Thinking about starting photography as a hobby

**AshleyIZEA** · Jun 10th, 2009, 7:45 am

I'm considering taking up photography as a hobby. What would you recommend as a good place to start? I already have a pretty awesome Panasonic digital camera but it has limited capabilities & features.

**timoffshoring** · Jun 10th, 2009, 11:24 pm

in outdoors maybe? you may want to be close to nature.

nice hobby.

**AshleyIZEA** · Jun 15th, 2009, 7:40 am

Originally Posted by timoffshoring

in outdoors maybe? you may want to be close to nature.

nice hobby.

Most of the stuff I would photograph would probably be outside. I do lots of indoor photos as well--mainly restaurants--to add to my personal blog.

**andr114** · Jul 21st, 2009, 5:43 am

I agree that going out close to nature always inspires you to create something really nice!

**steven300** · Jun 11th, 2011, 6:34 am

Photography is my passion and my hobby and i always love to take nature pics

**dowson12345** · Jun 13th, 2011, 1:40 am

It is great as it can help you to relax and to find so much beauty in the world.

**FreeStyle731** · Jun 24th, 2011, 1:01 am

Just look around. You'll find a great spot sooner or later. Your mind can take you anywhere you want.

**Halobitt** · Jun 25th, 2011, 10:48 pm

Originally Posted by AshleyIZEA

I'm considering taking up photography as a hobby. What would you recommend as a good place to start? I already have a pretty awesome Panasonic digital camera but it has limited capabilities & features.

Behind a lens would be a good place to start.

You don’t study photography, you just do it. - Elliott Erwitt