Photo Skillz
Photo Skillz
Photography / Courses / Classes / Workshops
Photography Classes
Photography Classes for Beginners, Intermediate, & fun!
Photography Classes
Photo Classes
Beginner's Classes / Processing & Workflow / People / Travel / Exposure / Coaching / and so much more...
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"You are the holder of your memories, the camera makes it so..."
A little about Photo Skillz...
We have been doing workshops for more than 14 years. Vicki Stanwycks has been a commercial photographer for more than 23 years, shooting commercial advertising, aerial, models, industrial, corporate, events - people, places and things.
Stanwycks owned a Gallery on Magazine Street for a few years creating all kinds of images for commercial use and for fine art.
Vicki has traveled extensively all over the United States and Europe, for commercial assignments and personally. Since 2010 she has also become a life coach and incorporates that into her classes and workshops to help you bring out the best in your images. from a personal point of view. She offers workshops and classes for individuals and small groups.
Beginning Photography 101
Very Effective for Beginners, Stanwycks Photography offers Photography Classes. Our classes cover basic photography and more advanced levels. Our classes cover the basics;
- Camera Functions and settings
- Lenses
- Light and Exposure
- Editing
We address the things that are giving you questions and pause in your photography.
There are Basic classes to more intermediate depending on where you are in your process. for Beginners classes are generally 2 classes and if you want a 3rd for getting more familiar with the computer and editing.
Workshops, & Coaching | Weekedays & Weekends - Individuals & Small Groups
Beginning Photography
Beginners Photography Classes
Beginners Photography Workshops. You love photography and want do more than just shoot pictures from your phone. Do you want to understand photography rather than simply put your camera in Automatic or Program mode? We teach you the various functions and tools that go into digital photography.
Cameras, composition, computers and software are all the functioning elements that make up digital photography. The computer - Better known as the Digital Darkroom are touched upon...We have Workshops and individual classes. Our classes are 2 - 3 hours long and workshops can be half days or Full days.
"I took a one on one class with Ms. Vicki, and it was absolutely amazing. She was such a nice person and made me feel extremely comfortable. In the few days I was there, she taught me a lot and made me more confident with capturing photographs. I am hoping to take more classes with her in the future to further my love for photography. I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know that it is interested in photography. Thank you Ms. Vicki!" -Tyniesha Williams
"If you want to get a good working knowledge of your camera these classes or workshops are for you!"
Beginners Classes Are A Great Foundation
Beginners Photography Classes are a great foundation for you to understand Photography and your camera.You love photography and want do more than just shoot pictures from your phone or in automatic.....
Do you want to understand photography rather than simply put your camera in Automatic or Program mode? We teach you the various functions and tools that go into digital photography and your camera.
These workshops will expand your knowledge of photography so that the final result is better images for you, less frustration and knowing what to do to get the best photo possible in various situations.
Cameras, Computers and Technology
Cameras, composition, computers and software are all the functioning elements that make up digital photography. The computer - Better known as the Digital Darkroom are touched upon...
We offer individual classes and small groups. Our classes are 2 - 3 hours long and workshops can be half days or Full days for the Workshops. We offer 1 to 3 classes per program and 1 and two day workshops - or more depending on what skills you want to develop.
In this beginner's class we explore your camera and the cameras functions, how to shoot in different situations and the things you should know moving forward. It sounds very basic, but it's quite in depth.
We give Assignments, critiques and discussions, and professional guidance. The assignments help us gage where you are.
We will have classes, discussions about gear, situations, demonstrations and location shooting for workshops. In classes - location shooting is optional... Coaching Location shooting is necessary.
Photo Skillz | Beginner's Photography
Beginners Photography// Coaching Available
Beginning Photography Coaching... Vicki Stanwycks, your Photography Coach, will evaluate where you are now with your photography, and make suggestions based on where you are now and your photography goals. If you want to get better at photography.
There are several coaching options available for you. Photography coaching is a great way to start shooting right away!
"I attended Vicki's photography workshop for beginners earlier this year, and it was an excellent experience. Looking forward to attending more!" --John Whitley
Intermediate Photography | Coaching, Classes & Workshops
Intermediate Photography Classes are for the purpose to bring your learning to the next level in photography which is to understand light, color and the direct relationships and effects each have in the creation of images.
These classes are for those who are shooting, have a basic understanding and need more direction to get their images to a better place. Get your Photographs on the wall instead of just in your computer! Not sure of what you are doing and why? We can help.
We evaluate what you need initially so we can know how to work with you, based on our discussions and your images that you will share with us. Please call for details....
Enhance your technique and abilities to compose and shoot faster. Composition and the computer - better known as the Digital Darkroom...
"If you take good photos in Program Mode but want more out of your camera and photography."
Classes & Workshops...
Travel Photography Workshop Weekend or Classes
Travel photography is fun and can be approached as exciting and artful... Surely it's exciting to travel and explore... Photography gear needs to be effective and accomplish image capture while visiting unfamiliar territory.
There are language barriers with foreigner's, safety issues and inherent photographic challenges. Going to the local camera store it not so readily available and having what you need is paramount... and then the airlines come into play and how to travel effectively with your gear.
Call us today to see if we have an ongoing workshop at this time or we can work with you individually to help you find your inner photographer... Our primary focus is to get you to be the best you can be with what you have while traveling.
Photographing People
We offer Workshops for Shooting People groups and Model Coaching for the aspiring model from a photographers point of view.
As photographer's we create images for the aspiring model and know what looks good and doesn't. We also offer one on one model mentoring to better assist and create a better understanding of the industry.
Vicki Stanwycks personally coaches and works with you to help you create your image, portfolio, comp cards and self promotional materials.
Exposure, Light & Color, Photography Classes
On - Location Photography, Working with Exposure, Color & Light
In order to create an image, we need light... We cover the basics of light and how to see, measure and track the light. This workshop is for the natural light enthusiast who respects and loves the landscape and realizes that light has many aspects from exposure and color to capture.
This class brings your photography to the Next Level. You will have better images if you understand the relationship of Light to your camera. Knowing light and how to manipulate, see and track the light will make all the difference to your images.
Anyone can shoot a picture, it's what we do with the light that makes all the difference to the quality of the image.
Photography Workflow and Editing
You have shot all these images and you have to do something with them so you can work with them to make prints, organize them, and edit the images to make them look good. However, you don't know how.
You may know some of what to do, read books, watched You Tube, but it's not making a whole lot of sense - as the person in the video is talking fast.
We can help you make sense of it in our Photography workflow/Processing classes. You will have a much better understanding of the software and the terminology and "how to," get more from your images. Check out the Workflow page...
Photography Coaching
If you are into photography and want to get better at what you are trying to accomplish, there are coaching options available for you.
Coaching is great for getting you shooting faster and with someone. It's great to have someone to ask questions for the things you are unsure of. We have classes, we go on-location to shoot and we work on editing at the computer including software and techniques.
- Shooting
- Classroom
- On-Location Shooting
- Light and Exposure
- computer workflow
Photo coaching is more Comprehensive as it's hands on learning. You are with someone to help and guide you as you go through different shooting scenarios and working with the computer.
- Classroom teaching, discussions and questions
- On location in the field with your Photo Coach - watching and helping you - figure out camera settings, composition and all the things that come up in the whilst on-location
- Photo Editing - Software, techniques, composition, etc
- Questions and Answers - You encounter while in the field
- Assignments and Discussions
- Zoom Calls
Vicki Stanwycks, your Photography Coach, will evaluate where you are now in your work and make some suggestions based on what you want to do with your future photography endeavors.
Photography coaching is a good way to get better at what you are doing and figure out what you want to accomplish.
DSLR, Mirrorless Photography is very different
Compared to Your Cell Phone...
"I took a one on one class with Ms. Vicki, and it was absolutely amazing. She was such a nice person and made me feel extremely comfortable. In the few days I was there, she taught me a lot and made me more confident with capturing photographs. I am hoping to take more classes with her in the future to further my love for photography. I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know that it is interested in photography. Thank you Ms. Vicki!" -Tyniesha Williams
"Learn to adjust Camera away from Automatic Mode..."
Beginners | Classes & Workshops
Weekend Beginners Workshops
Many of the workshops below can be tailored specifically to what you want to see, learn and accomplish (shoot). If you are coming to town for a few days we can put together an Itinerary as we have done for many clients, being a guide, teaching technique and shooting...
Please take a look around at our workshops and let us know what you want to do and we will tailor it to you. Contact us so we can come up with a plan.
"If you want to get a good working knowledge of your camera these classes or workshops are for you!"
"I attended Vicki's photography workshop for beginners earlier this year, and it was an excellent experience. Looking forward to attending more!" --Sarah Willows
Beginner & Intermediate Photography Workshops and Classes
Seeing Light Exposure Composition and so much more...
Classes, Critiques and Workflow
Weekend Workshops gives us more time to hone your photography skills in classes, by looking at what you have done while shooting, then following a critique of your work.
Much learning can be received by looking and seeing what could have done differently which sparks more questions and more learning.
shooting images & post production
Beginners Private Classes
Shooting Images for travel....
Workshops, Classes and Individual Coaching sessions are available.
We schedule workshops and classes working mainly with individuals one on one.
Call today to schedule your Workshop or class. Intermediate workshops are for those who are shooting and need to know more...
Better Photos are Not By Accident...
Better Photos are not by accident. We have to practice like anything else. Knowing and understanding our tools is the first place to start if we want to get better and making pictures...
Our studio's programs are all designed to give you a better understanding of your camera, photography and composition so you can create better images.
"A few nice Words..."
"I attended Vicki's photography workshop for beginners earlier this year, and it was an excellent experience. Looking forward to attending more!" --John Whitley
"Best workshop I have ever taken. Vicki went above and beyond my expectations. She provided excellent, personalized instruction, based on a customized workshop design.
She also shared a LOT of great insights based on helping me to assess my own style, taking me out to shoot in the kinds of locations suited to my needs, and then providing interactive coaching and feedback.
As a result of taking her workshop, I am going to become a much better photographer. Even before the course was done, I had already made significant improvements. I highly recommend her services." -Darren Olson, June 25th
Call Stanwycks Photography today or email at [email protected]
Phone: 504.899.9394 | 228.220.4833