Courses & Workshops

Photography Education

Photo Education
Private photography lessons and photography-related workshops in the Greater Moncton area
Intro to Photography

Private lessons for beginner and intermediate photographers. Learn to take control of your camera and its settings so you can create better images.

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Digital Asset Management

Learn how to label and organize your images so you can find the photos you want when you need them. Learn how to securely store your files to prevent loss.

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Intro to Photo Mechanic

An introduction to Photo Mechanic, the image browser preferred by sports photographers and photojournalists, with an overview of its main features.

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Certification

Photography lessons and workshops are for personal interest only. They do not provide a diploma or certification.

 
Lessons

Lessons are available either in-person or virtually via video conference (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime). In-person lessons work best.

Pricing

Pricing shown is for online students and students located in Greater Moncton. Additional fees will apply to in-person lessons for students outside of Greater Moncton.

Photo Courses
Introduction to Photography
Flexible & Personalized Instruction
1-on-1 Photography Lessons

Learn at home, at your own pace, without interfering with your already hectic schedule.

  • No need to commit to weekly classes.
  • Schedule sessions when it is convenient for you - days, evenings, or weekends.
  • Learn at your own pace - don't worry about getting ahead of or falling behind the rest of the class.
  • Learn in your own home or office - eliminate some of the hassle and rush by letting the teacher come to you.
For New and Beginner Photographers
Topics (subject to time constraints)
  • Camera care.
  • Basic camera operation with an overview of the shooting modes.
  • An introduction to composition.
  • Exposure and metering.
  • Focus modes and drives.
  • White balance.
  • Memory cards.
  • Image file formats.
  • File transfer and storage.
  • Camera accessories.

The private photography lessons are intended for beginners and those new to photography. An emphasis is placed on camera care and camera controls as well as the fundamentals of photography (Aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed). The exact topics covered will depend on the available time as well as the specific needs of the student.

Intermediate photographers can request some or all of the topics listed for beginners, either as a review or as a preview to more in-depth coverage. They can also request additional or specialized topics to meet their own interests and needs (some exceptions apply - see the FAQ page for more information).

Pricing
1 Hour

$35

Per Person
  • 1 Session
  • Handouts
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2 Hours

$60

Per Person
  • 1 or 2 Sessions
  • Handouts
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4 Hours

$100

Per Person
  • Multiple Sessions
  • Handouts
Buy 4-Hr Lessons
6 Hours

$140

Per Person
  • Multiple Sessions
  • Handouts
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Workshops
Digital Asset Management
For Photographers
Digital Asset Management

$275 per person

This on-demand workshop is available to individuals or small groups. Approximately 6 to 8 hours in length but can be broken down into smaller sessions.

Available in-person or virtually.

Demonstrations will use Adobe Bridge but techniques and workflows can be applied to Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, and other DAM software.

Handouts are provided.

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Learn How To
Take control of your photo library by:
  • Organizing your images with logical file names and folder structures.
  • Adding proper headlines and descriptions for your photos.
  • Developing effective keyword strategies and creating controlled vocabularies.
  • Creating metadata templates.
  • Properly backing up your image files to safeguard against loss.
  • Automating your workflow using the tools available in Adobe Bridge and other software.
Workshops
Introduction to Photo Mechanic
An Introduction To
The image browser used by sports photographers and photojournalists
  • Software overview.
  • Creating metadata templates.
  • Using variables to create dynamic metadata templates and other dialogues.
  • Importing and using keyword lists.
  • Creating and using code replacements.
  • Using snapshots to save dialogue settings.
  • Automating your workflow.
For Photographers
Intro to Photo Mechanic

$75 per person

This on-demand workshop is available to individuals or small groups. It is approximately 2 hours in length.

Available in-person or virtually.

Students should have a copy of Photo Mechanic installed on their computer.

Handouts are provided.

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Have questions about the workshops? Want to sign up?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Drop me a line if you need more information or want to register for lessons or workshops.

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