Today I received my course information & student ID card from the New York Institute of Photography. It usually takes 12-18 months to complete their course of study. I am excited about doing this!
I have had good advice from a friend. She suggested purchasing "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson - very good advise! It really helped me to expand way beyond just clicking pictures! Thanks Joni!
I also have another text book "Complete Digital Photography 4th edition" by Ben Long. These books have been worth the cost. I also have learned a lot from a free website called "Digital Photography School." In the summer of 2008, I had one week's notice before shooting my first wedding. DPS has many great articles about wedding photography & portraiture - sound advise for shooting my first two weddings (that were less than two weeks apart!).
I think this home study course will add to what I have already learned & will give me a systematic mode of studying. I have tests & assignments, which will challenge me & I know I will enjoy. I'll get grades & critiques of my photo projects.
I trust that the Lord will bless my studies & my work projects. I learned long ago, He wants me to trust Him in all things, even a little thing like this study course. He has always helped me learn & get good grades in the past. And I trust Him to help me again. Because I really do want to glorify Jesus & give Him the glory & praise for any success I have in my life.
Oh, I have also taken the plunge & purchased Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom V3. So, I have another photography "thing" to learn! I am borrowing a friend's book on how to set up & use Lightroom V3. I am not finished with chapter one & I have already purchased Scott Kebly's book!
With God's blessing, I hope to learn & improve my photography! Blessings to you this day!
Bumble Bee in my backyard taken with Sony prime 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
Awesome! When I get there you can impart all you've learned through the "show & tell" meathod... since I hate studying. :) HaHa! I know "Not Fair!" Anyway, Have Fun! You always were good at studying & learning, expect it to be the same for this as well.
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You know I was joking... right? :)
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