New York Institute of Photography

Is anyone familiar with New York Institute of Photography? I've seen the school advertised in various magazines and I've checked them out on the web, but I'm looking for some honest feedback if anyone has completed their courses.

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Permalink Reply by Trish on May 8, 2008 at 2:50pm: Hi Ralph i am busy on Unit 3 right now and although i have learnt a lot i find their materials to be very outdated, for example when one sends in photo assignments the critique comes back on tape... Well hello... a tape deck where the hell would i find one of these in my home... they could use a dvd or cd i think! However besides the outdated materials it is a good course ....so far anyway .......depending how advanced you are..... let me know what you decided to do! chow for now and happy shooting!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ralph Wheeler on May 14, 2008 at 8:11pm: Thanks for the information Trish. I really appreciate it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by David Wollum on May 15, 2008 at 3:43am: Interesting comment from Trish. It seems odd that such a prestigious institution would send comments to students on tape. Who'da thunk it? ... But, I will say this; I've been a subscriber of their monthly newsletter on the web for years now. I always look forward to it with anticipation because there is always something in there from which I can learn. I know they have a top reputation. Good luck with your choice... keep us posted.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by KelleyJo Bruenning on November 30, 2008 at 7:38pm: They are slowly updating their things now... My hubby is in NYIP course and they sent his comments back on CD.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Todd Beltz on November 30, 2008 at 8:04pm: Hi Ralph. I took the course back in the early 90's and I ended up stopping half way through. Very outdated info, even up till now, and I just found it to be so basic a course that I just stopped. Sure they are a well known institute and you can learn from them but it just wasn't for me. Most of what I have learned in photography was self taught or watching others and learning that way. It's also still quite a pricey course when you're better off spending your money in other ways. If I lived in your area, I could teach you at a fraction of the cost that it would cost if you took the course. Good luck and happy shooting..:); ▶ Reply to This