testimonials
"I took Tim's intro to DSLR course last year and was delighted with the material and especially
the way it was presented. So much so in fact that I later took his Lightroom 3 course and was
rewarded with the same experience. Knows his stuff and more importantly knows how to relate
it to the beginner and to the intermediate photographer as well. Highly recommend."
- Skip B, Norwell
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Exposure Recovery: RAW vs. JPEG
A demonstration of the potential recovery options RAW images provide.
I offer classes, courses and workshops dealing with all aspects of digital photography,
from technical topics, for beginner through advanced photographers, and creative topics, for
any level.
If you're looking to be dazzled with multimedia fireworks and "wowed" by amazing tips
and tricks, turn back now!
With the explosion of digital photography's popularity comes the snake oil salesmanship of
people who are much more interested in your money than helping you learn! The digital photo
training world, especially on the Internet, is packed with folks who feel they need to blow your
freaking mind in order to keep your attention! "WOOOHOOO! Check this out, folks!"
I have more faith in you than that, and I respect your decision to improve your photography
way more than that. You won't get things in bite-sized nuggets, and I won't spend every second
trying to trick you into thinking you've just learned something of value. In my courses, I take
the time to help you understand the critical elements related to photography. This isn't to say we
won't have fun, or that it's going to be boring! We'll have a great time and learn a LOT!
I love photography and have spent many years mastering both the camera and computer, and I
have also been teaching technical topics to people for over 20 years. One of the best things
about my job is being able to share what I know with other photographers, it doesn't matter if
they're just starting on their photographic journey or if they have a lot of experience already.
Most of my students would classify themselves as "beginners", though I also have the pleasure
of helping more experienced film photographers, looking to make sense of the transition to digital.
There is a lot to learn to be effective, but what may surprise you is that your camera is
probably the easiest piece of the puzzle! In fact, if you're reading this, you're probably
intimidated by your camera, or you just got a brand new one and feel overwhelmed by all of the
knobs, buttons and options. Here's a secret: Most of the stuff on your camera you will never use,
once you understand how exposure works and which of the functions and options are essential to
good photography!
If you're new to photography, or digital photography, I would recommend starting with 371 -
Basic Digital Photography, where you'll get a solid foundation in how photography works, and
the most relavant information about digital technology.
Been around a camera a while and feel comfortable with your photography, but feel overwhelmed
managing and improving your digital workflow? Then you might be interested in 372 - Lightroom 3,
where I help you learn how to effectively and efficiently manage, edit and output your photos, leaving
more time for shooting and cutting the amount of time you spend searching for photos.
Aside from knowing the basics of how to effectively expose and compose your shots, people of
all skills levels can improve their photographs with some creative exercises. The 373 - Creative
Photography course is geared for that exact purpose. Learn to think a little differently in
order to create more compelling and thoughtful shots.
My site is packed with information for photographers, new and old, and I encourage you to spend
some time familiarizing yourself with the layout and information I provide. If you have any comments
or questions, please feel free to send me a message, from my contact form.