A free photography course?

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Good morning everyone. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any free photography course out there? Long shot I know. Thanks. Ian
 
To learn what Ian?

Wildlife, studio, lighting, basic camera skills??????????
 
Not sure you'll find a free course. Some books contain exercises. Have you looked into joining a camera club. There seem to be lots all around the country, many competitive, with a lot of excellent photographers as members. Their experience is invaluable. I joined one in September and have learned so much already. Good luck.
 
I'm going on a free weekend course the weekend after next. Although I get it free, because I work where it is.
 
AliB said:
To learn what Ian?

Wildlife, studio, lighting, basic camera skills??????????
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To learn the basic areas of photography and to eventually take it further.

Im hoping to do product photography eventually as a side business as well as my main job in the week.
 
ramccann said:
Not sure you'll find a free course. Some books contain exercises. Have you looked into joining a camera club. There seem to be lots all around the country, many competitive, with a lot of excellent photographers as members. Their experience is invaluable. I joined one in September and have learned so much already. Good luck.
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Thats something im going to look into further thankyou :)
 
I took a couple of beginner courses at my local college in the evenings. 10x week course, 2 hours a week was £63. Not free, but certainly not expensive. It might be worth looking up your local college.
 
Lester said:
I took a couple of beginner courses at my local college in the evenings. 10x week course, 2 hours a week was £63. Not free, but certainly not expensive. It might be worth looking up your local college.
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What kind of topics did you cover Lester?
 
Hmmm that's an interesting on because product photography is all about lighting, how to light and control light/shade and reflections so not an easy one to find courses for at all, never mind free ones!
 
AliB said:
Hmmm that's an interesting on because product photography is all about lighting, how to light and control light/shade and reflections so not an easy one to find courses for at all, never mind free ones!
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Looks like im going to have to start saving :)

A quick question for anyone who has a Photography degree. Was it worth all the time and effort?
 
IanC said:
What kind of topics did you cover Lester?
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The course was titled 'Digital Photography for Beginners'. Which I was a year ago. It covered the basics, shutter speed, aperture, composition, basic rules, etc. It was quite good, although I couldn't quite get my head round it all in the first course. It was designed to be 3x 10 week courses, following on from the previous. So I did the second part and due to the lack of numbers it was a straight repeat of the first course, but with a different tutor. The second tutor was much better and I know understand it a lot better. This was a course without a qualification, so was a bit laid back. My local college did a few other courses with various qualifications and I may take one of these in September when they start again. Try your local college, as the prices seem reasonable.
 
One other thing. They did 1 day studio courses as well on Saturdays. I think these were 10am till 3pm and were £29. There were 3 or 4 of these over the student year. I wanted to do the last one in April, but it was it fully booked. I think I will do one or two of these when they start again.
 
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