Photography Lessons for Moscow, ID

Whether you have never picked up your DSLR camera before or are starting to become serious about photography, my lessons will help you get on the right track. We will go over: how to use your camera in different modes, how to control shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc. what gear you should get, lenses and more. The ultimate goal is for you to be shooting in full manual mode, and then bring your pictures onto the computer and edit them! Every week, I will give you image shooting assignments and we will do weekly mini critiques. Once you feel comfortable shooting with your camera, we will get into more technical aspects such as printing, post processing, and proofing. I am a "Canon guy", so that brand of camera is my specialty! However, I have worked with students with all camera brands. Just an extra plus if you have Canon! I have been teaching Photography on Takelessons for 4 years now, and I can't wait to see you in class!

We go in an in-depth journey of light and shadows. I can teach in digital and Film photography. I am very knowledgeable in lighting techniques for portrait photography, fashion photography, outdoor, event and artistic expressionistic photography. My students will learn composition, lighting and artistic forms of photography

I am passionate about sharing my love for photography with others. I offer lots of visual examples on what to do, how to improve and grow your confidence behind the camera.

I am a published photographer, a professional musician with an international acclaim and a published writer. The reason all of these arts are synergistic together is because they are all about the inner vision and the capture of something magical. This magic is invisible to these who pass by in a rush. Photography has been a love of mine since childhood as I took images with a fully manual camera in black and white without a range finder or auto focus lens. I still love the visceral experience. My published photographs both on line as well as in galleries have been met with approval both in the media as well as by the established authorities. The director of Eastman House has picked one of my larger images of nature as one of his favorites. My specialty is street photography and the expressive moments of animals interacting with people. I do like portraiture which has been selected as an honorable win by photographic associations and printed in concert programs for professional soloists, musicians. My images have been shown in theater as well. I use full frame sensor cameras by Leica, Cannon and film cameras by Nikon, Minolta, Fuji as well as mirrorless cameras by Fuji and Canon. I have used many other brands throughout the years and countless lenses, filters and techniques. I use Photoshop but do not rely on it. I teach being able to sink in the moment, slow down time and connect to what your inner eye knows its going to see in a moment after your finger gently kisses the shutter button. That senses we use as photographers go beyond the sense we use as we walk through everyday life. I invite you into that alternate world of vision and self awareness and into the connection with your subject which will give others who see it later that moment of wonder. Yes, photography is pure magic! It is a time machine, a bridge to these moments and people who loved us and whom we love. It is indeed the love of life distilled into a soft click. How do you feel about it? I look forward to hearing from you soon and to meeting you!

Want to know how to take great photos? While I am a piano teacher, I also am a photographer for nearly twenty years. I take photos of landscapes, macro, wildlife, night and architecture. My photos have been displayed at art shows and sold numerous times at the Mass. College of Art annual auction. I give tours local to the Boston area. Boston Common, Arnold Arboretum, and Great Meadows in Concord, MA.

I learned the hard way, through a series of failures to finally produce GREAT content. I offer the most valuable lesson: what NOT to do to achieve amazing results! You'll be learning from a self-taught professional who got his job as an in-house content manager with a $900 camera setup, so we'll bash all the bad tips, tricks, and opinions and get you started on the right path.

The first thing I do before the first day of class is send out an enthusiastic email to introduce myself. We then Briefly discuss the learning goals for the course based on the visual literacy, technical, and intellectual competencies the students would like to achieve by the end of a period through the questionnaire. This is ideal for me to design the course or update an existing course for the student's desired outcomes. The customized syllabus and the schedule are completed along with a comprehensive strategy for what will take place during our lesson together. I incorporate technology all the time. I'm also inclusive driven because I believe everyone can learn no matter their capabilities or background, I also engage with my students by catering to their interests, and I embrace my dualities and share them with my students.

I can help you get an eye for a artsy photo and make the camera your weapon