cameras being considered

• dslr
  • ✔ sony alpha dslr-a580
  • nikon d3100
  • canon rebel t2i
• bridge
  • nikon coolpix p500

resources

• http://snapsort.com/
• http://www.dpreview.com/
• http://photo.net
• http://www.reddit.com/r/photography

tutorials

• little planet effect
• shooting into the sun
• finding neutral grey in photoshop
• nature photography
• colour tones
• PS 5 essential blend modes
• photoclass
• youtube channel: snap factory
• youtube channel: MA photography school
• rule of thirds
• food photography

lens

• Sony - SAL-75300 AF D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Autofocus Lens
• Sony - SAL-50F18 50mm f/1.8 DT AF Lens for Alpha & Minolta Digital SLRs