Lessons and Workshops


Salt flats on the Altiplano of northern Chile, South America

1-on-1 Photography Instruction

Starting at $25/hr with a  2 hour minimum.
In these 1 on 1 sessions,  you define the nature of the lessons, and the pace at which they proceed. Start anywhere and build through a progressive series of lessons designed to help you maximize your image making potential. All instruction is held in the Vancouver area. Explore the following learning options:

  • Fundamentals of Photography: What are ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture, and how do I apply knowledge of what they do to my photography?
  • Photo Composition: What do you mean the Rule of Thirds isn’t all there is? Learning about the Golden Ratio, leading lines, framing, light and dark, background separation, and much more.
  • Digital Editing: Different film stocks had unique character and style, whereas digital images are flat and bland by nature. Basic post-processing in iPhoto, Picasa, or Photoshop can radically improve the quality of your images. Already know the basics? Dive into advanced Photoshop techniques.
  • Intermediate Camera Settings: Choosing and setting custom White Balance. Understanding Centre Weighted, Matrix, and Spot metering. Focus area mode selection and how to choose a specific focus point. RAW vs JPEG.
  • Developing a Creative Eye: Discussion and practice of why people find images interesting, and how you can approach subjects with a unique and creative vision.
  • Lens Selection: Which lens when? Learning how focal length affects image compression or why the pros get really amazing landscape shots (hint: wide angle lenses, but not too wide!)
  • Flash Photography: Why you should you should never use the built in flash on my camera. What to do if you absolutely must use the built in flash on your camera. And, buying a flash unit and using it both on and off camera.
  • And anything you can think to ask!

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Coming Soon: Travel Photography Workshops

Price TBA.
In the planning stages are a series of workshops aimed at the aspiring travel or documentary photographer. Vancouver workshops are designed to give an informal look at the life of a travel and documentary photographer. These sessions revolve around insider tips like how to arrange assistants in foreign countries, documenting cultures, packing and gear selection, travel logistics, and how to find paying markets for your work.

International workshops will be multi-day intensive sessions designed to get you on the ground and shooting. Complete with instruction, arranged photography opportunities, daily critiques, and unique cultural experiences, these workshops are an excellent way to dip your toe into the adventurous world of travel and documentary photography. Stay tuned for dates and locations!

Instructor Background

Mark made the transition from film to digital in 2003 and has been shooting a variety of digital formats ever since. With a solid understanding of the fundamentals of traditional photography, Mark uses new technology to create the types of images he wants to put into the world. A highly technical approach to his own learning, combined with an ability to translate that information into a framework that makes sense for the student, ensures that you’re getting the most out of your time spent in a class with Mark.


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