Learning Photography
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1. Join KelbyTraining.com (surprised it hasn't been mentioned). By far the best bang for the buck and a year's worth of quality videos. YouTube is great, but you have to sift through crap to get to something good.
2. Go to as many Meetup.com events as you can. Ask a billion questions, hang with those that know what they are doing (look for the guys that have bags that are too big and more gadgets than anyone needs...not always true, but a good place to start).
Scott Kelby's books are a great value, too. I think you might find a promotional deal and get one or two free when joining. Best books I've bought and I have a few stacks (and several expensive DVDs, etc, nothing better than KelbyTraining).
FStoppers.com has been a great resource, too. Photo.net isn't bad either.
Most importantly, look, and study photos, create a personal library of ones you like, understand what is considered "good", understand why and how.
Too many just go out there and think it'll just come to them. I see many that started a decade before me but just never take time to really study images and understand the composition and lighting, etc., and their work just stays the same.
As mentioned above, you will never stop learning. I have thousands of images I have saved and organized that I keep looking, keep adding to. Inspiration is everything, but don't just stop at 'wow, that's cool' go deeper and 'see', understand what makes it special, why you like like.
Have fun!