I'm a passionate photographer with a 30 year career as an advertising photographer. Our studio in Chicago specilizes in Food photography. However we have clients and ageincies we work with accross all areas of photography. I also make time for personal work. I believe in giving back to aspiring photographers as I once stood in their shoes. There is more to photography than just picking up a camera and I'm here to help if I can... Though my best advise is to get out and shoot. Learning by doing....

I teach at Waubonsee Community College, ProCam Photo, and multiple Park Districts.

I am a certified professional photographer working with subjects of all ages and life milestones. I can work under any lighting circumstance to create beautiful images that my subjects will love. I understanding studio lighting and how to pose a subject for their most flattering angle. I have a skill of putting them at ease to show the very best expressions to the world!

BIOGRAPHY OF YOUR INSTRUCTOR, MIKE MACDONALD: Your instructor, coach, and the creator of Creative Eye WorkshopsTM is internationally published photographer, Mike MacDonald. Self-taught, Mike started out taking pictures like everyone else. But just eighteen months later, Mike became a nationally published photographer with an article called “Frozen Images” in Outdoor Photographer Magazine. As a world-class conservation photographer, author, comedian, computer programmer, and mathematician, Mike has a deep and insightful grasp of the technical and creative aspects of photography. But most importantly, he knows how to teach. The information he ...

I have a passion for photography and education. I really enjoy teaching others how to improve their skills, regardless of their present level of experience. I teach in a manner which balances theory and practice, for long-term retention. My major goal is to meet my clients’ level of desired skill, and not to make everyone a pro. Simple things can make huge improvements!

I offer a variety of photography from corporate, commercial, architectural, environmental and event coverage

I am a passionate artist who likes to explore many mediums of art.I have been painting and drawing since I was a child. I studied fine art at Columbia College but ultimately ended up in the photography business as a stylist

I love teaching people and passing on the knowledge and experience I have. I understand that every person has different needs and learns at a different pace, and I'm ready to adapt my approach so we could achieve the goal. I have a few years of experience as a photographer. I have won several competitions and my photos were exhibited in many galleries all over the world (mainly Europe). I also have great knowledge of Photoshop, Lightroom and similar tools for photo editing. You can check some of my photos here: www.stmiccaphotography.com I'm always trying to find a beauty in a world around us, and as you can see from my portfolio, I take pict...