Not unlike preparing a holiday experience for family and friends, photography also requires advance planning and creative thought to capture lasting memories. Our smartphones become excellent partners as students learn about posing, natural lighting and composition.
BENEFITS:
Mentoring students during class is a significant benefit as new shooting techniques and methods are demonstrated by a professional photographer. Learning by doing benefits all students as they enjoy shooting and learning as a group. Everyone has a good time.
PREREQUISITES:
A moderate level of smartphone camera experience with a willingness to explore new in-camera technologies in capturing photos and video.
WHAT TO BRING:
Fully charged smartphone.
Optional: A tripod or selfie stick, Santa hat, wrapped Christmas gift with ribbon and sun glassses.
FEE AMOUNT:
$50
My path to photography began at the University of Nebraska, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1975. Moved to Arizona and founded Nextworld Media to provide photography and print advertising to construction companies, architects, entrepreneurs and non-profits. I was able to shoot for Arizona Business Magazine where I met future clients and expanded my practice to include video and web design.
Fatherhood and coaching youth baseball began another phase that eventually led to the technology of smartphones. Founded Az Smartphone Photography where I now mentor a series of on-location workshops. Locations include: Tempe Town Lake, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Optima Camelview and Scottsdale Center for the Arts. Needing to escape the heat, I initiated my own summer version of Beat the Heat with a new workshop at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
What A Ride…
