STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

hey kari!  that's great that you got a dslr camera.  i too want to learn photography (having babies did it to me).  i have heard fabulous things about these online classes:

http://www.ppsop.com/

they are pretty pricey and so i haven't tried them yet, but i plan to eventually.  i have a friend who started her own photography business and she swears by this site and this instructor.  she said the classes were challenging but fun and you can chat w/ other classmates and learn from them through their forum, etc.  she loved it so much she practically begged me to join.  apparently, the instructor is super knowledgable and has a good sense of humor, which makes the classes fun.  they had weekly assignments  - the students would be told to tak a photograph of something at night, or something moving, for example, and then post the pic for feedback, etc.  if you want more info i could get you in touch with my friend.

good luck!    

kari - the guy that is listed first under instructors who is also the founder of the site is the instructor i was reffering to - if you do it get him.  i think his name is bryan perterson or something but i'm too lazy to look.  let me know how you like it if you sign up.  i am going to take classes through them some time in the near future.