Top Notch Photography Course!
I have taken pictures for a number of years, but never had any formal training. This course was a gift for both my daughter and I to get the basics down and learn more about our cameras.
I expected a "class", but what Igor provided was 1-on-1 instruction at our pace and directed toward our interests. He has a very casual teaching style and immediately made us comfortable. While he used a presentation to ensure he covered all the topics, he did not hesitate to deviate as other subjects came up. He asked about what subjects we liked to shoot and tailored his examples and suggestions to our specific situation. The class did not feel rushed at all, and I actually felt bad when we went over the allotted time, but Igor didn't skip or skimp on his presentation for even one minute.
I will admit that I have read a lot of books, blogs and websites about specific photography subjects, but I feel Igor really gave a great basic summary course! My daughter and I walked away with some specific techniques to work on and many tips that we have immediately applied to make our photos better. He opened our eyes to different types of photography that previously would have been labeled "professionals only" in my amateur opinion.
As a professional, Igor was able to offer my daughter a number of great tips as she contemplates photography as a career. He was able to talk to her with authority on photography techniques, but also the "business side" of photography, such as "never give your art (your time, creative eye, & photos) away because then it becomes worthless to the customer". (Awesome advice!)
We will definitely be returning to Igor's studio for more classes. He is a patient and experienced teacher who helped my daughter realize what she might experience as a professional photographer.
If you want a personal experience on how to make your photography better, Igor is a good man for the job.
Jim L. read more