People. Places. The everyday.
Make thoughtful photographs of family, friends, or the things you enjoy. Get comfortable with focus, exposure, and finding a stronger frame.
Private photography lessons / Southeast Idaho
Your camera.
Your camera.
Your pace.
Your photographs.
Learn to make photographs you’re proud of, with one-on-one lessons built around your camera, your experience, and what you want to photograph.
$595Three private sessions
90 minutes each
Let’s plan your lessons
90 minutes each
For beginners, hobbyists, and anyone ready to feel more at home with their camera.
A little guidance.
A lot more confidence.
Maybe you’ve just bought a camera. Maybe you’ve had one for years and still find yourself guessing. Or perhaps you like your photographs, but want to understand how to make them more consistently.
We’ll start with what you know, look at the pictures you want to make, and choose a few practical goals. You’ll have time to ask questions, try things for yourself, and get feedback as you learn.
Built around your interestsWhat would you
What would you
love to photograph?
The subjects are yours. We’ll build the lessons around the skills that help you photograph them.
See the possibilities.
Learn to notice the direction and quality of light, simplify a busy scene, and make more intentional photographs outdoors or close to home.
Bring the photograph together.
Choose your strongest images and explore an editing workflow that makes sense to you, from exposure and color to preparing a finished photograph.
A selection of Mark’s photography. Your lessons will focus on your own interests and photographs.
Your private learning packageThree sessions.
Three sessions.
A plan of your own.
Enough time to learn something, practice it, and come back with questions. We’ll shape the content around two or three goals that matter to you.
Tell me what you want to learn$595Total for one person
Three × 90-minute sessions
Three × 90-minute sessions
- 01A personalized starting point
A short questionnaire and a learning plan based on your experience, camera, and interests.
- 024½ hours of private instruction
Hands-on learning, room for questions, and guidance at your pace.
- 03Practice, review, and clear takeaways
Simple exercises between sessions, feedback on your photographs, and notes to help you keep practicing.
We’ll agree on the location, schedule, and focus before booking. Any travel, studio rental, or special setup costs will be discussed separately.
How we’ll work togetherLearn. Practice.
Learn. Practice.
See what changes.
Sessions are usually spaced one or two weeks apart, so you can put what you learn into practice. Here’s how your three sessions might unfold.
- Session 01
Find your starting point.
Look at a few of your images, talk through what feels confusing, and start practicing the camera controls or techniques that will make the biggest difference.
- Session 02
Put it into practice.
Review what you’ve been making, then photograph together. We might work on sharper pictures, natural light, composition, or photographing people—depending on your goals.
- Session 03
Build on your progress.
Review your photographs, work through an editing process if that’s useful to you, and leave with clear next steps for continued practice.
Behind the camera / Your teacherI’m Mark.
I’m Mark.
Let’s make this click.
I’m a photographer and filmmaker based in Southeast Idaho. My work takes me from carefully lit products and portraits to stories on location.
These lessons bring that practical experience to the photographs you want to make. We’ll work with real examples, explore the decisions behind an image, and give you plenty of time behind your own camera.
Explore my photographyWhenever you’re ready for moreKeep learning.
Keep learning.
At your own pace.
After your package, book another session when you want feedback, help with editing, or time to explore something new. There’s no ongoing commitment.
$200Per additional 90-minute sessionAsk about continuing
A few things you might be wonderingBefore we
Before we
get started.
I’m a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. We can start with the controls on your camera and build from there. You don’t need to know the terminology or have a portfolio. Tell me what you enjoy photographing and what you find frustrating.
What equipment should I bring?
Start with the camera and lens you already have, a charged battery, and a memory card. Tell me your camera model before we meet so I can plan around it. If you’re still deciding what equipment you need, mention that in your inquiry.
Where do the lessons take place?
We’ll arrange a suitable location in Southeast Idaho based on what you want to learn. An editing or image-review session can also be arranged online. We’ll confirm the format, travel, and any location costs before you book.
Do all three sessions follow the same curriculum?
The content is personalized. A beginner might focus on camera controls and natural light; someone more comfortable with their camera might work on composition, portraits, or editing. Together, we’ll choose a manageable focus for your three sessions.
How does practice and feedback work?
You’ll have a small exercise to try between sessions. Bring up to ten photographs from that exercise to the next session, and we’ll review them together. You’ll also receive simple takeaways to guide your practice.
Do I need Lightroom or Photoshop?
Only if editing is part of your learning plan. Let me know which software you use, if any. We’ll agree on what’s needed before the session; editing software and equipment aren’t included in the package.
Can I continue after the three sessions?
Absolutely. Additional private sessions are $200 for 90 minutes. Book one when you’d like more guidance, or we can discuss a rhythm that suits you.
Your next photograph starts hereWhat would you
What would you
like to learn?
Tell me a little about yourself, your camera, and what you want to photograph. I’ll be in touch to talk through a plan and availability.
$595Three private, 90-minute sessions
Personalized to your starting point
Personalized to your starting point
This is a conversation to plan your lessons. You won’t be charged by submitting this form.
Prefer email? mitchrichie@gmail.com