I really want to be a photographer, but I don't want to go to college. Do you have to go to college to be a photographer?
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lisah
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No. There are plenty of photographers who do not do a formal study of photography.
Learn the technical stuff as well as possible, then photograph a lot. Also, expose yourself to art galleries that include photographers. Also, subscribe to magazines. I like like Digital Photo Pro and American Photo and Shutterbug. Join a photography forum where you can discuss photography. Also join a photography club/association if one is near you.
That said, I am a fine art photography major at a community college. I have been able to receive scholarships for my work that have helped pay for some of the classes. I have enjoyed my time there very much.
There is a mail order school called New York Institute of Photography you could try without spending a whole lot of money. You might want to check it out even though you think you don't want to pursue an education. They have a diploma program that is priced very reasonably and you work at your own pace (reasonably).
Learn the technical stuff as well as possible, then photograph a lot. Also, expose yourself to art galleries that include photographers. Also, subscribe to magazines. I like like Digital Photo Pro and American Photo and Shutterbug. Join a photography forum where you can discuss photography. Also join a photography club/association if one is near you.
That said, I am a fine art photography major at a community college. I have been able to receive scholarships for my work that have helped pay for some of the classes. I have enjoyed my time there very much.
There is a mail order school called New York Institute of Photography you could try without spending a whole lot of money. You might want to check it out even though you think you don't want to pursue an education. They have a diploma program that is priced very reasonably and you work at your own pace (reasonably).
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