lady lion 45 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I am very new to photography and just need some general information. Like, which is better, 35mm or digital film? I also don't know if it's necessary to take a college associates degree program to become a photographer...or does it matter more if you experience? I would really just like to hear from an expierenced photographer or two to get some ideas and advice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fk319 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 The next question is how much do you want to spend? < $50 ? <$300 ? do you have a computer? yes? probably digital, no probably film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady lion 45 Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks. I am looking to start an entrirely new career in photography, so money's really not an issue. I am really curious as to what everyone prefers. I would most be interested in portraits. Is film or digital better for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_chenaille1 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Kristina: you mentioned simply that you want "to become a photographer". You are already a photographer! What level do you want to achieve? Amateur, Hobbyist, Professional? If the later is your goal (professional) then there are several options available to you. First, do not limit yourself to training yourself or staying with only 1 local photographer. For better or worse, limiting yourself to one person limits your diversity. Second, there are many hacks out there today. Digital technology has made it easy for us to buy a $2,000 camera, hang a shingle, and call ourselves a "professional". Unfortunately, there is no licensing or testing that is required for someone to open a studio and that is why you need to seperate yourself with a top-notch portfolio. That comes with a solid educational foundation, time, and continually pushing yourself to excel. As far as Film vs. Digital. You need to make the choice as to what is better for you. However, if the professional industry is your destination, you would have many more opportunities if you invest in digital equipment. Even though film is still around, it is disappearing at a fast pace at least in the commercial industries (i.e. product, advertising, fashion, sports, photoj, and even portraiture). Check out the new lines of digital SLR's. Most associate degree programs offer only a couple of basic courses as part of an Assoc. of Arts degree and tend to be film bases. That is great if you simply want to understand camera basics, but if you want professional industry training, you have to choose a program that offers that. www.cdiabu.com bchenaille@cdiabu.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_chenaille1 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Kristina: you mentioned simply that you want "to become a photographer". You are already a photographer! What level do you want to achieve? Amateur, Hobbyist, Professional? If the later is your goal (professional) then there are several options available to you. First, do not limit yourself to training yourself or staying with only 1 local photographer. For better or worse, limiting yourself to one person limits your diversity. Second, there are many hacks out there today. Digital technology has made it easy for us to buy a $2,000 camera, hang a shingle, and call ourselves a "professional". Unfortunately, there is no licensing or testing that is required for someone to open a studio and that is why you need to seperate yourself with a top-notch portfolio. That comes with a solid educational foundation, time, and continually pushing yourself to excel. As far as Film vs. Digital. You need to make the choice as to what is better for you. However, if the professional industry is your destination, you would have many more opportunities if you invest in digital equipment. Even though film is still around, it is disappearing at a fast pace at least in the commercial industries (i.e. product, advertising, fashion, sports, photoj, and even portraiture). Check out the new lines of digital SLR's. Most associate degree programs offer only a couple of basic courses as part of an Assoc. of Arts degree and tend to be film bases. That is great if you simply want to understand camera basics, but if you want professional industry training, you have to choose a program that offers that. www.cdiabu.com bchenaille@cdiabu.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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