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I can't believe how close you are now!! Just a couple of days and you'll be in the bubble! I'm a learn as you go person too. Don't like manuals, I learn better if I'm actually doing something. Good luck!
Good luck with the camera-but you know, I wouldn't worry about it for this trip. Just take as many pictures as you can- but maybe just take full advantage of the PP photographers! I think the class is an awesome idea! You'll be a pro with that camera by your next trip!!!!
Everything I've learned about my DSLR is from hands-on experimentation with it. The books bore me, too! I still have tons to learn, but the fun is in playing with and discovering what it will do. for learning as you go!
Everything I've learned about my DSLR is from hands-on experimentation with it. The books bore me, too! I still have tons to learn, but the fun is in playing with and discovering what it will do. for learning as you go!
Same here Melissa!
You are so close now, I am soooo excited for you!!!
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All caught up again. Sounds like your plans are falling into place. I love the t-shirts. I'm not one for matchy-matchy either, though I always think it's cute on other people! And my DM has an annoying habit of buying the same stuff as me (usually shoes). I always pick out stuff to wear that I know she doesn't have when we go anyplace together. Sorry you're bored by your photography book. One of the reasons I decided not to upgrade to a digital SLR is because I'm not one for settings and f stops and what have you. And honestly, I'm not surprised the book is boring you. I think you'll probably learn a lot better just by using the camera, so take lots of pictures with it and you'll naturally get better.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
I say just learn as you go.
2 days and you will be having a blast.
I told my girls this morning that this time last year we were at WDW. They told me not to remind them!
I hope you have a great time.
That probably wasn't a very good reminder, but I say that kind of stuff all the time.
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Only a few days to go. Glad that you have gotten the to-do list done, hope the next two days fly by (at least until you get to WDW).
I always say that too! Let the time fly by, but only til I get there.
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Good luck with the camera. I think the class will be fun and helpful for you.
Not much longer now!
Thanks! I think a class will be perfect for me too...at least I hope.
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Wow! I cannot believe you only have 2 and a half more days to It seems like we have been talking about this for awhile now and its finally nearly here Sounds like you do what I do and I told Eric today we needed to go grocery shopping to get us through the week this week and he laughed. Said we needed to save the money for disney yea while we starve LOL
I have no idea about big honkin cameras : Eric taught me all the ins and outs of mine. See I let him read the manual because it bores me and he taught me how to use it
Well I think the pics you take will be just fine anyway
NOT MUCH LONGER FOR REAL THIS TIME!
I think that's a great idea. Save all of your eating for the food & wine festival anyway! Maybe Eric can teach me how to use my camera then, since he's an expert on these things, and then I wouldn't have to take a class.
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I am doing a lot of the same...getting stuff ready for my DH to be here without me! He will do his first load of laundry while I am gone!! I got sick & was down for a week so I am behind...but I am better & working like crazy to get stuff ready! I think the photo class sounds great if I lived near you I'd love to join ya!! I hope you see us or we see you...wave &/or say HI! Pixies & prayers for a wonderful last few days of prep & a magical trip!!
Everyone keeps asking me why Chad isn't going and I keep saying he didn't want too, but I'm going to have a great time without him! I will miss him though, and this will be his first time away from Hope for so long. I'm glad you're feeling better because we can't have you feeling sick for your trip. I will definitely say if I see you.
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Just a few more days!! I am so excited for you guys (and a tiny bit jealous! ).
Don't be jealous...although I'd feel the same way if the shoe was on the other foot.
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Melissa, if it makes you feel any better SLR & DSLR cameras can take a bit to learn how to use and don't get discouraged by your's. Honestly my mom's old boyfriend handed me my Canon Rebel SLR camera, no manual, and I just played with it until it took great pictures. You do have more of an advantage than I have with my SLR camera as your's is digital and mine is film, so if pictures don't come out perfect, you can delete them or edit them a lot easier. Mine I couldn't preview at all until they were developed. I will say Photography classes help a lot. That was one of the best college courses I took for 6 weeks and loved it so much and helped me become a better photographer. Practice makes perfect. Tripods also help a lot with more stable pictures. One tip that may work for you, if you can photograph anything aroubd fruit or vegetable stands or Train Stations(I'm thinking Union Station), they're great places to take practice photos. I know one day in my Photography Class we took pictures of fruit in boxes with signs stating the prices, and oh my have those been some of my favorite pictures with my SLR Camera, in addition to different busses and Sinage in London. Maybe Hope may be in a Photogenic mood to let you Photograph her. Babies and Toddlers can be hit or miss with Photographer. Good luck and only a couple more days until you're in WDW. Any pictures you get will be memories of your trip. Just have some patience with your new camera and it will come to you.
I think I'd die if I had to learn this as a film camera!!! At least I can delete all of my mistakes, and trust me, there are a lot of them!
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Melissa it sounds like we have the same things going on. I hope you learn the new camera. I wanted a dslr too but like you didn't want to commit so I ended up with an advanced point and shoot instead.
Just 2+ more days!!! Can you believe it? I can't!
Sometimes I wish it was just a point & shoot! At least I'd have a better understanding of what I was doing. I know...two more days for the both of us! Just different outcomes.
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I can't believe how close you are now!! Just a couple of days and you'll be in the bubble! I'm a learn as you go person too. Don't like manuals, I learn better if I'm actually doing something. Good luck!
Learning by example is the best way IMHO.
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Originally Posted by islandgirl
Good luck with the camera-but you know, I wouldn't worry about it for this trip. Just take as many pictures as you can- but maybe just take full advantage of the PP photographers! I think the class is an awesome idea! You'll be a pro with that camera by your next trip!!!!
Yeah, my pics won't be professional in any way, shape or form, but at least I'll have photos for everyone to look at.
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Everything I've learned about my DSLR is from hands-on experimentation with it. The books bore me, too! I still have tons to learn, but the fun is in playing with and discovering what it will do. for learning as you go!
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Same here Melissa!
You are so close now, I am soooo excited for you!!!
Once I figure out this camera a little bit more it should be more fun rather than annoying. But I'm only taking this camera, not my old point & shoot, so I have to use this no matter what. I think that will help a little bit.
I can't believe your trip is finally here! You are going to have a blast but I also know that Chad is going to miss Hope horribly, and you too of course!!
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Melissa, you can use it in standard beginner mode. That may help until you get the hang of it. Also keep in mind after you take a color shot and want different effects like B&W or Sepia, you can always edit it after you take the picture, save it in color and change the effects on your computer. I highly agree with the others though, hands on experienceand playing with the settings will help the most.
I won't consider myself late to the party since you haven't actually left.... I'm all caught up just in time! The pictures of your daughter are absolutely gorgeous! Have a wonderful time!
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
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All caught up again. Sounds like your plans are falling into place. I love the t-shirts. I'm not one for matchy-matchy either, though I always think it's cute on other people! And my DM has an annoying habit of buying the same stuff as me (usually shoes). I always pick out stuff to wear that I know she doesn't have when we go anyplace together. Sorry you're bored by your photography book. One of the reasons I decided not to upgrade to a digital SLR is because I'm not one for settings and f stops and what have you. And honestly, I'm not surprised the book is boring you. I think you'll probably learn a lot better just by using the camera, so take lots of pictures with it and you'll naturally get better.
Well, I just looked at the weather for our trip and it's going to be hot! My mom said maybe we should save the t-shirts for later and take tank tops. I was like, No Way! You wanted to do this and you're not getting out of it now.
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Don't worry about the pictures, just have a great time! Can't wait to read all about it!
I definitely won't. The camera is going to be my friend not enemy on this trip.
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Originally Posted by poohbr2015
I can't believe your trip is finally here! You are going to have a blast but I also know that Chad is going to miss Hope horribly, and you too of course!!
I know! Yes, Chad will probably miss Hope more than me, but hopefully not by too too much.
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Can't believe the time is almost here!
Yay!
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Originally Posted by BeckiO5
Melissa, you can use it in standard beginner mode. That may help until you get the hang of it. Also keep in mind after you take a color shot and want different effects like B&W or Sepia, you can always edit it after you take the picture, save it in color and change the effects on your computer. I highly agree with the others though, hands on experienceand playing with the settings will help the most.
That's what I'm doing now. I've taken plenty of pictures with it, just not at the level I wanted to be at. I know how to work it, I just don't know how to get technical with it. As for editing, I've always been a pro at the computer so that's definitely not a problem. I just wish I could figure out the camera like I do with my computer programs.
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1 more day and a few hours. Not fair!
Don't worry, when I get back I'll be looking at your countdown and saying the same thing!
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Good luck with the camera, can't wait to see the pics.
Thanks so much!
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I won't consider myself late to the party since you haven't actually left.... I'm all caught up just in time! The pictures of your daughter are absolutely gorgeous! Have a wonderful time!
Hi and thanks so much! I'm so glad you joined in, and by one day too!
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I think the class is an awesome idea! You'll be a pro with that camera by your next trip!!!! 
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for learning as you go!
Sorry you're bored by your photography book. One of the reasons I decided not to upgrade to a digital SLR is because I'm not one for settings and f stops and what have you. 
And honestly, I'm not surprised the book is boring you. I think you'll probably learn a lot better just by using the camera, so take lots of pictures with it and you'll naturally get better. 
yea while we starve LOL 
: Eric taught me all the ins and outs of mine. See I let him read the manual because it bores me and he taught me how to use it 
He will do his first load of laundry while I am gone!!
I got sick & was down for a week so I am behind...but I am better & working like crazy to get stuff ready!
I think the photo class sounds great if I lived near you I'd love to join ya!!
Pixies & prayers
for a wonderful last few days of prep & a magical trip!!
if I see you. 
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I'm all caught up just in time! The pictures of your daughter are absolutely gorgeous! Have a wonderful time!
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