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05mommy09
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Photography school
In my hunt for what I wanna do as far as career goes, my latest is to go to school for photography-
Id love to photograph babies, e-photos, maybe even weddings.... Make my own sched. be home during the week with my baby's etc...
So- is there school for this sort of thing? If so can someone point me in the right direction???? Preferably on LI.. TIA
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Tany
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Re: Photography school
that's great, you definitely have an eye for it.
go for it.
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:15 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Photography school
what about taking a class at a local college to get started?
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:20 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Thats what I was thinking... but I was just looking into Community college... and this isnt a program thats offered...???
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:27 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Photography school
There are probably tons of programs in NYC if you are willing to travel that far.
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:28 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Posted by Melbernai
There are probably tons of programs in NYC if you are willing to travel that far.
I just dont know how Id do that with working and taking care of Ryan... nothing on the island???
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:29 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Photography school
I did a search and Briarcliff college could have that
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:31 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Posted by Aliasmom
I did a search and Briarcliff college could have that
I just looked...it dosent seem so... Is there another name for it?
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:33 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Photography school
here you go
digital photography
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:35 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Photography school
nassau offers Photography as a major
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:35 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Photography school
Arts department at NCC
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:37 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Thanks!
Now my next question is....
How important is a Degree for this profession, and is a vocational school like Boces... maybe better??
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:39 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Photography school
Im not sure.. but when we never thought to ask if our photographer had gone to school for it, or which school... we just wanted to see their portfolio.
Alot of people volunteer or do work as a photographers assistant to gain experience and build up their portfolio, from what i've seen.
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| Posted 4/21/06 9:41 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Posted by neeniebean86
Im not sure.. but when we never thought to ask if our photographer had gone to school for it, or which school... we just wanted to see their portfolio.
Alot of people volunteer or do work as a photographers assistant to gain experience and build up their portfolio, from what i've seen.
Thats what I was thinking....
I wonder how I would go about doing something like this...???
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Wendy
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Re: Photography school
Did you like your wedding photographer? Could you speak to someone there and ask their advice?
I know one of the assts at my wedding was a student ...
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neenie
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Re: Photography school
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by neeniebean86
Im not sure.. but when we never thought to ask if our photographer had gone to school for it, or which school... we just wanted to see their portfolio.
Alot of people volunteer or do work as a photographers assistant to gain experience and build up their portfolio, from what i've seen.
Thats what I was thinking....
I wonder how I would go about doing something like this...???
just ask people if you can photograph them for free. they get the pics, you get the experience.. its a win-win 
i've seen people post for this on craigslist, and on here too
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Posted by Wendy
Did you like your wedding photographer? Could you speak to someone there and ask their advice?
I know one of the assts at my wedding was a student ...
Good idea...
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Tany
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Re: Photography school
Posted by neeniebean86
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by neeniebean86
Im not sure.. but when we never thought to ask if our photographer had gone to school for it, or which school... we just wanted to see their portfolio.
Alot of people volunteer or do work as a photographers assistant to gain experience and build up their portfolio, from what i've seen.
Thats what I was thinking....
I wonder how I would go about doing something like this...???
just ask people if you can photograph them for free. they get the pics, you get the experience.. its a win-win
i've seen people post for this on craigslist, and on here too
ditto
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Posted by neeniebean86
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by neeniebean86
Im not sure.. but when we never thought to ask if our photographer had gone to school for it, or which school... we just wanted to see their portfolio.
Alot of people volunteer or do work as a photographers assistant to gain experience and build up their portfolio, from what i've seen.
Thats what I was thinking....
I wonder how I would go about doing something like this...???
just ask people if you can photograph them for free. they get the pics, you get the experience.. its a win-win
i've seen people post for this on craigslist, and on here too
I have down that-
For alot of people at work... plus the pics Ive taken of my son, as well as my sil e-pics.... So I def, could put a little portfolio together...
The prob with that is the printing... so far- ive just uploaded everything onto kodaks gallery- and then they order from there- which is great.... but nothing high quality!
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Melbernai
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Re: Photography school
Maybe Monkeybride can get you in touch with the woman who did Miranda's 6 month pictures...since she's starting out a business doing photography? I remember her saying that she was starting out and also that she knows her from another parenting board.
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neenie
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Re: Photography school
Posted by Princessmaris
I have down that-
For alot of people at work... plus the pics Ive taken of my son, as well as my sil e-pics.... So I def, could put a little portfolio together...
The prob with that is the printing... so far- ive just uploaded everything onto kodaks gallery- and then they order from there- which is great.... but nothing high quality!
it depends on whatkind of photography you want to do, i guess. but i'm sure you could find ALot of info on the internet, alone, that would tell you about developing higher quiality photos, etc...
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Wendy
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Re: Photography school
Good luck!!
I was very into photography in HS and sometimes wish I would have stuck to it ot taken it more seriously as a possible career track! I came in 2nd place in a NYC HS photography contest and it should have pushed me in the direction!! 
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05mommy09
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Re: Photography school
Posted by Wendy
Good luck!!
I was very into photography in HS and sometimes wish I would have stuck to it ot taken it more seriously as a possible career track! I came in 2nd place in a NYC HS photography contest and it should have pushed me in the direction!!
I majorly regret not taking photography in HS- I was too into boys 
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Photography school
I don't think you need really high end photos in a portfolio nor do I think you need a degree. I do think you need a course though to at least give you basics. You can just use an online portfolio & start it that way. There are higher end developer studios in Manhattan (I like Dugggal) and one I've used in Plainview (forgot the name but can try to get it for you).
One thing that's been suggested just yesterday to me was to take pictures of birthday parties. It's actually a pretty cool way to get started - because you can easily capture the party - and there's only one really important shot that you'd miss (blowing out the candles).
I think you'd be great at it.
eta. I'm still debating taking the Nikon digital photography course since I know jack about photography in general. I'll find out the details & FM you.
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monkeybride
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Re: Photography school
Posted by nrthshgrl
I don't think you need really high end photos in a portfolio nor do I think you need a degree. I do think you need a course though to at least give you basics. You can just use an online portfolio & start it that way. There are higher end developer studios in Manhattan (I like Dugggal) and one I've used in Plainview (forgot the name but can try to get it for you).
One thing that's been suggested just yesterday to me was to take pictures of birthday parties. It's actually a pretty cool way to get started - because you can easily capture the party - and there's only one really important shot that you'd miss (blowing out the candles).
I think you'd be great at it.
eta. I'm still debating taking the Nikon digital photography course since I know jack about photography in general. I'll find out the details & FM you.
Can you keep me posted too? If nothing else I want to take better pictures of Miranda and stop paying someone to do it.
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