Is shooting with other photographers a shortcut to learning photography?

I don’t know what your so-called “shooting with other photographers” means.

For example, some forums often hold large-scale group shooting activities with dozens of people. Ten, eight or even more people will face one model. There are so many people crowded there that it is difficult to grab a seat. Not to mention the composition of photography, etc., it means very little from a photography perspective. You may become familiar with some people in the industry, but there are so many people, no one can care about anyone, and it is difficult to exchange experiences.

Some activities may be smaller in scale. For example, four or five people can correspond to one model, and the camera position is relatively loose. You may even have the conditions to light according to your own ideas. This kind of event is better. If you meet some willing There should be some gains from sharing experience with photographers who are good at communicating, but it is not a shortcut, it can only be regarded as a means of accumulating experience and connections. In addition, this kind of activity usually has a certain fee.

There is also being an assistant to some professional photographers, which is essentially the same as learning from a master. It is helpful for improving your skills and accumulating contacts. The specific gains will depend on whether you find the right person and watch at the same time. Your own talent and effort. This path is basically an option for those who plan to take a career path.

These three common forms are not shortcuts, or in other words, there may not be any shortcuts in photography