What should I go to college for?

Join your colleges newspaper and/or magazine. You need to build a portofolio. Working with the college's publications you will become familiar with what it takes to put a publication "to ...

Maybe you could write about peoples attatchments to photographs and how they help replace memories. "Pictures are worth 1000 words" maybe use that as an opener.

I am always looking to add to my portfolio. However, this is a big world and the chances of us being located close are low. You should list yourself on Model Mayhem and One Model. Although f...

You won't need the 75-300mm for fashion. There are a few lenses that glamour/fashion photographers use. 24-85mm f/2, 18-200mm VR, 28-105mm and prime lenses like the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f...

No more the image of the average male than the female models are of the average female.

It might give you better edge if you cover fashion related not just to garments (ie. clothing) but also Music, and attitude. Try and link together movements in fashion, and talk about sub-cultures ...

You might look at a power point presentation with images from both periods. For example, a picture of a "typical" teen in the 1920's and in the 1980's. Put music in the backgrou...

I have a feeling you would like the artistic/student neighborhoods. Check out Lincoln Park (boutiques, cafes) or Millenium Park. Art Institute's right next door. There's also University ...