Which Photography School?????

[jjeling]

Well said. Honestly, I dont know that you need to stray from this site that much. Between all of the assignments Marko offers up, podcasts, and people here. There isnt much that cannot be answered or assisted with. The only downfall is it is online. I believe that you can learn and be helped with the majority of your questions here, but you will be lacking certain elements without having a teacher, or someone actually there to show you things.

Personally, I learned how to use a camera a while ago on a regular film SLR. That helps. When I got a DSLR, it was essentially the same, but I was not very creative with it. I usually jumped around forum to forum until I found this place. Since I never had a teacher or mentor, or anything of the sort, it was a little harder trying to learn how to do this stuff. I started by just putting the camera in manual mode, playing with the buttons, and tried to mimick certain pictures. Once taking certain types of pictures became second nature, I would try another set of pictures with different challenges. I am at the point now where I am trying to encorporate 3 or 4 different concepts into one image.

This is a never ending process and you will ALWAYS learn something new if you continue to follow it. I see no reason as to why you need to actually go to school as long as you put in a solid effort and ask us questions. It might not be the easiest way to do it but its all here. Just figure out what suits your learning style best. One thing is for sure and anyone here will tell you this. STAY HERE! I dont know that there is a person here that can say they have not learned anything from being here. Even if you enroll in a photography course, the more conversations you have about this topic the faster you will learn. Its about understanding, not knowing. If you know how the camera works it doenst matter unless you understand how to use it.


Dont forget, ask ?'s as much as you can. Good luck.

[Greg_Nuspel]

Another very useful source of education is workshops. They are targeted and usually very helpful. Most times you can find reviews on the web about the instructor or get recommendations from fellow photographers. This way you can tailor your education to the areas you need instruction. Most of these people are working pros that actually make a living with photography not just by instructing. The classes tend to be small so that you get real help not just a lecture. The hands on portion is where you get to try what was taught and the instructor will help you though the parts you didn't understand.

Overall workshops are one of the best ways to learn how to do something.

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Greg!

Mad Aussie - My hubbie Grant has agreed to look after our boys so that I am able to get out more and would really appreicate any time that you are able to spare!

You never can make assumptions around here huh! I thought I was talking to a bloke Rhys Sorry about that.

I guess we can go with a few options if you are willing to come up for a drive our way.

Firstly, we live very near Lake Samsonvale so there's no reason not to bring the hubby and kids along if you wish. The kids sound like they are young so I'm sure the lake and the kids playground will keep them amused long enough for you and I (and maybe my wife) to give you a good start with your camera.

However, if the kids are likely to be a distraction, or you'd just rather get the hell away for a while, we all need that once in awhile huh , you can cruise on up alone and we can meet you there.

You let me know when and I can probably organize something. I'm free tomorrow morning after about 9.30am and also Sunday afternoon from about lunchtime till 4pm.
I can also make room most week days later in the day after work ... around the 4pm mark.

[Rhys]

Thank you guys and girls. Your fabulous insight is very much appreciated!

[ArtTwisted]

Being a photography student my self currently part time and hopefully full time next two years , the best part is the hands on teaching, and access to studio gear. If your doing an online class you wouldnt have any of that. Beyond that wether its a couple thousand dollar community course of a fine art program in new york i think you will take away how ever much you want too.