A few questions

[atmax1]

Hey guys, I am thinking about maybe going college to study photography and wanted to know if you guys think it's worth going? Photography has become a big thing for me and I want to become better and build my conference up also any idea of what I could expect to be doing in a beginners course?

I also wanted to know what you thought about 3rd party battery grips? or should you buy a canon one? and what camera bag would you would recommend to hold a ipad, 7D+battery grip with 17-40mm and when I pick it up a 70-200mm lens and maybe a flash and it would be nice if it had weather protection, I currently have a lowepro slingshot.

I hope you guys can help me, thanks

 

[atmax1]

Crumpler bags seem highly recommended. Lowepro isn't too bad to be honest. Never had an issue myself, and if it rains just stick the weather proofing thing over it...

kd

Thanks I will take a look.

Tbh though I wouldn't write off a college course if you're interested in photography and you have the time/money.

A qualification doesn't always mean much but it's more about the experience you'll get and the people you'll meet etc. As part of the course you might get tasked to do stuff you wouldn't do on your own or you might meet people who inspire you to try something different. You might also make friends with local people who's equipment you can try/borrow

A course won't guarantee you'll be awesome by the time you complete it but it's definitely better than doing nothing lol. If I didn't have a job to get to every day and had some time/money I would certainly consider something like a photography course.

This is the idea, It's not about the qualification though it would be nice to have, It would be nice to meet people so I ant shooting alone or with a friend who is most likely bored watching me lol.. I think I'm doing ok with photography (flickr below) but I'll be honest I got autism and unable to work due to the stress (yes I have worked and it lead to a mental break down) but I got over the depression and kinda the anxiety (It will never fully go for me) and I want to take it up a step or try too so I was wondering if I may learn something I don't already know there? although It would be nice to meet people If I wont learn anything I will become bored and going college again is a big step for me, but If it isn't worth it could you guys give me any tips?