One-on-one Live Teaching
Learn to
Use Your Camera
with Confidence
I’ll walk you through your phone or digital camera step-by-step in private, easy-to-follow lessons so you can take photos you’ll be proud to enlarge on your walls or share on social media.
Limited to 5 learners per week to ensure focused, personal attention.
THE PROBLEM
Feeling Overwhelmed? Learn to Take Photos with a Patient Teacher
If you're new to your phone or camera, it's normal to feel confused and intimidated by settings, strange terms, and conflicting advice. Instead of getting lost in long videos... get patient, step-by-step teaching that meets you where you are and helps you build real confidence through simple, practical training.
What You WON'T Get:
- Confusing, conflicting tips that overwhelm
- Intimidating settings and camera jargon
- No clear step-by-step guidance to build confidence
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi, I'm Barb
I've spent over a decade helping people get more out of their cameras. Before that, I spent years in electronics retail, making complicated tech feel simple and fun to use, and I've spoken at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Tech education is in my bones.
After 12 years as a published travel photographer, I now shoot fine art photography with my pro digital cameras (regularly have shot with Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and smartphones, so whatever you shoot with, I can help. I created the C.L.E.A.R. Shot Method to give photographers a clear, step-by-step path from confused to confident, and my sessions follow that same approach. No rushing. No assuming you already know something. No leaving you behind.
We work at your pace, in plain language. It's not just about answering the questions you bring. I can see where you're getting stuck, including the things you might not know to ask about yet. You leave with real answers you can use right away.
HOW TEACHING WORKS
Your Path To Confidence
Three simple steps to help new phone and digital camera owners learn practical skills, get one-on-one teaching, and build confidence behind the lens.
01
Book & Brief
Tell us about your device, experience level, and what you'd like to learn. I'll prepare a short, practical plan focused on beginner-friendly basics. Adjustments will made during the conversation on the call.
02
Hands-on Teaching Session
Join a private one-on-one Zoom teaching session where I'll guide you through your phone or camera settings, demonstrate simple shooting techniques, and provide step-by-step instruction to build confidence.
03
Practical Action Plan
Receive straightforward homework, clear next steps, and practical tips so you can practice with confidence and apply skills in everyday shooting situations.
Secure your teaching spot today — availability is limited.
choose your session
Choose Your Session
Each session is a full hour on Zoom, one on one with Barb. Pick the Zoom call that fits where you are right now.
Getting Started Session — $75 (reg. $150)
You have a new camera and you want to use it well, but right now it still feels like guesswork. This session walks you through your camera from the ground up, step by step, at whatever pace works for you. No rushing. No leaving you behind.
- A complete walkthrough of your camera, setting by setting
- What every control does and when to use it
- What to practice first when you start shooting
- Your specific questions answered
Personalized Skills Session — $100 (reg. $200)
You've been taking photos for a while, but you know there's a gap somewhere. This session zeros in on the specific skills you most need to work on and gives you a clear path forward, whether that's exposure, focus, composition, editing, or organizing and sharing your photos.
- We find exactly what's holding your photos back
- Focused work on the skills that will move the needle most
- Editing, organizing, and sharing help if that's what you need
- A simple plan for what to focus on after the call
Photo Review Session — $100 (reg. $200)
You share your photos and Barb goes through them with you on Zoom. You'll hear what's working, what's not, and get a specific list of what to focus on to make your photos noticeably better. Honest feedback, delivered like a friend who happens to know a lot about photography.
- Encouraging, honest feedback on your real photos
- What to keep doing and what to change
- The specific skills to work on after the session
- Questions answered as we look through them together
Special Occasion Prep Session — $100 (reg. $200)
You have a trip, an event, or a special occasion coming up and you want to come home with photos you'll love. This session gets you ready for exactly what you'll face: the shots, the settings, and the situations you'll actually be in.
The specific shots you'll want and how to get them
Settings and angles that work best for your destination or event
How to handle tricky lighting, crowds, and fast-moving moments
Apps and tips for finding the best photo spots
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
The Everyday Wins
I used to dread taking photos at home. The 1-on-1 teaching session made window light simple — now our family photos look clear and natural, and I actually print a few for the wall.
My editing was a mess. A teacher walked through my photo catalog on Zoom and gave me a simple workflow that saves hours — I now make wall prints I'm proud to hang.
I struggled to direct people. The teaching exercises during our call gave me easy scripts to relax subjects — my family photos feel more natural and my social posts get people to stop scrolling.
I kept buying lenses hoping my photos would improve. The teaching focused on mastering my 50mm first — now my prints look great and our home is filled with photos I'm proud of.
Limited Weekly Slots
Secure Your Teaching Session
Choose a time that works for your schedule. All one-on-one teaching sessions are conducted via Zoom with live screen sharing, step-by-step guidance, and hands-on help with your phone or digital camera settings to build your confidence.
Session Details
- 60 Min Live Zoom Teaching Session
- Hands-on help with phone or digital camera settings
- Personalized, step-by-step photo review
- Clear, beginner-friendly next steps
NO SURPRISES
Clear Your Focus
You don't need a studio full of expensive equipment to create breathtaking images. Focus on the art of seeing, and the rest will follow. Review our most common questions or reach out directly to [email protected]
Do I need to own your ebooks to schedule a session?
It's helpful as a resource but not required. My ebooks remind you of many of the things I cover in the sessions, but you don't have to own them to schedule. Sessions are open to any photographer, whether you shoot with a smartphone or a digital camera, no matter your experience level.
How effective is photography training over Zoom?
Surprisingly effective. By sharing screens, we can review your raw files, walk through post-processing edits in real-time, and analyze lighting setups step-by-step just as we would in a physical studio.
Will our sessions be recorded for later review?
Yes. Every mentorship session is recorded and provided to you as a private link, so you can revisit the specific critiques and techniques whenever you need a refresher.
What's your rescheduling and cancellation policy?
Your confirmation email includes a link to reschedule or cancel. You can reschedule up to 24 hours before your session. You can cancel up to 48 hours before your scheduled time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the session are not refundable, and no-shows are charged a $50 fee.
Do I need to be at a specific skill level before booking?
Our sessions are tailored entirely to your current baseline. Whether you are still trying to understand the exposure triangle or you are looking to refine your editorial lighting setups, we start exactly where you are.