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Posted by vtec junkie on Nov-15-2005 04:03:

Photography classes

Im looking to enroll in professional photography classes and I was just wondering if anybody knows of any good institutes in the city that they have taken or know somebody that has. I have been looking into a few but some recommendations would be awesome.
Thanks!!

Posted by madhattared on Nov-15-2005 04:52:

why you're already a pro

Posted by LinX on Nov-15-2005 22:53:

someone told me FIT has some photography classes but im not entirely sure..

Posted by InterMilan31 on Nov-15-2005 23:11:

If you find a class that doesnt require good HighSchool/college/sat scores grades etc let me know lol!

Posted by vadushka!!! on Nov-15-2005 23:43:

quote:
Originally posted by LinX
someone told me FIT has some photography classes but im not entirely sure..

Yep

Posted by jdat on Nov-16-2005 17:25:

Finding out about these things is always good through reputable stores.

BH Photo Video comes to mind. They have a big store on the west side of manhattan. Who knows why not go over there and ask.

Make a posting on craigslist while you're at it as well.

Posted by vtec junkie on Nov-16-2005 17:27:

quote:
Originally posted by jdat
Finding out about these things is always good through reputable stores.

BH Photo Video comes to mind. They have a big store on the west side of manhattan. Who knows why not go over there and ask.

Make a posting on craigslist while you're at it as well.

Thanks!!

Posted by jdat on Nov-16-2005 19:56:

btw what are you currently shooting with?

and what type of things are you wanting to learn ?
Technical? Creative?

Posted by EarnYourKeep on Nov-16-2005 20:07:

FIT man FIT

i have a few friends there, sometimes i visit during lunch, the girls are well yea lots of girls....LOTS OF THEM!

Posted by vtec junkie on Nov-16-2005 20:39:

quote:
Originally posted by jdat
btw what are you currently shooting with?

and what type of things are you wanting to learn ?
Technical? Creative?

Right now I shoot for Groovanauts.com but it's nothing serious.....pretty much all club photography. My goal is to become a wildlife photographer. I wouldn't mind shooting weddings on the side as well.

Posted by DJslantzz on Nov-16-2005 20:53:

Yea Brian, just spoke to my brother who went to FIT for graphic design- he said he knew people that took photography classes at FIT, and only had good things to say about them. Thats probably ur best bet, and i dont think they are that expensive...could be wrong tho.

Posted by DJslantzz on Nov-16-2005 20:54:

quote:
Originally posted by vtec junkie
I wouldn't mind shooting weddings on the side as well.

Believe it or not, ive helped DJ a wedding or 2 a few yrs ago(note:weddings are fuckin blast to dj, even if the music is against ur will)...and remember talkin with the photographer...DAMN THOSE GUYS CLEAN UP in weddings!$$$$

Posted by SidMl on Nov-16-2005 21:12:

.... threadjack ....

On a side note, the friend I brought to PvD (some of you met him) is a photographer with ICP. He was so impressed with the crowd, scene, lighting, vibe that he wants to try and photograph some good EDM club events for his next project.

I suggested that Tieso / Oakenfold at Crobar might interest him. If you guys have any suggestions for whom we can talk to please PM me. I don't really know anyone with Crobar management. I was also going to try and talk to Sveta to see if she can get us access to Tiesto before the show if we decide to do those shows.

Thanks.

.... end threadjack ....

Posted by vtec junkie on Nov-16-2005 22:03:

quote:
Originally posted by SidMl
.... threadjack ....

On a side note, the friend I brought to PvD (some of you met him) is a photographer with ICP. He was so impressed with the crowd, scene, lighting, vibe that he wants to try and photograph some good EDM club events for his next project.

I suggested that Tieso / Oakenfold at Crobar might interest him. If you guys have any suggestions for whom we can talk to please PM me. I don't really know anyone with Crobar management. I was also going to try and talk to Sveta to see if she can get us access to Tiesto before the show if we decide to do those shows.

Thanks.

.... end threadjack ....

You don't need any kind of media pass to take pictures at Crobar but you will need some kind of connect to get backstage for Tiesto.....Sveta is prob the easiest route there.

Posted by jdat on Nov-17-2005 01:30:

quote:
Originally posted by DJslantzz
Believe it or not, ive helped DJ a wedding or 2 a few yrs ago(note:weddings are fuckin blast to dj, even if the music is against ur will)...and remember talkin with the photographer...DAMN THOSE GUYS CLEAN UP in weddings!$$$$

hehe my sister is a pro wedding photographer. Been doing it for 2 3 years now. Every year she ups her prices and she keeps getting more and more demand this year she did around 39 weddings.
Now her low cost package starts at 1500$

It's so insane that her husband is actually considering quitting his engineering job to help her full time cause he helps her on weekends too but it's hard to juggle with the job.

If you do nice work word of mouth will bring you the people !

Posted by SebG on Nov-17-2005 03:27:

I would love to get paid to shoot for a company.

How can i get in?

This is my set shot at PVD in central park

Rebel xt with kit glass.http://s87571452.onlinehome.us/

Posted by InterMilan31 on Nov-17-2005 06:28:

Thats a pic i took should I look into photog classes?

Posted by kendokendokendo on Nov-17-2005 06:48:

i'm at parsons school of design, which besides being a great school, has a phenomenal photo department. i've heard mixed opinions on whether people like it - at this school they're going to teach you how to take pictures that will sell and they're going to teach you how to market your stuff and get an actual job, so if you have more of an experimental lean i would stay faaar away from this place. but no one can argue that the instruction you receive here is world-class.

another recommendation is School of Visual Art whic a lot of people say is even better than parsons for the reasont hat they teach you how to make really good finished products. parsons puts a little more emphasis on the concept part.

both schools carry a bit of a price tag, but if you qualify for aid they are pretty generous with it

www.parsons.edu
www.sva.edu

Posted by ravensyz on Nov-17-2005 17:29:

Definitely check out FIT (I take p/t classes there) .. (and yes, I'm pretty hot too, HAHA)

Out of all my photography instructors, I liked Douglas Mulaire .. he's the best!! He's so good that he even teaches at ICP sometimes. ICP - International Center for Photography - is another place you may want to check out too - but very $$$.

Hope this helps!

P.S. Better capture all the beautiful scenes in Central Park, while you still can. I work right there, so you may find me snapping away there during lunch time.

Enjoy!