Getting started
Start taking photos with the camera you already have.
Your first photo walk
Take the camera you already have. Go for a walk and follow the light.
A phone is enough. Look for reflections, gestures, and anything happening near the edge of the frame.
Watch the light. Choose the frame. Leave out anything that does not help.
Use what you have
Use your phone or camera. Learn how it handles bright light, shadows, motion, and color before buying a lens.
Try different light
Shoot near a window, at sunset, under neon, on a cloudy day, and at noon. Compare the results.
Choose the frame
Move closer or farther away. Check the corners. Remove anything that pulls attention from the subject.
Before buying gear
Find what you like to photograph
Cameras get expensive fast. First, notice what you enjoy photographing: portraits, cars, concerts, campus at night, or small details. That will tell you what gear you need.
When you are ready to buy, read the gear guide. Until then, keep practicing.
Photos from club members
The camera matters less than your attention
The world is already full of photos. Look closely, choose a frame, and press the button when the moment feels right.
Next, read Basics to learn aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and camera modes.
Thanks to Dylan Chu for creating this guide.