Besopke Photography Education

Unlock your photography potential with personalized, one-on-one lessons designed to fit your goals and skill level. Whether you’re just starting out with your camera or looking to refine advanced techniques, I’ll guide you through every step of the journey.

What You Can learn

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    Mastering Your Camera: Learn to take control of settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

    Understand the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how to balance them for perfect shots.

    Learn about different camera modes (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority) and when to use them.

    Explore advanced settings like white balance, metering modes, and focusing techniques.

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    Composition Techniques: Understand how to frame the perfect shot and create visually compelling images.

    Dive into the principles of composition: rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, and framing.

    Learn how to use depth of field creatively to isolate your subject or tell a story.

    Discover how to apply color theory and contrast to make your images pop.

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    Lighting Mastery: Work with natural and artificial light to bring your vision to life.

    Harness the power of natural light by learning about golden hour, harsh light, and shadows.

    Understand the basics of artificial lighting, including using softboxes, reflectors, and strobes.

    Experiment with advanced techniques like low-key and high-key lighting for dramatic effects.

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    Post-Processing: Explore editing tools and techniques to make your photos shine.

    Learn the fundamentals of editing with software like Capture One Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

    Enhance your photos with color correction, cropping, and sharpening techniques.

    Explore advanced retouching, such as removing distractions or fine-tuning lighting.

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    Specialized Skills: Focus on genres like portrait, product, food, or commercial photography.

    Portrait Photography: Pose subjects naturally and create flattering, professional-looking portraits.

    Product Photography: Perfect the art of capturing detailed shots for marketing and e-commerce.

    Food Photography: Learn styling, lighting, and angles to make food look irresistible.

    Commercial Photography: Develop a portfolio-ready approach to shooting for businesses.

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    Hands On In Studio: Spend hands on time working through your questions in person, all the while gaining confidence in a professional studio.

    Choose the right lens for the job: wide-angle for landscapes, telephoto for wildlife, and primes for portraits.

    Explore how filters, tripods, and other gear can elevate your photography.

    Understand file formats (RAW vs. JPEG) and their impact on your workflow.

Why Choose One-on-One Lessons?

Personalized Attention

Every session is customized to your specific goals and experience level. Private photography lessons are designed to be completely customized to your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re a beginner just learning the basics or an experienced photographer looking to refine a specific skill, I’ll work with you one-on-one to create a lesson that meets you where you are.

Flexible Scheduling

We’ll find times that work best for you. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or in your own creative world, we can work around your schedule in the studio to make sure you learn the right things, at the right pace.

Hands-On Practice

Learn by doing with real-time feedback to improve your skills instantly. Photography isn’t just about theory—it’s about applying those concepts to create something meaningful. These sessions ensure you leave each lesson not just knowing what to do, but having done it with confidence. By practicing under professional guidance, you’ll gain the skills and mindset needed to handle real-world photography challenges.

Expert Guidance

With over 15 years of commercial photography experience, you’ll learn industry tips and tricks that you won’t find in online tutorials. When you work with a professional photographer as your guide, you’ll gain not only the technical knowledge but also the creative confidence to bring your vision to life. My goal is to empower you to feel comfortable and inspired behind the camera, no matter the situation.

Think you’re ready to dive in? Click below to embark on bespoke education tailored to your style, and your future in photography!

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Our lessons cater to all skill levels, from beginners who are just getting started with their cameras to intermediate and advanced photographers looking to refine specific techniques. Each session is customized to your unique goals and experience.

  • Not at all! Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a smartphone, I can teach you how to maximize your equipment. However, if you’re considering upgrading your gear, I can also provide advice tailored to your needs.

  • Lessons can take place in my photography studio in Barrie, Ontario, on location (for topics like landscape or event photography), or virtually if preferred. We’ll discuss the best option based on the lesson topic and your preferences.

  • Bring your camera, lenses, any additional gear you have (tripod, filters, etc.), and a notebook for taking notes. For lessons involving post-processing, you’ll also need a laptop with editing software like Capture One Pro or Photoshop installed.

  • Absolutely! Many clients choose to book a series of lessons to dive into different aspects of photography. We can create a tailored learning plan to build your skills over time.

  • You can book a lesson by using the contact form or booking buttons on this page. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m happy to help!