Well, as all of you know I've become a bit of a picture taking fool lately. So, in and effort to improve upon my foolishness, I decided to take a photography class with friends. Our first class was this week and I had been very excited about the prospect of what new and interesting techniques I would learn. However, the overall first impression was a bit of a mix bucket.
The Teacher - Upon first glance, I was a bit worried that this man could possible know anything about photography or teaching in general. He was dressed in a much too tight plain black t-shirt that hugged his enormous belly to bear thread. The t-shirt had been hastily tucked into a much too small pair of jogging pants that didn't leave much for the imagination. It was apparent that he had no concern for appropriate dress and I was stunned to hear that he had once owned his own photography business. Well, as the old saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover. He was indeed very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about photography.
The Classroom - This was just a regular old everyday classroom that was no different the the millions of others across this great country. However, something has obviously changed in the last 10 years in the manufacturing of students desks. After sitting for the length of the 2 hour class, I felt I may need someone to get a can opener to get me out. Why is it that in college I could sit for hours, fully attentive, and ravenous for knowledge as I listened to lectures on thermodynamics and reactionary chemistry (you believe that right, ravenous......) but now I feel like a sardine that's just been released from his aluminum prison. Not that I've ever given much thought to continuing my education, but this experience has assured my that my classroom based learning days are over. Looks like it online tutorials from here!
The Class - As a mention, the teacher is indeed very enthusiastic. I'm not entirely sure if this is to our benefit. He started the class by saying that we would be doing a flash exercise later, which I thought sounded interesting. However, his enthusiasm drifted into the first camera ever invented, past photo shots concerning cafeteria women, and demonstration on how to build you own monopod. It's seems he has trouble focusing his enthusiasm. So, we didn't even pick up a camera until 5 minutes after 9 pm, at which point everyone hastily snapped a few photos leaving no time for discussion or review. My hopes are that as the class continues there will be alot more picture taking and alot less talk.
So, here's my first photos from photography class!
Beautiful right! I can already see that my picture taking skills have improved! Can't you???
All kidding aside, I don't think even the best photographer could have made these three ladies look attractive. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the effects of flash on different skin tones. That's it, that's all I know, because we didn't get to discuss the overall outcome of the demonstration since our teacher tends to be long winded.
More photos to come with each weeks class. That way everyone can see my progress and at the end we'll decided if my money was well spent.
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