beginner

[gizzi_la]

I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on how to begin in photography. I've always enjoyed taking pictures and have come to a point in my life that I would really like to dedicate more time and effort to it. I don't really know anything at all - I have a small digital Canon 2100 cool pix. Is a digital camera better than film?
Any information that anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated

[bvi steve]

Hi gizzi-la,

Glad to have you in our ranks. You might start by reading everthing you can on photography in general. See if there are any night school classes at a local community college or high school. And last but not least, shoot LOTS and LOTS of photos. I always have a camera handy and try to take somthing every day.
Hope this helps and good shooting.

[mdm]

Just keep reading everything posted. You'll learn alot.

[PhotosGuy]

Shoot a lot & read a lot. The "stickys" at the top here are a good place to start:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=13

[Jon, The Elder]

Be careful when listening to Photosguy. He uses T-squares and X-acto blades. And he really,really,really likes RAW.

[PhotosGuy]

:D:D Anyone who puts Nikkor lenses on a Canon can't be half bad, right! ;)