{"id":271,"date":"2009-05-01T10:13:20","date_gmt":"2009-05-01T15:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.harrynowell.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/01\/255-photo-workshop-choices\/"},"modified":"2022-05-29T08:20:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T13:20:45","slug":"255-photo-workshop-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.harrynowell.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/01\/255-photo-workshop-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"#255 Choosing a Photo Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People ask: “Why should I take a workshop at HarryNowell.com and not the one being offered by my<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. local community college<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. small art school<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. friend’s mother’s cousin?<\/em>“<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Good question. I want to say “Take my courses because they’re the best.” But, really, not all workshops are right for all people. The good news is that with a little legwork, you can find the photo workshop that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n

    Some people believe better equipment will help them create better photos – weigh in on the “instruction vs equipment<\/em><\/a>” debate.<\/p>\n

    Below are some tips<\/strong><\/em> to help you find a photo workshop that’s right for you:<\/p>\n

    \"Harry<\/p>\n

    Working the <\/em>Night Light Photo Workshop<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

    1. Decide what you want to learn<\/em><\/strong> – Are you just looking for the basics
    \nor are you more interested in a specific area of photography (landscapes, portraits, sports, post-processing etc)?<\/p>\n

    2. What format works for you?<\/em><\/strong> – Often a short, intense workshop over
    \na few days helps kick start your experience. A course that offers many sessions over several weeks may better help you progress to your goals.<\/p>\n

    \"Harry<\/p>\n

    Working the Urban Landscapes Photo Workshop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

    3. Choose a workshop that has a large practical component with the photographer present<\/em><\/strong>. Would you fly an airplane based purely on classroom teaching? Hands on workshops with the instructor will help you learn more, faster. Is there a critique session? These are valuable!<\/p>\n

    4. How long are the sessions?<\/em><\/strong> Learning is intense! After six hours of learning your brain will not process new material very well. For most effective learning, look for a workshop with reasonably short sessions.<\/p>\n

    5. How big are the workshops?<\/em><\/strong> Personal attention will help you get further ahead. And ten students is a lot for an instructor to assist! For best success choose a course with a low maximum enrollment. You are paying for the instructor’s expertise – you should receive the attention you’re paying for.<\/p>\n

    \"Harry<\/p>\n

    Harry Nowell, self portrait<\/em><\/p>\n

    6. Find the right photographer<\/strong><\/em> – There are many, many people with cameras who offer photo services after their regular job finishes. Look for an experienced photographer with many years behind them.<\/p>\n

    7. Find the right teacher<\/em><\/strong> – Many skilled photographers have never been taught to teach. Not every talented person can teach the skills they possess. I would not want Mike Tyson, heavyweight boxing champion, to teach me boxing! Teaching, like photography, is a technical skill. It is important to find someone who understands effective teaching principles<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    8. Contact the photography instructor<\/em><\/strong> – How is their service? Do they respond quickly? Are they courteous and professional? Do they seem enthusiastic about the subject matter?<\/p>\n

    9. Look for student testimonials<\/em><\/strong> or ask for referrals. The more opinions you can find the better.<\/p>\n

    \"Harry<\/p>\n

    Harry Nowell<\/em><\/p>\n

    10. Have fun and take care of yourself <\/strong><\/em>– Remember, you can’t be expected to learn everything over night. Becoming a better photographer is a process that takes time. Finding the right photo workshop and photographer is a good first step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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