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Katydid Photography

4.8 (12)

2 hires on Lessons.com

2 employees

38 years in business

About this pro

I will help you understand the features of your camera in an easy, simple method. I'm patient and I'll make sure to go at your pace while you're learning. You'll be handling your camera for the best type of learning...a hands-on experience.

I started shooting professionally when I opened my studio in 1984. I taught film cameras back then for a long time. When digital cameras came along, I had to study and learn all about Histograms and much more. Today I can handle teaching all brands of cameras.

I passed the Certified Professional Photographer license by PPA in 1996. I have won many awards thru GPPPDV and I constantly strive to learn more each year with new classes I take for myself to keep up with the ever changing photography market.

I hope I can help you "see the light"!

It takes time to put all the pieces together when you are starting out. I love when I see the light bulb go off in my students heads...I know that it all makes sense to them then. Love helping others to enjoy phorography as a hobby or profession. I have many excellent reviews posted in various sites by students I have helped. Please give me a try. I'm so sure I can help you learn that I even offer a money-back guarantee!

Credentials

Warminster, PA 18974

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12 Reviews

4.8

Elliot Holin

Kathy is a great teacher: professional, personable and patient. She works with you hands-on your camera so that you are learning theory and, most important, practical application how to 'frame' a photograph allowing for light, speed of subject, distance...all to develop muscle memory to take the photos you want. She is an incredible teacher who makes learning enjoyable.

2019-07-11
Al "Diguilio"

Wonderful teacher!! I've taken a few classes from Kathy and have learned alot to help me with my Photoshop processing!! I would highly recommend!!

2018-07-04
Patty Sidorski

Absolutely loved our private session. Katy was very knowledgeable and I’ve learned so much from just our one session. Very easy going and to the point. I’m looking forward to the next one! Thanks so much! ❤️

2018-06-12
J.R. Farrell

She knows her stuff!!

2018-06-08
Carla Roth

I had a great experience and learned a lot when working with Katydid photography in the Beginners Digital Camera Class and on site at shooting workshops. I was able to take what was taught and apply it beyond the instructional time. There is one on one time for every student in the class and time for them to practice and obtain feedback. I would recommend any of her courses. In addition to instructional classes I have had experience with Katydid Photography for onsite event photo shoots at my work. The event photography went smoothly and the photos were high quality.

2018-06-02
Ruth Cosand

Kathy is knowledgeable about many aspects of photography, loves to teach and cares that her students are satisfied with the information they receive.

2018-05-30
Linda Horton

I took classes with Kathy. She is a great teacher, knowledgeable, interesting and fun.

2018-05-27
Christine Riley

Kathy is very knowledgeable. I have taken several classes from her and she's always very helpful. She do just tell you something she shows you the difference between camera settings so you can see what you think is a good picture to actually showing how to take great pictures. I love the classes trips she offers always fun, always informative.

2018-05-27
Kady D

Kathy has a lot of patience with people of all levels of experience and all ages too! She tries to work with everyone individually through the class and shooting experience while making it fun

2018-05-25
Rick Wisniewski

She made us feel very much at ease with our then-new cameras with her beginners’ camera class!

2018-05-25
Denise

The way Kathy teaches is very easy to understand. The workshops are a lot of fun and you will learn a lot!

2018-05-24
Steve Gordon

It has been a couple years, but when I have done one on one with Kathy she has the knowledge to show me how to do things and answer my questions.

2018-05-24

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FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Let's talk over email or phone to get to know where you are in your photography journey so we can get you started!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Certified Professional Photographer by PPA

Past President of GPPDV-APPSO (Guild of Professional Photographers of Delaware VAlley)

President of Digital Imagemakers Club

Member of tony many organizations to list!

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

We can work on a hourly basis or a set number of hours to get you up and running. Discounts will apply.

I also offer classes and workshops each month. Check them out on my website... www.KatydidPhoto.com

How did you get started teaching?

When I was just 20 yrs old I worked in a camera store. My boss started classes to help camera owners understand the way to correctly take a picture. He threw me in the fire and had me teaching if I wanted to keep my job. Turns out, I was good at it and loved it too. So I have learned how to help my students find an easier way to learn all the technical parts of phortography.

What types of students have you worked with?

I have taught all ages; mostly adults but kids love to learn too!

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

All events I photograph have some kind of lasting memory for me. Working with people and especially sharing the love I have for taking photos and also getting to know them is a joy.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Come prepared with all your questions. I'm here to answer them!

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Can you find the time to learn about your passion?