Class Pages and Educational Blog Posts

Spring 2026

Monday Beginning Camera

Photo Safari

Lightroom 1

Photo Coaching

Mentoring

Beginner Photography Coaching (In-Person + Custom to You)

Personal, beginner-friendly coaching to help you feel confident using your camera.

We’ll start with a short Zoom intake so I can understand your goals and where you’re getting stuck. Then we’ll meet in a public location for hands-on practice—camera settings, focus, light, and composition—so you can take better photos right away.

Photo Mentoring (4-Session Package)

Ready to level up? These one-on-one mentoring sessions are designed for photographers of all skill levels who want deeper guidance, real feedback, and a plan for progress.

What’s included:

Tailored guidance based on your unique goals

Expert tips on lighting, composition, editing, and more

Constructive feedback to sharpen your creative edge

Package includes 4 sessions up to 3-hours in length and can include up to 2 students.

Some helpful blog posts:

March 30, 2026

Ick

Dust, pollen, and sand can wreak havoc on your camera gear, but with a little preparation, you can protect your equipment and keep shooting...

focusing, focus, selective focus, web, spider, bokeh

March 8, 2026

Mastering Camera Focus: Tips for Sharper, Stunning Photos

Master your camera's focus point for sharper shots! Learn focus modes, AF settings, and tips for perfect portraits and action photos.

February 18, 2026

Mastering Back Button Focus: Unlock Sharper Shots and Effortless Photography

Discover back button focus: separate focus from the shutter for sharper shots, smoother tracking, and stress-free portraits. Try it today!

January 27, 2026

Be an Amateur (On Purpose)

Embrace amateur energy: Stay curious, keep experimenting, and share your journey. Permission to be a beginner opens doors to growth.

October 28, 2025

Mastering Exposure: Fix Underexposed and Overexposed Photos in Lightroom Classic

Learn how to fix underexposed photos in Lightroom and deal with noise, but discover why blown highlights are often beyond recovery.

October 21, 2025

RAW vs JPEG: Unlocking the Secrets to Perfect Photo Editing

RAW vs JPEG: Understand photo formats! RAW offers editing freedom, JPEG is ready-to-share. Learn which suits your photography style today!

October 12, 2025

A Quick Guide to Camera Filters (and When You Actually Need Them)

Discover which camera filters truly matter for your photography. Tips on UV, ND, and GND filters—when to use them and when to skip.

October 7, 2025

Crop Sensor vs Full Frame Cameras: What Actually Matters for Photographers

Trying to decide between crop sensor and full frame cameras? Skip the gear debates and technical jargon. Here's what actually matters: sensor size affects...