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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 11 MIN

Education, Experience or both? What is the best way to develop skills as a photographer.

from Commercial Photographer: Your Guide to Marketing, Creativity and Growth · host Sam Hollis and Marcus Ahmad, Experts in Commercial Photography and Marketing

This week, Marcus and Sam discuss the hotly debated topic of “Do you need a photography degree/qualification to be a commercial photographer” and what’s the alternative?This is the first ever episode of Shoot to the Top and we are sharing it with you as Marcus and Sam are taking a little summer break.Marcus, no surprise, being an ex senior Lecturer in photography comes down in favour! But for reasons that may not be obvious. Sam asks probing questions and has an alarming stat of the Day.This show is just perfect if you are trying to decide whether to spend your hard earned cash on going to university.

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