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Question:

I am just beginning to explore the world of photography and I feel like a sponge trying to soak up all the information I can. I feel as if I know so little so anything you could tell me to help me along my way would be much appreciated. I want to learn as much as possible before I move to Italy in December so that I can truly capture all that I experience there..... any thoughts, suggestions, or information would be more than welcome.
thank you,

p.s. I absolutely love your photographs of the waterfalls,...I understand what you mean by the awe that is inspired in us by things such as snowflakes, thunderstorms, rushing water, etc.... my particular favorite has always been the appearance of the sky right before a thunder & lightning storm.

Answer:

The best advice that I can give you, is don't wait until you get to Italy to start taking pictures. You should be out taking pictures wherever you are right now. That way you will become familiar with your camera and how it works, which lenses are best used for different situations and most importantly how to expose the film properly.

When I started photography, I read everything that I could get my hands on, and then I would go out around the area of my hometown at take pictures all of the time. Reading about it and actually doing it are two completely different things. The knowledge that you gain from shooting around your home can be applied to shooting anywhere around the world.

I hope that this information helps you, if you have any more questions, just ask!