About
One on one instruction or help - this is not a canned video or tutorial. Also, if after the first hour you are not getting what you want, we can stop there and there is no charge.
i adjust my teaching to the problem or topics of interest to each individual student. It is really driven by what you want or need and based on what you already know.
I seem to have a way of explaining things that people connect with (at least according to my reviews, most of which are on Yelp). Even people who have taken other Lightroom courses or have gotten help for issues from other sources say that they learned more in a couple of hours with me than they did in previous experience.
I keep my costs low because I just love teaching people about Lightroom and helping them solve problems, establish best practices and clean up a mess that may have developed over the years. No matter what level you start at it is just so much fun showing you what more you can do and showing you things you may never have known about.
Highlights
Photos and videos
Reviews
Richard S.
Denise
Claire O.
Marta M.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1) I first learn about the student workflow
2) Work with student to see if the Structured Course or the Unstructured tutoring sessions would work better
3) Conduct sessions with student at students learning pace
4) provide free email support after lessons
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Quarter of a century of fine photography, Photos published in magazines and international award winner
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Keep it simple. $60 per hour. 2 hour minimum for first session. If is not what is desired, can stop after 1 hour with no charge.
How did you get started teaching?
Saw a need and filled the gap
What types of students have you worked with?
Varied. From early teens to quite senior citizens. From novice beginners to professional photogaphers who needed help in specific area's (e.g. transitioning from film to Digital). Some of my students have become professional photographers.
Most common are Mom's & Dad's who want more than snapshots of their growing family. 2nd most common are folks nudging up to an exotic trip (e.g. African Safari) and have new camera they need to learn how to use (please allow 4 to 6 months to learn your new camera before your trip). Third most common are families looking to make photography something the family can all do together.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look at reviews for teaching skills. The best photog in the world may be a lousy teacher. Look for someone offering a teaching environment that suits you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1) Are you willing to put in the effort to learn a new skill. Much like learning to play a musical instrument. If you want someone to say - press this button and you'll be Ansel Adam's then you will be dissappointed.