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Van's Photo in Mentor

9236 Mentor Ave.

Mentor, OH

44060

phone: 1-440-205-2004

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Photo Classes and Educational Opportunities

Van’s photo classes are taught in a one-on-one tutorial. They are taught by a professional photographer in our store. These classes cost $75/hour. But, if you purchase the camera from Van’s Photo, you get the class FREE!

All of the classes are unique to the photographer and the camera that they own. With all of the different features of cameras these days, we want to make sure you feel comfortable using your specific camera.

  • All digital classes include white balance and lighting technique unique to digital photography.
  • All classes include how to “see” and capture a composition.

 

> Point and Shoot

  • How to properly frame and expose pictures with your camera.
  • Also you will be taught how to use all of the modes on your camera (macro, scene and flash)

> SLR (single lens reflex)

  • How to frame, expose and use all the modes corresponding to the lenses and the composition.
  • Also, how to get the most out of your flash.

 

All film classes include the modes of the camera, as well as a tutorial of the various choices of film in color and black and white.

Ron Smith is also very proficient in helping people bridge the gap jumping from film to digital. And he always makes sure that you leave feeling comfortable using your new camera.

Ron Smith has been photographing since 1982. He has photographed extensively with 35mm, medium format, and digital cameras. Ron has photographed professionally for weddings, portraits, art galleries and other commercial mediums.

Ron has been trained privately by some the top professionals and holds a professional certificate from The New York Institute of Photography. He has trained digital photography in the Law Enforcement Field (including the City of Mentor Police Department), as well as professional photographer, and hundreds of amateurs.

 

Education opportunities are presented at the location of the store.

A calendar of events will be posted for each season

These include seminars from different experts in their field, basic tutorials and lectures.