One-on-One Photography Training Built Around You and Your Needs
The fastest way to really understand your camera is one-on-one. We work with your gear and your style, dial in the correct settings for the photos you want, and clear up confusion in minutes—not months. You’ll get hands-on coaching, immediate feedback, and a simple plan to keep improving.
Perfect for: brand-new DSLR/mirrorless owners, “rusty returners,” travelers prepping for a trip, and anyone who wants personalized help with exposure, focus, composition, or editing.
What we can cover (you choose)
- Camera setup & manual mode (aperture, shutter speed, ISO—made simple)
- Reliable focus for portraits, action, and low light
- Composition & seeing light so your photos feel intentional
- Your camera’s menus & custom buttons (so the camera helps, not fights)
- Lightroom/Photoshop basics (optional): import, cull, clean edits, export
You’ll leave with a repeatable “Seven Steps” checklist and a 15-minute practice routine you can use after every lesson.
How a first lesson works
- A quick chat about your goals and the photos you want to make
- Hands-on coaching with your camera (and a simple demo shoot if in person)
- Immediate feedback and small tweaks that make a big difference
- Take-home plan: concise notes + practice assignment + resource links
Pricing & packages
- $149 / hour (recommended first session: 2 hours)
- 3-Hour Package — $399 (save $48 vs hourly)
- 6-Hour Package — $699 (save $195 vs hourly)
What’s included in the 2 Hour Lesson
- 2 hours of one-on-one instruction with Dan
- Camera Settings Quick Card (PDF) + follow-up email with your settings notes
- Links to recommended gear and simple homework to solidify your skills
- A copy of Dan’s eBook, Understanding Your Digital Camera – Seven Steps To Better Photography
What you’ll learn in 3 hours
- Camera setup that helps (not fights) you
- Exposure made simple: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
- Reliable focus: portraits, action, and low light
- Composition & light: intentional, stronger images
- Optional: Lightroom/Photoshop basics (import, cull, basic edits, export)
- A copy of Dan’s eBook, Understanding Your Digital Camera – Seven Steps To Better Photography
What’s included with 6 hours
- 6 hours of 1-on-1 instruction with Dan and can be split across multiple days
- Customized lesson plan tailored to camera/experience/subjects
- Dan’s Camera Settings Quick Card (PDF + phone wallpaper)
- Follow-up email with settings notes, a 15-minute practice routine, and resource links
- A copy of Dan’s eBook, Understanding Your Digital Camera: Seven Steps to Better Photography
Gift cards welcome. Have one? Apply it at checkout or when scheduling.
Where & when
- Location: Dan’s studio at The Event Connection, Dayton (easy parking + access)
- Online: Zoom lessons available—screen-share for Lightroom/Photoshop or menu walkthroughs
- Scheduling: Weekdays and select weekends; evenings available
What to bring
Your camera and lens, a charged battery, an empty memory card, and a couple of photos you like (or struggle with). For editing, bring a laptop with Lightroom Classic and/or Photoshop installed.
Guarantee & rescheduling
If your lesson isn’t helpful, please tell me, and we’ll fix it—either more help or a refund. Need to change plans? Reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment at no charge.
FAQs
I’m brand new—will this be too advanced?
No. We start where you are and move at your pace, in plain English.
Do you teach any camera brand?
Yes—Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus, etc.
Can we split time between shooting and editing?
Absolutely. Many students spend 60–90 minutes on camera work and 30 minutes in Photoshop.
Can a friend join?
Yes—add a second person for a small additional fee (ask when booking).
Ready to book?
One-on-one lessons with Dan are the fastest way to build confidence and make better photos—on purpose.