Online Photography Courses Uk
If i wanted to get started in photography where would i begin?
and with what equipment?
I’ve tried applying to my local college 2 years in a row now and each time there hasn’t been enough interest in the course for them to run it. I forget what the official course was called but it was basically for beginners, wanting to know the ins and outs. I’m wondering if anyone can advise me on a good equipment start up list to buy bit by bit (as and when i have the funds) so as i can play around at home until 1. my local college runs the course or 2. i find another option to get a formal qualification.
Also if you can help me with number 2. that’d be great, i live in the west midlands UK and/or if there was something i could do online…..
Any answers appreciated
A camera would be good. If you have nothing, then you can get whatever you want. DSLR’s are good as you can always build a system. I’d recommend staying with Canon or Nikon Nikon Nikon as they have the best systems. You don’t just buy a camera and call it a day. You need lenses flashes, to go with it.
So get a camera, put it in manual mode except autofocus, turn off the flash, and go shoot some stuff. You’ll be way ahead of the class if you can become proficient at it. Good Luck.
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