Going back to school - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 19-09-12, 06:57 AM

I start Level 2 City and Guilds in Photography next week. Persuaded work to pay the £750 fee. The tutor had a look at my portfolio and said I could probably skip 2 and go straight to 3 but I want to go back to basics as I've never done any formal training plus Level 2 covers a module of Photoshop. Work is paying for that too. Hurrah.

19-09-12, 08:06 AM

Rub it in why don't you!

19-09-12, 08:30 AM

I guess you'll be photoshop-ing all the photos from the camera tour then.

NTECUK · 19-09-12, 08:35 AM

You Jammy git.

Littlepeahead · 19-09-12, 09:53 AM

Well the reason I'm so pleased work is coughing up for this lot - and a new laptop for me to have at home - is because since starting to do photos at work to save the Club some money when I could do pics rather than book a pro I have bought gear worth more than £7000. I've paid for all of this myself and don't even get tax relief on it as I'm not self employed.

Work don't expect the Estates team to buy their own power tools or the chefs to buy the ovens out of their salary. So I finally got tough and said that I wanted training, hardware and software. In return I put in the time on the 2 year course and take over more of the photographic work.

Every image I take saves them money and they own the copyright so it makes financial sense.

These were the photos I put into the portfolio for the interview.

https://picasaweb.google.com/MCCCRIC...eat=directlink

jambo · 19-09-12, 11:03 AM

Glad this has come together

I'd have gone for level 3 but that's because the number is higher, therefore better, and I'm a firm advocate of Top Gear's slogan "Ambitious, but rubbish"
Actually, don't listen to me.

I think I recognise 2 people I spend rather a lot of time with in one of those photos

Jambo

NTECUK · 19-09-12, 11:28 AM

Can't you get your boss to include photography in your job description .
You could then go back to the tax man.

Littlepeahead · 19-09-12, 11:30 AM

It is in my job title already. I am the MCC Filming & Photography Manager. Doesn't make a jot of difference as I get a salary and don't do a tax return.

Jambo, you are correct!

19-09-12, 12:37 PM

You Jammy git. you called?

Geodude · 19-09-12, 01:30 PM

I did the level 3 c&g a few years back before i did my hnd and degree and it was a really good course. Same here as i went to do the level 2 and was bumped up to the 3 instead based on portfolio work, you should enjoy it. Taught me loads its just a shame i dont take many pictures anymore. Hmm where's my box brownie

19-09-12, 06:57 AM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Going back to school I start Level 2 City and Guilds in Photography next week. Persuaded work to pay the £750 fee. The tutor had a look at my portfolio and said I could probably skip 2 and go straight to 3 but I want to go back to basics as I've never done any formal training plus Level 2 covers a module of Photoshop. Work is paying for that too. Hurrah. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

19-09-12, 08:06 AM	#2
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Going back to school Rub it in why don't you!

19-09-12, 08:30 AM	#3
Skopak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Going back to school I guess you'll be photoshop-ing all the photos from the camera tour then.

19-09-12, 08:35 AM	#4
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Going back to school You Jammy git. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

19-09-12, 09:53 AM	#5
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Going back to school Well the reason I'm so pleased work is coughing up for this lot - and a new laptop for me to have at home - is because since starting to do photos at work to save the Club some money when I could do pics rather than book a pro I have bought gear worth more than £7000. I've paid for all of this myself and don't even get tax relief on it as I'm not self employed. Work don't expect the Estates team to buy their own power tools or the chefs to buy the ovens out of their salary. So I finally got tough and said that I wanted training, hardware and software. In return I put in the time on the 2 year course and take over more of the photographic work. Every image I take saves them money and they own the copyright so it makes financial sense. These were the photos I put into the portfolio for the interview. https://picasaweb.google.com/MCCCRIC...eat=directlink __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

19-09-12, 11:03 AM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Going back to school Glad this has come together I'd have gone for level 3 but that's because the number is higher, therefore better, and I'm a firm advocate of Top Gear's slogan "Ambitious, but rubbish" Actually, don't listen to me. I think I recognise 2 people I spend rather a lot of time with in one of those photos Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

19-09-12, 11:28 AM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Going back to school Can't you get your boss to include photography in your job description . You could then go back to the tax man. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

19-09-12, 11:30 AM	#8
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Going back to school It is in my job title already. I am the MCC Filming & Photography Manager. Doesn't make a jot of difference as I get a salary and don't do a tax return. Jambo, you are correct! __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind... Last edited by Littlepeahead; 19-09-12 at 11:35 AM.

19-09-12, 12:37 PM	#9
Jammy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Going back to school You Jammy git. you called?

19-09-12, 01:30 PM	#10
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Going back to school I did the level 3 c&g a few years back before i did my hnd and degree and it was a really good course. Same here as i went to do the level 2 and was bumped up to the 3 instead based on portfolio work, you should enjoy it. Taught me loads its just a shame i dont take many pictures anymore. Hmm where's my box brownie __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 19-09-12 at 01:31 PM. Reason: stubby fingers

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