Considering going on weekend photography course at location such as Nikon Mentor series. Comments anyone?

Considering going on weekend photography course at location such as Nikon Mentor series. Comments anyone? In particular, what minimum level of expertise is required?

Are "mentor like" courses aimed at a specific level or can a relative newbie such as me attend? Also, comments on required equipment would be useful. Asked by wgabb 39 months ago Similar questions: weekend photography location Nikon Mentor series Comments Arts > Photography.

Similar questions: weekend photography location Nikon Mentor series Comments.

Nikon Mentor series I've not been to one, and don't even own a Nikon, but I would go if given the opportunity and if I can afford it! I think that you can learn so much more in a class situation in regards to photography, and when you are presented with professionals in that field they are the best you can learn from. I did find this comment from one person who attended the series and I thought it had good info: "I've been on the Pennsylvania and Kentucky ones and found they were a great value.

Pricing seems to have gone up a fair bit in the past year so their pricing is a lot closer to other workshops now. I think when I went it was $595 and now I see $895+ is the going price. I found the workshops were a bit too crowded and on the Pennsylvania one there were 60 photographers.

This makes it very slow to move from place to place. I will give them credit for arranging a lot of activities and getting you access to areas you normally wouldn't get to go. Just make sure you stick with the named pros to learn the most.

I found a lot of photographers just wanted to go off and shoot their own stuff. I figured I was paying for the pro so I wanted their expertise. John Reddy is a great guy for ideas even if he comes across as low-key.

He helped me with one shot of a backlit tree in the PA workshop that I ended up winning first in nature at our local fair. Have fun and you will be exhausted (but happy) when the workshop ends. " forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?foru... Another one: "I attended one in Guadalajara, Mexico, with Dave Black and Doug Menuez, both Nikon Legends.

The group was of about 28 people, all with different camera brands. The manager is an excellent organizer, she a pro photographer herself with vast experience at these events and is always quick to make itinerary changes as needed depending on weather, etc. The mentors give a couple of classroom classes each and they go with you shooting, giving advice and assignments on location for you to shoot on your own.At the end there is a critique session with them. A very nice experience to me.

I came back with great shots, even when I could not stay for the whole event." http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=182&topic_id=8687&mesg_id=8687&page=3 Not too long ago I attended a photo class in Washington DC with an excellent photographer there, and I enjoyed it so much and really got a lot out of the class. This was a small class, and was all levels of experience and of cameras, too, but the instructor was very flexible and knowledgble and was able to deal with all the variables.

I'll bet the Nikon ones would be even more used to the various levels. Some great classes offered here: http://www.nikoniansacademy.com/mainMenu.html;jsessionid=27DAF8A236B02AC1132F708B6B9E8382 I'd say go for it! And I'm jealous that I can't go to one!

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1 Not sure if it's the same thing but I went to a Nikon School presentation in Boston last year and it was pretty interesting. It was supposed to be for DSLR users or those intending to buy a DSLR. It was for the beginner to intermediate user and they had a bunch of handouts.

They said no hardware required. A lot of people brought theirs (I had my pocket camera but not the DSLR) but we didn't use them for the class at all. They covered the basics of digital photography, some more advanced techniques and the Nikon Capture software.

There were Nikon cameras and other hardware on display and techs to discuss them but outside the hall and there was no marketing pitch or sales at all.

Not sure if it's the same thing but I went to a Nikon School presentation in Boston last year and it was pretty interesting. It was supposed to be for DSLR users or those intending to buy a DSLR. It was for the beginner to intermediate user and they had a bunch of handouts.

They said no hardware required. A lot of people brought theirs (I had my pocket camera but not the DSLR) but we didn't use them for the class at all. They covered the basics of digital photography, some more advanced techniques and the Nikon Capture software.

There were Nikon cameras and other hardware on display and techs to discuss them but outside the hall and there was no marketing pitch or sales at all.

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