Private Photography Lessons

Have you ever wondered how people do star trails, make running water look soft, or get a close-up picture in perfect focus with a blurry background? I can teach you how to do all of those things!

I specialize in digital photography, so a digital SLR is required for best results (What's a DSLR?). Point-and-shoot cameras are getting very good, but in order to learn all you need to know, you need to be able to use all manual settings and have the most flexibility possible, including the ability to change lenses.

I can either sit down with you one-one-one for a couple of hours and explain the basics, or we can go out shooting for an entire day so you can get some hands-on practice. It all depends on your current skill level and what kind of equipment you have.

What I Can Teach You

• basics of how digital cameras and sensors work
• basics of how lenses work
• getting to know the buttons and menus on your camera
• ISO settings and noise
• shutter speed settings and cable releases
• aperture settings and depth of field
• making all those work together to get the correct exposure
• using the histogram on your camera
• tripods - when, why, and how to use them
• taking pictures in low light situations
• white balance (auto vs. custom) and how to do custom white balance
• how filters work and when and how to use them
• upgrading the firmware for your camera
• what meta data is and how to use it
• basics on photo editing, watermarking to protect your work
• photo storage and backup options

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