Thru HIS Eyes Photography
About
I am a Christian photographer with over 30 years experience in both, film, and digital photography. Expoeienced in portraiture, landscape, nature and wildlife, and event venues. I enjoy using my experience, and knowledge, in photography, to be able to pass along to those who are truly intereated in starting out, or wanting to advance their current skills.
My teaching consists of both, camera introduction, basic skills, advanced skills for those wanting to advance. Most importantly, I use all hands on, with field trips. To local venues. Learning rules of thirds, composition, lighting, shutter speeds, controlling what you see, all learning to use the "Manual" controls on their camera. o total nightfall.
Each student is taught according to their individual needs, and requirements. Whether in a group, or individually. I do travek to your location. Which makes the student more comfortable. Being in familer surroundings. Group sessions can be arrainged either locally, or in the students local.
Being able to express the beauty that is found through the lens of a camera. The diversity of the ever changing world we live in. New challenges, and continually improving on past experiences.
The enjoyment of passing on my years of experience, and knowledge, to first time beginners, and more experienced photographers, who want to take their skills to a higher level. I call it "giving back". Many years ago someone stepped up and helped to develop the skills necessary to help me get started on a amateur to professional photographer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Introduction. Learn about there background, especiaaly with photography. Reasoning for wanting to take photography classes. Experience level, setting personal goals. Type(s) of photography of interest. Familierization of what to expect, and course of study.
Making it a open and fun learning experience.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Old fashion hands on, as well as, formal training in the early years.
Current professional photographer credentials with national organization.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing depends on private or group settings. Length of travel involved.
$15.00 per hour for private one on one. Group pricing, on average, $10.00 to $12.50 per hour. Dependant on number of students.
All new students are required to pay a $25.00 registration fee. To ensure their place in the next session. Returning students are exempt.
Additional fees: Field trips, any added course materials. These to be determined at time of registration.
How did you get started teaching?
By word of mouth from family and friends wanting to learn more about photography. As time progressed, there were more people interested. Until that time all instruction was pro-bono. Which took up a lot of my time away from my first love. Being behind the lems. In order to compensate for that I started charging for my time.
What types of students have you worked with?
Complete novice through extremely talented amateurs, and semi-professionals.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am the event photographer for the Mid - Atlantic Paralyzed Veterans of America. Last month we held our annual bass fishing tournament. Vommonly referred to as The Old Dominion Brawl. Where professional bass fishermen and the veterans hAve a chance to meet, 2 days of fishing. Followed by a banquet and prize giveaways. This years event was shortened due to rain.
I am fond of this, and all outings with this organization. due to being around some of the greatedt folks. Not only for what they have given to keep this cointry safe, but their attitudes towards life. They want no pity from the rest of us. If asked, would you do it all over again. YES is the response. Beong able to be around and photograph these Veterans is truly a blessing.
This may not be the proper answer to this question but, I am more than fonf of.
There motto "No Limits", are words we can all live by.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
There knowledge, honesty, and there dedicated desire to give the student the best possible training they deserve.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What can a teacher teach me that I cannot learn by reading photography books
, help from friends, and relatives
how much is this going to cost
intimidation from other students, if enrolled in a group session
Am I open to constructive ceiticusm
the character of the instructer
how far do I want to persue my photography.
All of these questions, plus many more on a personal level, need to be answered honestly prior to making a decision to take photography classes.
Cannot express the importance of being honest with yourself, and your reasoning to commit to signing up for classes.