Koa is an excellent photographer who captured my artwork beautifully! I'm a collage artist, and…read morehave lots of detail and shine in my pieces that can be difficult to capture, but Koa was able to pick up every little detail perfectly. She's extremely kind and professional. I no longer live in Corvallis, and losing her photography services after I moved definitely felt like a blow because they were so great! Thank you Koa!

From the owner: photo restorations; high quality scans and prints of visual media; darkroom techniques; photography…read moreinstruction; digital & analog photography resources and space ... we develop film

I booked a tutoring session before an Alaska cruise to familiarize myself with my new mirrorless…read morecamera. I've never had any camera instruction, and Mateo was able to cover a lot of ground for me. He listened to what I was seeking to improve, and after running through the basics, he targeted information to my requests, and showed me how to negotiate some of the situations about which I was most concerned- deck motion, long-range zoom clarity, and low light. Even just taking the time to set up and break down my travel tripod was a relief and gave me confidence. Parsing all of the info into chunks made it doable rather than overwhelming. Thanks, Mateo!

I had a big trip coming up and thought "hey, I should learn how to use my camera". I looked up…read morephoto classes on Yelp and My Photo Instructor came up. What an excellent class! I took a two hour private lesson with Mateo. He works out of a bright and airy shared space and we went over all the basics of the camera. You get to fill out a sheet so he can find out what level you are. He went over a lot of material in a very kind and instructive way, so personable and friendly. We went over Aperture, ISO and Shutter speed and even though I probably got every one of his questions wrong, he never made me feel bad about it. I would definitely recommend his classes and private lessons. If you're a beginner, want to brush up or enjoy learning more about photography, he can fine tune it to your level. He's a great professional and really knew his stuff. Mateo also provides great follow up and recommendations. You can tell he enjoyed the subject and wanted to share the knowledge.

If you are looking to advance your photography skills,find intersesting places to photograph ,learn…read morenew skills in editing your photos,or just have a fun time with fellow camera geeks, these are the guys to join up with for a workshop or class. Thet see that you accomplish your goals at a very affordable price.

I recently took the Light Trails workshop with Greg and Eric. They picked great locations for the…read moreworkshop and gave excellent directions about how to get to each location. They communicated with details about what was needed and what to expect from the first sign up to follow through after the workshop. They limited the number of participants so there was plenty of time for individual attention and instruction, which they gave in a kind and helpful manner. I was very happy with my photos from this workshop. I look forward to future workshops with NWAperture.

Rebecca is my new hero! She helped me salvage what I feared were potentially thousands of LR edits…read more After she calmed me down, she also gave me a great education and helped me discover so many of the untapped tools I'd yet to discover in my seven years of LR use. I'm so grateful for her help and will definitely lean on her again should the need arise!

From the owner: Photography and Lightroom Training - Adobe Certified Expert Lightroom - for all levels!…read more Make a list of questions on any camera (dslr or cell phone), on post processing (Snapseed, Lightroom), on image organization or sharing and give me a call. I come to you (greater Portland OR) area or connect online anywhere in the world. Your issues, your equipment, your software, your place, your pace. Knowledgeable, patient, efficient. Please search for my Google profile for more reviews - website under re-construction…

I went to a macro photography workshop this past weekend, focusing on flowers and bugs (my…read morefavorites)! There were three employees/teachers from Primary Photo and all three were incredibly helpful and accessible. I've taken other workshops at New Space, and let me tell you, I learned more in this morning session than all my time in any other workshops. I would recommend them to anyone at any skill level - they are knowledgeable and very helpful. I'm just thrilled with my experience!

From the owner: We are a mobile school that teaches one-on-one classes to anyone who wants to learn more about…read morephotography, videography, sound, lighting, editing and more. You pick the time, topic and place, and we'll send the instructor to you for your custom photo class! (serving the greater Portland Metro area for one-on-one photo classes)

5 stars for the art facilities and teachers! both are always wonderful. The teachers are helpful,…read moresmart, experienced, welcoming, and patient. The price of the classes are very fair. 2 stars if you're looking for a social environment to connect with likeminded people. Most of the people I've met have been somewhat abrasive, unfriendly, and like to boast about their rich husbands, vacation homes, etc. I've been taking classes here for 2 years and not made one friend so i stopped trying. That has nothing to do with mac directly but the culture could be a lot better. The thing I hate about Mac is their bathrooms. The doors swing in the wrong directions so it is very hard ti get into the stall without pressing up against the toilet, and I only weigh 150lbs. They need to switch the stall doors to swing outwards so it is not so hard to use the bathrooms. I

Artist looking for classes, sharing and companions? This is the place to check out. Run by…read morePortland Parks. It may be out of the way for some but, generally worth it. I've been coming here for over 20 years off and on. The rules have tightened up so it's not a " do your thing and the rest will follow" type of place. At holiday time (December) they have a sale that students are able to register for to sell their arts and crafts. One can also apply for scholarships to help with some expenses but, look it up well in advance of a class. There is a limited amount of them. Some classes fill up the first day of registration.

If you would like to become a better photographer, more comfortable with your camera, or see some…read moreof the beautiful sights that Portland has to offer, you've come to the right place. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and incredibly easy to understand. She will guide you through everything you need to know in order to use your camera effectively to get the shots that you are after. I took Jennifer's tours with no photography experience other than my smart phone, and shooting my mom's camera in Auto mode. Now I feel comfortable and proficient adjusting my exposure, aperture, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and more. I cannot recommend Jennifer's tours enough. They are excellent for photographers with little to no experience, photographers, who want to improve, and photographers who are just feeling unmotivated to get out there and actually shoot.

I discovered Jennifer's photo safaris through Tippr and absolutely love taking her classes. I had…read morerecently moved to Portland so the tour definitely gave me a new perspective on the city and even introduced me to sites I had yet to explore. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. After the tour my photography has improved greatly. Whether you are a photography beginner or advanced, Portland local or visitor, there is something to be learned by all!

This was a fantastic experience. I wanted to work on my photography skills in a low key,…read morepersonalized way. Jaymi didn't disappoint. Before our outing she asked me about my skill level, what my interests were and made sure that my photography adventure really fit me. Our all day adventure started off with wonderful sunrise light and sea creatures. Once my brain was full of new info, not only about photography, but the natural world around Newport, we had a great lunch with time to review what I'd learned and what I can practice in the future. More fun in the forest and a wonderful finish back at the coast made this a perfect day. I'd highly recommend Jaymi Heimbuch as your photo tour guide if you're traveling through the Newport Oregon area or looking for a patient and inspiring wildlife and landscape photography professional.

I recently spent a full day session with Jaymi Heimbuch of Oregon Coast Photo Tours expanding my…read morephotography skills on the beautiful Oregon coast and would recommend this experience to anyone at any skill level who is interested in growing their photography skills as a hobbyist or professional. Prior to our session Jaymi and I spoke at length about what skills and knowledge I had hoped to gain during our outing. All aspects of our conversation were addressed and incorporated just as we discussed. I was very impressed with the location choices, overall itinerary, and exceptional guidance that Jaymi provided throughout the day. Every detail and minute of our session was well thought out and planned with my goals and interests in mind. I can't begin to express how grateful I am to have connected with someone as talented, sharp, and ethical as Jaymi. She is more than just a phenomenal photographer and instructor. She is a phenomenal naturalist and human being. Just a few days removed from our amazing session and I am seeing immediate improvements not just in my photography skills but in my mindset and outlook as a wildlife and conservation professional as well.

I cannot say enough good things about Sherrlyn and her boudoir photo process. She is so sweet and…read morepatient, and she works SO HARD on the books she puts together to make sure they are all perfect! My little black book was so good I ordered two! One for my fiancé and one to capture myself in this stage of my life, before big changes come with age, kids, etc. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and she made it extra special. I have been struggling with some health concerns lately and during my shoot I wasn't feeling well and we had to stop part of the way through. She was so sweet and took such good care of me..... She offered me food and drink from her own kitchen, sat and talked with me until I felt better, then let me finish the shoot free of charge even though it took longer than expected. Also, I had a giant wound on my hand the day of the shoot from work that she seemingly magically managed to cover up in the final photos!! Wow! This woman is both talented and kind. The shoot wasn't awkward at all and I would recommend her services to ANYONE who is getting married and wants to do something special for their spouse (my husband LOVED his book!!) or just to anyone who wants to celebrate their own natural beauty. Don't go anywhere else!! This was so worth it!!

Sherrlyn really knows her stuff. She is passionate about what she does. I would recommend her in a…read moreheartbeat if you want to take your photography business to the next level.

I cannot recommend Stefani highly enough. We had a small wedding (only 20 people) and only needed a…read morephotographer to capture the ceremony and do a few group shots. For just that short amount of time, we got over 300 BEAUTIFUL photos. She was so fun to work with, and no one felt self-conscious. Stefani had so many great tricks to evoke real emotion in the photos she took, whether they were candid or posed. We have so many of me and my husband laughing, great ones of us with family and friends, etc. The price was fantastic, the photos were superb, and the experience was so much fun. Stefani really captured our wedding day fully and gave us pictures that will help us remember it for years to come.

Stefani was simply amazing to work with. She was able to get beautiful pictures of our group of…read morefive families; all together, as family units, as couples, and individual kid shots. No small feat! She was open to requests and had a lot of tricks to make even posed pictures look candid. When we got our pictures, I literally teared up! Could not be happier!