Teaching
I teach both privately and in workshops, while offering sizable choices in your visual and photographic expansion.
Ultimately let's talk to see if we are a good fit, and then we can narrow your interests into foundational learning steps that work for you.
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A sample of topics to explore:
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Techniques: lens, aperture, shutter choices, manual and auto choices, metering, the digital world or film.
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Creativity: lighting, composition, texture, b/w and color systems, perspective. I'm a great teacher in here, decades of experience and being a licensed therapist and creative facilitator,I'm confident I'll connect with your learning style, if not, I'll be clear with you.
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How to learn to see to make vs take images, from within yourself.
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The digital darkroom: Photoshop, Lightroom or your favorite.
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Portfolio critique, homework assignments.
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Printing options: B/w archival darkroom, digital: Giclee', metal, acetate, canvas, glass surfaces.
Meeting arrangements:
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In person, you come to my studio at 329 Oak Ave, Paonia, CO 81428
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I travel to you, up to 15 miles, with added travel expense.
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We meet in Paonia area to gather ideas in the field, compare perspectives.
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Zoom, through email, google drive. We'll talk, I'll critique your work.
My background and training:
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Professional still work 1985-current. client list
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Professor at Colorado Mountain College, Aims College, SummerVail Art Institute, U. Northern CO. numerous schools throughout the country as a visiting artist.
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Extensive cross-cultural photo experience and world travel.
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Mentored by Ansel Adams 1982.
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Grant recipient from both Colorado and Arizona and Colorado Commission on the Arts for documentary work.
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Prices: $75-$90 per hour