ottor
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Just met a photographer at an Artists Market ... He's been in Photography for about 8 years now, and has never taken any formal classes. He's been taking Wedding Photos for the last 2 years. We got talking about what kind of education he has in Photography, and he said he's never thought of any education.. he's doing fine without it.
I've seen some of his wedding photos, and .... he's pretty good. As some would say, 'he has a good eye'. I asked him since he was fairly young, would he consider taking some formal classes - he said 'Why should I - Why spend thousands of dollars for a piece of paper, and I can't charge any more than I do now??'
I'm meeting him for lunch in a while, and since that's almost all we talked about, this subject may come up again - One of the first things I thought of was the 'Business' end of photography - It's probable that he could run his business a little better if he had a business education. Any other reasons that a Professional Photographer should have some formal training if he's doing "ok" without it ??
I've seen some of his wedding photos, and .... he's pretty good. As some would say, 'he has a good eye'. I asked him since he was fairly young, would he consider taking some formal classes - he said 'Why should I - Why spend thousands of dollars for a piece of paper, and I can't charge any more than I do now??'
I'm meeting him for lunch in a while, and since that's almost all we talked about, this subject may come up again - One of the first things I thought of was the 'Business' end of photography - It's probable that he could run his business a little better if he had a business education. Any other reasons that a Professional Photographer should have some formal training if he's doing "ok" without it ??