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i hate generalizations. Anyone on here that says going to a school won't help is very misinformed. if it weren't for the school I went to, for one, I would have never realized I could actually even BE interested in photography and two, I would have never looked at it as a serious profession BECAUSE if what I learned in school. I was actually going to major in theatre. I took a Photo 101 class just because I thought it would be fun and perhaps an easy A. After a few assignments my instructor said i produced very interesting and technically good stuff and asked me if I ever thought about photography as a profession. Never even entered my mind. She said I should at least drive over to Daytona and check out the Professional Photography program they offered. Sounded interesting and it was only an hour away. When I got there one of the teachers showed me around. It was at that moment I knew that's what I wanted to do, even though I still did not know much about photography. But it was a great school and I had great teachers. As I was finishing up I found out a local shooter was looking for an assistant. He told me his assistant, another grad from my school was moving to Chicago. He, a Brooks graduate, figured if the last assistant worked out great perhaps I would too. I did. He turned out to be a major brand food shooter and had some of the biggest accounts around. So to say going to a photo school is a waste of time and money, I have to disagree. My first boss went to Brooks. He moved here and quickly became the best shooter in Orlando and perhaps the southeast. I had my assisting job waiting for me the day I finished and 6 months later was on my own shooting national ads. I know several other Brooks grads and even people who went to my school who did very well. My buddy Ed McDonald was also a grad from my school. He served (maybe still is) as the president of ASMP. No. School or even a degree "may not" be necessary, but for some, it's a great start. But a lot of that depends on the person. Jul 20 14 10:05 pm Link Kincaid Blackwood wrote: I would agree, I think there were some changes in the executive staff at CC and they are a little behind PC. Both still very good, then you can throw in SCAD for 4 year programs or several others... Fred Greissing wrote: Well not that I disagree but I think perhaps she a bit above average Fred, not something most could expect without a degree. Especially these days where it's practically the price for admission for any corp job. Jul 20 14 10:21 pm Link Zack Zoll wrote: Your post is just plain horribly incorrect! Jul 20 14 10:36 pm Link AJScalzitti wrote: in high school i met a friends dad who didn't graduate past high school, went on to join the military and after that a huge safety company with over a hundred installations in Canada. He started it on a huge loan. I've met many who did the same..so I believe Fred. If you are highly networked and especially skilled in social skills ..that said I think all education and life experience can help anyone and teaches character rather than specific skill..but even then.. Jul 20 14 10:42 pm Link This guy has the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2-5kYW … aqGK3oGoxA Jul 23 14 06:07 pm Link Marin Photography NYC wrote: This. Jul 24 14 07:49 am Link One thing that may help you decide the best course for you. Check out the portfolios of those that say no and compare them to the portfolios of those that say yes. Jul 24 14 08:01 am Link |