Photography Skills That Make Every Shot Better

Choose Your Week: A Live Zoom Photography Skill Series

 

 

Ready to Stop Guessing?

This series is designed for photographers who want practical skills they can apply immediately. Build the techniques that make your images look intentional, consistent, and compelling.

In this flexible live online series, choose the skills you want to strengthen. Take one session or combine multiple weeks to create your own learning path.

Focus on topics such as:

• Gear and lenses
• Focus and motion
• Working with light
• Composition and perspective
• Editing and workflow
• Building your photography website

Workshop Fee

$125

per session

Pick Your Week

Each two-hour live online session combines focused teaching, real-world examples, and open discussion so you can ask questions and solve the challenges you face with your own images.

Every session includes:

• Clear, focused instruction on one photography topic
• Real-world examples you can apply immediately
• A downloadable workbook
• A short practice assignment you can complete in under 30 minutes
• Live Q&A discussing real photos and real challenges

Think of it as building your photography skills one week at a time.

Lens & Gear Essentials

April 14, or May 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Stop overspending on gear and start using what you already own more effectively.

You’ll Learn:

• How to choose essential gear without overspending
• Tripods: when they matter and when they don’t
• Filters (UV, ND, Polarizer) explained simply
• Prime vs zoom lenses
• Choosing focal lengths for landscapes, portraits, and everyday photography
• Autofocus vs manual focus

Outcome:

You’ll know what gear actually matters and how to use it.

Register

Focus & Motion

March 10, April 21, or June 2 from 6:00–8:00 PM

Learn how to create sharp images on purpose and motion blur on purpose.

You’ll Learn:

• When to use Single, Continuous, or Auto focus modes
• Choosing the right focus area for different subjects
• Tracking moving subjects with confidence
• Panning techniques for motion blur
• Freezing action with fast shutter speeds
• Using in-camera or lens stabilization effectively

 Outcome:

You’ll control focus and motion instead of guessing.

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Art of Capturing Light

March 17, April 28, or June 9 from 6:00–8:00 PM

Light is the most important ingredient in photography. This session will change how you see it.

You’ll Learn:

• Why light matters more than gear
• How cameras read reflected light
• Using natural light: windows, sun, and shade
• Golden hour and blue hour techniques
• Front, side, back, and top lighting
• Hard vs soft light

Outcome:

You’ll recognize great light & handle difficult lighting situations with confidence.

 

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Composition & Perspective

March 24, May 5, or June 16 from 6:00–8:00 PM

Turn everyday scenes into photographs that feel intentional and visually strong.

You’ll Learn:

• Why composition drives emotion and storytelling
• Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Symmetry, and Negative Space
• Using depth, patterns, shapes, and framing
• How perspective changes the meaning of a photo

Outcome:

Your photos will look designed instead of accidental.

 

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From Good to Great with Post-Processing

March 31, May 12, or June 23 from 6:00–8:00 PM

Editing that enhances your photos without being overwhelmed.

You’ll Learn:

• Lightroom Classic basics without confusion
• Importing, organizing, and rating photos
• Global adjustments for tone, color, and contrast
• Exporting images for web, print, and social media
• File formats and quality settings explained simply

Outcome:

You’ll develop a clean, repeatable editing workflow. 

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Build Your Photography Website

April 7, May 19, or June 30 from 6:00–8:00 PM

Stop hiding your photos in your camera roll and share your work professionally.

You’ll Learn:

• Why every photographer needs an online presence
• Choosing a domain name
• Selecting a clean, effective website template
• Creating essential pages: Home, About, Portfolio, Contact
• Uploading and organizing images

Outcome:

You’ll leave with a clear plan to launch a polished photography website.

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Not sure where to start?

These combinations build skills in a logical way.

Foundations Path
Gear & Lenses • Capturing Light • Composition & Perspective

Sharpness & Control Path
Focus & Motion • Capturing Light

Portfolio Path
Composition & Perspective • Post-Processing • Build Your Photography Website

Total Reset
Gear • Focus • Light • Composition • Editing • Website

Meet Your Instructor

David Mazur

Founder and Lead Instructor of Seacoast Photography School, David shares years of experience teaching photographers of all levels, he is known for his clear, witty, hands-on approach and ability to break down complex concepts into practical, easy-to-understand guidance. David's teaching style focuses on building confidence, strengthening technical skills, and helping photographers develop their own way of seeing, both in the field and in the studio. 

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