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Professional Photographers: How can I get valuable training without attending Photography School?
Photography has been a hobby of mine for the last few years. People often tell me I should pursue this as a career and I feel the same. I’m 27 so I’m definitelty NOT just starting out in life. I’m very unhappy with my current job but feel at times it’s to late for me to attend a Photography School not to mention the time it will take to complete the course (2 years). I do have a family so this would be very difficult to achieve.
Are there any online classes that anyone knows about that trains you in lighting and other general areas? I really want to pursue this and hopefully one day have my own shop but being a little older sometimes makes me question whether I’ve waited to late to get in the game. If I attended Photography School I would be almost 30 when I complete the course.
Also, if anyone has any advice please feel free to throw it my way. I’m interested in doing portraits, especially babies. They are fun to work with. My wife is very supportive in this idea.
Join betterphoto.com. It’s free. They have contests, forums, and clubs that you can participate in. You can have your own gallery that others can view and comment on… you can do the same for others.
There are amazing classes, too… but those aren’t free… ; ) Contrary to what one of the posters above said about not getting interaction online, you do…
The lesson plans are clearly posted each week. If you have questions, you post them in the community square. Only you, the instructor, and other member in your class can see this interaction. If you are an active participant, you will gain MUCH knowledge. You post your assignments each week and the instrictor critiques the image and adds constructive insights and suggestions. You can even reply with further comments, images, or questions… and upload your updated version to make sure you got the concept. It is really helpful being able to read the q&a and critques of the other students in the class as well. There may be questions you hadn’t thought of that knowing the answer will be helpful to you.
Hope this helps! Have FUN!!
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