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[...] 6: Absorbed ALL of the photography tutorials on That Wife’s and Pioneer Woman’s [...]

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:06:06 +0000

Thanks Tara! Guess I shouldn’t blog about things I really don’t know anything about.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:23 +0000

I just learned of a fantastic site geared toward people just like you! http://www.beyond-snapshots.com/blog/ I like that they are going to be dispensing lots of practical advice for people who just want to learn to take better pictures in everyday situations.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:20:34 +0000

I’m definitely bookmarking this post. I won’t be getting a dslr for almost a year but I know I’ll need all the help I can get!

By: Viviana

Viviana — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:21:59 +0000

Thank you!! Jenna.

By: Candic

Candic — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:59:34 +0000

Thank you for the wonderful links! I got a dslr for Christmas so this is perfect.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:50:06 +0000

Well timed post – did you read the same article I did proclaiming the digital compact dead? Thanks for the heads up about photoshop – I always just assumed it was 500+ bucks and never bothered with an editing program.

By: d

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:07:12 +0000

Awww. Selective color can be overdone, but when it’s done well it’s not that bad.

By: Marissa C

Marissa C — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:47:17 +0000

Ahhh! Thank you for pointing me to the Pioneer Woman’s free actions! I’ve been drooling over some online, but I’m too poor right now to dish out another $100. I just went back and edited about 20 photos for fun and posted some one my blog (when I really should be working on this 25 page research paper)

By: TwoWishes Tara

TwoWishes Tara — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:42:43 +0000

Actions ARE compatible with Elements. It depends on the actions — not all can be run on Elements, or the creator doesn’t take the trouble to make a PSE version — but you definitely can find some out there. Try Googling “Coffeeshop PSE Actions,” which includes both some useful free actions and a link on how to install them.

By: Jayme

Jayme — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:57:35 +0000

LOVE THIS POST.
and all your photography posts. When I received my dSLR I used google, my camera’s manuel and your posts to create flash cards to help me get the hang of ISO, white balance, etc. It’s great to stick in my back pocket when I’m practicing with the camera.

By: Kari C

Kari C — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:16:12 +0000

Thanks for this post Jenna! I have been searching the net for months now, reading up on photography when I can, and these are definitely some of the best, most clearly written tutorials. You’ve saved me a lot of time and frustration!

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:57:25 +0000

Thanks for compiling this list of resources. I got a dSLR for Christmas too, so it’s nice to have some good places to start learning!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:04:15 +0000

Good article. I still have problems figuring out how f stop really comes into play. I always leave mine at f 4 but really move and play with the shutter and ISO.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:59:18 +0000

Can I suggest reading the manual? I know that sounds insane and obvious but SO many people don’t and therefore don’t realise the capabilities of

I worked on understanding how my Ixus worked when I got it and did get some lovely results – I think the Powershot has many more capabilities than the Ixus so you should be able to get some great stuff out of it.

I learned how my DSLR works via reading before I got mine – including reading the manual online while I eagerly awaited its arrival.

By: Katie H

Katie H — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:13:21 +0000

Thank you, Jenna!!!!!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:09:29 +0000

WOW! Thanks for this post – I’m hoping to buy a new dSLR camera this year and this is just what I needed! I dabbled in Photoshop in college during my graphic designer phase, but it’s so much easier to take quality photos in the first place and then do minor touch-ups, as opposed to trying to make a crappy pic look fantastic through layers and layers of editing.

Oh- and I literally laughed out loud when I read your comment about the selective color technique! I hate that

By: Lacey

Lacey — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:40:55 +0000

Hi Jenna, Do you have any advice for those of us who don’t yet have a dSLR for taking great pics? It’s hard to justify the cost if you haven’t even mastered your Canon Powershot SD! Although I see the amazing pics people take and wish I could get there!
THANKS!

By: megan marie

megan marie — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:48:30 +0000

thank you for this. i have had a nikon dSLR for 8 months and i still have no idea how to use it!

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:25:57 +0000

Jenna, I’ve been following your blog for several months, but this is my first time commenting! Hi! I too received a dSLR for Christmas and spent my time off reviewing your archives. You taught me my first several lessons, so thank you! I was just about to sign up for a photography class, but I think I’ll peruse the links you list here first to see if I can’t do a bit more self-education. Thanks for sharing all this information – you seem like the nicest person ever. And delayed congratulations on That Baby. How exciting for you and TH. All the best in 2010!