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CE - i didn't recommend that one; it's just what i used for those shots! that particular one is a 25 year old nikkor and has to used in manual with manual focussing.
just google for nikon fixed 50mm and tons of lenses/reviews should pop up.
18-55mm is good enough for wedding shots. You definitely need an external flash. The built in flash is no good 
Nikon SB-600 is a good flash.
I would also recommend getting some book/online tutorial on understanding exposure (aperture/shutter combo) and read through your camera manual so you can use modes other than Auto 
If you decide to go with a non-Nikon lens, I would recommend a Tamron lens over Sigma.
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today just find out
1-how to switch cam to manual mode.
2-how to increase shutter speed
3-how to control aperture.
once you do that I tell you how you play whit that.
Playstation: its all very easy, and all in the little book came with cam
I think a DSLR is in my future, it is so hard to take decent pictures with a point and shoot where you can’t even set the aperture let alone the very limited lens. I know NOTHING about photography, I just know a good picture when I see one.
These are a few I took in the yard today, my lesson for today, A LOT of light is very good.
I like this one cuz the grass looks very cool, adds depth
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indeed PM. maybe they shouldn't sell SLR's until people have read the manual and passed a test.
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but still no harm done. They have cam they have manual AND they know RkS so all set.
I think a DSLR is in my future, it is so hard to take decent pictures with a point and shoot where you can't even set the aperture let alone the very limited lens. I know NOTHING about photography, I just know a good picture when I see one.....
aww MA so cute.
yes.. i learnt a lot from using my canon powershot s50 in manual as it does allow you to change aperture and shutter speed. had that baby for years before buying a DSLR.
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PM I will try to find the manual:bummer:
stoppit 
aahmed pics are very nicely taken(am surprised it’s not been taken with a DSLR), and cute lil baby too…
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woh? it's true. the manual is a goldmine of information - go through all the chapters following the instructions and you will learn loads about your camera and how to change settings fin different situations. and you'd be happy that you can take nice photos :)
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CE, I took the photos by putting the camera in Macro focus mode, then zoomed in on the subject (optical zoom) and set the AF to be center weighted, and snapped. I think if I tried that shot indoors, it would have turned out bad. I had the ISO set to 200 so all that light was nice to have.
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i am stuck with point and shoot, and to be honest more than the actual camera it is more of a deal of lighting, color framing, and the texture. the more texture you have the more absorbing the photograph will be.
ps. dont expect to get the desire result on your first take. you have to take at least 50 raw and go on until you are not satisfied.
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I Was Experimenting with my camera today, I must of taken about 20 pictures to get a good pic, what do u guys think? 
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very crisp, bright picture CE but the best thing are the adorable subjects, mashallah, too cute!
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Thnx :)
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the girl on right is ur niece or some thing, right?
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great CE :k:
did you take it in manual then? just keep practicing and you will get a feel for what iso/aperture/shutter speed will work for what lighting conditions and you shouldn’t need too much adjustment to get the perfect shot
that is a very good picture u took CE :k: now that is some real D60 coming out.
abt the topic, all u need is to learn how to use the camera. You already have a good lens with with image stabilizer and its got enf zoom for the wedding.
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Thnx u guyz, Stoppit it was not manual, I have been reading the D60 manual in my brakes and have actually learnt a few things :D
more to come.......
p.s. why dont I see u guyz posting anything
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Told you there's so much in there!
^I did a flower in the flower thread a week or two ago.
And something in the insect thread.
Other than that, I'm stuck at home and haven't taken the cam out, especially now the weather is too crap to take more garden pics.
Hi CE,
I just wanted to see how your were doing. I have a few assistants that I have been teaching over the years that started out not knowing a single thing about photography that now have their own very unique style.
Allow yourself to grow and you will find what settings fit your style best. Play in Manual mode and keep shooting until you get what you like. Once you have settled on a method, you will find photography to be very natural.