Description
Your camera, your goals—extra time to go deeper.
This focused 3-hour private lesson gives you the space to learn manual confidently and refine the shots you care about most. We’ll simplify your camera settings, lock in reliable focus, improve composition and lighting, and—if you choose—spend time in Lightroom/Photoshop for a clean, repeatable editing workflow.
What you’ll learn (customized to you)
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Camera setup that helps (not fights) you
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Exposure made simple: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
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Reliable focus: portraits, action, and low light
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Composition & light: intentional, stronger images
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Optional: Lightroom/Photoshop basics (import, cull, basic edits, export)
How your session works
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Quick chat about your goals and the photos you want to make
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Hands-on coaching with your camera (mini practice shoot if in person)
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Immediate feedback and small tweaks that make a big difference
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Take-home plan: concise notes + practice assignment + resource links
What’s included
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3 hours of one-on-one instruction with Dan
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Camera Settings Quick Card (PDF)
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Follow-up email with your settings notes, practice plan, and links
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A copy of Dan’s eBook, Understanding Your Digital Camera: Seven Steps to Better Photography
Where & when
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In-studio: The Event Connection building, Dayton (easy parking & access)
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Online: Zoom available for camera walkthroughs or editing help
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Flexible scheduling: weekdays, select weekends, evenings
