Private Photography Classes / Lessons (Hollywood Hills)

Private Photography Instruction

With nearly twenty years of experience as a professional agency photographer, I offer exclusive one-on-one private photography instruction to a limited number of students.

Service Overview

This personalized series of one-on-one classes is tailored to your specific requirements and interests, covering everything from technical fundamentals to business development. Sessions are scheduled to accommodate your personal schedule.

Credentials & Experience

I am a professional photographer with nearly twenty years of agency experience, now dedicated to mentoring a select number of students through comprehensive, hands-on instruction.

Services Offered

• Selecting the right camera for your goals.
• Fundamental camera terminology.
• Comprehending aperture and F-stops.
• Understanding shutter speeds.
• Grasping ISO/ASA settings.
• Choosing appropriate lenses, plus practical tips for their use and maintenance.
• Studying compositional principles established by admired photographers and artists.
• Harnessing natural light effectively.
• Understanding strobe lighting techniques.
• Detailed, hands-on training in portraiture, headshots, fashion, and street photography. This includes practical demonstrations with models, actors, and subjects with compelling features.
• Building and maintaining connections with your clientele.
• Foundations for launching and growing your photography business.
• Accessing your creative vision and learning to express it through imagery.

What Clients Say

"M is not merely a photography teacher; he is an instructor and a mentor deeply invested in your development and success... He teaches you how to become a photographer, not just how to take a picture." -Stephanie A.

"I began with very little knowledge of photography... I progressed from a complete amateur to a semi-professional standard because of M." -Chris C.