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bennyandcolour

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Hey everyone how are you? My name is Benjamin I'm 20 years old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm originally a digital photographer and just recently got my my foot in the door of the film world. I have a few really nice film cameras that I adore. Again, sadly I'm still learning everything I need to its just a little confusing. So which brings me to the reason why I'm posting. If anyone knows of any websites that are GOOD for beginners like myself PLEASE post it. I've studied these cameras inside and out. I look forward to speaking to some of you on here. So feel free to chat me up at anytime !

-Benjamin
 

AgX

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Welcome Benjamin!

Don't forget: there are books too.
A visit to a local 2nd hand book shop might help you further.
Books by authors like Hedgecoe, or Freeman should be helpful.
 

M.A.Longmore

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Welcome Home Benjamin,

What a perfect introduction !

It's always nice to have a name to work with, Instead of IKillKittens2010, or something mysterious.
This is a Great Site for beginners, and Old Geezers ! We have 42,500 members to help inform,
and educate us. Start right here, you'll be amazed what you will be absorbing in the next few weeks.


Ron

From The Long Island Of New York, and the
Long Island @ Large Format Group, right here on APUG
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Andrew Horodysky

Hi Benjamin,

Welcome!

Online, this forum is probably the best place to start. You'll find a very supportive community, here, with photographers from all over the world. Start with the forums section; there are countless discussions on all aspects of traditional photography, in all formats.

Following the advice of the above posts, I too, highly recommend going through the local bookstores and libraries for information and inspiration. Pick up a few books that interest you. There's nothing like having some solid references to fall back on. Don't look at just books on technique; peruse as many monographs as you can to see how other photographers work and "see". Also, visit local museum and gallery exhibitions.

Another thing to consider, is to take a class or workshop in the Philadelphia area. It's a good way to start picking up "best practices" and getting a feel for the medium, not to mention discussions with other participants. There are many great schools and organizations, there. Perhaps someone from the forum can recommend one.

Good luck, and have fun.

Andrew
 

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Hi benjamin, from north central Pa. Welcome to Apug. Look in the used book stores for a copy of "Photography" by Barbara London and John Upton (or Upton and Upton depending on issue) I use it to teach the local ankle biters, I think you will find it more than useful.
 

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Hello Benjamin and warm welcome to APUG. You might also ckeck out a local community college which they may have a photography program.

Jeff
 
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bennyandcolour

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Everyone,

Thank you very much for the warm welcomes and the sincere nice words! I didn't want to come off as the rookie that wanted everyone to answer his question. I am just looking for the path to where I can learn and you all helped me very much so! Film is such a good thing, I believe its in its own world and I'm tired of seeing 900$ digital cameras (guilty of owning one) because people think the more they spend the better the picture! This is why I love film, I have pretty rare cameras that everyone DOESN'T have! And I don't want to be able to photoshop or tweak the photo I want a real exposure. But before I start carrying on like the rookie I am, I just wanted to say thank you all very much!

-Benjamin
 

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Benjamin... hello and welcome to APUG from western Massachusetts. This is a great place to learn and make new friends.
 

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Welcome to the dark slide!

Steve
 

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Welcome Benjamin, from the south-west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

There are lots of people here that can give good advice, and can refer you to other resources.

I'd suggest that you think of a question that you would like an answer for, and start a thread on it.

If you are lucky, you might even get slightly conflicting advice in response .
 

Christopher Walrath

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Welcome to APUG, Benjamin.

If you have ever used the M-manual settings on your D cameras then the settings are pretty much translated right on over. Shutter speed is shutter speed. Aperture is aperture. If not, then you have already found the perfect site for a beginner film photographer. So do not hesitate to ask questions. You will get dozens of knowledgeable answers here at APUG.
 

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Welcome, Benjamin. You might want to have a look at Henry Horenstein's book. The problem with asking questions on APUG is that too many people will try to be helpful, and give you conflicting advice, based on their own individual preferences. So a good book would be very helpful to you.

I also think that the Film Photography Podcast would be ideal for beginners; in addition to dealing with basic topics they are also very entertaining.

filmphotographypodcast.com/ or look for it in iTunes.
 

urbantarzan

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So...what are the great cameras that you are going on about ben?
 

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Howdy from Texas, Benjamin. Apug is a goldmine... enjoy, learn, and contribute!
 
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