Hello from Melbourne~

[chocopaws]

Hello, all!

I've been mildly interested in photography for the past few years but haven't been too serious with it. I do admit, with shame, that I own a dSLR (Canon 40D) which I bought a few years ago yet still do not know how to properly operate. And yes, I still only have the kit lens.

A few weeks ago, I went on the Google+ Photowalk here in Melbourne and really enjoyed myself. Because of that, I realized I want to learn more about how to use my equipment so I can have a better chance of taking good pictures of nature, people, and landscapes. I'm planning a trip to Tokyo in October, so hopefully I will have learned some new techniques or tips to help me capture some memorable shots while I'm there.

Oh, and another hobby of mine is crochet. I make little stuffed toys and sell them here and there. So, one of the things I would love to learn here is how to take good "product" pictures of the things I make. The photos I have to date are really quite amateurish, and it would be great if I can have better memories of the toys I've sent out and will never see again. :)

[Wayne63]

Welcome to AP & Enjoy the site. "The photos I have to date are really quite amateurish" mine are too but if you put them in the forums others that are more experienced will comment on them and tell you how to improve them (thats what the forum is all about) join in on the forums and look forward to seeing some of your pics

[Seabee]

Welcome..........jump right in and start having some fun.
Learning opens up so many possibilities :th3:

[chocopaws]

Thanks, guys! It's great to find such a friendly and encouraging forum. When I'm not at work (hehe) I'll take some more time to browse around the forum and maybe gather up the courage to show a few pictures of... something. :D

[Kym]

:gday: & Welcome
- lets see some photos in the main CC forums (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?5) maybe try a competition or 2 and have fun!



Maybe have a look at the New to Photography (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showlibrary.php?title=Books:New_To_Photography_Book) book and the Learning Plan in the book.

[Kel]

Welcome to the site look forward see you around the forum

[Mark L]

G'day chocopaws. You've found a good place to start learning.
The manual that came with your camera is worth a read.


..... and maybe gather up the courage to show a few pictures of... something. :D

Not much courage required. An easy (and sympathetic) place to start is the New to Photography CC (Beginners) forum here...http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?177-New-to-Photography-CC-%28Beginners%29
It will help you on your way.
Hope you hang around. :th3: