I am an experienced instructor in a variety of computer and photography related subjects including Photoshop and Lightroom. I have been an instructor with the Palm Beach Photographic Center in West Palm Beach, Florida and I give workshops and lead photo groups in Florida and upstate NY (when I visit). I have also freelanced as a commercial photographer, and have worked as a photographer’s assistant on location shooting.
College Teaching Experience
I was on the faculty of the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY for 20 years and taught courses on web design, imaging software and computer and information technology systems. I have also taught courses in animation, Microsoft application software and user information design.
Workshops and Tutorials
I am available for private training workshops and individual or small group tutoring in the topics listed below. Complete the Contact form for more information. Located in Southeast Florida.
Digital Photography
- Camera Operation and Composition
- Travel Photography
- Fine Art Photography and Printing
- HDR Techniques and Workflow
- Infrared Digital Photography
- Bird Photography
- Macro Photography
Photography Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Corel Painter
- Topaz and Nik software plug-ins
Web Design and Electronic Publishing Software
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Publisher
- Web and Information Design
- WordPress
Field Trips
I lead small group field trips to a variety of wetlands and nature preserves. The trips feature wildlife and birds in Florida and landscape and nature in New York. If you don’t see a location, just ask.
In Florida:
- The Everglades National Park: Anhinga Trail
- Wakodahatchie Wetlands Preserve
- Green Cay Wetlands Preserve
- The Gatorland Rookery
- Blue Cypress Lake (Osprey nesting)