About
Creative, cost effective photography and video production services for businesses and individuals. I enjoy helping students learn the fundamental skills of composition, lighting and camera operation to create useful images. I also work with models to create portfolios for agency casting. I discovered Cindy Crawford in 1982.
I like to create, produce, shoot and edit video and photography projects that require vision, good ideas and challenges met. Sharing that passion with students has always been rewarding and inspirational to me.
Highlights
Photos and videos
Reviews
Emily R.
Emily R.
William M.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Break down the photographic process into a series of steps. The last of which deals with camera settings.
Video students start by exploring storytelling, visualization and pre-planning then move onto camera techniques, lighting and post production editing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA Radio/TV/Film NIU
MA Communications NIU
30 years of part time teching in media at Kishwaukee College, College of DuPage, Kishwaukee College, Illinois Institute of Art.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 per hour
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching at NIU when I was working on my Master’s degree.
What types of students have you worked with?
I’ve worked with students from elementary school age through senior citizens. Also worked with students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I had the opportunity to help a young woman who was interested in modeling to get over her nervousness and start to express herself visually.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask about their specific areas of expertise. Are they portrait photograhers but your interested in lanscapes? Find out if the skills they teach apply to your area of interest.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you want to learn. What do you already know. What equipment will you be using.