One on one coaching for camera confidence, technique, and creative growth.
What This Is
A private lesson is a focused, practical session with Tom Buscher of Cedar & Shore Studio. Lessons are tailored to your camera, your questions, and your goals. We spend time shooting together, troubleshooting gear and technique, and building a repeatable workflow you can use on your own
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Who This Class Is For
- Photographers who want one on one attention
- Students who need help with specific equipment or settings
- People who cannot attend scheduled group sessions or need flexible times
- Anyone preparing for a shoot, trip, or portfolio review
What You’ll Learn
Lessons are customized but commonly include:
- Camera setup and menu walkthroughs for your exact model
- Manual exposure, metering, and focus techniques
- Lens selection and practical use of focal lengths
- Composition and visual storytelling for your subject
- Lighting strategies for natural and low light situations
- In‑field troubleshooting and confidence building
- Optional editing workflow and basic post processing
You will leave with clear, practical steps to improve and a personalized plan for practice.
What’s Included
- A pre‑session consultation to set goals and plan the lesson
- Hands‑on instruction tailored to your camera and needs
- Real‑time feedback while you shoot
- A follow‑up email with notes, resources, and suggested next steps
- Submit one favorite image for brief written feedback
Session formats
- Field lesson at a local location for hands‑on shooting practice
- In‑studio session for camera setup, workflow, and editing basics
- Hybrid session with shooting followed by an editing review
Pricing
$150 per hour
Upcoming Dates
Spring sessions will be announced soon.
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