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Salem, Massachusetts

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 7+
Speaks Spanish, American Sign Language
Teaching since 2010
MFA Visual Arts

    About Vanessa R.

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    Vanessa has sailed around the world with her camera, capturing images in over a dozen countries, from South Africa, to New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Her work often concentrates on children's issues in developing countries, and has been exhibited in Providence, NYC, Chicago and South Africa. She works as a freelance photographer and college instructor. Vanessa loves students of all ages :)

    Instructor details

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    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Tuesday
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Wednesday
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Thursday
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Friday
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Saturday
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-3 PM
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $90
    120 minutes
    $120
    150 minutes
    $150
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    Experience

    Adjunct Photography Faculty

    Sep, 2013 - Present

    Montserrat College of Art

    Photographic Media I • Beginner level, B&W analog and digital photography, video basics. Photographic Media II • Intermediate level, B&W analog and digital photography. Digital Photography • Editing and retouching in Photoshop, Inkjet Printing. Information, Images and Ideas • Investigates the relationship of imagery, content and meaning. Senior Fine Arts Thesis Advisor • Advisor for graduating students creating thesis projects.

    Photography Instructor & Darkroom Studio Manager

    Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2014

    Belvoir Terrace

    Belvoir is an intensive summer visual arts program for girls aged 8 to 16. B&W Photography • B&W film; exposure, natural light, darkroom printing. Digital Photography • Basics including: exposure, depth of field & motion and Photoshop,

    Special Lecturer, Art

    Sep, 2013 - Dec, 2013

    Providence College

    Digital Photography I • Exposure, natural light, Lightroom, Photoshop, printing.

    Continuing Education Photography Faculty

    Jun, 2013 - Present

    Rhode Island School of Design

    Advanced Digital Photography Studio • Lighting and portfolio development. From Dark to Lightroom • Digital Asset Management, Workflow and editing with Lightroom. Portable Flash • Location lighting with portable flash. Pre-College Program • Photography summer program for high school students.

    Photography Instructor

    Sep, 2010 - Jul, 2012

    University of Miami, Osher Life-long Learning Institute

    Photography Around Town • On location photography class covering basics (aperture/shutter). Workshops cover portrait, architectural, environmental, and nature photography Photoshop Elements (Beginning and Intermediate) • Editing and retouching in Photoshop.

    Photography Faculty

    Jan, 2010 - Mar, 2013

    Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

    Portfolio Advisor • Advisor for graduating students creating print portfolios. Summer Studies • Photography summer program for high school students. Principles of Photography • Basics including: exposure, depth of field & motion. Photographic Design • Lightroom workflow. The elements and principles of design. Introduction to Electronic Imaging Applications • Editing and retouching in Photoshop. Color Management • Color management from capture to output for Color and B&W printing. Lighting • Tungsten and flash. Lighting for texture, highly reflective, & transparent surfaces. Portraiture • Posing, facial views, light patterns. Outdoor/studio lighting, High & Low Key. Location • Location lighting. Portable flash. Role of photographer, assistant, & digital tech. The Business of Photography • Business structure, copyright, contracts, & pricing. Assisting for Photographers • Role of assistant and production manager. Image Management & Presentation • Website portfolio creation & digital asset management.

    Graduate Course Assistant

    Sep, 2007 - May, 2009

    University of Chicago

    Beginning Photography • Basics including: exposure, depth of field & motion. Black and white film developing and darkroom printing. Conceptual projects. Photography Workshop • Intermediate course. Color darkroom printing, digital printing and large format camera. Conceptual projects.

    Education

    BFA Photography

    Sep, 2001 - May, 2006

    Rhode Island School of Design

    MFA Visual Arts

    Sep, 2007 - May, 2009

    University of Chicago

    Languages

    American Sign Language

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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