PCA International

[DeLeon]

Hello all, as I have said befor I am a photography student at Amarillo college and dont know much about the industry. I have been offered a job at PCA International (Wal-Mart Portrait Studio). I was wondering if anyone knew about this company and if this may be a good way to start into a career as a portrait photographer, or if this company may be a joke and hurt me in the long run....any comment welcome


Thanks,
Chris

[lscottpht]

Well, I don't know about WalMart in general, but I used to work at Glamor Shots as a photographer. Anyone can shoot for them if they are even a littile bit competent as a photographer. But, I will say, that even if the equipment is idiot proof, you still learn how to work with people and pose them which is invaluable if you want to be a portrait photographer. So, even if everything is pre-setup for you, equipment wise, you will still learn about working with and posing people. So, it couldn't hurt, at least, in my opinion.

[gpgyo]

Its probably not the kind of job you will brag about later but I think you will learn from it. Even if WalMart studios are not well regarded I can't imagine how it would hurt you later. I say do it.

Have fun,
Greg

[labguy]

Leslie is right about the experience. my wife graduated years ago with a BA in photography and got a job with PCA. back they had Joske's department stores. she learned alot about working with people and especially children. didn't realize they were into Walmarts

[DeLeon]

Thnx for the info guys.....