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Summer High School Photo Class


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Hi I'm a high school student looking for a great photography experience this

summer. It would have to be basic, because I don't know the tech side of the

process. Minnesota would be the best, but there's a chance I could travel if

it was worth it.

 

Any ideas?

 

Thanks,

 

Shelby

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I would highly recommend checking out your local community and state colleges, universities, and art schools - most of them will have summer programs, extension programs, or continuing education programs. Go visit the campus, check out the facilities, and talk to some of the students who currently go there. I've been at some great schools with great teachers but also great schools with horrible teachers so ask about the instructors.

 

A good photography program does NOT have to be expensive. When I first started out, I paid $18 per unit for a 3-unit Into to Photography class during a 10-week summer session. All you needed was a manual camera (you can buy one cheap on Ebay these days) and slide film! I had the time of my life. Although you should go out and shoot for yourself, the assignments gave me structure and focus. I actually learned a lot about the city I lived in and got some amazing photos. I've also taken 10-week extension classes at nearby design schools. You get the same instructor and facilities that regular students pay $10,000 in tuition for but you pay only $400 per class. The extension and continuing education classes are more lax but I think that's a good thing when you're just getting started. When you finish high school, you can look into a more serious photography program.

 

I know that even though a lot of photography is digital now, learning to shoot film will help you be a better photographer. I've talked to a lot of master photographers and they are depressed by the fact that a lot of new photographers are sloppy. They don't understand proper exposure, etc - they just shoot and assume they will fix it in Photoshop. Although some of this is true, you don't want to use it as a crutch. Photoshop is a tool.

 

I am so envious of you just starting out! Just remember to have fun, to shoot often and experiment with your photography!

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