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One of the best ways to learn photography is to work on a campus newspaper or small daily newspaper. Though I have a degree in journalism, I learned vastly more from working on the campus daily than from all my journalism classes put tother. I was shooting (and processing) a minimum of four to six rolls of black and white (Tri-X) daily, and after a while I was also supplying up to several photos a week to UPI. I photographed everything from appearances by politicians and well known musicians to sports events -- under many different lighting conditions. At that time -- the late 1960s -- UNC-CH was only offering a single photojournalism course. When I tried to take that course, the professor refused to let me enroll, telling me that I already knew too much -- and thate there were others who needed the course much more. I did, however, also take a physics course covering photography, which helped me get a better understanding of the mechanics of lenses and cameras. I like black and white -- and admire the work of others who shoot in that medium -- but don't do it myself any more. The markets for black and white are too limited and processing is not a good use of my time. (And, despite what some have said, a lot of the black and white work is in the darkroom.) Back in 1990 I paid for one of Steinheimer's one-on-one photo workshops. We spent two days up in the snow on Donner Pass, shooting pictures -- and talking about photography. It was some of the best money I ever spent, in addition to being a lot of fun. Yes, Steinheimer was shooting color transparencies. I now own a couple of original Steinheimer transparencies which he sent me later -- of me (mostly) looking silly while making my way through the waist-deep snow. I don't know if Steinheimer still gives workshops, but the fee back then was quite reasonable. -- Ernest -- Ernest H. Robl, Durham,NC,USA Stock photography; photojournalism; writing Specializing in transportation and travel subjects for more than 25 years. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone +1 (919) 286-3845 Fax +1 (919) 286-1696 http://www.robl.w1.com "I'd rather be on the train." At =NS milepost H-52. Intermodal Container FAQ: http://www.robl.w1.com/Transport/intermod.htm ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
