Hi Meg:
You may start with a Google search 'basic photography'. There a lots of free resources that will get you going int he right direction.
I cannot recommend the
Nikon School highly enough. The classes are offered at various locations around the country - the next in New York City is in May. The basic and 'next steps' class is two days total. The cost is very reasonable and the insructors are professional photographers. The content is excellent and there's not a wasted moment during either day.
