Photography Classes

Ok I feel like this is on a few posts today so I thought I would make one thread.

It seems like a few of us just got or are looking into new cameras and photography classes.

I just got the Nikon D60 for Christmas. I have been researching classes and photoshop programs.

So far I have come across the Nikonschool.com. They are offering introductory classes in March. It is a Saturday and Sunday (you don't have to take both).

My schedule permitting I am going to sign up for these classes.

Anyone else find anything or have any good input?

OMG! You read my mind!

I got a Canon 40d a few months ago and am dying to take classes! I was just researching classes today too! I signed up for an intro class at Adorama in NYC - very affordable and its a all day class! You should look into it - its on 1/25/09.

I have done alot of research and my dream is to take classes at the International School of Photography which is like 1 block from my office but the classes are $$$$

I have also found some cheaper classes at Calumet (like $30-50) but they dont have anything interesting coming up soon except a lighting class I might take.

Where are the Nikon classes?

I have the same camera you do!!!! But unfortunately I work on saturdays..so I wouldn't be able to go Thanks for posting this!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by Mrs. V 2008

I have the same camera you do!!!! But unfortunately I work on saturdays..so I wouldn't be able to go Thanks for posting this!!!!!!!!!!

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Kristin I actually contacted the school because the offices are in Melville -- much closer then the city to see if they do anything in the evenings. I am also looking into local classes at the colleges or even community centers -- anything to get started.

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Posted by Jenn04

OMG! You read my mind!

I got a Canon 40d a few months ago and am dying to take classes! I was just researching classes today too! I signed up for an intro class at Adorama in NYC - very affordable and its a all day class! You should look into it - its on 1/25/09.

I have done alot of research and my dream is to take classes at the International School of Photography which is like 1 block from my office but the classes are $$$$

I have also found some cheaper classes at Calumet (like $30-50) but they dont have anything interesting coming up soon except a lighting class I might take.

Where are the Nikon classes?

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I will have to look into these. The Nikon classes are at the Hotel Pennslyvania (right across from Penn). I think it is more seminar-ish not really sure.

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Posted by anneandchris

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Posted by Mrs. V 2008

I have the same camera you do!!!! But unfortunately I work on saturdays..so I wouldn't be able to go Thanks for posting this!!!!!!!!!!

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Kristin I actually contacted the school because the offices are in Melville -- much closer then the city to see if they do anything in the evenings. I am also looking into local classes at the colleges or even community centers -- anything to get started.

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Oh thats awesome! I'm going to have to look into it!!!! I soo want to do this. Sometimes I think it would be awesome to make a career out of it (if you are talented enough) they make such good money! I have such a passion for it!!!!!

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Posted by Jenn04

The class I am taking is $125 but most schools are in the $300-400 and even some are $700. YIKES. Let me know if you find anything else!

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The Nikon ones are $150 and $125 so almost $300 for the weekend. Not horrible.

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Posted by Jenn04

The class I am taking is $125 but most schools are in the $300-400 and even some are $700. YIKES. Let me know if you find anything else!

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wow I didn't know it was that pricey!

I have to get a nice camera first i think dh is starting to cave and might let me get it haha

As soon as i get a new camera i want to start taking classes but i think im going to take it at a college because I get a pay raise once i get 30 credits after my masters so i might as well take classes that will count towards this

Is that photography school considered a college?

Im excited about it though because I really want to learn how to take amazing pictures like we always see on this site and possibly do some part time work in the future

Nikon has good classes i am even going to take some. Nassau has some evening classes for continuing education and suffolk has the same. If you don't want to do a degree I suggest those options.

I had taken up photography at FIT then Nassau before changing to graphic design as my major. I still shoot but I find working with your camera and taking some classes works best. I am trying to find photo clubs as well that will assist you on teaching you at location shoots = nice mix of people who can teach you odds and ends.

Also a good photography book that is current - try to find one of those that will teach you about f-stops and shutter speeds, white balance, flash options, etc.

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Posted by nifheim

Nikon has good classes i am even going to take some. Nassau has some evening classes for continuing education and suffolk has the same. If you don't want to do a degree I suggest those options.

I had taken up photography at FIT then Nassau before changing to graphic design as my major. I still shoot but I find working with your camera and taking some classes works best. I am trying to find photo clubs as well that will assist you on teaching you at location shoots = nice mix of people who can teach you odds and ends.

Also a good photography book that is current - try to find one of those that will teach you about f-stops and shutter speeds, white balance, flash options, etc.

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Do you know how much a class at nassau community college is? They have a lot of classes so maybe ill take some there!

Ive learned a ton on youtube! there are a lot of tutorials and things that explain it

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Posted by Jenn04

OMG! You read my mind!

I got a Canon 40d a few months ago and am dying to take classes! I was just researching classes today too! I signed up for an intro class at Adorama in NYC - very affordable and its a all day class! You should look into it - its on 1/25/09.

I have done alot of research and my dream is to take classes at the International School of Photography which is like 1 block from my office but the classes are $$$$

I have also found some cheaper classes at Calumet (like $30-50) but they dont have anything interesting coming up soon except a lighting class I might take.

Where are the Nikon classes?

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I have the Canon as well, I'm going to look into the schools you mentioned

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Posted by nifheim

Nikon has good classes i am even going to take some. Nassau has some evening classes for continuing education and suffolk has the same. If you don't want to do a degree I suggest those options.

I had taken up photography at FIT then Nassau before changing to graphic design as my major. I still shoot but I find working with your camera and taking some classes works best. I am trying to find photo clubs as well that will assist you on teaching you at location shoots = nice mix of people who can teach you odds and ends.

Also a good photography book that is current - try to find one of those that will teach you about f-stops and shutter speeds, white balance, flash options, etc.

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Thanks for the info. Going to look into some of these too. I did a get a book with my camera from DH -- SLR Photography for Dummies

PS -- Why are you Freaking out?

Oh I have that book for dummies too! Its SO helpful! I also stare at my user guide as well which is also helpful but I am more of a hands on learner!

Nifheim - I have been thinking about joining a club or group too - I heard they r great for learning and networking.

I want to start my own company one day.........one day.

If anyone wants to share pictures let me know! I have all of mine on snapfish!

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Posted by ILOVEBRIAN2008

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Posted by nifheim

Nikon has good classes i am even going to take some. Nassau has some evening classes for continuing education and suffolk has the same. If you don't want to do a degree I suggest those options.

I had taken up photography at FIT then Nassau before changing to graphic design as my major. I still shoot but I find working with your camera and taking some classes works best. I am trying to find photo clubs as well that will assist you on teaching you at location shoots = nice mix of people who can teach you odds and ends.

Also a good photography book that is current - try to find one of those that will teach you about f-stops and shutter speeds, white balance, flash options, etc.

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Do you know how much a class at nassau community college is? They have a lot of classes so maybe ill take some there!

Ive learned a ton on youtube! there are a lot of tutorials and things that explain it

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I never thought about checking on youtube! Thanks for the tip jenise!!