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I create pictures.
Images, photographs, snapshots, exposures, paintings, drawings, sketches are all the same, they’re pictures. Pictures are part of a visual language that transcends cultures, nationalities, race, religion and possibly species.
Because I lack even the basic Neanderthal talent of scratching a lump of charcoal against a cave wall, my picture making tool is a camera.
With a camera I strive to visually express how I see the world. I’m not exactly sure why I do this, other than as a creative output and I have the ability to contribute something that knows no boundaries.
The camera is my tool so I’m a photographer. My pictures are not just portraits, scenery, action, landscape, street, abstract, macro, art or fine art. They’re just pictures by a photographer. I’ll leave classifying my pictures by genre and artistic quality to others that know about those things.
I believe those that are curious about others, and are looking to experience a different perspective of their world, enjoy seeing pictures made by others. I offer my contribution HERE.
Classes
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.” ~ Plutarch
I teach various photography topics at Montgomery College, Capital Photography Center and offer online or in-person personal instruction throughout the Baltimore/Washington DC metro area.
Email: michael@michaelkorenphotography.com
Or, click the OPEN FORM button below.
Private - Personal Instruction
Contact me for your OWN lesson!
michael@michaelkorenphotography.com
I offer personal instruction to individuals and small groups. I offer three packages to meet your needs. Choose the package that fits you or your small group best.
Please contact me for more details or click the picture above for rates.
Private - ONLINE Personal Instruction
Contact me for your OWN ONLINE lesson!
michael@michaelkorenphotography.com
I offer online personal instruction world-wide to individuals and groups in the comfort of your own setting. No matter where you are, we can meet!
Please contact me for more details or click the picture above for rates.
Montgomery College Class
ONLINE - Amazing Photos with Your Phones & Tablets
This class will help you express your artistic vision through mobile photography using your phone or tablet. Start with the basics of learning to use a mobile phone camera, review the settings for optimal image capture, and explore pro tips and techniques of exposure, composition, and focus to produce the best results.
Montgomery College Class
Discover how to transform your photographs into a visually compelling, memorable digital photo book in this hands-on class.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
Smartphone Photo Magic - Creative Image Editing
Turn your smartphone into a powerful creative studio in this hands-on class exploring the artistic possibilities of two amazing image editing apps; Snapseed and Image Blender.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
iPhone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art
Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join me at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques
The composition of a photograph is the single most important element a photographer uses to convey an artistic statement. What’s included, excluded and the arrangement of elements within the frame is all part of composition.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
Lightroom Mobile for Phones and Tablets
Turn your smartphone or tablet into a powerful creative studio in this hands-on class exploring the artistic possibilities of Adobe Lightroom Mobile.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
This hands-on class will explore the unique aspects of the street photography genre. I will be your guide as you create compelling photographs that go beyond the ordinary snapshot.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
iPhone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art
Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join me at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
Sculpting Photos at the National Gallery of Art
In this class we will explore how photography can re-imagine three-dimensional works through thoughtful observation and creative choices by paying close attention to light, shadow, texture, and perspective.
Montgomery College Class
ONLINE - Amazing Photos with Your Phones & Tablets
This class will help you express your artistic vision through mobile photography using your phone or tablet. Start with the basics of learning to use a mobile phone camera, review the settings for optimal image capture, and explore pro tips and techniques of exposure, composition, and focus to produce the best results.
Montgomery College Class
Amazing Photos With Your DSLR Camera
In this course, you will explore the settings found on a modern digital camera. You will discuss the different exposure, metering, autofocus, and white balance modes of a digital camera. This course is for beginners in digital photography or those who acquired a camera with manual controls.
Capital Photography Center Workshop
Exploring Gettysburg National Park
Join us on the hallowed grounds of historic Gettysburg Battlefield for a Photo Workshop!
We’ll explore the battlefield with a live re-enactment with sharp shooters, the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and also areas not open to the public through our special access arrangement.