Learning 1 on 1

Welcome to our new course module offerings.  Please review the modules below and see which ones make sense for you and your learning style and also see which ones intrigue you.  Detailed descriptions on each of the modules will be posted soon, but many are self-explainable by the course title.   There are also many more modules to come!

The modules can be purchased individually, in a grouping, or you can mix and match an entire collection and custom tailor your existing subscription plan or start a subscription plan from scratch.

Additionally have a group of friends?  Sign-up for a course module series with a group of 3 or more and each person will receive a discounted rate.  I will update this page soon that you can order sessions directly from here, but in the meantime please e-mail to book a course module, subscription series, or if you have any questions.

• Available  Services

Educational Course Catalog

• Shooting & Technique
• Essential Camera Tests
• Imaging Workflow
• After Capture / Post-Processing
• Printing Workflow
• Critique / Review / Presentation

Shooting & Technique

Exposure I: Theory & Practice
White Balance & Color
Focus I: The Focusing Engine
Light I: Natural Light
Best Image Capture Practices
Composition
Exposure II: Advanced Technique
Filtration
Light II: Artificial Light
Focus II: Depth of Field
The Histogram & RAW v. JPG

Advanced Shooting Modules
Panorama Photography
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Capture
Interior Design Photography
Macro Photography
Waterfalls
Sports & Action
Food Photography
Studio Portraits

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Essential Camera Tests

Embedding Your Copyright Information
Menu & Custom Function Optimization
Checking for & Cleaning Sensor Dust
Checking for Noise & Assessing Tolerance
Checking For & Coping With Vignetting
Finding Your Lens’ Sharpest Aperture
Camera Calibration

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Imaging Workflow

Color Management
Proper File Transfer Routine
Filing & Archiving
Keywording & Management
Proper Software Preferences
Adobe Lightroom Workflow
Adobe Camera RAW Workflow
Importance of Metadata
Creating a ‘Master File’
Fine Art Workflow
The Crop Factor
Proper Editing Strategies
Actions & Batch Processing
Slide / Negative / Print Archiving

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After-Capture / Post-Processing

RAW File Optimization
B&W Conversions in Photoshop
Making Selections in Photoshop
Working With Masks in Photoshop
Working With Adjustment Layers
Global v. Local Adjustments
Object Removal in Photoshop
Distortion Correction
Noise Reduction Methods
‘Painting’ Techniques in Photoshop
5 Simple, Absolute Must Adjustments in Photoshop
Layer Blending
Deciphering the Curves
Gradients & Gradient Maps
File Blending
HDR, XDR & Aesthetic Considerations
Saturation Clipping Masks
Contrast Masking
Making Color Corrections

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Printing Workflow

Proper Color Management
General Printing
Fine Art Printing
Navigating the Printer Driver
Evaluating Substrates
Rendering Intents
Soft Proofing / Proofing
The BAT

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Critique / Review / Presentation

Image Review & Critique
Portfolio Building
Exhibit Building / Consultation
Exhibit Printing
Archival Practices
Matting Decisions
Print Size Considerations
Framing Ideas / Techniques
Framing Process Hands-On

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Available Services

Fine Art & Custom Photo Printing
Canvas printing, Stretching & Mounting
Artwork (Painting, Drawing, Woodblock carving) Digitization Services
Reproduction of Original Artworks for Limited Edition print runs
Photo/Slide/Negative Digitization & Archiving Services
Photo Restoration
Interior & Product Photography

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