Are there different kinds of programs for portrait photography and fine art photography?
Yes. Students can gain the technical understanding that is required to become a studio portrait photographer at many technical schools. An education at either an art school or a liberal arts university seems more geared toward fine art photography. There are also a few programs that specialize in photojournalism. Can you compare some of the pros and cons of pursuing a technical school education in photography, as opposed to a fine arts degree? Making good photographs requires a wide range of skills, whether the photographer is classified as professional/commercial or fine artist. However, a technical education seems to emphasize technical skills and business strategies whereas a fine art education focuses more on the process of making art, conceptual considerations, and aesthetics. Both demand that photographer be able to communicate through pictorial means, which is no small task, and creativity. However, commercial photographers have to be primarily concerned with the clients tastes
