2¢

Every serious photographer can benefit from a design class. It makes a huge difference in your work, trust me. You will begin to use your frame differently, see shapes instead of objects, understand light better. You will compose a shot, not just take a picture. Right now, as I'm editing for my new site, I have some really nice shots — great light, great model — unfortunately the composition is weak so I can't use those shots. Well, I could, but I won't. 
 
A basic design class, one semester, at any art school. Just my two cents.
  
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