We’ve got the best private photography lessons in Virginia Beach, so if any of this sounds familiar – let’s talk!

Are you tired of your camera making all the decisions? Ready to take control and actually understand what all those buttons do?

Let’s change that.

In just two private, 1-on-1 photography lessons, I’ll help you go from “what’s aperture again?” to confidently shooting in manual mode—with purpose and ease.

Who This Is For:

✔️ New photographers who want to stop relying on Auto
✔️ Hobbyists who want to understand their DSLR or mirrorless camera
✔️ Creatives who want personalized, hands-on help
✔️ Anyone who’s ever said, “I have a nice camera, but I have no idea how to use it!”

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Learn to Shoot in Manual Mode – Private Photography Lessons in Virginia Beach

What You’ll Learn in Our Sessions

This isn’t a cookie-cutter workshop or a YouTube video you’ll forget in 10 minutes. This is personalized, hands-on instruction that meets you exactly where you are.

📷 Lesson One: Mastering the Exposure Triangle

We’ll sit down together and break it all down—no tech jargon, no overwhelm. You’ll learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to create a properly exposed photo. We’ll also cover:

• How to choose the right settings on purpose

• What “depth of field” really means (and how to get that creamy background blur)

• Why ISO matters (and how to avoid grainy photos)

• White balance basics

• RAW vs JPEG: What should YOU be shooting in?

Expect to walk away from this session with some major “aha!” moments—and a lot less fear of that big scary M on your camera dial.

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🌿 Lesson Two: Putting It All Into Practice

We’ll head outdoors and apply everything you learned in a live, guided shoot. You’ll have time to practice, ask questions, make mistakes (safely!), and get instant feedback so it all clicks.

We’ll cover:

• How to meter light and adjust for tricky conditions

• Shooting in different lighting scenarios

• How to make intentional creative choices with your camera

• Real-time tips to help you gain confidence and consistency

You’ll leave with photos you took in manual mode—and the know-how to recreate those results anytime.

Why Learn With Me?

I’ve been a professional photographer for over 16 years and have taught thousands of students through museums, workshops, and mentoring. But more importantly, I make learning photography fun, accessible, and totally non-intimidating.

This is a judgment-free zone. We’ll laugh. We’ll geek out about light. And we’ll make your camera feel like your creative bestie instead of a confusing brick.