Photography Classes

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Last week, I had a discussion with photographer friend Edsel about getting a developing kit so I could process films at home.  He was so animated about it that I was almost convinced. 🙂 We also got to talking about enrolling in photography classes.  I’d probably go for the most basic ones available while as for him, he’d probably just need a venue to rehash his knowledge.  Then the day after, I was speaking to film photography hobbyist Archie who was also considering buying a DSLR.  Learning more about the art of photography, and getting more intimate with the tools of the trade (aka learning about camera functions and settings) seem to be the most attainable of all the things I want to do at this point. 

Gosh, Archie and I even discussed how easy it is to take out a loan from SSS and that would be perfect seed money for a DSLR.  Since payment for the salary loan is for 2 years, you’d hardly feel the deduction every month.  Ahh tempting.

I spent hours yesterday searching for information on photography workshops and with each page I visit, I become more convinced that this is something I can do.  I was even more inspired when I landed on SirNicolay’s blog.  Checkout his teaser:

I am going to pickout a schedule soon, and I hope I can convince the boyfriend to sign up with me too.  Too bad SirNicolay does not teach film photography, so I’m trying to decide if I’ll use my point and shoot for the class, or finally get a DSLR or borrow a similar built/model as the one I’m buying someday.  Haha. There are other workshops that cater to both film and digital, but it’s much expensive.  Besides I love the small groups that SirNicolay’s classes seem to turn out to be – there’s more of a one-on-one feel.

My interest in photography as a hobby is also something that Jo and I talked about last Sunday.  By the time her wedding rolls over, I should have a DSLR already!  Oh and speaking of her wedding, she has a garden venue in mind already but she’s not quite fully convinced yet (as of last time we spoke).  I was trying to be a good friend and help her find other possibilities but couldn’t find much.  How I wish there was a listing for wedding venues in one place with lots of photos to help you consider which ones to actually visit.  You know, much like the page that could be used to find your ideal Pigeon Forge Tennessee hotel.  Okay, maybe there is such a page for Pinays preparing for their weddings, I just haven’t found it, haahaha.