The photography Institute question? (Page 2): +++++++++++++++ I agree whole heartedly with this.... READ everything you can -- Print out files that will be your "Textbooks" from a...

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

anotherview wrote:

Try learning on your own, at your own pace. br ... (show quote)

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I agree whole heartedly with this....

READ everything you can -- Print out [PDF] files that will be your "Textbooks" from a course that you can give yourself.
I can send you a great amount of "Info" that you may like... That is Your choice...

Just send a PVT message and I shall send you my e-mail.
No big deal as I do teach locally here in STL. So I am sending "stuff" all the time.

James.

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

AndyCE wrote:

I was interested in what replies you would get. I... (show quote)

I've had some very good suggestions and/or alternatives to this question. A good number suggest Utube. You might try that avenue as well if an online course doesn't interest you. Thanks for responding.

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

magicray wrote:

http://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.institute-of-photography.com

caveat emptor

I looked at your suggestion. It's looks interesting. Although, I'm not sure that's exactly the way I want to go. I will consider it though. Thank You!

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

James R wrote:

+++++++++++++++

I agree whole heartedly with this....

READ everything you can -- Print out [PDF] files that will be your "Textbooks" from a course that you can give yourself.
I can send you a great amount of "Info" that you may like... That is Your choice...

Just send a PVT message and I shall send you my e-mail.
No big deal as I do teach locally here in STL. So I am sending "stuff" all the time.

James.

is that an open invitation? I will pm you

thix2112

benjayman wrote:

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.

Concur with Lynda.com recommendation. You might be able to get a 7 day free trial from the site.

Tom

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

anotherview wrote:

Try learning on your own, at your own pace. br ... (show quote)

I've been working with my Nikon D3100 and various lenses for a little over a year now. I've taken about 20k photos with it. I totally plan to take my time, and learn what I can on my own. I have (and viewed) tutorial DVD's on this particular camera that covers it's basic function. But also think I need direction in the how to's.. The problem is I'm just not sure if this camera has the capability to produce the phenomenal photos that make my family and friends go WOW or if it's the eye behind the lens that's faulty. I don't have the knowledge or experience to know the difference. I plan to learn all the things you suggested in this post. I think your suggestions are a very good starting point. Thanks for sharing.

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

redhogbill wrote:

is that an open invitation? I will pm you

Thanks for the offer James. I may take you up on it in a few days. I need time to digest all the responses posted here. Thanks again!

anotherview Loc: California

You may wish to join a camera club to rub elbows with experienced photographers who could offer useful pointers for doing digital photography. A club that offers critiques instead of feel-good praise will best serve you to improve your practice of photography.

Good luck.

Sunnybuck wrote:

I've been working with my Nikon D3100 and various ... (show quote)

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

anotherview wrote:

You may wish to join a camera club to rub elbows with experienced photographers who could offer useful pointers for doing digital photography. A club that offers critiques instead of feel-good praise will best serve you to improve your practice of photography.

Good luck.

Are you suggesting, that the UHH isn't a camera club of sorts? There are some outstanding folks here. Some can be pretty critical, and some give that feel-good praise. It's the best of both worlds. I like it here.. The tips are free for the asking. :shock: Thanks for the suggestion, it's duly noted.

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

dsmeltz wrote:

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.

Thinking in your direction... You're absolutely right. Not a lot of bang for my buck. Thanks for the input. Think I'll go another direction. I've had some very good suggestions here. I appreciate them all.

anotherview Loc: California

Okay, I only meant to suggest a live encounter with fellow photographers found in a camera club.

UHH provides a useful forum, too, of course, and surely a far wider spectrum of helpful photographers.

Sunnybuck wrote:

Are you suggesting, that the UHH isn't a camera club of sorts? There are some outstanding folks here. Some can be pretty critical, and some give that feel-good praise. It's the best of both worlds. I like it here.. The tips are free for the asking. :shock: Thanks for the suggestion, it's duly noted.

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

thix2112 wrote:

Concur with Lynda.com recommendation. You might be able to get a 7 day free trial from the site.

Tom

This site might just be what I'm searching for. Thanks for the link. I'm interested. I'm almost certain I'm now not interested in "The Photography Institute". Thanks for referring.

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

anotherview wrote:

Okay, I only meant to suggest a live encounter with fellow photographers found in a camera club.

UHH provides a useful forum, too, of course, and surely a far wider spectrum of helpful photographers.

Sorry, my bad! I knew you were suggesting a live encounter (rub elbows) with fellow photographers. And I appreciate that. I just couldn't resist with the play on words. Please accept my apologies.

thix2112

Sunnybuck wrote:

This site might just be what I'm searching for. Thanks for the link. I'm interested. I'm almost certain I'm now not interested in "The Photography Institute". Thanks for referring.

I just viewed David's video series (The Created Image) on Vemo:
http://craftandvision.com/collections/david-duchemin/products/the-created-image#full-description

Got access thru a bundled offer called "5 Day Deal". About a 10 segment, 14 Hour video series on how he thinks about making photographs. With a Q&A session after each segment. Very instructive and informative.

Tom

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

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.

U tube every time and free