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Does distance really work. I might look into the evening courses.
Google - use it , because I'm done helping your ungrateful, uncooperative, un motivated (and doubtless numerous other words begining with un ) arse.
To be honest if you can't even get your act together to find your own course, how the hell you think you are going to succesfully run a business is beyond me
really - how hard did you try
http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/courses/details/photography-0002?
I found that and the other 8 courses in photography that city of bristol college offers in less than 5 minuites using google.
Strikes me you want everything on a plate - but life isnt like that , get off your arse and apply yourself
.... Any one got any books on Raising chickens in your back yard (City Dwelling)?????
Mustardpics said:On a separate point, I see from his website that Ian a member of the SWPP - this goes to show what a shallow organisation the SWPP is and how meaningless their logo is. IMHO, of course.
What's the problem with offering training and personal development to aspiring photographers?
What's the problem with offering training and personal development to aspiring photographers?
boyfalldown said:nothing at all, but maybe you (as the societies) should consider not allowing 'aspiring photographers' to use your logo to imply some form of professional validation of their work (as many do).
but thats another thread
Radiohead said:Oh I think you know that's the exact opposite of what was meant.....
boyfalldown said:nothing at all, but maybe you (as the societies) should consider not allowing 'aspiring photographers' to use your logo to imply some form of professional validation of their work (as many do).
but thats another thread
I also pointed you towards Gloucestershire college offering adult evening courses last time you asked that question, but I guess that was ignored too.. And if Bath is too far for you go go, I'm guessing Gloucester would be way out of the equation also.
I'm a member of the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and can display their logo. I didn't need qualifications (although I have many) or to show competency when I joined.
Many members are very competent photographers, that do not have it within their business plan to gain qualification, though we always try to encourage photographers to go down the qualification route. If members wish to go down the qualifications route, another logo is available displaying that they are a 'qualified member', otherwise they are free to display the standard logo to show they are a member of our organisation.
Hope this helps
Colin
colintjones said:I personally haven't seen the OP work, but they are free to use the benefits of membership that include use of our logo, seminars, mentoring etc.
colintjones said:No not a sporting organisation, my reference was to the fact that all members of the RYA (and BHPA as fair as I can tell) can enjoy the benefits of the association with out prejudice or discrimination.
I personally haven't seen the OP work, but they are free to use the benefits of membership that include use of our logo, seminars, mentoring etc.
And therein lies the issue. One I suspect you're aware of and duck often. By using your logo 'aspiring photographers' can imply a degree of legitimacy and competence from an organisation that has,in reality, given neither. Why not do something about that?
This^
What the organisations fail to realise is that they'll never become the 'respected professional body' they seek to be until they can convince genuinely 'professional' photographers that they are on their side.
colintjones said:I find that comment unfounded and quite frankly rude, to the many members who are highly respected photographers
Just remind me why you had to bury the BPPA brand again?
I find that comment unfounded and quite frankly rude, to the many members who are highly respected photographers
Can I just interject with a point of reference - that point being my own perception as someone who is a hobbyist with no affiliation or knowledge of this 'so called' professional body. I don't even know which one is being discussed here - SWPP or RPS.:shake:
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The OP asks about 'Ways to make money'. How's this for an answer then:
Start-up a club/society and give pseudo-credence to any useless TDH who will pay you £99 a year.
It's bound to be more profitable than taking crap photos.
the RPS are a legit body and the OP is using their logo is more than a little misleading. Although it doesnt take a great deal to acheive a LRPS (Licenciate the lowest grading , the next too are Associate and fellow) I distinctly doubt that the OP has.
For any real credibility, the SWPP should consider membership along the lines of what it takes to be Gas Safety Registered (or CORGI registered of old).
I find that comment unfounded and quite frankly rude, to the many members who are highly respected photographers
So how about:
- Stop allowing any GWC to display your logo - as long as they pay their membership.
- Only allow 'qualified' status when someone has shown a broad portfolio (not just half a dozen 'favourites') - I'm sick of seeing 'prize winning' and 'qualified' badges attached to frankly crap work
- Properly mediate between photographers and customers - stop defending charlatans
- Properly promote professional photography standards at the target customer groups (stop marketing your value to photographers and start marketing it to customers - then we'll believe you have customers interests at heart)