{"id":4494,"date":"2016-07-20T09:26:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T09:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/?p=4494"},"modified":"2016-07-21T12:50:01","modified_gmt":"2016-07-21T12:50:01","slug":"what-can-you-learn-from-a-photography-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/what-can-you-learn-from-a-photography-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Learn From A Photography Workshop?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A photography workshop<\/strong> can be a great place to improve your photographic skills while meeting a brand new group of people who share the same interest in and love of photography as you. Whether you are completely new to the concept of taking photos with a refined, professional look or are well versed in the ways of framing and tonal range, chances are that you will be able to find a workshop near you that fits your experience level.<\/p>\n

Workshops are often taught by photography professionals who work in the field. The obvious upside to this is that you are being taught by someone who knows exactly what he or she is talking about and can give you real world pointers on how to improve your own work. See Our list of photography workshops here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Find The Right Category Of Photography Workshop For Your Needs<\/h3>\n

The thing to keep in mind, however, is that your instructor is going to teach the workshop according to his or her own photographic style. While this may work out perfectly if you share the same visual sensibilities, you may not get everything you possibly can out of your experience if you do not share it.<\/p>\n

For example, if you love hiking into the great outdoors with your camera constantly at the ready to snap a shot of a rare bird at a split second\u2019s notice, then you probably won\u2019t want to dedicate yourself to a course that happens to be taught by a professional fashion photographer who spends his or her time within the confines of a well-lit studio, controlling every single aspect of the work.<\/p>\n

Both styles are valid and very rewarding, but both require different skill sets and, if you want yours to expand, then you are going to want an instructor with experience in your favorite shooting style.<\/p>\n

You can easily make sure that the course is going to be a good fit by doing a little research before signing up. Every workshop advertisement should contain at least the name of the person teaching it. If there is no information on the type of photography covered, then all you have to do is look up the person and check out the work. If it looks like something that fits your passions, then go for it!<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re in your chosen photography workshop, you can expect at least a little bit of time to be dedicated to the basics of camera and equipment operation. Even if you can fix your focus and adjust your f-stop in your sleep, remember that you are now part of a group with varying degrees of proficiency.<\/p>\n

You might even be surprised by how much you learn from your seasoned veteran. Every photographer is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to tips and tricks to get your camera working like an appendage, so the value of the first few lessons can be immense. Once everyone is up to speed on simple usage, then the real fun can begin.<\/p>\n

The guidance that you receive during the entire workshop experience should be both personal and fun. Whether your instructor is alone or with assistants, you can expect someone to always be looking over your shoulder, providing you with criticism and guidance to make your work look as good as it possibly can. There should be a constant stream of feedback from the professionals around you as they help you make the decisions to make your photos stand out in today\u2019s picture saturated world.<\/p>\n

Finally, photography workshops are amazing places to meet like-minded people and network with both passionate amateurs and consummate professionals alike. People from all walks of life attend these workshops to hone their skills and find new and exciting ways to practice and craft their art, so it should come as no surprise that many of them enjoy making new friends in the field who share their love of the photographic journey.<\/p>\n

The people in your group are just as likely to be able to offer up great advice as your instructor. These other individuals who have chosen to spend their free time in a classroom environment have a love for captured images that has the potential to turn each and every workshop into an experience of shared learning and teaching that can benefit you for years to come. Once your time with your instructor is done, you may very well find yourself with a new group of friends who continue to learn and improve together for a very long while to come.<\/p>\n

All in all, a photography workshop is time well spent in a supportive learning environment that will improve your photographs just as much as it will help you to grow as a photographer. The lessons that you will learn will<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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