Hi from Cork

• shellygoose

  Member

  July 23, 2008 at 10:34 am

  Hi Everyone,

  My name’s Michelle and I was born and breed in Cork.

  I have just finished 3rd yr at Art Coll and Im taking a break from college life for 1 or 2 years and then I’l go back to do my Honours Degree. During my 1st year at coll, photography never really interested me and i concentrated on learning the techniques of print and painting etc. But this choice was to prove unfortunate for me……because i never studied photography in 1st yr, they werent very willing to let me take the class in 2nd or 3rd yr!!
  so i was left to kinda of learn the basics myself but i was exected to produce stunning photos!!

  I really enjoy photography and i tend to get caught up in the technical side of it, probably cos i dont fully understand it! but as the time is ticking i really want to advance in this area. I have taken some pics of my daughter for my end of college yr assessment and i have recieved some very positive comments from tutors/friends and have even been asked to take pics of their kids. But i dont feel confident enough to do so yet…..i spend more time messing with the settings of the camera then i do shooting!

  I would love to do a nite course or a workshop….does any1 know of any happening in cork? and can any1 recommend a good book that’l start with the basics and work up?

  thanks :P
  GCP

  Participant

  July 23, 2008 at 10:47 am

  Welcome Michelle, Have fun.
  nkeegan

  Participant

  July 23, 2008 at 10:58 am

  Welcome Michelle.
  I am sure you will learn much & get a lot of inspriration and friendly advice here.
  Nicola
  steelydan

  Participant

  July 23, 2008 at 11:44 am

  Welcome Michelle and i hope you have a good time here. One book I would highly recommend for understanding photography is “Understanding Exposure ” by Bryan Peterson It was recommended here some time ago and pops up every now and then. Since I read this book (and revising every now and then) I have got valuable information. If you understand the basic “exposure” then the rest is more or less the creative side. You can get it from Amazon but they charge shipping. I got mine from play.com with free shipping

  Here it is.

  http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/727839/Understanding-Exposure/Product.html?cur=258

  John
  kenh

  Participant

  July 23, 2008 at 12:50 pm

  Welcome Michelle,

  you’ll fine this an excellent forum for beginners – the “locals” are very friendly!

  8)
  shellygoose

  Member

  July 23, 2008 at 1:25 pm

  Cheers for the link john…mite just order that! heres hoping the credit card wont get rejected lol :lol:
  ossie13

  Participant

  July 23, 2008 at 8:23 pm

  Welcome Michelle & enjoy the site!!

  Steve