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Posted by mikeb on April 07, 2001 at 17:17:58:
In Reply to: Help, Professional photography? posted by shy piper on April 07, 2001 at 14:10:15:
: Hello, I am an ameatur photographer. I was wandering what education, experience does it take to become a professional photographer? I have thought about the new york institute of photography, Is their any suggestions or comments that you can help me out. I just dont know the next step to take. Thank You
Hi,
Put down the camera for a while and if you can find a local "pro" (I mean pro, not just someone who shoots for money, there is a differance!) Ask, beg, whatever it takes get him to take you as his assistant. Carrey his bags, load cameras, wipe the babies nose, anything he asks. Watch, ask questions, and you will learn more in a few months than you will over years of "mail order" studies. Think about it, the slower you learn the money they make. Take what you have learned so far and refine it, refine, refine it until you can do it without even thinking. The sign of a true pro is he delivers on demand and not just when he "gets lucky" Good luck and like all other things, practice,practice,pratice. If you can make the grade it can be a great and fun lifestyle!
Regards and remember look twice shoot once!
Mikeb
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