I really want to learn professional photography but...?

Question

I really want to learn photography, but my job has no fix time, so i cannot enroll to a photography class.

What should I do?

I have a prosumer digital camera, is that a good choice for a beginner like me?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Check out photo clubs in your area. I learned a lot by joining a club and participating in their photo competitions.

Go to the library and read a LOT of photography books. I used to look through these books, check out photos I really liked, then read up on how to take such photos. Then take that information and try it out.

Join some online photo groups. Some have competitions or challenges. Many will also provide critiques of your photos. I think this is a great way to learn.

I run one such a group... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalPhoto101/

This way you can do things on your own flexible time table.

You won't be a professional photographer with that camera, but you can still be a good photographer. Professionals require professional equipment. Today that means a Digital SLR. You also should learn Photoshop in and out.

Professional photography is more then just about photography, it's also about the business of photography. If you are serious about this, then join the PPA (Professional Photographers Assoc) or WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International). They have a lot of seminars on photography and the business end as well. However I wouldn't join until you get that dSLR and know more about the craft.

Answer 3

I dont know about the camera you have but I am in kinda of the same situation. What I do is take my camera everywhere and take random photos of everything that catches my eye, whether artistic, unusual, etc. It will develope your eye for detail and you will learn to use the camera you have alot better. I read somewhere that it is not about the kind of camera you have but about the person taking the photo. You definetly need to know how to use the camera you have in all sorts of aspects like in low lighting, outside in the shade, etc. to produce quality photos. As for getting into professional photography, you will probably have to take classes, get a degree, and hours of interning, before you even get a break in that business. Unless of course you have years of experience shooting and producing quality photos.

Answer 4

Check at the New York Institute of Photography (nyip.com). They offer correspondence courses so you can work around your schedule. They have been in business since 1910 so they're reputable.

Answer 5

You can go to the website listed below. It's pretty fair and has stages for all..Beginner to Pro. There is so many lessons on here as well, who are taught by the pros.


Check it out.

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