Mentor programs - DPChallenge Forums

11/24/2003 10:03:35 AM · #1

Hi, I remember reading on the forum about a mentor program that seemed very interesting. The problem is that I looked through the entire site and didn't find a single link to any information of any kind. I'm a beginner on the site and in photography digital or not, and if there was a program like this where an experimented and skilled photographer would help a newbie, i'd really like to be part of it. Does someone have other information?? Thanks

jaimeegrl

Canon PowerShot A70

11/24/2003 11:56:42 AM · #2

If there is such a thing here, it would be interesting to get more information.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

11/24/2003 12:00:33 PM · #3

I think the one that we had sort of got phased out due to lack of participation and leadership. The last thread on it is here.

WildflowerJoy

Nikon D90

11/24/2003 12:41:56 PM · #4

The program is not phased out. My mentor and I still communicate every week. jmsetlzer started the one I am a part of.... //www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=41070

Message edited by author 2003-11-24 12:45:31.

Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II

11/24/2003 12:48:27 PM · #5

Then let me rephrase: As far as I know, no one is coordinating new mentorships any longer. If I am wrong, please let me know. That being said, it doesn't mean that there is no one here who would be willing to mentor. I just don't think there's an official group.

Neuferland

Google Pixel 2

11/24/2003 01:01:01 PM · #6

Well, you're not wrong. I contacted about getting mentor but nothing came of it, but then another DPC'r approached me because they liked the comments I left and offered to mentor together. It's been working out great!

Deannda
You can see a marked improvment in my shots since I got a mentor

neenee1999

Nikon D70

11/24/2003 01:07:17 PM · #7

Mentor wanted and needed here, my hand is raised.

Bela45

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/24/2003 01:17:21 PM · #8

Another hand raised here:-)

heida

Canon EOS-5D

11/24/2003 01:25:05 PM · #9

Well I would like to be a mentor If someone could learn anything from me :o Dont know .... If anyone is interested I would like to try? I could then always ask my mentor about stuff that I dont know :)

11/24/2003 01:30:51 PM · #10

Originally posted by heida:

would you be my personal mentor?

heida

Canon EOS-5D

11/24/2003 01:32:54 PM · #11

I can be your sex mentor Mr. Nazgul ;)

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

11/24/2003 01:36:18 PM · #12

ok but I´ll have to ask my mom first ;)lol

but serios I would like to get a mentor too:o

Imagineer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/24/2003 01:39:03 PM · #13

Originally posted by heida:

I can be your sex mentor Mr. Nazgul ;)

Sounds like an offer to me Naz! Should we form an orderly queue?

11/24/2003 01:46:31 PM · #14

Originally posted by Jon Lucas:

Originally posted by heida:
I can be your sex mentor Mr. Nazgul ;)

Sounds like an offer to me Naz! Should we form an orderly queue?

I didnt see her make that offer to you :p

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

11/24/2003 01:59:44 PM · #15

Originally posted by heida:

I can be your sex mentor Mr. Nazgul ;)

Would you guys like a private room? :)

11/24/2003 02:08:53 PM · #16

nahh I think we can continue that session in the real world, but thanks for the offer kiwi;)

nicklevy

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II

11/24/2003 02:42:28 PM · #17

Just an idea but, Why don't we have 3 types of challenge instead of 2? Something like an open challenge and a member chalenge like we have now, and we had another member chalenge called learning challenge, where the picture instead of having a theme must have some characteristic. i.e a challenge on composition where a picture must have 3 distinct elements. the main elements must be not in the background or the foreground and your foreground elements must add contrast to the picture. or another challenge on lighting where you have to get different source of light to lit different element of your picture. This would give an unlimited possibility of pictures in a single challenge AND give the beginners (like me!!) the chance to learn!!

neenee1999

Nikon D70

11/24/2003 03:06:44 PM · #18

I was thinking, Kiwi is such a good photographer with all his "blue ribbons", Kiwi why don't you volunteer to mentor some of us lowly beginners? :)

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/24/2003 03:34:08 PM · #19

Originally posted by neenee1999:

I was thinking, Kiwi is such a good photographer with all his "blue ribbons", Kiwi why don't you volunteer to mentor some of us lowly beginners? :)

:-) I am already mentoring two DPC'ers

Swashbuckler is organising all the mentor/mentee stuff. I'd send him an email and ask him about it, apparently it is running quite well.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/24/2003 03:57:19 PM · #20

Originally posted by kiwiness:

Originally posted by neenee1999:
I was thinking, Kiwi is such a good photographer with all his "blue ribbons", Kiwi why don't you volunteer to mentor some of us lowly beginners? :)

:-) I am already mentoring two DPC'ers

Swashbuckler is organising all the mentor/mentee stuff. I'd send him an email and ask him about it, apparently it is running quite well.

Swash is trying to give up this post ... see this thread.

I'm available to help someone out if there's anything they think I can help with.

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

11/24/2003 04:54:16 PM · #21

Thanx Paul I missed that thread

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi