Last Year I won an Editors Choice in the 2023 Aviation Week and Space Technology Photo edition. Without Tom and his class I would no doubt be plodding away with my camera with the usual mediocre results instead of what I am shooting now. –Fred T
DSLR & Mirrorless Jumpstart Classes
$238 $195
PhotoTrainer®, Real Photography for Real People.
In-Person Photography classes in Mountain View, CA
Learn from a Pro!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break
My Jumpstart Your Camera photography class get booked by motivated photography enthusiasts so they can move beyond technical overwhelm. I make the complexities of digital cameras and photography simple to practice, so they can confidently create photographs that exceed their own expectations.
In one day.
You’ll Learn To:
• Manual Mode is the basis to all the modes. Once explained, you pick your fave mode.
• See in a new light and think like a photographer.
• Solid techniques for Street photography, People shots, Landscape, Nature and Still Life.
• Shoot with confidence
• Class Size is limited, ensuring you receive personalized attention with YOUR camera.
• Unlimited opportunity to ask questions and refine your technique.
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I came to the DSLR/M Jumpstart class with some prior theoretical knowledge of DSLR cameras and exposure settings, gained from a class I took years ago and watching lots of YouTube videos. However, Tom’s class transformed that knowledge into practical skills. What stood out to me was how Tom tailored his teaching to help us work with our specific gear, making the experience much more hands-on and personalized. Beyond being a great instructor, Tom is a passionate and inspiring artist. He gave us a printout of a quote at the end of the class that left a lasting impression on me.
About Tom
I am Tom Upton, a seasoned professional photographer with a half century career and years of experience teaching photographers of all levels. I love this stuff.
Five stars Yelp and Google for eighteen years.
