JT Spunk | Photography

Does anyone have opinion about Stare Photography Online Courses?

My wife has a very artistic eye, she can really take good pictures, but she does not understand all of the photography lingo. She plans on taking a night class at our local JC when finances and time permit. But until then she needs to come to speed on a lot of the specific terminology. We were thinking of an inexpensive solution for the time being. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.starephotography.com/

I do not like websites that “scream” at me. That might be an indication that they are overcompensating for something.

I will check the BBB.

Edit — 12:54 PM 01/03/2008

Stare Photography is not recorded at BBB. Research and take your time. Brooks and NYIP are other online courses you might look at.

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