About
Unlock Your Photography Potential with Expert Tutoring for Beginners!
Are you ready to embark on your photography journey but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re using a smartphone, compact camera, or DSLR, I’m here to guide you with beginner-friendly, personalized tutorials that build your skills and confidence behind the lens.
My love for photography spans over 40 years and includes professional training at BU’s School of Communication and the New England School of Photography. I’ve operated a portrait and modeling studio, with my work published in magazines across South Korea, France, and the Netherlands. However, I approach this as a tutor—not a teacher or professor—committed to coaching, guiding, and cheering you on as you grow.
What You'll Learn
My comprehensive courses focus on the Three Pillars of Photography:
1. Comprehensive Camera Operations, Techniques, and Functions
◦ Gain foundational and advanced knowledge of your camera's settings and features.
◦ Learn practical techniques for various photography styles and settings.
◦ Build creativity and technical proficiency with your equipment.
2. Mastering the Basics of Photoshop
◦ Navigate the Photoshop workspace, tools, and panels.
◦ Edit images with skills like cropping, resizing, and color adjustments.
◦ Work with layers, retouch images, and create simple graphics.
◦ Export images for different platforms with ease.
3. Mastering Lighting and Composition
◦ Understand natural and artificial lighting techniques.
◦ Learn composition essentials like the rule of thirds and leading lines.
◦ Apply advanced lighting and challenging composition strategies.
Who Is This For?
• Absolute beginners excited to learn photography.
• Hobbyists looking to elevate their everyday photos.
• Social media enthusiasts seeking to improve their content.
Why Learn with Me?
My approach is approachable, patient, and designed to make learning photography accessible and fun. Through tailored lessons and practical exercises, you’ll unlock your creative potential and capture stunning moments.
Let’s get you on track to shoot like a pro! Contact me today for online tutorials, and let’s embark on this creative journey together—transforming how you see the world through your lens.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I first access where the student is in their photography endeavor, how proficient they are with their camera and what their goals are. What do they expect to get from the sessions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Studied basic photography at Boston University, graduated from New England School Of Photography.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50.00 an hour.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Establish their objectives. When the classes are over what would like to be able to do with your photographic skills and capacity.