I would like to learn more about photography and possibly do it
professionally. I would like to find a program that doesn't involve
years of college. I am looking for an intensive situation that would
give me a jump start. It could be anywhere. Can you help me find a
reputable program or let me know if there is one?

Hi abbacus,

Good day and thanks for your question.
I figured out the best type of photography class is online (if not,
please mention your city & country in the clarification request).

Fundamentals of Digital Photography 
Getting the most out of your digital camera
Tuition: $209.00 US
http://www.sessions.edu/syllabus/DigitalPhoto.html

Beginning Photography 
By Jim Miotke - With Guest Instructor Kerry Drager
July 9th - September 8th, 2003 
Only $195.00 USD
http://www.betterphoto.com/photocourses/JCM01.asp

Understanding Exposure 
With Instructor Bryan F. Peterson
July 9th - September 8th, 2003 
Only $195.00 USD
http://www.betterphoto.com/photocourses/BFP02.asp

Beyond Snapshots 
Making the Most of Your Equipment 
With Instructor Kerry Drager
July 9th - September 8th, 2003 
Only $195.00 USD 
http://www.betterphoto.com/photocourses/KRD01.asp

[ Some more listings @ http://www.betterphoto.com/workshops.asp ]

There are some links to online photography classes at
http://www.photolinks.com/cgibin/webc.cgi/ResultsPage2.html?CATEGORY=Online%20Photography%20Classes

I hope this answers your question. If you have any clarifications,
then please don't hesitate to ask; I will attend to it as soon as
possible.

Thank you for using this service and have a nice day

Warm regards,
aditya2k

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Hi,

I am a photographer and found the "New York Institute of Photography"
to cover all aspects of photography for the novice looking to move up
towards professional. I highly recommend them. It's been a few years
since I took their course and I believe the tuition was around $800.
They deliver more than is required for a course and cover every topic
you would need from basic to advanced.

They also have assignments you do and return in the mail to
professional instructors who critique and give you feedback both on
audio cassette and written. There is also a payment plan for the
course so it is affordable.

They cover photography as a career and a hobby which helps a great
deal. You choose how you want to proceed.

I'm sure many things have been updated to reflect changing times but
the basics of photography never change. Give them a call and they can
answer your questions.

It's a great investment b/c you receive manuals to work with, some
props, and tools that you keep forever. I still have mine (along with
my many photography reference books) and refer to the manuals every
now and again as there is a lot of useful information in there.

Hope this helps in your search.

Visit their website: http://www.nyip.com/gen_info/enrollnow.html

Good luck!

aranieri

I found another link to NYI of Photography that gives  better info
than the link I posted above:

http://www.nyip.com/gen_info/learnmore.php

Hi Abacus

regarding you question about photography courses, try the following
link:
http://www.photographybusinessmastery.com Its a site that sells a
complete professional photography course with a money back guarantee.

I haven't bought it myself but I'm seriousthinking about it. It sounds
ok.