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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!

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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

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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

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