Several photography classes,
seminars, and photographic workshops are available. There
is a photography class for
people just starting out as well as photography
classes for
the more advanced photographer. We cover the
use of both digital cameras as well as film cameras. Both point and shoot
as well as SLR cameras are covered. Photography classes are taught throughout the year
depending on enrollment. Private one-on-one lessons are also
available for the aspiring photographer or the more
advanced photographer. Click
on the title of the photo class or photo workshop you are interested in to
obtain more information including a schedule and
fees.
This course is designed for entry level
photographers and
also serves as a good review for the more advanced
photographer. If you just bought a new digital SLR camera or
have a camera that you don't know how to use or simply want to become more familiar with
operating a camera, this
class is for you! Film and digital photographers
welcome! Click on the title for more
information.
"This course is great for those who may want to
progress beyond the every day snapshot." Ken
"The course is so
affordable and easy to follow that I think it
would benefit anyone who owns a camera! "
Isabella
"Not only did I learn
about the technical aspects of picture taking but
also some of the ‘art’ involved - what to think
about when composing a shot." Karen
This course is designed for the more advanced
photographer as we will delve into techniques used by
professional photographers to obtain magazine cover shots and award
winning photographs. A wide variety of advanced
hard-to-find photographic techniques and tips will be
presented. Click on the title for more
information.
"Advanced
Nature Photo class has opened my eyes andre-focused my vision on photography...If youonly
have time and money for one photo seminar, I recommend
this onehighly!"
Alan
I
am available to give private lessons to meet your
specific photographic needs and goals. Whether you are a
beginner and need a little extra time to grasp the
fundamentals or an advanced photographer who is looking
to sharpen their skills or take their photography to the
next level, I can help! I have done in-house
lessons as well as traveled across the country to teach
photography. Rates depend on the amount of
instruction needed, travel expenses, etc. Please
call me to discuss your photographic needs and we will work
something out. If I am unable to help you because
your skill level is beyond mine, I can suggest other
professionals who's help you can seek. I am versed
in film as well as digital photography.
“In
taking a one-on-one photography class with James, I
learned in 3 classes what I was not able to grasp
from several other teachers over many other hours.
He’s patient, teaches what you want and need to
learn, and makes sure you understand it all before
the classes are over. He even showed me each
principle on all 3 cameras I brought with me the 1st
night, plus his own. Now I’m reading everything I
get my hands on and it makes a whole lot more
sense."
--Sharon
"I
want to thank you for your private photography
lessons. The real value of your lessons is that it
accelerated and reinforced my own personal
learning. I came in with a basic understanding and
I came out as a better photographer."
--Phu
This course is designed
to teach you the basics of digitizing a photograph,
or taking a digital image and manipulating it using
Adobe Photoshop and other programs to edit the image so that it looks like
the
image you envisioned, and then outputting the digital file
(digital printing through an ink jet printer). You
don't need to be a genius at digital photography or
Photoshop to get
great prints! Click on the title for more
information.
This
private photography workshop is designed for beginners
as well as advanced photographers. We will focus on three main
aspects that make a good photograph:
exposure, composition, and lighting. In addition
we will discuss equipment, photographic subjects, as
well as techniques to improve your photography. Other
scheduled photographic workshops are available. Click
on the title for more information.
"Your technical knowledge of photographic equipment in
combination with composition and lighting helped me
immensely." Neil - workshop participant
"I
thoroughly enjoyed your waterfall workshop. You provided
many practical tips, and showed us many beautiful
waterfalls! Great photography and a memorable day!"
Linda - workshop participant
photographic
SEMINARS
In addition to teaching photography,
James conducts several photographic seminars, both instructional and
pictorial, at local photography clubs, schools, nature
clubs, etc. The following are a list of current seminars
offered:
Africa (pictorial)
Photographing
Waterfalls (instructional)
Beyond The Basics: Advanced Concepts And
Techniques (instructional)
