Hallmark Institute of Photography

Are there any graduates from Hallmark Institute of Photography here?

what can you say about the school, its programs, what you've learned, etc.

do you recommend it?

please advise.

best,

g. silva

Sorry. I just saw a post by Alex ... on the same subject. But it was a few months old

anyway, and with only one response. So, if there are any other graduates out there, please

let us know about this school.

Hey,<br>

I'm a graduate. From this years class. It was great. Had it's faults but everything does. Have you checked out the other post on HIP? The "Anyone Know About Hallmark Institute Of Photography?" thread? If not, def look it up. There's a ton of information on there.<br>

- Jules

Thanks Jules. I'll check it out. Now, it is a living in situation, correct? It's nothing to do online or anything like that, isn't it?

Please advise.

best,

G. Silva

German:

Know a lot about Hallmark. It is a school that will help you understand the foundations of

professional photography like many of the other schools in the country. Sure there are

better schools than others but if you find one that specializes in this field, they BETTER be

teaching you how to shoot.

Any school is only as good as the instructors. There are MANY good photographers who

want to get into teaching in the twilight of their careers because it is a pretty cool gig. So it

makes school searches pretty easy. I suggest looking at 2 things: instructors & total costs.

Are the instructors simply local photographers or are they the "who's who" of

photography. By "who's who", I don't mean simply people who have done ok, I mean those

who's work has been and continues to be published in major magazines and whose name

is reknowned in the industry.

Secondly, if the school is costing you the same as going to Harvard Law School, then you

have to ask yourself if it is worth acquiring the debt that could potentially prevent you

from investing in the equipment needed to take on high paying contract jobs.

Besides, the field of photography requirs a strong portfolio and personality. Once you

acquire the academics of studio lighting and principles of composition, your portfolio will

develop as you push yourself.

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