Tuesday, January 24, 2012

My new baby

So I got this little baby for Christmas.

Santa totally hooked me up.

However, I have no clue how to work the thing yet.
So far I have figured out how to turn it on and off, operate the self timer, turn the flash on and off annnnnnnnd that about sums it up.
I am not the most patient person to sit down and read instructions or a manual.
I like to think I am a hands on learner.

Maybe this would help...


After my getting the scoop on a tripod from my girl Kate, this is currently in the mail
I give you the gorilla tripod and I am PUMPED!!
Next on the list is a fun camera strap.
At least if I can't operate the thang, I can still make it look cute.
Priorities people! Priorities.

So any tips on how to learn the tricks of the trade with a new camera.
Now I am not trying to be the world's next photographer, but i know there is some kind of crash course out there for me for basic photo taking.  
Any advice gals??

10 comments:

Erin said...

OK- that tripod is AMAZING!!!!!

J and A said...

So fun! I want a fancy camera! Good luck learning! :)

Whitney @ EHFAR said...

Yay! You got a Nikon. I'm a Nikon too :) Right now, I have the Nikon D3000, which was the model that came before the 3100. I just ordered the D7000. If you have any questions, feel free to email me :)

Sarah said...

That tripod takes 'myspace' pictures to a whole new level! Hahaha lucky girl with such a fancy schmancy camera :)

Beth said...

kate and her tripod.

Katie said...

Wow, I've never seen that tripod!!! That is sooo exciting about your camera. I've found the best resource to be websites/blogs with camera "tips." I'm starting to take a online course for photography so hopefully that will be helpful!

Elizabeth said...

Congrats on your camera and cute blog!

Zara said...

Get your butt over to Chimpsy.com
If there are classes in a city next to you, let me know and I'll see where we have a Groupon going and you can take one of the classes with us. :-)

There's also a ton of tips and tricks on the site.
Check it out.

Z

Judy said...

Really wrap those gorilla tripod legs around whatev when you attach it to your SLR. Mine was all loosey-goosey while we were at a petting zoo and I about lost it to a llama!

For your new camera: stick with your auto features and take pictures of EVERYTHING you can! The manual features are great, but auto works so well; especially if you know how to use Photoshop!

henning love said...

oh my gosh i have that same tripod it is awesome!!






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