I thought apprenticeships went under the guise of photography assistant...? No? I'm not a professional but I've had two professional photographers who were willing to take me under their wing and teach me things...I didn't work for them, but they showed, taught, and encouraged so that hasn't been my experience at all at least not yet. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with fear of being outdone...photographers in general tend to be a bit egoistical and protective of their secrets and techniques....why? I'm not sure...I like to think that I'm always helpful and forthcoming with advice...but I'll admit to sometimes not wanting to give away how I did something....hmmm.... This is a very good question Akire.......

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