Comments on: How to Get the Most from a Photography Workshop http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jonno http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-56465 Jonno Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:54:58 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-56465 I was wondering if anyone knew of any good photography courses to attend in Australia. (More specifically in NSW if possible.) Darren, Thanks for this article! - Are you able to help me? Thanks all for your time. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good photography courses to attend in Australia. (More specifically in NSW if possible.)
Darren, Thanks for this article! – Are you able to help me?
Thanks all for your time.

]]> By: Michele http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-53437 Michele Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:25:24 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-53437 Excellent article but I have one more tip. It may sound completely moronic but DON'T FORGET a pen and notepad! Especailly if you want to remember everything that was discussed before you head out to snap photos. I keep 4x6 index cards of tips/settings in my camera bag incase I'm on location and have a brain fart about what ISO or shutter speed I should be using for this soccer match, etc. A pen and paper can be invaluable! Excellent article but I have one more tip. It may sound completely moronic but DON’T FORGET a pen and notepad! Especailly if you want to remember everything that was discussed before you head out to snap photos. I keep 4×6 index cards of tips/settings in my camera bag incase I’m on location and have a brain fart about what ISO or shutter speed I should be using for this soccer match, etc. A pen and paper can be invaluable!

]]> By: John http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-53059 John Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:41:57 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-53059 Can I add one more? Don't be "that guy". You know the guy I'm talking about, the one who comes to the workshop and say" well what *I* would do is this". And goes to great lengths to show his or her style or setup. If I wanted to learn from "that guy", I'd take one of their classes. It goes back to being a sponge and ready to soak up all the info that is thrown at you. If you don't like it or disagree, then toss is away afterward. That doesn't mean, don't point out a tip you might have (briefly) or ask a question. It means don't take up the classes time thinking you know more than the instructor. My 2 cents. Can I add one more? Don’t be “that guy”. You know the guy I’m talking about, the one who comes to the workshop and say” well what *I* would do is this”. And goes to great lengths to show his or her style or setup. If I wanted to learn from “that guy”, I’d take one of their classes. It goes back to being a sponge and ready to soak up all the info that is thrown at you. If you don’t like it or disagree, then toss is away afterward. That doesn’t mean, don’t point out a tip you might have (briefly) or ask a question. It means don’t take up the classes time thinking you know more than the instructor.

My 2 cents.

]]> By: photokunstler http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52916 photokunstler Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:28:52 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52916 Thanks for the post, Fred! I was just telling a friend how much I wish we could spent a day shooting in Philly. And thanks for the url, Harry. You're down the street from me, and I have heard your workshops are WONDERFUL!! Thanks for the post, Fred! I was just telling a friend how much I wish we could spent a day shooting in Philly.
And thanks for the url, Harry. You’re down the street from me, and I have heard your workshops are WONDERFUL!!

]]> By: Allison Godwin http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52911 Allison Godwin Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:32:40 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52911 I have enrolled myself to attend a weekend workshop later this year in Canberra (Australia) by jinkyart . Thank you for the wonderful tips , I will certainly take them onboard and use them. You have really made even more excited about attending after reading this article and I'm ready to absorb all this new info. Thanks I have enrolled myself to attend a weekend workshop later this year in Canberra (Australia) by jinkyart . Thank you for the wonderful tips , I will certainly take them onboard and use them. You have really made even more excited about attending after reading this article and I’m ready to absorb all this new info. Thanks

]]> By: Harry Nowell http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52877 Harry Nowell Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:07:36 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52877 Fred has excellent points! I often see photographers trying to improve by investing in equipment. Workshops may not be as sexy as a new lens or body but investing in learning will get most people further ahead. For more on equipment vs learning see: www.harrynowell.com/blog/2009/01/04/189-equipment-vs-instruction/ Thanks Darren and Fred! Fred has excellent points!

I often see photographers trying to improve by investing in equipment. Workshops may not be as sexy as a new lens or body but investing in learning will get most people further ahead.

For more on equipment vs learning see:
http://www.harrynowell.com/blog/2009/01/04/189-equipment-vs-instruction/

Thanks Darren and Fred!

]]> By: Joanie http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52835 Joanie Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:04:18 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52835 Last year, I had the opportunity to attend a short, but extremely informative workshop. It was the best 5 hours I ever spent! I learned so much. It changed the way I approach certain sessions and it has paid off. Last year, I had the opportunity to attend a short, but extremely informative workshop. It was the best 5 hours I ever spent! I learned so much. It changed the way I approach certain sessions and it has paid off.

]]> By: Carl http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52824 Carl Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:53:12 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52824 I would really appreciate recommendation/list of workshops "findable" for July 2009. I will be in Florida during the period but would be willing to travel ... Thanks I would really appreciate recommendation/list of workshops “findable” for July 2009. I will be in Florida during the period but would be willing to travel …
Thanks

]]> By: Fred Troilo http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52671 Fred Troilo Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:57:39 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52671 Sandra, I would recommend finding a workshop that complements your experience yet offers a challenge. Not sure where you are located but there are a bunch being offered across the U.S. Joe McNally for example, is offering eight, one day seminars on lighting, you just need to travel to NYC. Good luck, Fred Sandra,
I would recommend finding a workshop that complements your experience yet offers a challenge. Not sure where you are located but there are a bunch being offered across the U.S. Joe McNally for example, is offering eight, one day seminars on lighting, you just need to travel to NYC.
Good luck,
Fred

]]> By: eric laurits http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-photography-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-52663 eric laurits Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:17:37 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=6284#comment-52663 I took a phenomenal workshop last year - totally changed my perspective and outlook on telling stories and shooting. When I look back at all my expenses and investments definitely one of the wisest I've made. Great post! the workshop I took was called Roots [I'm actually volunteering there this year]. You can check out the website and details at http://www.rootsworkshop.com - taught by some absolutely incredible journalists best, eric I took a phenomenal workshop last year – totally changed my perspective and outlook on telling stories and shooting. When I look back at all my expenses and investments definitely one of the wisest I’ve made. Great post!

the workshop I took was called Roots [I'm actually volunteering there this year]. You can check out the website and details at http://www.rootsworkshop.com – taught by some absolutely incredible journalists

best,

eric

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