About
Award winning celebrity photographer. Lessons, Landscapes, and Portraits. Have photographed President Jimmy Carter, James Earl Jones, John C. Reilly, and more.
I love capturing the soul of something so it can be enjoyed for years to come.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Lessons are 3 fold: (1) Technical skills, (2) Conceptual creative skills, and (3) Field shoot. These apply to various subjects- portrait, landscape, and wildlife. Technical skills teach you how to use your camera, as well as advanced techniques such as image stacking and light bracketing for stunning landscapes. Conceptual knowledge includes composition, layout, and other artistic elements.
Excellent with all skill levels-- I adjust the lesson to meet your experience.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1) Celebrity Photographer: potraits include President Jimmy Carter, James Earl Jones, John C. Reilly, and many more.
2) Award Winning Landscape Photographer: multiple prestigious awards with CNN and National Geographic.
3) Film Producing: co-produced a Golden Globe nominated film directed by Angelina Jolie.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is generally less if the student comes to me.
How did you get started teaching?
In 2006, I began teaching screenwriting at Rutgers University as the founder of the Screenwriters Community. When I turned to photography in 2006, I was constantly asked by friends and family to teach them my photography skills. It took off from there.
What types of students have you worked with?
Professional, amatuer, and hobbyist photographers. I have unique skillsets everyone wants, sharing techniques and methods most other professional photographers don't even know about.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I photographed my own sister on the rooftop of her NYC apartment, and the shots came out beautiful during golden hour.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
1. Look at their portfolio
2. Ask them if they are proficient in YOUR camera. (I am proficient in all cameras-- Canon, Sony, and Nikon).
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your GOALS with learning photography? Hobbyist with a neat travel vacation coming up, inner passion, career?