Sandy Hook, VA Photography Lessons

I have been using my Canon DSLR camera for 4 years now, primarily focusing on shooting architecture and landscapes. I can teach the basics of how to frame a shot using simple rules such as the rule of thirds, and more technical terms such as shutter speed and aperture settings to create proper lighting settings and depth of field.

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'm a professional photographer specializing in event coverage and portraiture. Some of my clients include the United Nations, Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, Yin Yue Dance Company, and Estelle Finkel. Feel free to check out some examples of my work below!

Take your photos from amateur to pro with the secrets on improving composition, exposure (including aperture, shutter speed and ISO), choosing the right lens for the subject, lighting (including speedlight flashes, strobes and natural light), the importance of post processing, Photoshop and photo organization and more!

Are you ready to improve your photography? I'd love to help you capture the special moments in your life beautifully and realize your artistic vision.

With custom photography tutoring, lessons are tailored to your needs and interests. Maybe you would like to learn the basics of composition to take better pictures with any camera, whether a smartphone, point and shoot camera or DSLR.

Ever wonder why a picture didn't turn out? Bring it to your lesson and learn solutions.

Confused by aperture, ISO, shutter speed and the exposure triangle? Get to know them and know just what you'll need for any situation.

Does your flash intimidate you? Learn to how to harness it.

Who or what inspires you? Chart your course to creating the style of photography you love and study the masters who have led the way.

Need help organizing your digital photos or sharing them in photo books or online? I've taught photography software to students from pre-teens to seniors and would love to ...

These lessons will address principals of composition in photography, as well as learning the exposure principle to be able to apply correct camera settings.

A link to an interactive camera setting tool will be provided for the students to practice on their own time.

At the end of the lesson, student will receive an exposure cheat sheet. The list can be stored on a smart phone and consulted any time anywhere while shooting.

Minimum requirements for enrolling in this class:

1 - Because every lesson is customized to address each students' unique circumstances and needs in the field of photography, students must provide information on which camera they will be using PRIOR to purchasing lessons.

2 - Student attending online lessons must use a desktop computer (or powerful laptop) with a camera and a microphone.
Good internet connection is necessary to avoid technical difficulties during the course of the lesson.

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Learning photography is partly learning that it is combination of art and science and working to understand those qualities and how they work together. It's a really rewarding skill to have. It's very satisfying to have the confidence to go to an event, a family gathering, a wedding or birthday party and know that the photos you take can be offered to be shared with others.
The art is is in learning about the 4 c's of photography - color, composition, cropping and creativity. The science is in learning about the math that governs shutter speeds and apertures as well as something about the properties of light. Did you know that light has a color temperature and that it is measured in degrees of Kelvin? That's why photos taken indoors in florescent light have a greenish cast - they are a different color temperature (a cooler one) than those taken outdoors.
As for my background, I started as a photojournalist right out of high school, working for a newspaper well before there ...

Experience learning from someone who has enjoyed decades of shooting creative photographic imagery. My photography skill has been developed through hard work and self training, study through courses, life experience and by rigorous evaluation through submissions that must be approved online for commercial use and in contests. As a result, I have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars by learning how to sell images online and price photoshoots to produce quality income.

Studying shooting and lighting techniques has allowed me to develop an understanding of photography that can be shared to help others greatly improve their skill and understanding of fundamentals. I'll provide insight on working with models, professional businesses or families and the communication skills and interaction required to achieve the best results in a photoshoot.

I have developed skill in using post-processing tools to create useful and attractive imagery.

My experience in stock photography has ...

A photojournalist and wedding photographer with 15 years of experience. Jonathan has a passion for teaching and loves seeing his students thrive. All ages
and skill levels welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs and goals of each student. You'll soon have the foundation to take timeless photos or take your skills to the next level. Shoot me a message, I'd love to hear from you!