About
My name is Kent Potter; I have been involved with, in some form or another, in photography since I was 13. I received a photographic arts scholarship to the Pennsylvania School for the Arts in high school. I served as a photographer in the Navy for over 20 years, and have owned and operated a professional photography business since 1985.
My price includes; one on one personal instruction either in person or electronically, email and/or texting subject related questions.
My passion has always been relating my experience in photography to others. My experience includes many formats of film cameras as well as various DSLR systems. I am familiar with LR, Photoshop and Portrait Professional
Highlights
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I can either instruct one on one or electronically, by email or by text. Interview to discover and customize your lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Pennsylvania Governor's school for the arts, Bucknell State University
Graduate of the Navy Schools of Photography, A, B, and C.
Navy camera repair school
Photographic Process Control, Rochester Institute of Technology
20 years as a photographer in the Navy
Photography business owner since 1985
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Usually it is $45 per hour
How did you get started teaching?
Always had a passion to pass on the knowledge I have gathered over the years in photography. Managed a 35 person photographic lab as a Chief Photographer's Mate in the Navy.
What types of students have you worked with?
From beginner to advanced
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Have photographed some recent memorable events.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure they have a lot of experience.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your learning goals?
What camera systems is the instructor familiar with?
What do you want to gain from the instruction?