Thanks for the advice John - I certainly agree with your rule of thumb

Thanks for the advice Martyn - what is the RPS awards you mention?

Hi guys,

I've got a bit of a dilemma atm. I'm considering doing the distance learning diploma in digial photography offered by the photographic institute:

http://www.thephotographyinstitute.co.uk/index.cfm/apg/outline

However this is fairly expensive at £550 and I was asking some of my colleagues at work and they were of the opinion that the qualification will not be of any benefit to me winning work (should I go down that route).

Alternatively I was thinking of picking up a couple of good general photography books and reading around the subject in my own spare time, buying a new lens or two and asking if I can be a photography assistant for a local professional photographer instead.

What are people's thoughts on here?

Thanks,

Adam

would you say the 15mm is the better lens?

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Thanks for all the suggestions folks - i'll get right on it.

Best wishes,

Adam

Hi all,

Apologies if this has already been asked somewhere else but I did a search and nothing specific was evident.

I would like to ask if anybody has any recommendations for good CS5 books in order to learn techniques for post processing images.

I like the 100 tips and tricks series.

I'm happy to browse online and do a bit of research but wanted to ask on here first.

Best wishes,

Adam

Thanks for the messages and advice guys. Sorry that I bombarded the gallery with lots of photos - Sally I will heed your advice and ask for comments on specific shots by posting where you suggested.

Best wishes,

Adam

Hey guys!

Thought I would finally get round to joining the site and sharing some of my photos from the last twelve months (taken with my first DSLR - Pentax K-r) with a friendly audience before I try and expand to further afield.

I've spent the last couple of hours or so uploading some of my favourite pics to the site so would be grateful for any comments / suggestions people may have on any of them.

Hope to speak to many of you soon and look forward to seeing other people's photos!