I teach photography lessons in Wilmington, Delaware, primarily at the Delaware Art Museum but also classes at Mt. Cuba Center and privately.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Fully-vaccinated, I am once again teaching in-person classes at the Delaware Art Museum and privately. I also offer Zoom classes via video. Contact me to learn more!
For details and to register for classes at the Delaware Art Museum, visit the museum’s website or call the museum at 302 571-9590.
Samples of my students’ work, 2012 to present
Delaware Art Museum, Fall 2021
Digital Photography
Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16, 2021
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Beginning/Beyond Beginner
Students will develop fundamental technical skills for digital cameras. Basics such as how to determine a proper exposure, use of depth of field, and what goes into a well-composed image will be covered.
Supplies: A sophisticated SLR or mirrorless digital camera, fully charged. No smart phones or point-and-shoot cameras, please.
Composition: Separating Subject from Background
Saturday, September 18, 2021
10:00am – 12:30pm
All levels
There are many ways of separating subject from background. The lessons I have learned as a photographer are relevant to artists working in any medium where composition is relevant. After the lecture, students will be turned loose in the sculpture garden to apply the lessons learned using whatever camera they have available. Smart phones and tablets will do! The best of the resulting work will be shared afterwards on the Internet by those willing to send their photos to the instructor.
Supplies: Any type of camera.
Adobe Lightroom Image Processing Demonstration
Saturday, October 2, 2021
10:00am – 12:30pm
All levels
Adobe Lightroom software allows photographers to make global and local adjustments to their digital images. Learn to use Lightroom’s advanced tools such as graduated and radial filters, the adjustment brush, the spot removal tool, color adjustments, and split toning.
Supplies: Computer, smart phone, or tablet with Adobe Lightroom downloaded in advance is recommended but not required so that participants can easily follow along.
Adobe Photoshop Post Processing Demonstration
Saturday, October 16, 2021
10:00am – 12:30pm
All levels
Adobe Photoshop software gives users powerful tools to work with images. In this introductory demonstration, students be shown how to use adjustment layers, selections, layer styles, masks, and more.
Supplies: Computer, smart phone, or tablet with Adobe Photoshop downloaded in advance is recommended but not required so that participants can easily follow along.
Mt. Cuba Center
No classes are scheduled at the moment.
Private Lessons
In general, lessons are here in Arden, Delaware. We can meet elsewhere, but I usually charge for my travel time unless we meet close by, say at a library or coffee shop. Click here to contact me. My rates are $45/hour, for one person or many.
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