with you! You really seem to be breaking this down for us.
Looking forward to the lessons, I shoot with a canon rebel t1i. I rather spend my $ on good lenses first then when I’m comfortable with shooting manual hoping to upgrade to a full frame. My goal is to take better pictures straight out of the camera with minimal post processing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I’m a little late to the party (just found your blog yesterday), but I’m definitely bookmarking this so I can come back to learn when I have a few minutes. Learning how to use our Pentax is actually one of my goals for this year! I’m so glad to have found your course because you seem to explain things in a down-to-earth, here’s what a busy Mama needs to know, kind of way. I can’t wait to improve my skills and start getting better shots of our day-to-day life.
Poking around the rest of your blog was fun, too! I’ll have to come back more often!
Happy to have found this blog, I recently upgraded to the canon 60D but I have much to learn, thanks for doing this, I will be an attentive student.
Am I too late for this?? I just found this from a friend who posted it to pinterest!! I’m really excited about it! I’m excited to learn
I have been wanting to learn about photography for sooo long, and I can’t get it out of my mind!! It is really a hobby I am wanting to pick up!! I have a Nikon D5000 and have had it for i think a little over a year and half now!! (maybe two years) But I want to learn so much about how to take professional looking pictures!
You’re ABSOLUTELY on time!!! Glad you’re here Ashley! Share your pics as you try out the assignments! I’m excited to have you!!! XO, Aimee
Sooo happy to have come across this blog. I have a nikon 3100 and cant wait to learn more about it..I have 7 grandchildren and would love to be able to learn how to shoot great picture…Thank u so much!
YIPPEE! It’s like a party!!! SO excited to learn photography with all my new friends! Definitely let me know if you have any questions and I’ll get an answer from my sweet photographer {hubby}. XO, Aimee
I just discovered your blog and am hopefully I can catch up! I have a Cannon EOS 5D Mark II that I have been dying to figure out! With baby #2 on the way I would love to move away from teaching and into photography. Baby steps right! Thanks for the great blog!
Can anyone tell me whats wrong w/a camera that functions totally fine except has a black screen?? Ive read whole manual did all the resets & still cant get a picture on the screen….its like taking a picture with the lens cap on..
Melissa, are you meaning that when you’re taking a picture you’d like to see the picture on the screen that you seen through the viewfinder!?!? If that’s what you were hoping for, I don’t think most SLRs offer that. Why!?! I’d have to ask my hubby. But if you mean the pictures that you take ALL turn out black, this is obviously above me and I’ll ask my hubby FOR SURE! XO, Aimee
I am so excited to have found you! I have a Nikon D5000 and I just got a new lens for it, a 50mm f/1.8. I am a speech therapist and mommy and have never had any formal photography training. My only experience, besides photographing my precious baby for the past 11 months, is drooling over pretty pictures from amazing photography. I can’t wait to learn fun tips from you!!!
I’m super excited about this … my sister is the best photographer I know but I can’t understand her at all! My husband has a canon EOS 40D and we have had it for years but I can’t get past the P mode
I want to take pictures of my babies all the time but feel like the movement of toddlers and the lack of knowledge I’m doing terribly! I can’t wait to catch up and see the results!!! thanks 
Just found your blog on this, & I’m in
. I have a Canon Rebel XL and have had it for years. Taken lots of awesome photos with it, but I have also missed a lot of great shots because I don’t know what I’m doing. Hopefully that changes soon.
Rauni
Hello!! I reached your blog through pinterest! Go figure!
I think I know my camera pretty well but there is always room to learn more especially photography related! Im here with a Nikon D90 as well! Feel free to hop on over to my blog too! http://www.candacecastorphotography.com – I am beginning a learning journey before I eventually would like to start a business!
Hi. I found your blog through a link on Facebook. I’m so excited about learning how to use my camera. I gave myself a Nikon D3000 for Christmas. I love your plain English way of teaching. Thank you so much doing this. Be sure to thank your sweet hubby too!
Found you on pinterest! Just got a Canon Rebel T3 for Christmas. Haven’t ventured past manual settings yet…TEACH MEEEE!
I also found you on Pintrest. What a great site. I have a Nikon D5000. I have not ventured past the auto settings.. The instructors at the camera store classes go way to fast, and assume everyone knows what they’re talking about. Not sure if I’m the only one who is lost, but I can’t bring myself to say WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! LOL. My goal is to take awesome pictures of my grandson.
Hiiii!!! Can you tell me please how can i follow your course? do i have to pay sthg? this is the first time i read your blog!!!
Thanks!!
Andrea
Andrea, it’s totally free! Start with this post and then follow the links at the bottom of each photography Friday post. There are three so far! This Friday will cover ISO. If you have any questions, definitely leave a note in the comments and we’ll do our best to answer right away!!! Glad you’re here!!!
XO, Aimee
A little late to the party here but I have had my Canon Power Shot S51S for three years and would like to get it off the “AUTO” button!
Just found your blog on a friend’s Pinterst and I’m loving the class! I purchased a Nikon D3100 last March and am still in Scene Mode! I have always had a love of photography but never studied anything about it. I never had the money or time while working and raising kids. Retired now at 61 and LOVING my new hobby. I need help deciding what processing to use. I’ve used Picnik but it’s closing. I am considering Photoshop Elements (10)if that’s the newest one or just the regular photoshop. I’m really concerned about the learning curve. Our local vo-tech school is offering a Photoshop class in April thought. What would you recommend?
YIPPEE! I’m so glad to find you, too! I LOVE Picnik with all my heart and I can’t tell you how sad I am! For the most part I’m trying to live in denial!!! I’ll do a post on options real soon! Thankfully we have a few months!!! It totally chokes me up!!! I keep wondering if maybe Google will relaunch it under their name!?!? Crossing my fingers for that!!! Maybe we should say a little prayer…perhaps a bit more effective!?!? I’ll definitely do a post on it though…and I’m so impressed with you taking on your new hobby! A young soul never stops learning!!! I’m going to follow in your footsteps for sure Ruby!!! It’s the best way!!! Tight Squeeze, Aimee
I just found this blog. Love this as a refresher. I just got a dSLR for Christmas and I’ learning it. I took a photography course years (and years) ago, but my new camera is different.
It’s a Canon REbel T3i. I have an 18-55 mm lens and a 40-200 mm. I’ve taken a lot of pictures with it. Sometimes I have to clean them up in Photoshop.
Oh my word this is SO GREAT. I recently launched my blog and my nice hubby bought be a Sony a35. I LOVE it but, am totally under-using it! I’m so excited to check back (often) but, of course Fridays. Thank you!!!
I’m a little late to the party, but will try to mingle anyway. I just got a Canon rebel T3i that I am in love with. Now I know what all those buttons are! Thanks so much!
I’m a little late to the party, but will try to mingle anyway. I just got a Canon rebel T3i that I am in love with. Now I know what all those buttons are! Thanks so much!
Hi Aimee,
I just found your site and I’m excited to take this course. I love to take pictures and want to get better at it, but alas do not have alot of money. Right now I don’t have a full SLR. My camera is a Minolta Konica. I can take if off auto though, so maybe I’ll be able to use some of this with it. I just don’t have the range that the wonderful SLR’s have. I so hope to get one someday!!! I keep trying to win one, hoping!! But not yet. Thanks for doing this course!!!
I am super excited I found your site. I will be learning on a Canon Rebel T2i. Thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing this! I have a Canon EOS Rebel T3 and i’ve gotten the hang of aperture but still need to work on iso. really looking forward to reading the series and will b sending my readers your way
I just found you! Thank you so much!! I learn better when you have random thoughts worked in. I have focus issues…Squirrel! =)
I too have discovered you today through Pinterest. Great Blog! I just bought a Nikon D3100. It’s a beginner camera that was recommended to me, I like it so far!Thanks so much for sharing! I’m excited!
Gerri
I just found you through Pinterest as well, I’m excited to follow along and hope to get more practice using those manual settings. Thanks for sharing – using a Nikon D50.
-*- Mama B
I’m another one who has just found you through Pinterest wanderings. I’ve had a Canon 7D for nearly 3 years, and really want to venture more away from Auto. I got a tutorial book and DVD on that very camera for Christmas 2010, but the first page was so intimidating that I didn’t go further! I had a NIkon SLR film camera before digital, but I know this camera will do so much more!! I’m very excited to learn from you. I’ll work on catching up to the class. Thanks for sharing!!
Mimijo
I was really excited to find your blog through TipJunkie (I think!) I have a Nikon D5000 and would LOVE to learn how to use it properly! Thanks for doing this series!
My Canon rebel T3i is on its way to my front door (I ordered it several days ago)! I just found your site and can’t wait to get started!
Thanks for the lessons!
Brenda
brenda_pearce@yahoo.com
I finally graduated to a DSLR!! I bought a Canon T2i yesterday with two lenses…I know a little but am very excited to read on and learn. Thanks for all the information!!
Jennifer Long
Pinned this for the day I can actually get a nice camera…It is certainly a challenge blogging with a crummy camera
This is great. I just bought a used Canon T1i and am excited to get all this help in learning everything I need to know, and then some!! Thanks! : )
I’m so excited to have some new friends and visitors!!! Definitely let us know if you have any questions along the way and FOR SURE take your turn and learn at a pace that works for you!!! We’re not going anywhere!!! So glad to meet you and totally happy to have you over for a visit! XO, Aimee
I soooo needed this!! Thank you!!
I shoot with a Canon 60D, but not nearly enough. I’m super excited about this course. Thanks!!
I just got a Nikon D80 and will be following these Friday posts for a while!!
Thank you!
I have a Nikon D3100 and am so excited about your blog- I love the photos you have posted!
I have a Nikon D5000 and after 2 years of having my camera in auto mode, I’m finally going to try it to the next level. I’m enjoying all the photos and informations you’ve been posting. Thank you so much! I do have a question; I just purchased this remote control for my camera, it didn’t come with instruction and I can’t figure it out how it works. Its Nikon ML-L3
That’s so great MaryAnn!!! I’m glad you’re joining along! Thanks for your sweet note!!! The remote should be really easy to operate. On your camera, find the setting for remote. Once your camera is set, the remote should work as soon as you point it towards the camera! Let me know if you have any other questions about it! Definitely here to help! XO, Aimee
I have a Nikon D3100 – my first DSLR camera. I am so excited to learn on how to use this bad boy!!! I want to be able to take awesome pics for when i have that first little baby in the house! Right now i will have to practice on my pups.
Thanks for sharing this great information in such a easy to understand format.
I have a Nikon D90. Thank you Thank you Thank you for your post and sharing on the workings of this camera. I took a very expensive class from a photographer and didn’t come out with as much “useful” info. Just found your blog and looking forward to being a new follower.
Hope I’m not too late to join in. Hubby bought me a new Sony A-65 for Christmas and stumbled across you via Pinterest. Reading the older posts so I can catch up with the crowd. So excited.
I’m joining a little late, but I have a Nikon D3100 that I want to learn more about!
I am really loving your tutorials! I have a Nikon D80 and I am trying to learn to use more then just the automatic settings. Thanks!
I am excited to read more on your tutorials!! Thank you so much! I too have the rebel t3i, and really feel overwhelmed at all it can do! Since I dont know much about it all (was hoping to take a class somewhere) that when I came upon your blog I got super excited!! Thanks!
I have a Rebel T2i and lots of travel on the horizon! Cannot wait to catch up on your lessons!!
Hi Aimee,
We were away when you started your photography course. I have previously visited your blog. I have just discovered your photography course. I have had my Nikon D7000 for just a little over a year. I am looking forward to reading all your tutorials. I looked at the diagram of your camera and all the buttons. I was so pleased that I knew all the buttons. (Looks exactly like mine) So I feel that I am in a better position to take more info. on board that I would have been able to absorb twelve months ago.Thanks for going this course.
Kelly
Kelly, I’m so glad you’re joining along now! We’re not going anywhere
if you have any questions at all…definitely let me know!!! XO, Aimee
HI! I have a Nikon D90. I just discovered your Photography Course. Have been shooting photos for a long time but have been staying “too safe” with settings. You are very easy to follow. Thanks! Will catch up with your instructions!!! Susan
I have a Nikon D60. I am hoping your course will help figure it out. Thanks for posting.
Hi Aimee,
I just resently bought a friends Nikon D-40 from her when she upgraded. My dream camera is the D-90. Maybe next year my sweet hubby will buy it for me. But this one, the D-40, I love it so far. I love that you have this blog going and your teaching us. Thank you so, so much!!! I look forward to creating some great photos!
Hi Aimee – Your photography lessons are great and so easy to follow. I wanted to let you know that I have included a link to them on my latest blog. Hopefully you will get some more followers!!
Hi Aimee, I just found your page and I am so excited! I got a Nikon D3100 a little over a year ago (they released the D5100 about 2 weeks after I bought mine, boo). I have a one year old and I am heart broken at all the photo ops I’ve missed capturing in all their glory because I don’t know how to use my camera to its full potential. I look forward to learning!
Hello Aimee. I am so excited about learning how to use my Nikon D3100. I was wondering if I could include your link on my blog so that other people can learn from you.
this is amazing. My wife and I just bought a Nikon D40 and a 18-200mm Nikon Lens. Just noticed your website from Pinterest today. We decided to upgrade because we are having our first child any day now
This is so great, thanks for this resource
This is Great! Just what I needed!!!
Also, I have a Nikon D5100! Just got it a little over a week ago!:)
A friend discovered you on Pinterest and shared your blog site with me. I am so anxious to read all your tips and put them into practice. Thank you SO much for sharing – exactly what I have been praying for!
Oh and I have a Nikon D40.
Thanks for leaving me a sweet note Melinda! You are so welcome, I’m happy that my tutorials can help you…taking great pictures brings me such joy! XO, Aimee
I bought My first DSLR A Canon T1i A little over a year ago second hand.
Recently came across your blog on Pinterest. I have to say I am so thankful that i found it. I purchased my first SLR (Canon T3i) a few months back and don’t know how I have survived without it. I am a bit overwhelmed with it thought because there are so many buttons and modes to shoot in. I recently started shooting in manual to kind of get a feel for the camera. Thank you for putting your blog up about this it is really helping. Can’t wait to catch up on your recent posts. Kristina
Yay I am so excited that i have found your blog!! I have been looking for a course to do but they are all just soo expensive so this is awosome! I only have an old camera that was my parents till the upgraded (Canono EOS 350D) but hopefully everything will still relate to it!! Thankyou so much!!!
Hey, I discovered you on Pinterest and I JUST bought my Cannon 600d!! I am sooo exciting about these web lessons you are providing and I am hoping I can produce something half decent. Is this series still going??
Thank you again for all os this!
So glad you stopped by…and CONGRATS on your new camera! I will definitely continue adding more to my photography series…probably not every Friday, but I’m constantly learning, too and teaching is one of the best ways for me to really “get” it!!!
I absolutely love you for sharing this information. I have had a Nikon D3100 for a year but never knew how to use it. Your ways of explaining things was very clear. I know you was wanting to make each lesson a week well I couldn’t wait a week so I did this in 3 days!! Never learned anything that quick. I am sure to send my friends and family here!! And please if you learn any more trick about the DSLR please post would love to learn more if there is any!!!
Thanks so much Lori!!! I will definitely continue adding more to my photography series…probably not every Friday, but I’m constantly learning, too and teaching is one of the best ways for me to really “get” it!!! You made my night Lori!!! XO, Aimee
Help! I have a D3100 and love it! can’t live without it! I have an error message ‘press and release shutter button’…everyone says to send it back to Nikon. I am going on vacation in the mountains and really want to take it! Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?!
Thank you.
Hi Aimee,
just found you, thank goodness! I just brought myself a cannon eos kiss, I believe it is the same as a cannon eos 550, very excited to go on your photography tutorials.
Thanks
Meg
Hi Aimee,
I just bought a Canon EOS T3. I previously had a Canon Powershot and it took great pictures but it started to blur a bit and I wanted to upgrade to a big girl camera. I’m completely overwhelmed by the options! Looking forward to taking your tutorials!
Thanks,
Loren
Hi Aimee: I just stumbled across your blogg and am so happy. I have a fuji finepix S2550HD.I have yet to take it off of auto shoot cuz I have no idea what I’m doing nor do I understand all the buttons and lingo.I also am a visual hands on learner,so this might take some time. but looking forward to steping outside the box. thanks for your effort in doing the class.
Hi Aimee,
First and foremost let me thank you for having started this series just in time. Seems like its just started for me. And without wasting too much of your time in pleasantries, I am skipping to the main thing. I have been debating Canon Vs. Nikon with myself for last few weeks and have finally decided to go in for a Nikon D800. i have realized that technologies and equipment from both the companies is quite superior and equivalent in their own way. As I am just starting off now, and my interest seems to be serious… so have decided to go in for a full frame camera. This would probably ensure that all the investments I make into the lenses is useful to me for the future and as and when I keep upgrading my camera backs.
Just wanted to double check with you and ensure that I am on the right track and thinking straight.
Thanks and regards.
There are so many great cameras! We’ve had four nikons and have loved them all! I am so excited for you…you’re going to love it!!! XO, Aimee
Just came across your blog via Pinterest. Looking forward to reading through the series and learning more. I have a Nikon D90, so I’m thrilled that that’s what you’re using to teach us! Thanks for sharing and helping me learn more about my camera.
I have a Nikon D40. I am so excited to learn more. Thanks for having this course. Fran
I have a Fujifilm HS 20 SLR. It has a 30x lense and is 16 mp. Just got it and have no idea what it can do….probably more than what I am doing with it. I’m excited I stumbled onto your blog…….can’t wait to start using my camera to it’s full potential.
Hi Amiee! I just repinned your lessons on pinterest.com and im very excited to start following along with you. I have a Nikon D40 that i bought 2 years ago and finally have built up the courage to turn the dial to the dreaded MANUAL mode! Hope to learn lots from your lessons.
ChRiS
Hi Aimee, I also just found your tutorials on Pinterest and am excited to find others out there learning like me. I have a Nikon D90 and love the photos it takes, but have only really used it on Automatic settings. I am excited to get busy on really seeing what this camera can do!
Lisa
My name is Tammy and I have a Nikon D90 and a Nikon D3100
I love both cameras. I am a armature photographer. I usually shoot in Auto or sometimes use the different modes. I look forward to taking the course. Thank you.
Okay, I came home with my first DSLR … the Nikon D5100. As the battery charges (hey, I said it was brand new) I’m starting in on your tutorials. And if I need more I may just purchase that Shutterfly course. The other potential good news is my local Best Buy is organizing a class on how to take better pics on manual. So I’m scared and excited all at once!
Linda
You’re bound to be a pro!!! I’m so excited for you Linda! XO, Aimee
I have a Canon Rebel for many years. I’m just not familiar enough with it so it sits
I have a Nikon D5000, been on a course but got totally lost, and the lecturer never answered the questions we asked, kept on going off course. Looking forward to learning more.
Just bought my first slr
on the weekend nikon D5100. A bit daunting, so am looking forward to learning from you, thanks.
I’m so glad you are doing this.
I have a Canon Power Shot SX20.
I love the camera. I would just like to know more aboutthe functions it can do.
Thanks again.
Sandy
I am excited to read each week!!! I got Nikon D3100 for xmas.
I have had my Nikon D60 for a few years now and only use auto setting…: (
My family has given up on me learning to use my other settings. I am so excited to get started!!
I have Nikon D300 for many years, took great pictures, but I am looking to learn more. There is always room to learn from a professional like you. Thanks in advance.
I just found your sight and am so happy I found it. I have the Nikon D300 for 2 years now and love it, but am having some trouble learning all it does and how to do certain pictures with it. Can’t wait to learn from you.
I have a Canon Rebel T3i. Can’t wait to learn more!!
I have a Nikon D7000 that I absolutely love! It takes amazing pictures even though I use the auto setting most of the time. I would really love to open a small photography business on the side. I love shooting shots of people outdoors and I am interested in doing some concept shoots. I found your blog on Pinterest and I am very much looking forward to learning how to use my camera!
Very interesting blog, I also have a Nikon, and I believe the D90 is the much cheaper D1.
Love photography, I’ve started taking pictures long before digital cameras, does days it was great and fun to develop and print your own photos, but now its much easier to do the same and much more with Photoshop!
I am so glad you are doing this. I have a Canon EOS 60D and I can’t wait for the next lesson.
Hi, just found you pinning a few recipes! I’m so glad I clicked photog. I recently purchased my first dlsr-the NikonD5100 after much research. Having fun experimenting and looking forward to learning lots from you and your hubby.
Thanks so much!
Learned about your blog through Pintrest. Have a Cannon T2i and don’t have a clue! Took pictures of my daughter last year when pregnant,used natural lighting mostly, people who see the pictures are amazed at how great the lighting and photos came out. So much to learn and very excited to do so!
Hi Aimee… I also just found your blog on Pintrest and can’t tell you how excited I am to finally have someone explain photography terms in straight-forward, down-to-earth, plain English! I’ve learned more from you in the first paragraph than I have by reading the complete manual that came with my new Nikon D5100. Up to this point, I’ve taken some fairly good photos through trial and error…but, I want to be able to understand every little detail of my camera, instead of just guessing and hoping for the best. I’m looking forward to working through your lessons…hope you don’t take them down because I’m a slow learner and it’s going to take me awhile! Thanks from the tip of my lens. Barb:-)
Hi Aimee, I also found you blog while on Pinterest. I have a Nikon D3000, and absolutely love it. I’ve been taking pictures for years, but still feel there is so much more to learn about photography. I’m so EXCITED!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
Thank you so much for this post, Aimee–I pinned it and will read my way through it!
I just found your site and have read through the photography.
I have a new Nikon D3100 amd would love to learn how to use
manual. Thank you for the information.
Just bought my first DSLR, I got the Canon Rebel T4i. I’m so ecstatic over my shiny new toy, definitely an upgrade from a Nikon Coolpix L18! Looking forward to reading more lessons, thanks for doing this and understanding how intimidating these lumps of awesome technology are.
I have a Nikon D5000. Would love to learn more about it.
I just found you on the net! Hope to learn a lot from you to make the best out my Nikon D5100
Hi, I found you on pinterest. I got my camera about 7 months ago and I don’t use it as much because I don’t know how to use it. I have a canon EOS 1100 D Rebel T3.
Hi, my name is Ansel. I have a Nikon D3100. I’ve been shooting for about 3 months and I’m still learning my camera.
Aimee – Thank you so much for these photography lessons. I just stumbled upon your blog last week, and am SO glad a I did. I finally feel like I’m starting to grab a clue about what all the fuss is about DSLR cameras. I have had my eye on the Nikon D3100 for awhile now. Your posts are giving me confidence that I’ll actually be able to handle all of the buttons now.
I started blogging in the spring of this year, and would love for my photos to be crisper like I see on so many blogs.
Thanks again so much for your wonderful lessons!!
I am just stumbling across your blog and am very excited! I have a Canon T3I, and I love it! Looking forward to learning more about it, and photography.
My daughter just sent me this link & I have learned so much from it. I have Nikon D3100 I bought to replace the Canon Rebel I had previously. I am anxious to learn to use it for all the scrapbooking I do of my grandkids. You Rock Aimee!!
I got a canon t3i for my bday this year and can’t wait to learn how to use all those features. Thanks!
Just stumbled on this and will try to catch up. I am a total newbie with a brand new Nikon D5100. My hubby loves to take pictures and I love to look at pictures. Excited to learn more.
I have a Canon Rebel! I’m excited to learn. The more I use it the better I get! I just know I’m not using its full potential and I want to. Looking forward to this!
I just found you on Pinterest. I have the Nikon D90 and am excited to learn more!
Well I have had my Cannon Rebel for about 2 years and I have loved it but I still don’t know how to use most of the buttons. I am just one of the “put it on auto” and shoot! I am excited to take your lessons and see what I come up with.
Hi, i am so glad to have found you on Pinterest. I have a Mikon
D7000 – twin lens deal. I have kids which I want to photograph
But feel I am not using this camera to ots full potential.
I am totally intimidated and keep going back to the “auto”
I will be following each of your classes
Hi Aimee,
Jjust learning my way around Pinterest and stumbled on your lessons. I bought a new Nikon D3100 for my husband for his birthday but he never really got to use it as he passed in January from cancer. So, I need to learn how to use it. Looking forward to your Friday lessons.
Hi Linda. Thanks so much for your sweet note. I’m so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine how hard that has been for you. I hope your photography pursuits will be a great source of joy for you!!! XO, Aimee
Hi
I have a nikon d300 and I love it but I’m ready to get out the auto mode and learn how to work it
Thanks
Hi Aimee
I have a Nikon D3000 that I got as a gift a month ago. I always wanted to be a photographer when was a kid, but life made some other changes for me
Can’t wait to learn from you and start taking some great pictures. Thanks!!
I will be shooting with a Nikon DX. My hubby bought it for me as a wedding gift. I can’t wait to learn how to use it! Thank you for your posts and willingness to help us.
Good morning, and thank you so much for your willingness to teach us about the correct or better way to shoot the perfect pictures. I am working with a friends camera for now. Canon Rebel XT. A bit of an older model but I have a senior that is wanting me to take pics for her and am really excited. If all goes well I’m hoping to make the extra money to purchase my own newer camera. But thanks so much to the friends letting me “play” with theirs.
Super excited for this. I was looking at the entry dates and hope I can just jump in.
Thanks.
Jacki
I have a Cannon 60D which I have had for a month. I can’t wait to learn how to use it and take great pictures. This sounds like the perfect blog for me. Thank you.
sally
I am anxious to learn to use my Cannon 60D which I have had for a month. This looks like the blog for me. thank you.
sally
Just found your website. Really excited to get started.I have a sony AX300 with several zoom lenses. My passion is taking shots of my grandkids.
I just found your website and can’t wait to jump in and learn more about my camera (which I happen to know nothing about). I’m using a Nikon D3000
Hello!
I JUST found you on pintrest. LOVE the photography tutorial. I’ve had my Canon Rebel SLR for 2 years…and only keep it on auto b/c I have NO idea how to use it.
I’m taking LOTS of pictures at outside NIGHT football games AND shots of dancers in a gymnasium setting. What do you recommend the settings be? I’m not getting that great of pictures when I’m on auto…
Those are great questions…I’m so glad you stopped by!!! I will try to work in more metering suggestions into my tutorials…especially regarding night football games and dancers…those both pertain to me, too!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!! XO, Aimee
I just found you on Pinterest and am super excited for these lessons. I just got a Nikon D3100 and was about to return it as I felt a bit intimidated by it and was afraid I had made a huge mistake in purchasing it. This site definitely is making me rethink my decision to take it back.
I just stumbled on this website from Pinterest. I have read the beginning post and was looking through the post for the next lesson. I am a bit lost here wondering where this lesson is exactly. If anyone could help, it would be much appreciated.Thanks much and am also ready to take my camera off the auto button.
I’m so glad you stopped by…the next class is http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/01/photography-course-2-aperture/ and you can follow them in order from hereon under this link…http://www.itsoverflowing.com/photo/. I hope you find great success in taking your camera off of auto!!! XO, Aimee
Just stopped by after finding this pinned on Pinterest. I’ve been looking for some basics after having my Nikon D5000 for two years and letting it collect dust. All the good intentions and photography courses have not happened, so time to take matters into my own hands and become self-taught through blogs and websites. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your photography course postings!
I just found this link on Pinterest and I’m looking forward to learning a lot. I’ve had a Canon S5IS for a few years now and although I’ve done a lot with it, I’m positive that there are many more things that this camera will do.
I just found your site and I am so excited. I have a Hiking D7000. I really want to take a hands on in person photography course, but unfortunately that’s not possible for me right now. I cant wait to start learning your intro to understanding the buttons already has me learning something new
Thank you! I appreciate this article. This is very helpful for Mom like me!
Carmela
This is awesome! I am currently using a Nikon D3000.
I have a Nikon D5000. I have had it for 2 years, but really need to explore it and use it to its fullest.
I hope it is not too late to get some feedback. You seem to put this is such easy to learn and follow terms. It is a breath of fresh air after reading some of the things that I have been trying to figure out about my camera. I have a Nikon D70.
I have Canon Rebel 2Ti EOS. Took photography in college but it has been many years and that was with SRL and film. Looking forward to re-learning with my digital and taking some great photos. Thanks.
This is exactly what I am looking for is a crash course, I thought I knew a lot until I stepped up my game and bought a Nikon d3200 with a telephoto lens…its almost hard to not take good pictures but I want them to be great. What do you use for a editing program?
I am so happy I found this link. I have a Canon EOS Rebel XT. and I can not get very good pictures. hopefully this will help me out.
Found your site on Pinterest, I just got a Fuji finepix S. I hope to learn something about this camera. Thank you.
Hi! I’m about a year behind, but I just found your blog, which is pretty good timing since I bought my first DSLR 5 days ago! I’ve just read your first post and I am so excited to read through all them! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences!!! I hope that you’re well!
Thanks!!!
Dara
So happy to have you Dara and Brenda! XO, Aimee
I recently bought a Canon SX40hs and am looking forward to trying your lessons. It should be fun.
I love this blog!!! I have a canon rebel t3
Oh this is wonderful, I have the Canon Rebel EOS T3 and so needed to get going on all the bells and whistles. Thank you so much for this, so glad I came across this accidentally this evening.
Just found you on Pinterest. Looking forward to digging in. I kinda know the basics, but want to move beyond. This looks like the place for me! I have a Nikon D5100. Fave subjects are my daughter, her horse and our black dog….the dog is a tough subject. He often comes out looking like a black hole. Any suggestions?
Hi I have a Cannon Rebel 1000D and am excited to learn how to use my camera in manual mode. I do it at times but seems when I rush or I am unsure I go back to the auto setting. Looking forward to learning some new tips and tricks
I stumbled onto your website through pinterest because I have a Canon Rebel – digital, it is already about 6 years old, but before I invest in a newer one I want to learn how to use this one better. I also have a Sony H-20 that I use most of the time because it is easy and take a fairly decent picture with out my help, if you know what I mean. But what lead me to writing you today is your comment on when you and your friends found change in the parking lot and wondered if kids today ever find coins because we have go so much to plastic, so I thought you might appreciate this story about my grandson. He is 13 and after being at the park with his friends and everyone left and he was waiting for a ride, he called his mom and told her he was walking over to the local Taco Bell, on his way he found a $20.00 bill on the side of the sidewalk, and then as he was coming into the Taco Bell parking lot he was walking across a drainage gate ( you know the iron grate over sewer holes) and saw a $10.00 down in the drainage. He then got one of the guys who work at Taco Bell to help him lift up the grate and he reach down and retrieve the $10 dollars. Not back for afternoon walk. But that’s not all. He then went into Taco Bell and after washing up he went through the order line and they had a spinner there where you could pay a quarter and spin for free food. He forked over a quarter and got a free taco. He certainly is a special kid, he even gave his mom and his 11 yr. old sister some of the money. Thanks for listening to my story.J
That’s such a fun story! I’m really glad you took the time to share it with me! I’m glad that lives on in some capacity…that was a huge find! Sweet boy! XO, Aimee
I just got a D3100. I’m on the right track to falling in love with it. I have gotten a few AWESOME shots along with a ton of crappy, out of focus, over/under exposed shots. I know the camera and I have great potential together but I just need to learn! Hoping your blog will be helpful!
Hi Aimee,
I have a Canon Rebel T3.
Thank you so much for this course. Lina
Hey there!
I just wanted to let you know that I am so excited to start your course! I am only thirteen but am saving up for the Nikon D5100 as a starting camera. I have been lost in the world of dslr photography until I came across your site on Pinterest. So far you are the only person who can explain the aspects of photography to me. The rest are a bit confusing, so thanks!
D7000 here….
Thank you so much for doing this!!!
Looking forward to learning with everyone else
I enjoyed your first class/post! Thank you! I have a Nikon D40 and a Canon EOS 7D. I am the unofficial sports photographer at my son’s school. I LOVE to shoot the football games. One thing I want to work on is low light action pictures…
My name is Sarah and I just bought a Nikon D80. The owner before me had all the settings just perfect but I set them back to default so I can learn!
So cool! I have a Canon Rebel XS and love it but have just run out of steam trying to learn all the details
Nikon D5100! Looking forward to learning with everyone. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us
Hey Aimee,
I’m so excited to take this learning journey with you.. We just started a new photography business and my husband got a Nikon D800 and he loves it coz it’s got a lot of potential/ a million buttons but it overwhelms me:( so I was super excited when I found your blog on pinterest! Thanks for doing this:)
Katie
I will be using a Canon Rebel T3i ESO 600D. I am looking forward to following you and learning this camera. I would love to learn to take created pictures of my grandchildren.
I just got the Nikon D5100 and have been playing around with it alot, but honestly dont know much about what I am doing… :/
I found your blog on Pinterest. I am late for the party, but better late than never! So excited to learn more! I have two cameras. Nikon D3100, and Canon 60D. I look forward to learning more! Thank you for taking your time to teach us!
We are destined to be bff’s!
I just got a Nikon D3100 for Christmas and wanted to find a resource to learn how to use it to maximum capacity and your blog has been a very valuable resource for me. I know this is a blog series of the past but I love it! Thanks for making learning simple!
Hi Aimee!
You are so thoughtful! I am so excited and thankful for this tutorial! God bless you!
I have a Nikon Coolpix P500.
Hi Aimee!
You are so thoughtful! I am so excited and thankful for this tutorial! God bless you!
I have a NIKON COOLPIX P500.
Hi! My name is Colleen and I also have a Nikon D90. I was taking classes at a local photography school but with a toddler running around as well as a full time job, I find that I would rather spend my free time with her. I look forward to your lessons, so far I am loving it!
I just was given the cannon rebel t3 I
I stumbled on your site by accident while exploring Pinterest! I’m a homeschooling mom of 3 and a Creative Memories Consultant. Photography has been a fun little side joy to me. Anyway, I’m currently using a Canon Rebel T2i.
I’m going to provide a link to your site so my customers can learn more about their digital SLR’s! Thanks to you and “stud” for doing this.
This is AMAZING! I’d planned to sign up next week for a course offered through my local camera, then I came across this on Pinterest!! Fridays just got a little finer.
Oh, btw, I use a Nikon D90. Thx!
Aimee,
I just found your course on Pinterest and look forward to learning to use my new Nikon D3100. To say the least it can be overwhelming and so far it appears that you do make it very easy to understand. I have a love for photography but am certainly an amateur that surprises myself at times. I come from an Olympus SP 550UZ that I haven’t even learned yet. Thanks for taking your time to teach me!
Happy Shooting,
Chris
I just bought a Nikon D3100 and so excited to get started using it. I had a Cannon Rebel XS and still have it. I will be looking forward to your weekly blog!
So excited! Thank you! My hubby is the photographer. I shoot in auto
We have a Canon 50D
I just got the Nikon D5100. I have no idea what I am doing. Look forward to learning from you. I have five girls so would love to take some great pictures of them and we live at the beach.
I have a NIKON D3100. I only know how to shoot on auto….lol. I have been living in Europe for the past year and will be here for two more years and I am excited to learn how to use my camera to its full capabilities. I want to document this experience with amazing photos
I have a nikon D3100. Looking forward to learning! Thanks for providing this site!! God Bless!
Just got a Nikon D3200 with wifi. Looking forward to learning EVERYTHING!
I just got a Nikon D3200 with wifi…..so excited to learn EVERYTHING. This is my first slr.
Im kinda depressed I didnt get my camera for christmas last year : ( But im still taking this class anyway! All by my lonesome! I dont have a big expensive camera.. Its a canon powershot sx160. But i love it and have no idea what the extra buttons are for! Hopefully i will soon!
Trying to figure all of this stuff out. I’m new to photography and recently got a Canon 7D for Christmas. It’s kinda intimidating, but your blog is a very easy read so far. I’m beginning the lessons today!! Thanks
I have a Nikon D3100 and I am an aspiring Momographer
I will be following along faithfully to learn more about my camera !
Nikon D60 – Just found this blog and am excited to lean with you.
Thanks so much for this introduction to photography..I now have confidence to take photography and face the challenge. I also found a similar blog giving tips and guidelines on digital photography here http://shootdigitalpicslikethepros.com/blog/go1/free-report
Hi Aimee,
Your blog happened to me via pinterest today.I have a 5yr old Nikon D40 which I have been using as a point n shoot camera all this while. Over the last few months i have been trying to learn more about photography n was getting a little overwhelmed with the information out there.
I absolutely love ur simple and straight forward approach to teaching the subject. Looking forward to learning from u.
I now believe the old saying “when the student is ready the teacher will appear”:)
Archana
Hi! I have a Canon Rebel T3i! Looking forward to your wisdom!
Looking forward to your future lessons I have been using a Nikon D40x for over 5 years now, I use it on manual now with a 35mm lens.
You must be very blessed! I know I was blessed that my best friend found this post on Pinterest! I just got my first DSLR (Canon Rebel XS). At 51 I am a little apprehensive about walking into a classroom full of college kids, so I’ve been looking for some internet classes that are not to technical for me to understand. This is it!! I’m taking my first step into a journey – hopefully to a new career! thank you!
Hi, I got my Nikon D3000 for Christmas, wanted it for I can take some great pics of my grandkids, can’t wait to learn along with everyone, want to learn how to blur the background in the pics, thanks for starting this blog,
I will be along for the ride,
Thank you for this info. I have a Canon T3i that I just can’t seem to grasp from the manual.
Stumbled upon your blog through Pinterest, guess I’m not the only one. I just recently purchased my first digital SLR camera, the Nikon 5100 with a 18-200 lens. Having trouble adjusting to the size of the lens and wondered if I should exchange it. Do you have any suggestions? Hoping to take better quality photos for my blog, Designing44.blogspot.
Thank, L.
I have a cannon rebel T3i and want to learn all the bells and whistles. Looking forward to the next session thanks Bootsie
I have a cannon Rebel T3i and look forward to your next session.
Thanks Bootsie
Look forward to learning about how to use my camera. I practice and practice and get some “decent” shots and a lot of DELETE shots. Nikon 5100. I cant wait to learn how to use this thing…. THANK YOU
Hi! I just found your blog. I got a wonderful birthday present from my husband, a Canon Rebel T4i. I’ve had point and shoot cameras before, and I take some decent pictures. I’m very excited with my new camera and am looking forward to your blogs. Thank you!
I have a Canon t3
I’m just starting out in photography but really wanna go pro some day!!! Your blog looks great (: and I’m hoping to learn lots from it. At the moment I don’t have a fancy camera all I have is a Nikon coolpix S9100
Hi Aimee,
I would love to have that capability with the Nikon. Right now I just have the kit lens 18-55mm and really miss the zoom capability. I know I am getting way ahead of myself with lenses but do I need a Macro lens as well to take very close shots? I put the Nikon in Macro mode but it will not allow me to take the shot unless I back off some and then it isn’t really close at all. Let me know your thoughts when you have the time!
I have been using your site for a few weeks now and I had sweet success with the aperture class. Thanks for making this simple and straight forward! I have the Nikon D3100 and I am wanting to know what the best suited lens would be for zooming. My old camera is a Olympus SP550uz that is an 18x zoom (whatever that is in mm…
Thanks!
Chris
I just got a Minolta Maxxum 5D from 2005. It was $1200 in it’s day, but we paid $100, so I can learn how to use a DSLR. I am so excited about your lessons and I can’t wait to stat. I just signed up and I don’t even know how to do anything other than auto.I am trying to take pictures for my healthy food blog. Yeah!!
Hello I just got a new camera it is a Nixon and I have no Idea how to work it do u think u can help
Hubby and I just got our 1st slr 2 days ago….Canon t4i with a 18-55 and a 55-250 lens. Hoping to learn lots from you! Thanks for helping all of us with our cameras! Found u on pinterest. BTW: Homeschool moms rock!
I am late starting with this, but I am sure to catch up. I have a Nikon D3100.
I am late starting this, but I am sure to catch up. I have a Nikon D3100
I should add I am using a 18-105 lens.
Totally new at this.. my son bought me a Canon EOS Rebel T3 and Im eager and excited to learn.. and yes scared lol Looking forward to learn about my camera and to take amazing pictures!
Hi! I’m shooting a Canon Rebel T3. I’ve already started to train myself on the manual selections, but learning wig others helps me more!
Aimee, my husband gave me a Nikon 3200 for Christmas 2012 and I would really love to be able to take it off of auto. I am looking forward to your tutorials each week. Thank you for simplifying the learning process.
I live in Novi, MI. I love how people can connect through the Internet! Anyway..(haha). I LOVE your blog! I have been looking everywhere online for more info about my ISO. I am a busy mom of FOUR young babies so taking classes right now is not very convienant. . (Especially while nursing)
I have recently started my own photography business. Right now, I only do newborns. They are easy right?!. Pu them in a cut position and snap away. I have my first REAL client this Saturday!(not a friend or family member). Ha
No charge of course. I just want the experience, but still
So nervous. I want them to turn out great for the first time parents.
I will be taking photos inside there house. Please send me any suggestions on camera settings and lighting. I have box lights…should I bring??
Sorry I ramble sometimes. Thank you so much for your easy to follow explanations!!
hello: so excited to have found this blog. i see it started long ago. today is march 31 and im just stumbling across this on pinterest. suggestions on how to catch up to sessions i missed.
canon eos rebel t3
I just found your site through Pinterest, and am hoping for some help learning to use my Nikon 5100.
I have just bought my camera- not a DSLR but a CanonSX50hs – have no idea what I am doing and will be thrilled to have you show me the way. Have a young son – who picked it up and pushed and turned all the buttons and couldn’t understand why I had no idea what he was doing. Glad you going slowly for me and oldie!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this – It is a great blessing to have come across you through Pinterest – I have been wanting to buy a SLR camera but as it would be a big cost, I have hesitated being unsure I’d be able to make the most of it – but thanks to you, I should now be able to do so. I’m also grateful for your advice on good cameras. It is generous of you to share your time and knowledge – thanks and God bless you!
Hi there Aimee!
Is it too late to join your lessons? My husband bought me a Nikon Coolpix L310 for Christmas and I feel like I can do so much more and receive more professional looking photos. I just have no idea how to do it.
I am using a Canon 60D it’s a very nice camera my husband got it for me for my birthday last year.
Hey Aimee! I just upgraded my Canon Rebel XT that I’ve had for about 6 years to a Canon T4i!! Absolutely love it!! Can’t wait to step deeper into the world of photography!!!
Hey there, my name is Bethany I’m really looking forward to learning with you I shoot with a Canon Rebel 30D. Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a photographer. I’m seventeen now, and I’ve had my camera for 4 years but it seams that I’ve had a few busy years bacuse I still don’t know use it properly.