About
Louis Brems is a University Photographers Association of America (UPAA), a 9-time award-winning professional photographer in three years. He is currently serving as the university photographer at The University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Gainesville, FL, photographing all 9-hospital systems on campus while striving to create beautiful and complex photographs that adhere to strict brand standards. Louis sculpts light, combining both natural light and studio strobes to create a mood that tells a story and sparks curiosity In the viewer. Before working at UF Health, he spent 2-years at The Citadel and 16-years in newspaper journalism, racking up numerous awards for local and national competitions, including The Associated Press news photographer of the year in 2007 and The Associated Press best sports photo in Iowa for 2014.
He started his career at a studio in 1998, photographing sports, seniors, underclassmen, and dances. In 2003, Louis decided to further his education in the field that he loves. In December 2004, with his degree in Visual Journalism from Brooks Institute Of Photography In Ventura, CA.
I teach in the Brooks method breaking everything down and building knowledge from the ground up in understanding exposure, lighting, lighting theory, color, and more. Video and audio lessons on mirrorless, DSLR, and Video cameras are available too.
If you want a thorough college-like education in a fun learning environment with a mix of books and hands-on learning, Louis will deliver for you with assignments to photograph. If you're going to Journalism or Art school and your concentration will be photography studying with me will put you years ahead of your classmates.
Did you purchase a new camera recently and you want to learn the basics of operating it and making good images for travel, family photos and more. Louis will teach you all you need to know to get the most out of your camera for that next family outing or vacation.
Louis resides in Moline, IL., with his wife Beth, their 3-year old Boxer Java. When not on assignment, he keeps up to date with the latest gear, gadgets, and accessories for his camera, iPhone, and other audio and video items used in the industry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We will sit and down and discuss exactly what the student wants to learn and where he or she would like to be knowledge-wise at the end of the teaching session. I will then lay out an instructional plan complete with hands-on learning and assignments where I will critique the work and give instruction on to improve as we work through the lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
2004 Graduate of Brooks Institue Of Photography
16-years as a Newspaper Photographer
3-years as Higher education Photographer at The Citadel and The University Of Florida
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Price will be based on the amount of lessons and the depth of learning desired.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching at newspapers to our interns and carried that over to one on one training to my interns at The Citadel and The University of Florida.
What types of students have you worked with?
College journalism students and marketing and Communication college majors.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who will listen to your wants and needs and where you want to end up at the end of the lessons. Make sure the teacher has a portfolio of images that proves he or she can teach you the things you want to learn.