Has anyone taken private photography lessons? Where to go?

Did any anyone take a private lesson(s) to learn photography? Like a one on one with your own camera.

Where did you go? Who did you use?

I already have a camera so I cannot get some free tutorial when you purchase a camera. I also don't want a 5 minute chat behind a counter. I don't want a class setting either. I want someone to look at what I am doing and guide me/tell me what I am doing wrong/right, etc....

TIA

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I can lend you my husband. He always tells me what I am doing wrong when I am taking pictures.

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I haven't taken them but if you're looking for private lessons, I'd go to Berger Brothers. I think Yvonne Berger is a very patient teacher.

If you want to see her teach to get a feel for her, she does do free classes at my library.

I've posted the photoshop elements class on the Crafts board.

I just looked. The class is tonight at the library. You may still be able to sign up.

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Maybe you can get a one on one with one of our vendors?

Maybe contact them and see if one/they may have some time to set up with you and are willing to do that
and discuss a rate.

cant hurt to ask.

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Posted by Superkat

I can lend you my husband. He always tells me what I am doing wrong when I am taking pictures.

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Posted by nrthshgrl

I haven't taken them but if you're looking for private lessons, I'd go to Berger Brothers. I think Yvonne Berger is a very patient teacher.

If you want to see her teach to get a feel for her, she does do free classes at my library.

I've posted the photoshop elements class on the Crafts board.

I just looked. The class is tonight at the library. You may still be able to sign up.

I may just contact her directly. I can't even make it to your library. I have to wait for DH to come home so I can never make it for any of the class times. And I love the photo classes at your library.

She will most likely know about my specific camera too.

Thanks!!!

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What about contacting the local colleges (Hofstra or Adelphi) and seeing if any of the professors would give you a lesson or maybe one of the grad students would be willing to give some private lessons on the side.

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sophie i have thought of the same thing. it seems so much better than taking a class. i just have no time lol!

you could also see if you could intern with a photographer, maybe that would work?

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Posted by Superkat

I can lend you my husband. He always tells me what I am doing wrong when I am taking pictures.

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I've taken lessons from a professional photographer. Not so much one-on-one, but in a very small group, like 3 or 4 of us. Her and her DH are amazing! I can let you know next time they have a session and take you along with me!

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Posted by chmlengr

I've taken lessons from a professional photographer. Not so much one-on-one, but in a very small group, like 3 or 4 of us. Her and her DH are amazing! I can let you know next time they have a session and take you along with me!

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Posted by smdl

Posted by chmlengr

I've taken lessons from a professional photographer. Not so much one-on-one, but in a very small group, like 3 or 4 of us. Her and her DH are amazing! I can let you know next time they have a session and take you along with me!

Thanks! Yes, I would love to know more about it.

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Posted by smdl

Posted by chmlengr

I've taken lessons from a professional photographer. Not so much one-on-one, but in a very small group, like 3 or 4 of us. Her and her DH are amazing! I can let you know next time they have a session and take you along with me!

Thanks! Yes, I would love to know more about it.

me too!

I was considering registering for the next Nikon School class, but I think I'd learn so much more hands on vs. seminar...

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Posted by smdl

Posted by -Lisa-

Posted by smdl

Posted by chmlengr

I've taken lessons from a professional photographer. Not so much one-on-one, but in a very small group, like 3 or 4 of us. Her and her DH are amazing! I can let you know next time they have a session and take you along with me!

Thanks! Yes, I would love to know more about it.

me too!

I was considering registering for the next Nikon School class, but I think I'd learn so much more hands on vs. seminar...

I am taking a photo class right now at NCC but I feel that while it's helping me with basic photography, I am battling learning photography AND learning about my particular camera. Right now, it's general information. Aperture, shutter speed, etc... It's not designed for MY particular issues and what "I" want to do. Why my pics are not coming out the way I want them? What did I do wrong? How could I have modified my settings, lighting, etc... to do what I wanted?

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Posted by Kerie-is-so-very

Posted by smdl

Posted by -Lisa-

Posted by smdl

Posted by chmlengr

I've taken lessons from a professional photographer. Not so much one-on-one, but in a very small group, like 3 or 4 of us. Her and her DH are amazing! I can let you know next time they have a session and take you along with me!

Thanks! Yes, I would love to know more about it.

me too!

I was considering registering for the next Nikon School class, but I think I'd learn so much more hands on vs. seminar...

I am taking a photo class right now at NCC but I feel that while it's helping me with basic photography, I am battling learning photography AND learning about my particular camera. Right now, it's general information. Aperture, shutter speed, etc... It's not designed for MY particular issues and what "I" want to do. Why my pics are not coming out the way I want them? What did I do wrong? How could I have modified my settings, lighting, etc... to do what I wanted?

With time you will learn about how all of that translates to your specific camera.

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Yvonne Berger does lessons at you home. Contact her.

I just went to a photoshop class last ntie that she taught.

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Neptune Camera has lessons
They are in Garden City - they charge $65./ hour for a private lesson.

I went there the other day to buy a case for my new DSLR and I saw a sign on the front door.

Also, my friend is a Canon rep and he teaches classes @ B & H and Adorama. It's more a refresher class on how to use the camera, shooting in RAW vs Jpeg, and more. If you have Canon it may be helpful.