Does reading your camera manual give you a headache?
It is something I have heard from photography students countless times over the years. Modern cameras offer an enormous number of possibilities, but all those settings can easily get in the way of what photography is really about: making the photograph you want to make.
Photography is not about mastering every setting on your camera. It is about understanding the settings you actually need, so that the camera no longer gets in the way.
I have taught photography for many years, both privately and at institutions including Leiden University. My lessons and workshops are personal and practical, and are always adapted to your experience, your camera and, most importantly, the kind of photography you are interested in.
If you are just starting out, have a look at my Private Photography Lessons — Beginners. You can take a single private lesson or follow a four-lesson programme covering the fundamentals of photography.
If you already know the basics and want to develop your photography further, have a look at my Private Photography Workshops. These focus more on using the camera in practice, experimenting and developing a more personal approach to photography.
For more detailed information about all lessons and workshops, as well as photographs and examples, visit photographylessons.nl.
Lessons and workshops are available throughout the week by appointment in Leiden.
Photography Lessons is based in Leiden, the Netherlands, and offers private photography lessons and workshops in English and Dutch.