Learning photography

[alan_markowitz1]

Hi everyone,

 

My question is about learning to be a better photographer. I've been

photographing for a few years now (using 10D and dRebels) but I can't say that

I am a professional photographer (nor am I a beginner).

 

Nonetheless, I want to learn more and improve my photography skills as well as

my knowledge of digital photography in general.

 

Can anyone recommend courses or DVDs that can take an intermediate

photographer to the next level. I ask about courses/DVDs and not books,

because I find it easier to learn when someone is talking to me (even if thru

a television).

 

Thanks, Alan.

[jcolwell]

Buy a copy of "Photography for the Joy of it" by Freeman Patterson.

[ronaldo_r]

"...can't say that I am a professional photographer (nor am I a beginner)..."

 

One doesn't need to be a 'pro' to be good at something. Not all pros are knowledgeable and not all amateurs are 'beginners'.

[chrisjb]

One way to learn and share ideals is to join a local camera club. Some have guest pro`s in sometimes, they are rather like a small photonet.

Also try the local colledges for evening classes. Some pro`s I have known didn`t know much but still made a living, for a while.

 

have fun

[carbon_dragon]

Some camera stores have attached schools. For example, the last decent photo store (Showcase Inc) in Atlanta has a school attached. I took a number of classes there years ago at a variety of experience levels.