Photographer studios..?

Question

Ok, for anyone who has done it before or known someone who has Asked a local studio for training, I have a question :)
I Want to grow in my photography skill and would like to know about classes or anything like that in my area, the best thing someone told me is to ask studio..to join on entry lvl.

How do i go about doin that?..i know afew studios in my area..lol but the problem is ..i don't want to go in there and get laughed at for asking a stupid question(so im doin it here lol)
What would be the best way for them to understand that im interesting in learning, training and anything they can teach me?

If i sound stupid for askin this question..well at least i tryed eh? :)

Answer 1

You could ask around if any local wedding photographers need a cheap assistant.
You'll be hauling gear around, taking shots with a backup camera, and perhaps peeking over his shoulder during post-processing. If you hook up with a good photographer, this can be a great learning experience. (Good as in he takes good pictures, and he's good at explaining stuff.)
Taking a class would be the more obvious route.