
About
Photography has been a lifelong passion, developing my visual skills as an artist using that discipline as a photographer in the commercial market. The word photography means "painting with light", so that my goal with this medium is to "light the ordinary as extraordinary".
My experience in photography began with 35mm as well as 4x5 film for projects with clients in the Chicagoland area. Presently all of my projects are digital, either in the studio or on location, still life as well as portraiture - quality lighting is key. Use of natural and controlled light applies to any of my projects.
Over the past sixteen years I have had the pleasure of teaching photography on the college level. Courses taught have included Fundamentals of Photo, Photo Essay to Portraiture and Studio Lighting. Recently completed my MFA in Photo degree using the iPhone as my camera of choice, being able to capture "moments in time" (also the title of my series of images). The immediacy of composing and capturing subject matter around me during the day has been inspiring to continue on a personal level.
I've been granted a number of awards throughout my photo career. Those have included the National Addy Award, and others from the Photo Imaging Education Association, Photographers Forum, and the Advertising Society of Media Photographers. My fine art work has been on display in Chicago and galleries across the country.
Presenting online my portfolio of personal and commercial samples of my work can be viewed at my website: www.peterbosy.com
My lifestyle as a photographer has given me not only pleasure, but satisfaction with the photos I've made either in collaboration with others or on my own. Knowing each day there are those in need of my skills and vision to complete their projects makes my career worthwhile.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first step working with a new student is to understand their goals and interest in learning, and to hear what their knowledge of photography is to date.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My training and knowledge has included client and personal photo projects these past twenty-two years. Problem solving photographic issues for clients enables me to work effeciently and effectivley to complete the work at hand.
Within the creative direction of fine art I have obtained a BA in Photo, as well as a MA and MFA in Photo - developing a body of work for each degree. This visual skill enables me to create quality work on a daily basis.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My price varies on the time and energy involved in the coursework. In the past each institution I've worked for had a price they paid instructors.
How did you get started teaching?
My first photo class was teaching at a nearby high school's Adult Education Program. They offered an Introduction to Digital Photography nightly course where I covered the basics on camera use, its features, and how to compose quality images.
What types of students have you worked with?
My range of students have been college age to older adults interested in developing their photographic skills, either with film or digital imagery.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The best part of teaching is seeing the results at a class critique where the student(s) have understood the assignmnent and taken it to a personal level with quality.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
When searching for a photography instructor look at the quality of their photography - the way they use light and how they compose their images.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is it you want to learn or improve your skills on?
Do you have the equipment necessary to use for a specific type of photography?
Does the instructor have the skills to teach them?