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Julian Keeler
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Apparantly I am getting a new camera and kit in a few weeks, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good college course to go on?
 
Hi Julian,

Are there any here of interest? Did a quick serach of wigan courses. Most seem to be beginners courses, but not sure of your level of experience.
 
sixsheep said:
Hi Julian,

Are there any here of interest? Did a quick serach of wigan courses. Most seem to be beginners courses, but not sure of your level of experience.
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Compared to you lot Im a novice novice
 
Hey Julian,

If I were you I'd avoid doing photography courses, I've done an A Level in Photography but I've found that 80% of what I learned came from putting into practice advice I'd gotten from fellow togs and camera clubs and TP! If I were you mate I'd take a look at finding a local Camera Club because most people there will not only be helpful but they'll be much friendlier too and there's always a good bit of banter in camera clubs :thumbs:

Just did a quick search and came up with Wigan Photographic Society. They even give you a cuppa & biscuits during their meets! They meet weekly at "Gidlow Methodist Church, Buckley St, Wigan" and they have a forum on their website too so it might be worth going on there and introducing yourself mate :)
 
Bendihossan said:
Hey Julian,

If I were you I'd avoid doing photography courses, I've done an A Level in Photography but I've found that 80% of what I learned came from putting into practice advice I'd gotten from fellow togs and camera clubs and TP! If I were you mate I'd take a look at finding a local Camera Club because most people there will not only be helpful but they'll be much friendlier too and there's always a good bit of banter in camera clubs :thumbs:

Just did a quick search and came up with Wigan Photographic Society. They even give you a cuppa & biscuits during their meets! They meet weekly at "Gidlow Methodist Church, Buckley St, Wigan" and they have a forum on their website too so it might be worth going on there and introducing yourself mate :)
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I know of that one but they meet in the evenings, my nurses have me in bed for around 8pm.
 
Wheels said:
I know of that one but they meet in the evenings, my nurses have me in bed for around 8pm.
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Ah, fair point I didn't think of that. All the camera clubs/societies I know of meet in the evenings too!
 
I'd recommend this really good website based training course - it's called talk photography - you can learn lots - just take lots of photos, show us and we'll help you improve :thumbs:

If you can cope with a decent read, then there's one book that everyone on here recommends - think it's called "understanding exposure" or something like that?
 
Snap_Happy said:
I'd recommend this really good website based training course - it's called talk photography - you can learn lots - just take lots of photos, show us and we'll help you improve :thumbs:

If you can cope with a decent read, then there's one book that everyone on here recommends - think it's called "understanding exposure" or something like that?
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I have heard this talk photography is a pretty friendly place.:nuts:
 
I think a few North West meets are the way to learn, courses are OK but actually getting out there and doing it is the way to go!
 
Wheels said:
I know of that one but they meet in the evenings, my nurses have me in bed for around 8pm.
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You lucky barsteward. Thought you were married!!!!:naughty:

I started doing A level photography at college but sacked it, as it was more focused on arty farty stuff and sticking things in books. Total waste of time i thought.

Best thing has already been said. Take pics and post them on here. We'll take the Pee and say where we think you went right! Although we don't know **** all either!:D
 
Merc said:
You lucky barsteward. Thought you were married!!!!:naughty:

I started doing A level photography at college but sacked it, as it was more focused on arty farty stuff and sticking things in books. Total waste of time i thought.

Best thing has already been said. Take pics and post them on here. We'll take the Pee and say where we think you went right! Although we don't know **** all either!:D
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lol I am married I just have the pleasure of 5 other women attending to the care needs giving my wife time off and time to see to the kids etc:D
 
gingerjon said:
You've probably been directed to them before but are these people any help?

All the best.
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Yes mate i registered 2 months ago with them, I got an immediate message saying admin will have to approve my registration. It appears I was not successful for some reason, as I have not heard back from them.
 
Hi Julian..

Best way to get to know your camera is to stick it in back-pack and simply take it everywhere with you. It’ll be digital so snap away and follow your learning curve – just ‘delete’ or ‘keep’ :)

Either way...good luck, and above all enjoy it ;)
 
Wheels said:
lol I am married I just have the pleasure of 5 other women attending to the care needs giving my wife time off and time to see to the kids etc:D
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Ahhh...no wonder you can't sleep...no time left...lol
 
Wheels said:
Yes mate i registered 2 months ago with them, I got an immediate message saying admin will have to approve my registration. It appears I was not successful for some reason, as I have not heard back from them.
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I hope you haven't already paid...
I was thinking of joining this group, but if you haven't even had a reply, I think I might give them a miss!
 
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