[steevdavis62]

I am currently at University Getting my Bachelors degree in Communications. I am spe******ing in writting, but when ever i get the chance, i pick up a few photography subjects.

I recently finished a subject called 'Photo-journalism'. It was lectured by a brilliant photographer named Martin Pieris. He has been a photographer ever since he was a child and has worked professionally for many years. He lectures a few classes at my college, in his spare time.

Anyway, my point is. I was sitting in class one day, paying half hearted attention as usual, when he said something that really struck me. We had just finished discussion guidelines for composition. And he said to us.

"What i have just taught you, is the guidelines and rules for taking good photos. To pass this class, and to become good photographers you will need to know, understand and use these rules... But that being said, GREAT photographers break everyone of these rules regularly!"

And i think that basically summarises my veiw of The nescesity of a degree. I think its useful to learn the rules, and they are essential to becoming a good photographer. But then, have fun and break them all!