Will Rhyins
About
Documentary photographer, writer specializing in storytelling.
I use words and pictures to reveal how I feel about the world. A camera is a lot like a diary. It is a visual process--a series of images over a period of time--through which anyone can document feelings as well as facts about their life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Helping reveal what is most important to them. Photographs come from within. Good pictures are never simply 'taken.' They are made purposfully by people who feel strongly about something.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been photographing continuously since I was 8yrs old. US Navy photographer, School of Visual Arts, New York University, B.A., GEO Magazine, Senior Picture Editor, National Geographic Magazine, Stock Picture editor, Freelance photo assignments: Fortune, BusinessWeek, Forbes, New York Times + many others. Documentary stories. Advertising & marketing for AmericanPHOTO & Popular Photography magazines. Teaching Assistant, ICP International Center of Photography, NYC. Many editing projects.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I work on a mentorship basis. Each student has different needs. My pricing ranges from $75/hour for the initial 3 hours. lessons, thereafter $65/hour after goals are better defined. It involves more work for me to get you to a comfortable place in the beginning. That's why the price goes down as the lessons progress. I guarantee you will be adept to plan a photo project in 3 lessons or less.
How did you get started teaching?
I raised three children in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Each one is highly creative, including the ability to make good photographs. I never formally "taught" them how to make pictures. Me teaching now is a direct off shoot of those years, unwittingly passing on innate love and knowledge of the photographic process.
What types of students have you worked with?
Professionals, serious enthusiasts, amateurs and children.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Visiting art galleries & museums. Preferably art I haven't seen yet. New images are always exciting.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
How well they listen to what you want. Your goals. I am more a mentor, helping guide you toward making better images of what is important to you. Avoid photographers & so-called "teachers" who talk more about their own work, than what you need from them.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is the most important thing you want to photograph?