Bullshit. This is by no means a knock on art students, and the methodical way school teaches you. There is incredible value to being in a room, gleaning from your dedicated predecessors. Learning, being taught, apprenticed, mentored, or discipled are all powerful and fulfilling notions. However, if you are on fire for your craft, you will learn, no matter the vehicle.
I am self-taught. I have learned in a completely on the fly style. I looked up YouTube videos and found people I enjoy learning from. I listen, take notes, rewind, practice, and do it all over again. When I run into problems, it is up to me to figure them out, research and find the solution. I have been blessed to have a photographer offer her expertise several times, and I often email her questions, and bounce ideas off of her. She is an incredible blessing, and if you are in the market for wedding or family photography in the Seattle area, she is fabulous. Meredith McKee.
The hardest part of being self-taught is feeling shut-out from the industry. I have emailed many photographers in my area requesting a mentor, to no avail. Until then, I hoan my skills on my own. I have learned Photoshop, logo making, composition, and so much more from on line resources. I HIGHLY recommend CreativeLive for creatives in ANY field. They have free streaming lectures on a wide range of topics. For you photographers, Rock The Shot, and Kelby Training.
Being self-taught doesn't make you less credible. Your quality of work, and how you treat people is what gives you credit. TREAT PEOPLE WELL, work at your craft. Dive into the business side of your art, and don't give up.
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