One-on-One Photography Lessons that Show You How Your Camera Works.
Perfect for those who lack confidence in learning or have just been putting it off.
Welcome!
I’m thrilled you’re here and ready to learn how to work your camera.
My job is to save you from information overload and show you the simplest way to use your camera, so you can start doing photography.
My first good camera was a Canon Rebel, which was supposed to take amazing photos. I was excited and ready to go.
But the few good pictures I took were purely accidental because I didn't know how to use my camera properly. As a result, 99% of my photos looked terrible.
Initially, I procrastinated on learning. Then, I overwhelmed myself with confusing articles and YouTube tutorials.
After several years, I finally figured out what all the buttons and settings do.
To my surprise, I discovered that just 2 or 3 key settings yield the best photos.
That's what I can't wait to show you!
Everything You Need to Know to Get Off Auto Mode
There are two ways that I can help you get off auto mode and using your camera properly.
The first is through the articles I have written for you.
The second is by showing you exactly how to do it with a personal photography lesson.
This article covers everything you need to know to get your camera off auto mode and learn to use it better.
Why Auto Mode Doesn't Work and Which Settings You Should Use Instead.
Don't get bogged down in concepts you don’t need to know.
Learn step-by-step how to get your camera off auto mode and learn to use it properly.
Follow the steps using your camera, and if you want me to just show you how to do it with your own camera, you can book a lesson.
Beginner Camera Settings Photography Lesson
This one-on-one photography lesson is all about showing you exactly how to work your camera.
In this hands-on lesson, I'll show you step-by-step how to take your camera off auto mode and learn to use it properly.
You'll have your photography lesson in a place where you like to take pictures so that what you learn is practical.
After your lesson, you'll receive notes to help you recall what you learned and some fun assignments to help you practice and make sure everything you learned sticks.
Best of all, you will finally be ready to use your camera instead of letting it sit around and collect dust.
You never know where your new potential will take you!
This personal photography lesson is 295.
You are truly what every teacher should be.
Planning your lessons thoroughly, modifying based on your students’ needs and interests.
You encourage, you guide, you celebrate.
I love watching your feedback videos, not just for what I learn from them but because it makes me feel SO good.
THANK YOU!
~ Susan
Hi, I'm Mat!
My first camera was just a simple point-and-shoot film camera - I was 10 - from the first picture I took, I was hooked for life.
I photographed rock concerts, killer whales and camping trips - and even brought it to our wedding when I married Naomi.
We attended university together, where I received a digital Canon Rebel for yearbook photos. For the first time in my life, I had an amazing camera. I got some great shots, but it was mostly luck since I didn't understand the camera settings.
Photography was so ingrained in me that I didn't care about the bad photos; I was so thrilled with the good ones.
When Naomi and I had our first baby, I realized I had to take learning to use the camera seriously. Enough procrastinating.
But it took me so long to learn my camera - I was overwhelmed by so many difficult concepts when learning the advanced features of the camera.
It wasn't till I struggled through learning everything that I realized you only need 2 or 3 settings to get great photos.
I began teaching photography because I know the feeling of coming home with lousy photos after a trip or missing my son's first steps because I'm fumbling with camera settings. I want to save you from this.
And I also know the joy of coming home from a trip with so many good photos I don't know which ones to print. And the joy of spontaneous everyday adventures with my kids that are now documented in beautiful photos.
Yes, there are a gazillion buttons and menus on your camera, but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to take great pictures.
I can't wait to show you the two to three camera settings that you need to know to get started taking seriously good photos.
Book Your Lesson Now
I can't wait to show you how your camera works so you can finally start using it.
Your passion and creativity are ready to flow, but you need the technology unlocked.
That's what I do as a teacher - show you how the technology works.
I love sitting down with people and showing them how their camera works.
My first camera was simple to use. One button and a viewfinder. Our cameras are more sophisticated than the one I started out with. But my goal is to make it that easy for you to take pictures. So you can get out into the world and use it.
