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Experienced tutor in Photography in North Ridgeville, Mark offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
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Mark is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Mark
If you’re serious about improving your photography, I offer expert-level mentoring built on more than four decades of professional experience.
I have worked as a professional photographer since 1980 and was among the first photographers in Northeast Ohio to fully transition to digital photography in 2000. This early adoption gave me a deep understanding of both the technical and artistic sides of modern photography—knowledge I now share with my students in a clear, practical way.
I am the creator and instructor of Digital Photography 101, a course that has helped students of all ages quickly gain confidence and dramatically improve their results.
My mentoring helps you develop both technical mastery and creative vision, including:
• Camera settings, exposure, and lens selection
• Composition and visual storytelling
• Lighting techniques for professional-quality images
• Photo editing using Photoshop and affordable alternatives
• How to achieve consistent, portfolio-quality results
I also provide guidance on using photography to strengthen your personal or business presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Every session is customized to your goals, skill level, and interests. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine advanced skills, I will help you progress quickly and confidently.
My teaching style is patient, clear, and results-focused. Students often see immediate improvement and gain the confidence to create images they are proud of.
Contact me to begin your personalized photography mentoring. I look forward to helping you elevate your skills.
I've always enjoyed sharing my love and knowledge of photography with others and teaching is a great way to do it.
In fact, I taught Basic Photography and Black-and-White Darkroom classes at Cuyahoga Community College for one semester to see how I would like teaching and that experience confirmed it!
* Associate Degree in Specialized Technology – Majoring in Photography/Multi-Media from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
* Full-time professional photographer since 1980
* Active member of Professional Photographers of America where I continually update my skills with online training.
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- All levels
- English
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English
When working with a new student, I like to chat with them to discover exactly what they would like to learn and develop a plan that will help them achieve their goals.
I've worked with students from eighteen to eighty.
Before hiring a teacher, speak with them on the phone to get a feel for their personality. If you're not comfortable with how the call went - they probably aren't the best match for you.
I love learning new photography techniques myself. I've been learning to shoot photos and video in 360 degrees and I'm pleased with how my first published video turned out - the Asian Lantern Festival at the CLEveland Metroparks Zoo: (concealed information)
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Recommendations
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We recently had our family portrait taken in our home and are thrilled with how it turned out. Everyone was relaxed in our own environment and Mark's sense of humor made the session a lot of fun.
Now that we have our wall portrait displayed in our family room, we get a lot of compliments from family and friends. I would rate SpectraLight more than five stars but that's the most I could give!Mark photographed our wedding 28 years ago, did all four of our children's senior portraits and seven different family portraits over the years. He is truly our “official family photographer.”
Next, he'll be photographing our oldest daughter's wedding so the “cycle” continues. We just love how Mark interacts with our family and treats us as if we were a part of his.Mark just designed a video intro with my business logo for JSwiss and I could not be happier with the result. It looks very professional and I will definitely be using it for promoting my business and events. Thank you so much for your top notch product and customer service Mark!
Mark photographed our wedding reception and did a fantastic job. Very accommodating and professional.
We have been working with Mark since 2014 as he is the founding sponsor of our Spirit 5k. He has been a pleasure to work for, always brings innovative ideas to the table, and has always been a huge part of the Olmsted Community. He is truly appreciated.
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Rates
Rate
- S$64
Pack rates
- 5h: S$320
- 10h: S$640
online
- S$64/h
Details
Currently, lessons are $75 per 1.5 hour session. Additional time is $25 per 1/2 hour. These fees may increase depending on the time of year and my availability. I will confirm my fees with the student prior to scheduling our first lesson.
We can meet at the North Ridgeville Public Library or my home/studio. We can also meet at another location, however, travel time ($20 per 1/2 hour) and mileage is additional.
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