higher education

tonight i started a course on portrait photography at a college in town. I am relatively clueless when it comes to using anything other than natural light. I have never learned well from books or self-teaching and so I embark on 42 hours of further education.

It looks like it will be quite a good class...but as typical in these continuing ed type courses, the experience level varies...greatly. I am no rock star when it comes to photography but i've been at it long enough that many things are second nature, instinct or when in doubt, I can at least talk a decent game.

Not the case for a few....a lot of others in the class.

"umm, like I think i have a good eye, but like, a lot of times it's luck, and like I just want to know..you know?"

"I want you to teach me how to capture their soul".

There were "pre-requisites courses" recommended that many who are taking the course have. I do not have these. I guarantee i will still be better. Of course that is by no means the point of taking the class. I know it's all about 'self improvement' and 'self-satisfaction'. It's not a competition.

but if it were...i'd win.