Newbie looking for constructive criticism

[TerribleVideoProductions]

Or terrible criticism, I’m not picky =P

Anyways, I’m a newbie at photography (and videography, but I’m not sure if anyone here can help with that, hence the name) and was obviously looking for some help. I use a Canon Rebel XS (1000 series, so the lowest of the low =P) and I’m also looking to upgrade. I want a better camera, but I want a durable one (I can’t exactly afford a new camera twice if it breaks!) I’d prefer a 40/50 series Canon.

But enough of that! To the pictures!

http://telliottatuna.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/river-watching/

http://telliottatuna.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/bridge/

http://telliottatuna.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_8597.jpg

I’ll be adding more photos in the coming weeks. Btw, the photos after river-watching are SUPPOSED to be terrible. I took a college course in photography this semester and that was my “baseline”. Plus, we were given kinda limited reign on where we could go to get pictures that day =P

 

[TerribleVideoProductions]

I guess as I’m dipping into video work as well, any quality cameras that offer amazing video would be great too!

[Lauryn]

I can’t see the first picture, so we’ll skip that.
The second picture: anyone standing there could snap that, and there’s some photobombs along the edges. It is rather terrible (Sorry.)

The third picture shows promise, but the focus is soft on the girl’s face.

I’m going to be brutally honest, so prepare yourself. Prepared? Okay then, on we go.

 

Right now, a new camera won’t help. In fact, some amazing pictures have been taken with point-and-shoots, or even worse (Google “Pro Tog, Cheap Camera”, and be amazed). Only going out and shooting will. Go and practice, and your pictures will get far better. You do show a developing eye, but you’ve got to get out there and develop it some more.

Here, to start, have one of my favourite blog posts in ever:
http://improvephotography.com/1415/21-things-you-can-do-today-to-change-your-photography-forever/

[IHF]

Have to agree with Erisec.  And ditto that thats a great blog post.  Don’t get all crazy about the gear.  You have a very capable camera that can take you from beginner to more advanced, just by taking your time, and learning how to use it.

[Worst Case Scenario]

Your first pic has wide angle distortion and the girl has something weird going on with her feet.  But to be honest it doesn’t really matter as it’s just a pic of a girl not looking at the camera. It means nothing to any one looking at it and has nothing to hold your interest.

Similarly the bridge shot is……. just a picture of a bridge.

THe third pic is a little more interesting, but the softness and the yellow skin tone far out weigh any merit that it has.

Doesn’t matter what make of camera you have, what you point it at will make a difference.

[JCFindley]

Camera doesn’t matter as much as vision and lighting IMO.

I sell art photography and my top two sellers were shot with a point and shoot.

[theflyingkitty]

My photo sensei has always told me that one should get the best body they can reasonably afford on their budget, then spend the rest on glass. This does ring fairly true. Good glass is VERY important in photography. It’s also something you’re going to keep for years. The body of your camera is like buying a new laptop or the like. It’ll be outdated and loose it’s value very quickly.  You’re lenses are the more important investment.

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