About
I am visual production manager and photographer with extensive international experience who will teach you how to become a shooter who is calm under pressure, dependable, and goal-driven in achieving outstanding visuals. You will learn to capture the essence of events, faces, forms, and scenes with an expert eye.
I live for capturing the moments that you will never see again. Keeping an eye for the moments when you (the photographer) become inviisible. Candid captures fuel my soul!
I also love the power of post processing and what a little time behind the computer can do in order to take your images to the next level!
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Chris V.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First and foremost is to get a camera in your hand. We will start shooting automatic and focus on composition. As we progress we will move through Aperture Priority mode, Shutter Speed Priority mode, and finally manual.
If you wish to take your photos into post processing and tackle photoshop, I will sit side by side with you in a constructive environment to run you through the tool bar that take your photos to the next level.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Traveling in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2 years, I had numerous opporunities to offer insight to aspiring photographers. In all interactions I recieved feedback from every student on the comprehensiveness of my teaching style.
Throughout 5 years in at James Madison University as BFA Photography major, I mentored countless students on darkroom techniques, digital photography, and photoshop.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30-$50 per hour is my standard rate depending on what you are looking for.
I promise to work with your budget and find an agreement we both can benefit from!
How did you get started teaching?
Teach has always been a passion of mine from a young age. I leave to pass on my talents and share my passions with people who love the art!
What types of students have you worked with?
Camera operators on my production team.
Younger classmates while at my university.
Aspiring photographers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The Relix Live Music Conference was an event I attended at the Brooklyn Bowl in NYC. I was hired to film in promotion for next years event. This event opened my eyes to what it really means to have a career in the music industry while also meeting some of the biggest names in the biz.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Whatever your desire is to learn, do not be intimiated to be a novice. Beginning a new creative skill is the most excited time of the journey because you have the chance to really explore and find your style.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
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