Amber Handy - El Hawk.S.I
About
I am Amber Handy. I am a travelling filmmaker and photographer. I enjoy directing, producing, cinematography and editing! All aspects of filmmaking is fun for me I love it ahaha! Life nature, friendly travel, street and portrait photography.
I have a B.A. in Film and Media Studies and a B.A. Creative Media Productions and a minor in Anthropology. Been filming since before photograohy. I became more serious about learning photography and mastering it 4 years ago. I edit with Photoshop and Lightroom
Theres always more to learn but I believe I am ready to help and teach others what I know. We’re all each other’s teachers and students after all. :D
You can view my filmography and photography on my website link below.
amberhandy.myportfolio.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
A pop quiz of the basics of photography to see what they know already. I want to see their skills hands on and knowledge from the books.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I went to University of Oklahoma for B.A in Film and Media Studies and Creative Media Productions. I have been keeping a camera in hand for 5 or 6 years now. I am a self taught intermediate photographer.
How did you get started teaching?
This is my first time teaching so this is how! I’ve taught basics to friends but this is my first time on this side of the spectrum!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Traveling to Baja California and further south to film and shoot my own projects and others along the way. (Currently occurring)
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Do you feel the work of your teacher? Is it a lifestyle that you would like to have? Do they seem happy to be what they’re doing or burdened? Go with one who enjoys what they do so much that they don’t think of it as work. :D
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Analytical? Metaphorical? Feel?
Observation? Theorize? Perceive?
It’s All Art.