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Teen Photography Classes in the DC area?

I am currently 15 and have a huge interest in Photography. My school doesn't offer Photography as a class until sophomore year so what I've been doing is just taking pictures around different areas and of my friends. Are there any classes I can take in the area?

I can't answer about classes in the DC area, but, I can give you some ideas to improve your photography until you can take one and it won't cost a cent as long as you have internet access. There are groups on Flickr, Yahoo, and other sources that are centered around beginners and helping you learn. A Yahoo group named Photography_Beginners is very good and the moderator, Erica has several very easy to use tutorials on her personal website. You can also check for groups and clubs that meet in your area. You can check most of them out quite easily. Most of the online groups have experienced photographers as members even if it is a beginners group to help the new photographers learn. If you join these groups, you need to be very specific about any comments and critique you want. Many beginners give the "ooh, it's nice" answers. That doesn't help improve your work. Ask for suggestions and don't get easily offended if someone says the shot you love isn't very good. Photography is an art, and as such, many different opinions exist about what is good. Be true to yourself and learn the basics well enough to know when and how to break them so they look intentional. Good luck. By the way, Flickr and Yahoo groups are free to join. Maybe I'll get to see some of your stuff.

Rob

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