There are so many ways to advance one’s photography skills. Reading books on art & photography can be very educational. Studying hundreds of quality images, then experimenting on your own can be even more useful.
However, the best way to learn photography is through one-on-one interaction. Within a short amount of time, private instruction can quickly increase knowledge and comfort level with both camera handling and photographic theory. Beyond that, many of our clients further extend their journey to learn more advanced camera techniques, software processing & fine art printing. Additionally we consult many other professional photographers with improving their shooting technique, coming up with creative solutions for lighting predicaments, or showing them time-saving steps in image processing.
A sampling of topics can be seen below. They are broken up into individual categories for your browsing convenience. Don’t see what you are looking for? Sessions can be custom tailored to your needs.
Sessions can be purchased on an individual basis or you may purchase a series of sessions in a subscription plan.
Educational Course Catalog- Shooting & Technique
- Essential Camera Tests
- Imaging Workflow
- After Capture / Post-Processing
- Printing Workflow
- Critique / Review / Presentation
Shooting & Technique
Exposure I: Theory & Practice
White Balance & Color
Focus I: The Focusing Engine
Light I: Natural Light
Best Image Capture Practices
Composition
Exposure II: Advanced Technique
Filtration
Light II: Artificial Light
Focus II: Depth of Field
The Histogram & RAW v. JPG
Advanced Shooting Modules
Panorama PhotographyHDR (High Dynamic Range) Capture
Interior Design Photography
Macro Photography
Waterfalls
Sports & Action
Food Photography
Studio Portraits
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Essential Camera Tests
Embedding Your Copyright Information
Menu & Custom Function Optimization
Checking for & Cleaning Sensor Dust
Checking for Noise & Assessing Tolerance
Checking For & Coping With Vignetting
Finding Your Lens’ Sharpest Aperture
Camera Calibration
Imaging Workflow
Color Management
Proper File Transfer Routine
Filing & Archiving
Keywording & Management
Proper Software Preferences
Adobe Lightroom Workflow
Adobe Camera RAW Workflow
Importance of Metadata
Creating a ‘Master File’
Fine Art Workflow
The Crop Factor
Proper Editing Strategies
Actions & Batch Processing
Slide / Negative / Print Archiving
After-Capture / Post-Processing
RAW File Optimization
B&W Conversions in Photoshop
Making Selections in Photoshop
Working With Masks in Photoshop
Working With Adjustment Layers
Global v. Local Adjustments
Object Removal in Photoshop
Distortion Correction
Noise Reduction Methods
‘Painting’ Techniques in Photoshop
5 Simple, Absolute Must Adjustments in Photoshop
Layer Blending
Deciphering the Curves
Gradients & Gradient Maps
File Blending
HDR, XDR & Aesthetic Considerations
Saturation Clipping Masks
Contrast Masking
Making Color Corrections
Printing Workflow
Proper Color Management
General Printing
Fine Art Printing
Navigating the Printer Driver
Evaluating Substrates
Rendering Intents
Soft Proofing / Proofing
The BAT
Critique / Review / Presentation
Image Review & Critique
Portfolio Building
Exhibit Building / Consultation
Exhibit Printing
Archival Practices
Matting Decisions
Print Size Considerations
Framing Ideas / Techniques
Framing Process Hands-On