Yurgeles Studio

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About

Hello, I provide my students with film and digital photography technical instruction as well as the aesthetic side of making and evaluating photographs. I've been teaching photography for over 25 years on the high school and college level.

Working with me will be done via Zoom and/or Google Meets. I can provide in person instruction to students living within 20 miles of Torrington, Connecticut.

Highlights

Hired 2 times

1 employee

34 years in business

Serves Torrington , CT

Offers online services

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Specialties

Interest in additional skills

Photoshop skills, Dark room printing and development (for film cameras), Improve knowledge of lighting, Lightroom software skills, Improve scene composition

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Photography type

I can make recommendations, Portraits, Action, Black and White, Wildlife / nature photography, Time-lapse, Beginner basics

Photos and videos

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Sheelagh D.

Michael is easy to talk to, provides direction and instruction, and assigns homework. He listens to what I think and all my questions. Then provides answers or knows where to go to get them. He has provided avenues of research I had not thought of and assistance to pursue my goals. And hes just plain a nice guy who knows his stuff.

May 11, 2022

•Hired on Lessons

Janet H.

The photography lessons are individual and are organized around the interests and learning needs of the student. Times and intervals between classes are flexible. Michael brings his extensive background in art and photography to enrich each lesson. He encourages trying different approaches to photography to achieve a more interesting result.

April 23, 2022

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

We discuss what the student wants to learn,then set goals and have fun!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have a Master of Fine Arts degree in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design and have taught visual art in a number of high schools and colleges.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Lessons are 45-60 minutes in length and are priced at $45/lesson.

How did you get started teaching?

I was asked to help a biology class in my first job. I discovered I loved working with students.

What types of students have you worked with?

All students are unique. I have worked with students ages 6 to 86.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I was in a group show, the first since the start of the pandemic.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Find someone who can help you technically, aesthetically and listens to your needs.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

What is a short term artistic goal you have?

What is a longer term goal?

Services offered

Photography

Adobe Photoshop