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GSPhotography
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So I graduated high school in 2007, at the time I was passionate by photography and was sure that it was what i wanted to do with my life. I then went to college for 4 years in commercial photography and Media and arts.
I started to work last summer as a wedding photographer, got published in a couple of magazines and some of my photos are now pretty popular on this website.
BUT, I realised after 2 years that it wasnt going to pay the bills and that its a really hard field.
After a few months of questioning myself I decided to go back to school in Physical Therapy.

The thing is, when i was in highschool, I didnt care about maths or physics because I knew I didnt need it to go in the photography program.

Now since its required to get in the program I want to, I have to go back to Adult school, to finish my Maths Chem and Physics. IT SUCKS

Not sure how it works where you are but if you can , make sure you get all your classes done when you graduate, that way you dont have to go back.


Mar 7 2012 2:35PM
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Darth.Maul
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This. By getting a 5 on the AP chem test, I can take Chem 111 in stead of Chem 105. That is if i get a 5... /crossesfingers
Apr 25 2012 12:58AM
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GreenHorn
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Would you advise to steer towards something else than a photography major then? I'm in high school, about to go to college, and was planning on being a photo major. I'm kinda worried about the pay but I figured it kinda depends on how dedicated I am.

Any help or advice would be very appreciated. It'd be nice to talk to someone who has gone through something I'm about to do.
Apr 25 2012 1:08AM
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TRASHY.
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Most people I know who went to school for photography ended up going back to get a more solid career, and had their own little photography company on the side.
It seems to be more of a sweet job that you can always have and enjoy, but not your main career.

That's only how i've seen it though, I have no personal experience of studying photography.
I would definetly take courses as a fun thing to do though, always have wanted to.
Apr 25 2012 1:31AM
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The_Big_Tuna
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Take advantage of the ECE/AP classes of you're eligible in highschool
Apr 25 2012 6:52AM
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KravtZ
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i think its safe to assume even with minmal research going into photography is a very low paying field for 99% of everyone in it. There all init because thats what they love to do
Apr 25 2012 8:42AM
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Ski_Alot
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yeah, i didn't think you could even graduated without this stuff. but yeah, math and science aren't, in any way my passion, but i intend to finish highschool with these just because i want as many options as possible
Apr 25 2012 9:40AM
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PhaedeD
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if you go or went to high school remember that it is spelled high school not HIGHSCHOOL.
Apr 25 2012 10:27AM
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.AR6rider.
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Oh, shut the fuck up with this bullshit already.
Apr 25 2012 10:30AM
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PhaedeD
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hahahahahah YES
Apr 25 2012 10:42AM
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PhaedeD
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good use of the comma. +1
Apr 25 2012 10:43AM
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