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Photography Tutoring



Have a peace of mind knowing that your photography tutor have years of experience.


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Since our home base is in Waterloo, Ontario; we provide local photography tutoring services in the area of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.
With over 20 years of photography experience, we provide a vast knowledge of photography techniques to improve your photography so you can create unique beautiful images.
Learn from basic to advance and make WOW images that you could proudly display in your home and show to friends and family. These are private one on one classes outdoor and on location, so all our attention is focused your learning.





Tutoring Details


Photography 101


This is the core basic knowledge for any photographer. From how your camera works to basic photo shooting.
An intense invaluable 3 hours of knowledge and practice.



Content Covered

  • Your camera functionality (theory).
  • Controlling exposure, ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed. (theory)
  • Focusing your subject. (theory)
  • Basic composition, avoiding distractions. (theory)
  • Guided photo shoot practice 1.5 hour. (field)

Requirements:

  • No previous experience is required.
  • A camera preferably with Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed and Manual modes.

    • $250.00 CAD


Contact us today to check our availability and setup an appointment. (519) 465-4085


Photography 102


This is an adavance photography tutoring with 2 hours of theory and 3 hours practice. An in depth learning exploring advance camera functionality, lighting, composition, and photography techniques.
This invaluable tutorial will enable you to explore your creativity without limiting your imagination.



Content Covered

  • In depth knowledge on how to photograph by controling light. (theory).
  • Exploring manual mode. (theory)
  • Natural and Artificial lighting. (theory)
  • How to mesure light, Average/Evaluative, Center Weighted, and Spot Metering. (theory)
  • Histogram, Exposure, and Exposure Compensation. (theory)
  • Planning your image, composition, leading lines, quality vs quantity. (theory)
  • Lenses know how. (theory)
  • Focus modes know how, Auto and Manual focus. (theory)
  • Aperture know how, depth of field. (theory)
  • Shutter speed know how, freezing motion, long exposure, ghosting images. (theory)
  • Guided photo shoot practice 3 hours. (field)

Requirements:

  • No previous experience is required, having a basic knowledge is a plus.
  • Must have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera preferably with Manual mode.

    • $350.00 CAD


Contact us today to check our availability and setup an appointment. (519) 465-4085


Flora Photography


An extensive 3 hours hands on field photoshoot to learn techniques and bring your flora photography to a fine art quality.



Content Covered

  • Natural lighting, flash lighting and combining lighting.
  • Best lighting, tailoring light, adding and subtracting light.
  • Composition, depth of field, focus point, background, tripod/monopod.
  • Specialty lenses and equipment.
  • Photographing the unseen is beautiful.
  • Macro photography, an image within an image.

    • $250.00 CAD


Contact us today to check our availability and setup an appointment. (519) 465-4085


Bird Photography


An extensive 3 hours hands on field photoshoot to learn techniques and elevate your Bird Photography to a WOW amazing images.



Content Covered

  • Best Natural lighting, positioning yourself.
  • Composition, depth of field, focus point, background, tripod/monopod.
  • Specialty lenses and equipment.
  • Shutter speed, ISO, and Aperture.
  • In flight freezing motion, focusing, panning.
  • Photographing on your backyard, setting up perches. (theory)

    • $250.00 CAD


Contact us today to check our availability and setup an appointment. (519) 465-4085


Other Available Services
  • Photo restoration (Please contact us for a quote.)
  • Local and Destination Wedding Photography (Please contact us for a quote.)
  • Family Portrait Photography.
  • Fashion Photography.
  • Commercial Photography.
  • Special Events Photography.
  • Film Photography using 35mm, 2 1⁄4 x 2 1⁄4 and 4x5 film formats.
  • Custom hand tinting Black and White, sepia tone and digital editing available.
  • Canvas mounting, framing and digital artwork.