The photography Institute question?
Oct 29, 2014 19:17:36 #
Hello Hogs,
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
Oct 29, 2014 19:22:30 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello Hogs,
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
Are you talking about the New York Institute of Photography?
Oct 29, 2014 19:28:18 #
Reply to: speters, no I don't think it's the New York Institute of Photography. It can be viewed at thephotographyinstitute.com
Oct 29, 2014 19:29:33 #
Hey, Sunnybuck
There is so much free stuff, including photo courses, on the internet that I would read about and investigate them first before shelling out money for a course. I've taken a couple and I also get free tips via email. They're very informative and helpful. I've seen a large improvement in my own photography and I'm getting more compliments than ever on my pics. Also, checkout Utube. There's a plethora of instructional videos. Just type in Photography and you'll get a whole bunch of stuff.
Let me know what you think.
TomC
There is so much free stuff, including photo courses, on the internet that I would read about and investigate them first before shelling out money for a course. I've taken a couple and I also get free tips via email. They're very informative and helpful. I've seen a large improvement in my own photography and I'm getting more compliments than ever on my pics. Also, checkout Utube. There's a plethora of instructional videos. Just type in Photography and you'll get a whole bunch of stuff.
Let me know what you think.
TomC
Oct 29, 2014 19:34:25 #
I'm not acquainted with utube and have problems with watching videos on my computer. Thanks for the advise though.
Oct 29, 2014 19:35:14 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello Hogs,
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
Sunny, welcome to the Hog.
Your best bang for the buck is to go to a real brick n mortar public school.
Just my opinion. Good luck.
SS
Oct 29, 2014 19:47:23 #
Thanks SS. Brick-n-mortar types of study won't work for me. I'm nearly 60 yrs old, live in a very rural community, (no brick-n-mortar for at least 100 miles), I work over 50 hours per week which is another 30 miles in the opposite direction. Thus, the reasoning for an online course of study.
Oct 29, 2014 21:18:53 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello Hogs,
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I was interested in what replies you would get. I was also considering online courses, however (for me personally I don't like them) I haven't tried any on photography, but had to take several for work. (training as prerequisites before I can go to the actually training)
I usually would get bored and skip to the test at the end.
For you, it doesn't sound like you have much of a choice, but as someone else posted research utube. If you are confident you can do an online course, you can also use utube.
Good Luck,
Andy
Oct 29, 2014 22:54:30 #
Oct 30, 2014 00:31:32 #
Try learning on your own, at your own pace.
The main thing: Take many pictures. Learn from your mistakes and successes.
Using the Internet, you can find answers and free instruction for any topic in photography.
A few suggestions to speed your learning:
1. Do a workshop that explains how to operate your DSLR.
2. Do a workshop or two that shows how to do photo editing to bring out the potential of your photographs.
3. Study composition.
4. Learn and use the Exposure Triangle.
In my view, formal instruction in photography involves too much discussion of the history and the philosophy of photography. You can learn all that later. Now you need practical instruction for doing photography.
Another thing. I understand some formal instruction starts with learning film photography, as if one becomes a better photographer by going through those motions. Hogwash.
Film photography will stay with us likely indefinitely. Yet the future lies with digital photography. Spend your precious time learning it first. You can always take up film photography later.
Good luck.
The main thing: Take many pictures. Learn from your mistakes and successes.
Using the Internet, you can find answers and free instruction for any topic in photography.
A few suggestions to speed your learning:
1. Do a workshop that explains how to operate your DSLR.
2. Do a workshop or two that shows how to do photo editing to bring out the potential of your photographs.
3. Study composition.
4. Learn and use the Exposure Triangle.
In my view, formal instruction in photography involves too much discussion of the history and the philosophy of photography. You can learn all that later. Now you need practical instruction for doing photography.
Another thing. I understand some formal instruction starts with learning film photography, as if one becomes a better photographer by going through those motions. Hogwash.
Film photography will stay with us likely indefinitely. Yet the future lies with digital photography. Spend your precious time learning it first. You can always take up film photography later.
Good luck.
Oct 30, 2014 08:34:33 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello Hogs,
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
Sunny, If there is a Community College near you, check out their Non-Credit course offerings; they may offer just what you want. Our local CC offers Digital Photo I & II, Photoshop Elements Basic and Advanced; I took the Basic PSE and was very pleased with the course and have not heard any complaints with the others.
Oct 30, 2014 08:38:53 #
Hello Hogs,Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before?
I have very good experience with "lynda.com". They offer a wide range subjects as low as $25.00 per month. A good group of very knowledgable instructors.
This is my first post, hope I got it okay
I have very good experience with "lynda.com". They offer a wide range subjects as low as $25.00 per month. A good group of very knowledgable instructors.
This is my first post, hope I got it okay
Oct 30, 2014 08:48:30 #
For a 999 bucks, an online course should be available for a lot longer than 6 months. I have limited time, so i would not be able to carve out 6 months to do it. If it does not have enough content to require my full spare time attention for 6 months, then it does not have enough content for $999.
Oct 30, 2014 09:02:10 #
benjayman wrote:
This is my first post, hope I got it okay
Welcome!
If you just click on the "Quote Reply" button, you get the text of the post to which you are addressing, as I have done. It's easier and you can edit that text down to the subject you want to answer. Just make sure you keep what's in the [brackets] intact.
Oct 30, 2014 09:06:40 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Lynda.com offers "full courses" of high quality for $25.00 per month. Before you plunk down $999.00 you might give it a try for a couple of months. Kelbyone.com offers similar courses and they are also of high quality.
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello Hogs,
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
I'm considering taking an on-line internet Photography course. I'm considering "The Photography Institute". I'd like to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak. So, I'd like the opinions of those here who have taken this type of course, particularly an on-line course. Has any one here dealt with The Photography Institute before? If so, what are you feeling about the course study itself? Was it worth the money you invested in the program? Thanks in advance.
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