Smith Mountain Lake Photography Classes

Smith Mountain Lake Photography Classes!

The art of taking awesome photos!

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Nearly everyone today has a camera of some kind, be it in the form of a phone or a dedicated camera. Day after day people tell me that they wish they could take pictures as nice as mine. What's sad is that they can, just that they lack the foundation to getting great shots over and over again. More often then not, wedding photographers are unable to get great shots time and again at the same wedding. Typically photographers in general hide their weakness by showing you a collection of their best shots taken over the years. By doing so, any photographer, even a very poor photographer can make their photography skills look far better then what they actually are. Whenever hiring a photographer for any job, always ask to see at least three complete photo shoots, this way you will know whether or not your photographer truly knows his stuff.

Hi, my name is James Roney, as well established wedding and nature photographer with over 43 years of experience. Over the years I have come to learn first hand what works and what doesn't. What's truly amazing is how simple it is to get shots of heirloom quality time and again. If you are looking to make a good living taking and selling pictures, then I can show you the formula to taking great pictures over and over again.

Portrait and Wedding Photography

Wedding photography is always a challenge. However with the right technique you can get great shots over and over again.
Learn the art of flash photography at weddings to get that soft romantic feel, because more often then not flash makes wedding photos look harsh.
Lean what kind of camera you need and what settings to use to take the ultimate wedding pictures.
Composition is everything! Learn how to get strong composition time and time again.
Learn all about photo sweetening and required post production work for optimum results.
Learn what lenses the pros use and when to use them to get awesome results!
Learn what photo software and operating system you'll need to maximize your results and minimize your work load.
Learn all about flash. Using multiple flash units and how not to let your flash destroy your shots.
Learn why you don't want to use filters, except in rare cases.

Nature Photography

Nature photography offers a different but rewarding challenge. Learn what those challenges are and how to be ready for it.
Composition is everything! Learn how to get strong composition time and time again.
Learn what settings are best for ultimate quality.
Learn what equipment you will need.
Learn the postproduction tricks of the trade to maximizing the enjoyability of your digital images.
Learn the best way to store and protect your photos from file loss.
Learn what batteries and battery chargers are best to use.
Learn why you don't want to use filters, except in rare cases.

You will learn all of this, both nature photography and wedding photography because both skills are used in tandem (at the exact same time) to get great shots!! So no matter what your taking a picture of, you will be well prepared, including estate photography to aerial photography!

It's a a 12 hour course, 2 hours a day, two days a week, for 3 consecutive weeks. This gives you the chance to test and explore what you are learning each week, so you can come back into the classroom to further tweak your skills.

Course fee is $300.00. There is a 2.5% fee should you use a charge card. Checks are welcomed.

Class size is limited to 10. Sorry, but unlike other photographers who over pack their classroom, I prefer a more personal one on one setting.

Requirements: You must have a

2012 Fall Class Schedule to Be Posted here.