For the last twenty years, I've taught a variety of computer graphics applications. Currently, I'm an Adobe Certified Professional and teach at a high school as well as privately, offering workshops and lectures on a variety of topics. Please fill out the registration form at the bottom of the page if you're interested in one of the following courses/workshops. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Adobe Photoshop CC 2023 for Photographers
In this 3 hour, hands-on course, you will learn all the essential tools needed to improve your photography and understand the industry standard software package, Adobe Photoshop CC 2023.
Module 1
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Interface Overview
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Opening, Editing & Saving
Module 2
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Layers & Masks
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Adjustment Layers
Module 3
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How to Create Selections
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How to Use Curves and Levels
Module 4
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How to Change any color with Hue and Saturation
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How to Scale, Rotate & Align
Module 5
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How to use the Brush Tool
Module 6
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How to Crop & Resize Images
Module 7
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How to Edit Non Destructively
Module 8
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How to Use Blending Modes
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How to selectively Dodge & Burn
Module 9
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How to Remove Blemishes from a Portrait
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How to Sharpen a Portrait
Module 10
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Course Overview
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Wrap Up
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Q & A
Duration: 3 hours
Fee: $150
Format: In Person or Zoom
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2023
Adobe Lightroom CC 2023 for Photographers
In this hands-on course, you will learn the photographer's industry standard toolset, Adobe Lightroom 2023, which will enable you to take your photography to the next level.
Module 1
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Importing Process
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Hard Disk versus Camera
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Evaluating Photos before Import
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Destination Folder
Module 2
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Viewing Images & Managing Photos
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Switching Views
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Flagging Photos & Deletion
Module 3
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Organizing Folders
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Collections for Organization
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Applying Keyword Tags
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Using Flags & Ratings
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Adding Metadata
Module 4
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Quick Develop
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Develop Module
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Undoing Edits, Redoing Edits
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Removing Blemishes
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Color Correction
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Color Grading
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Synchronizing Edits
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Local Edits
Module 5
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Publishing Photos Library
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Web Module Overview
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Output Settings
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Photo Export for Print & Competition
Duration: 3 hours
Fee: $150
Format: In Person or Zoom
Software: Adobe Lightroom CC 2023
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DSLR Basics Level 1: Understanding Your Camera
This hands-on class is designed to give students a solid understanding of their DSLR camera when using the automated features and modes as well as the manual capabilities and controls for complete creative control.
**This course is NOT designed for point and shoot cameras**
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Module 1
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Camera Anatomy
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Aperture
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Shutter
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Lenses & Focal Length
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ISO
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Color Temperature
Module 2
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Portrait & Landscape
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Fast Motion
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Long Exposure
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Autofocus
Module 3
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Composition
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Point of View
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Rule of Thirds
Module 4
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Putting It All Together
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Course Overview
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Q & A
Duration: 3 hours
Fee: $150
Format: In Person
Hardware: DSLR Camera
Zoo Photography Lecture
This zoo photography lecture will give an in depth overview of the workflow, composition, lighting, equipment, settings, techniques and tips that are utilized to capture intimate portraits of these beautiful and exotic animals. Each image will be analyzed and dissected to show how it was created. Post processing techniques will also be examined in this engaging presentation.
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: $125
Class Size: Any
Format: In Person or Virtual (Zoom)
Zoo Photography Hands-On Workshop
A hands on, practical workshops is also available for booking. The session is available in a 2 or 4 hour time slot. I will lead a guided tour of the zoo, showing each student my camera settings, lens selection, and shooting location. You will not only learn the hows but the whys.
Duration: 2 or 4 hour guided sessions are available.
Fee: $100 for 2 hours or $200 for 4 hours
Group Size: 10 person maximum
Format: In Person
Private Instruction
Private instruction is also available for a variety of advanced topics such as but are not limited to:
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Adobe Photoshop 2023
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Adobe Lightroom 2023
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Advanced DSLR Functions
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Lighting Techniques
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Composition & Shooting
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Exposure & Metering
Duration: Hourly
Fee: $50 per hour
Group Size: Limited to 1
Format: In Person or Virtual (Zoom) depending on the instruction requested.