As an experienced teacher I teach photography and image editing. I learn camera technology, work with compact and studio flash units and work out concepts and my own style. I teach beginners, experienced photographers and professionals. I help companies set up and set up a photo studio and train staff to become a professional photographer. We make a suitable lesson program depending on your experience and wishes. We also have a number of courses in which we teach you the basic techniques of photography. We work with supportive beamer presentations and readers in which the treated lesson components are clearly described. Below are a few examples of these courses: Photography with your Smartphone Would you like to learn more about photography with your Smartphone, Tablet or Compact Camera, then this is your chance. In this introduction course we cover the various institutions in 3 hours to take even better photos. We practice the different techniques during the lesson and discuss the results. In addition to technology, we are also talking about the composition, atmosphere and content of your photos. You learn how to make beautiful portraits and how you can best photograph a landscape. You learn how to control the color and brightness of your photo. We look at Apps to further expand the capabilities of your SmartPhone or Tablet and to edit, archive and share your photos with others. Basic Photography Course In this course you will learn the most important techniques of the digital camera. We cover the shutter speed, the aperture, and the ISO setting. We work with motion blur and the focusing system. You learn to adjust the brightness and color of your photo and you assess the photos using the histogram and high light indicator. You learn the difference between JPG and RAW and how to set the correct amount of pixels. We import the photos on the computer and organize, edit and save the results. We discuss photo printing via the photo shop or website. We practice the different techniques during the lesson and discuss the results. In addition to technology, we are also talking about the composition, atmosphere and content of your photos. Portrait photography In this course you learn the different aspects of portrait photography. We work with existing light and learn how you can beautifully illuminate a model in the studio with artificial light. You learn to set a good white balance and to choose the best position and objective. You will of course learn to look closely at the composition and directing your model. Because even photos that look spontaneous at first sight often require direction from the photographer. In the reader that comes with the course, the various techniques of photography and image editing are clearly described so that you can get started with this at home. Product photography In this course you learn to photograph objects. For example your own artworks for your presentation folder or products for your own web store. You learn to set a good white balance and to choose the best position and objective. For example, you learn how to illuminate jewelry and other 3D objects so that they are beautifully spatially added. We also handle the reproduction of paintings and drawings. In principle we work with artificial light in the studio, but you also learn how you can achieve a very good result without expensive studio lighting. We import, organize and edit JPG and Raw files. We discuss the need for color management, the different file formats and the printing of photos Working with flash units In this course you will learn how to take beautiful pictures with a flash. We work with the built-in flash, compact flash units and studio flash units. You learn the influence of aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed when working with a flash. With fill-in flashes we mix existing light and flash light. You learn to adjust the shade and color of the light. We work with various tools to improve the flash. You learn to work with exposure compensation, slow sync, second shutter curtain and the Master and Slave function. We practice the different techniques during the lesson and discuss the results. The technique is described in detail in the reader.

With Adobe Photoshop improve the appearance of your photos or make extensive changes yourself. As an Experienced Photography and image editing teacher with beginners but also with professionals with many years of experience. And work for Adobe, Apple and other software companies, among others. We make a special training program that matches your wishes and experience with the software. I will teach you the possibilities of Photoshop Elements or the professional version Photoshop CS or the latest version CC. And of course I can also teach you how to use the various App versions of the software. There is also a fixed Basic Photoshop program. In 6 hours you will learn all the most important tools in this software. Below is an overview of the topics I deal with. I handle the archive part of the software, is very efficient in organizing and finding your photos. Backing up your files is also necessary and easy to implement with this software. We also work with the Bridge from Photoshop CS and CC. Or we work from the archive and Raw possibilities of Lightroom and work with layers in Photoshop. In a basic course you learn the essence of image editing. You learn to adjust the white balance, contrast and sharpness of your photo quickly and clearly. We learn how to properly adjust the size and resolution and remove red eyes, pimples and dust. And of course you learn everything about printing photos. You learn the benefits of editing Raw files. And we use layers, adjustment layers and layer makers to improve the photo locally. And you learn to merge different photos into one photo montage. Photoshop can also help you archive and organize your photos. In the course we show how to transfer photos from your camera to your computer. We are going to sort photos, group them and provide them with text information so that you can easily find them later. In Photoshop you can easily merge your photos into a photo album or print as a postcard which you can print yourself or at the photo shop. This presentation shows the most used techniques of the package so that you can edit your photos yourself in a short time. In the course you do not work behind a computer, but with the extensive reader you can put the treated lessons into practice at home behind your own computer. No special knowledge is required to follow this basic course. You can download a free demo version of Photoshop on the Adobe website, which you can use for a month. You can bring your own photo files to edit as an example in class. Together with the reader of this course, it is fairly easy to quickly master this technique.

I have been working as a photography teacher for various Course Centers, courses and art academies for several years. In these lessons I learn not only technology but also the content side of photography and video. In consultation, we will choose a targeted approach that fits your wishes. Below an example of the route that we can follow. We look at your current work, image makers who inspire and develop you and a curriculum in which we look for your individuality as an image maker. We are working on an inspiration portfolio, make a research plan to guide your search. We work on concepts for different projects that further develop your own style. We are working on a presentation portfolio that reflects your vision as a photographer. This process is something that we spread out over several months or years. And fully adapt to your wishes and needs. We may also work with other teachers with other specializations.

As an experienced teacher i train professionals and amateurs in photography and Adobe software. I teach in mij studio, at your home and online. For online sessions i work with Blizz from the firm Teamviewer. This is a European firm which has to work according to the European privacy rules. Apprentus Blocks our contact information for commercial reasons. This makes it not very handy to make an effective appointment. But if you book a lesson with me for half an hour, we will get each-others contact information.This wil make it possible to get in contact with each-other and discuss your exact needs for training and we can pick a precise date and time for the real training session. Apprentus helps us to get in contact. So payment for the extra hours will go through the Apprentus website