Sounds like it will be a great class. I look forward to hearing more about it.

 

Personally, I need help understanding f-stops and when to use them (and how!!). I bought the Understanding Exposure book and quickly realized that I can't learn by just reading...definitely need photos and specific how-to's. The more illustrations, the better. Hope that helps!

 

Please let us know more about the class as I would definately be intertested in taking it.
Where would we go to find the info on signing up for it?

 

I would love to know how to shoot better indoor photos! I always have truble with that! Thanks and cannot wait for the class!

 

Oooh, that class sounds wonderful, Joanna! I need help all around so anything will be of good use to me! Ha! ;) I'll be thinking of anything specific I'd like help on! Thanks so much, Joanna! Can't wait to hear more about this!

 

I would love to know how to set a camera for action shots, both indoor and outdoor. My camera does not have a preset action mode and the auto mode doesn't work for me in those situations. I have read and read but I am more of a hands on learner.

I am so excited about this class. Please be sure to tell us where to go to sign up.

 

I love my zoom lens but wonder when it is best to use my zoom or my wide angle lens. Also I would love to know about which digital SLR cameras you recommend and if you could use your lenses from you film SLR.

 

I just figured out how to use shutter priority on my Nikon D40x. So maybe a better explanation of all the settings and when you need to use them? What equipment is necessary for good pix. Like do i realy need a 50 mm lens, or a better flash? And why is that my pictures in the winter suck as compared to Spring and summer (I know natural light but what to do to make all my pictures turn out beautimous.) I'm sure whatever the topics would be fine. Oh, and how to shout indoor photos that aren't blown out by the flash. I took a lot of pictures at a wedding recently and the flash made everything look so funky.

 

I've got the lighting (usually) and the other technical stuff, but when it comes to framing, yeah, not so hot. If you aren't born with an innate sense of framing/composing, how can you learn it? I'd love five fail-proof tips ... or six or seven or whatever, just a checklist.

 

Will you give advice and tutorial on photoshop as well?
Thanks
Fabienne

 

just so excited that you're doing this - so cool!

 

I would be interested in suggestions for unusual portraits - not just the everyday garden variety studio shots, but portraits that look candid and natural - portraits that look a lot like yours and Tara Whitneys. I would like ideas for how to set up the shoots, some props to use, what to look for in a background, how to place small groups and any other tips you can think of.

Joan

 

I try to shoot completely in manual, but I find it so difficult, especially when photographing children. Is there a cheat sheet or something pros use to determine aperature, etc.?

 

Oh, I'm excited about this!!!!