Do you have a shiny new camera, but are not sure how to use it? Would you like to improve your photography to take better pictures, learn about compositions and what makes a good image? Or do you have specific questions around photography that you would like to discuss with an expert.
1-on-1 sessions with Alex are a great way to learn and discuss photography topics. The below topic are suggestions that can be discussed, or if you have something specific that you'd like to talk about just let me know.
Sessions are remote over zoom, or they can be in-person as well. Zoom sessions are recorded and the recording is shared within 24hrs.
Pricing:
1 hour : $120
2 hours: $200
3 hours: $275
(Multi-hour bookings can be broken up over multiple 1-hour sessions)
Meeting Topics
Introduction to photography basics
Learn the basic of photography and camera settings.
Shooting Techniques
Alex is experienced in many different types of photography, from architecture, street, nature, travel sports and aviation photography and more. Each comes with their own challenges.
Introduction into Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom has a thousand functions and it can be overwhelming to learn. In this session I will teach you the most important functions, so you know how to import your photos into Lightroom, organize your photos in the library module, edit pictures in the Develop module, and export images for printing, posting or sharing.
What makes a good image
We look at images and discuss what makes the image work, composition, post-processing.
Image critique / Portfolio review
Receiving honest and un-biased, constructive feedback on your images is one of the most effective ways to improve one's photography. Show me some of your images and I'll give you honest feedback what I like about the images and how I think they could be improved, concept, composition, post-processing.
How to build a portfolio website with Adobe Portfolio
There are many reasons why every photographer should have their own website. Did you know that the Adobe Photography plan includes website builder? In this session I will teach you how to build your own portfolio website in no time. No programming-experience needed.
How to plan a moon shot with Photopills
Learn how to plan a shot with Photopills, like the moon rising over a building in Manhattan.
Create images for Photography competitions
A great way to turbo-charge your photographic development is becoming a member of a camera club, and participating in competitions. We discuss the advantages and pitfalls of photo competitions, what judges typically look out for, and how to use the feedback to improve your photography.
Gift Card
Gift 1-on-1 time with Alex to the photographer friend in your life.