Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 14+
Speaks French
Teaching since 2000
MFA
About RA F.
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Areas of specialization: Learning to use your digital camera, Photoshop from basic to advanced, portfolio development.
I love working with new photographers to learn their cameras and effectively post-process their images. Whether you are a beginner or have more advanced knowledge, I can help you gain both skill and confidence to bring your photography to the next level.
I'm a professional photographer doing both commercial and fine art work in Philadelphia. I currently teach online course for Pratt Institute, PA Academy of Fine Arts and The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Project. My background is in the sciences and fine arts and I love to share my ten plus years of hands-on experience.
I am what is usually called a "power user" when it comes to Photoshop. I've tacked everything from removing writing written on human skin to removing/replacing backgrounds. I work with the program nearly every day along with Adobe Lightroom.
I've been doing photography since the era of film and I've worked with nearly every kind of camera. My background is heavily informed by the fine arts. I minored in drawing as an undergraduate, eventually going on for an MFA in painting.
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Experience
Continuing Ed and High School Intensive Instructor
Jun, 2018 - PresentPennsylvania Academy of FIne Arts
Online digital photography class, and summer college prep. for high school students.
Continuing. Education Instructor
Jun, 2017 - PresentPratt Manhattan
Photography instructor, analog/digital technologies.
Assistant
Nov, 2015 - PresentAnne Nicolajsen
Free-lance studio assistant for high-end beauty shoots.
Photographer
Jan, 2006 - PresentRA Friedman, Photography
I am a self-employed fine art photographer specializing in studio work and the urban landscape. I also work in drawing and printmaking.
Education
MFA
Sep, 1991 - May, 1994Louisiana State University, Baton Roughe
MFA, Painting
Sep, 1991 - May, 1994Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Certifications
Master of FIne Arts
Apr, 1994Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
MFA with honors, painting. Thesis: Painting and photography.
Awards
Fellowship
Jun, 2010City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Project
Appointed teacher Pratt Instintute Continuing and Professional Ed.
Dec, 2016Pratt Institute/ Pratt Manhattan
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
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