Starting out in photography can be intimidating, all the costs of cameras, lens, editing programs, filters, and if you're doing a studio? Forget it, so many more costs. If you're like me you don't need a studio. I like doing my pictures outdoors and I range from portraits to landscape and a few still life shots. Some things to consider when you are starting out:
*What kind of camera you will be getting?
*Do you have a reliable computer?
*Are you getting an editing program? If so what kind?
Now this short is fairly short and that is totally okay, I mean you are starting out and unless you have a pretty bug chunk of money this is more then plenty to worry about.
Ok, Now there are a lot of cameras to choose from. I suggest looking online for some easy beginner ones. I have the D3200 and it works great. If you get a more complicated one you could be biting off more then you can chew. Now, that's not to say you couldn't handle a more advance camera but only you know you so that decision is up to you. There are a ton of youtube channels and forums you could look up to help figure out little things about your camera instead of reading the forever long manuals. So, if you're starting out I'd say to give a good amount of attention to what type of camera you'll be purchasing. There is Nikon, Canon which are the popular choices and then there are some others that I'll be honest I'm not too sure about. Also, lets not forget you can buy your camera online used..Be sure the seller has great ratings and is reliable! You could save some money buying a used camera...you'll be getting a feel for photography without spending ALL your money on a camera that you would otherwise upgrade!
Computer talk! Now I have always used Windows for as long as I can remember but I have upgraded to a MacPro. Keep in mind these computers are not cheap. There is nothing wrong with windows and if you are very familiar with windows you should stick with it till you can or want to upgrade. Having a reliable computer is so important. Could you imagine your computer crashing and loosing everything? Devastating! Terrible! Don't let it happen. Which reminds me besides having a good computer please, please invest in a back up hard drive! Toshbia has a good one that I use, I'm sure there are others. Be sure to use it, having your pictures there instead of relying on your computer not messing up is SO worth it! Now, don't be too bummed if you don't have the latest computer..if it runs and you can upload and edit you're good to go! You don't need a Mac to have amazing results! Besides you can worry about that type of stuff later on, as far as upgrading your computer.
EDIT! Most computers come with a standard editing program now while this is ok for your mom to use for pictures she took with her point and shoot, You may be wanting something a bit more catered to your needs! Now the most popular ones are photoshop and lightroom. There are others such as Corel. Which I used at first and it's not too bad and not as expensive. Does most of the same things and is not as complicated as photoshop. When I first started to look at what edit program I wanted I was a bit confused on photoshop and Lightroom and the differences. Photoshop is going to be your serious editing. I'm talking major editing, and fixing on maybe a persons complexion or adding things to your background or combining pictures. Whereas Lightroom is basic editing and I say basic lightly. It still does a pretty awesome job. Just not as intricate as photoshop, But if you're like me you're not sure which you'll need, So, Bestbuy has a pretty nifty option of buying both! I know! So amazing! You pay one amount which is about $119 (not entirely sure) but once you buy it and upload it to your computer it updates....kinda like buying a phone and the system updating without buying the phone again! So I totally suggest this option if you're unsure which you'll be using more. They are great to use together as well. I can edit in lightroom and if I need to do a bit more then I can open the same picture in Photoshop and it carries the editing I did in Lightroom and BAM it's there. It's pretty awesome!
Now this is just a rough idea on beginning as a photographer and some things to think about. You may have other things you're worried about, you can comment and ask and I'll try to help you out best I can. =] Otherwise enjoy your photographer adventure and have fun with it! No point in doing something that's going to drive to crazy all the time and believe me it can get that way. But no worries just press on! =] Tell me about your adventures at beginning as a photographer!
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