About
I've been obsessed with photography and taking pictures since I was 11 years old. I've been TEACHING photography since 1988. First at New York's New School for Social Research, at the NYC Department of Education, at the Scarsdale Adult Education School at Mamaroneck Continuing Education and privately in my own studio. I am a trained teacher, not just a photographer who is offering lessons. I know how students of all abilities and levels learn. I have a master's degree in education as well as a master's in TV & Film. My lessons are objective with well-defined outcomes. Each lesson comes with an assignment that can be evaluated easily and directly. I sometimes use live models when teaching lighting classes.
Whatever your level of expertise, be assured that you will have ample room to grow and learn from my techniques.
website: https://www.williamlulow.com
To me, Photography has been a lifelong endeavor with which I have fallen in love over and over again. Teaching is also a rewarding experience and something that I love to do as well. Watching students learn and grow is just the best reward for doing something I have loved all of my life and to get to do them both has been absolutely wonderful.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I find out what level of achievement they are at and then tailor lessons designed to help the student develop his/her own particular style with emphasis on getting to know their equipment so that the taking of photographs becomes second nature. I usually work with objective assignments. That way, we can more easily assess whether or not the images are successful. It works much better than a subjective comment, which depends more on someone's feelings and from which no one learns much.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MA - University of Wisconsin-Madison, TV,Film
MA - Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY - Education
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$75 per hour for home instruction with a 2-hour minimum plus travel expenses (unless student comes to the studio).
Workshops are less expensive. See website for details.
How did you get started teaching?
Suggested a lighting course to the New School for Social Research, NYC which was finally accepted. I went on to teach in my NYC studio for ten years after that.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types from art students to continuing education learners. The ones I love are those who have no real experience with digital photography because I have been able to take people who have literally been afraid to use a new camera and bring them to the point where they have developed very good portfolios of work.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Check out references and education. Find someone who knows how to teach, not just a practitioner. Also, look for those who truly love their work and the teaching of it.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. Decide WHY you want to learn more. Is it just to become more proficient? Or, are you interested in photography professionally?
2. What EXACTLY do you wish to learn? Are you shooting mostly for yourself and family or for others?
3. Determine what your level is. Are you a beginner or somewhere beyond that?