There are a lot of useful points of view, experiences, and advice in this thread. This variety confirms, I think, that there is no one right or best answer.
I will toss one more idea out there. This one is a bit tricky, won’t work for everyone, and likely requires certain personality types and more in order to work.
If you have an opportunity to develop a personal friendship with the right kinds of photographers, including some truly outstanding folks who are fine photographers, there is the possibility that you could become part of their circle of fellow photographers… and learn a lot of stuff, including things you are unlikely to pick up in workshops.
Today you can sometimes even establish such connections on social media and then transfer them to the real world. Perhaps a decade or more ago I became friends with some wonderful photographers and god people this way, and the relationships have transcended the online world.
One warning: Tread carefully here. Some photographers definitely do not welcome this, and you might antagonize some folks if you push too much. I have seen it happen.
Good luck.
Dan
Apr 03, 2022 at 11:52 AM
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