Photo Courses

skysailorskysailor Registered Users Posts: 139 Major grins
edited November 19, 2009 in Technique
Sitting here, sipping my coffee and enjoying all the work of some of you, who are professional photogs, realizing I have so much to learn, I wonder if there are any workshops in the MN area? I'm in Kenora, so a drive to Minneapolis for a couple of days would be a nice break.
I'm not ready for, nor can I afford that workshop in Sitka. Maybe next year?
Lyle
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  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2009
    Have you considered some of the online training resources?
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,067 moderator
    edited November 10, 2009
    I moved this to the Technique forum, where I found previous questions of this kind.

    Carry on.
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  • timparker_NikonD60timparker_NikonD60 Registered Users Posts: 45 Big grins
    edited November 11, 2009
    Dave - any pointers to online trainings? I am in Ohio and not many things seem to make it here. That might fill a void while I learn and grow my skills.

    Thanks.

    dlscott56 wrote:
    Have you considered some of the online training resources?
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  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2009
    I used Kelby training for a while. I just signed up for one month so I could try it out. Mostly for Photoshop stuff but they have digital photography tutorials as well. I believe either one will let you sign up month to month. You have to set up to monthly bill your card but can cancel at any time.

    It may be worth signing up, paying the $25 for one month and try it out. You'll just want to make sure you can cancel at anytime. I know Kelby has no long term commitment. Also, look to see if they have any trial lessons so you can actually go through one and see if you like it.

    Here are the two that I know about:

    http://www.kelbytraining.com/

    http://www.lynda.com/
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  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2009
    Also, don't forget that there are a lot of very talented pro and amateur photographers at the DGrin forums that are great at helping you out with questions.

    I regularly ask questions on the forums and can't think of one that went unanswered.
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  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2009
    One more thing. Search this thread for online training. I had forgotten about looking at the various DVD training videos that you can get. Someone here recommended the Strobist DVD set. I've been looking at that one myself but just can't spend the money on it right now.
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited November 12, 2009
    It also might be worth talking to your local photo store, some of them have basic classes. Also your local community college might have some.
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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2009
    dlscott56 wrote:
    One more thing. Search this thread for online training. I had forgotten about looking at the various DVD training videos that you can get. Someone here recommended the Strobist DVD set. I've been looking at that one myself but just can't spend the money on it right now.

    I have this set, and it's an eye-opener! If you are interested in meshing your camera and accessories into a photography practice-approach-workflow which is wide-ranging, versatile and inexpensive, you will get a lot of valuable ideas here.

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  • fredjclausfredjclaus Registered Users Posts: 759 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2009
    Regarding Kelby, It's a great site, but the "Trial training" only allows you to watch the first lesson of any class. That is normally just an introduction to what they plan on doing in the course.

    Strobist, is a great site as well, but I find there are a few good videos also on Youtube. In addition I like the video Library on www.ProPhotoLife.com it really depends on what you want to learn.
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  • PindyPindy Registered Users Posts: 1,089 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2009
    I have used Bryan Peterson's ppsop.com in the past. The thing I liked about it was that it made you get out there and be busy working at it, knowing you had an assignment and a deadline.
  • fredjclausfredjclaus Registered Users Posts: 759 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2009
    Strobist Lighting Seminar looks like a great DVD set. Does anyone have a set they want to "Pay it forward"?
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