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Professional Photographer, Filmmaker & Designer, 20+ Years Experience
Jerry R.

5.0 (5 ratings)

16 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $125
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About Jerry

Bio

I’m Jerry, a working creative with over 20 years of hands-on experience in photography, filmmaking, and graphic design. I’ve worked with everyone from national brands like Adidas Golf and CBRE to local businesses like Beyond Balance and Commercial Cleaning San Diego — all of them looking for clear, effective visual content that gets results. My background is built on production, not theory. That’s exactly what I bring to my sessions: practical skills you can use right away.

Over the years,...

I’m Jerry, a working creative with over 20 years of hands-on experience in photography, filmmaking, and graphic design. I’ve worked with everyone from national brands like Adidas Golf and CBRE to local businesses like Beyond Balance and Commercial Cleaning San Diego — all of them looking for clear, effective visual content that gets results. My background is built on production, not theory. That’s exactly what I bring to my sessions: practical skills you can use right away.

Over the years, I’ve helped clients, team members, and fellow creatives get confident with their cameras, shoot in manual, and bring their stories to life using tools like Lightroom, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve. Whether you’re a business owner trying to create better content, a student working on a portfolio, or just starting out with editing, I’ll meet you where you are and help you level up.

My approach is straightforward, hands-on, and tailored to your needs. We’ll skip the extra stuff and just focus on what works, like camera settings, lighting, editing, organizing your files, or design basics. If you’re into learning from someone who’s been doing this a long time and actually enjoys it, let’s get started.

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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $125
  • Rate details: 1-hr minimum, then 30-min blocks. Discounts for longer/regular sessions. Group rates available. Some advanced projects may vary, always confirmed first.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign

I have been designing for print layout since 1982 and have used InDesign on a professional level since it's release in 1999. My teaching style is to help students learn the principles of visual communication and page layout, not just how to manipulate software. My professional experience with InDesign includes advertising, branding, marketing communication, catalogs, and digital publication layout with Digital Publishing Suite.
Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom

As a Professional Photographer and Creative Director, Adobe Lightroom is an integral part of my photography workflow. It has been designed with the photographer in mind and quickly becomes a very powerful tool for preparing photographs for final use in print or on the web. I have had the privilege of helping numerous novice to advanced amateur photographers learn Lightroom. Most find it significantly easier to use than Photoshop and are delighted with their final images.
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I have been a Photoshop user for 28+ years, as a Professional Photographer and Creative Director. I regularly use Photoshop for images used in Catalogs, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Fine Art, Web and Digital Publishing.
Film

Film

I’m a commercial filmmaker, video editor, and creative director with over 20 years of professional experience producing content for businesses, brands, and creative projects. My work includes directing, filming, and editing everything from promotional videos to product features, using tools like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud. I specialize in helping students understand not just the technical side of filmmaking, but also how to plan, shoot, and edit with purpose. Whether you’re learning camera basics, video editing, or storytelling techniques, I can guide you step-by-step to create compelling, polished films.
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

I am a traditionally trained graphic designer and photographer. My formal visual/graphic design education began when I was in the 7th grade and continued until graduation 6 years later. Over half of my daily formal curriculum was spent in studying visual arts. I have been working professionally in the communication arts business for the past 29 years, during which I have formally taught dozens of seminars, provided one-on-one tutoring and consulted professionally for numerous companies. My teaching method focuses on the principals of design, not simply the manipulation of computer software. So my tutoring method focusing on putting the principles to work in real life and learning how to create visual designs before sitting down in front of a computer.
Macintosh

Macintosh

I have been a daily Apple Macintosh user since the release of the IIgs in 1986. During that time I have worked on hundreds of different Mac computers and have in turn taught dozens of clients to not only use the Mac in their businesses and personal lives, but to maintain and service them as well. I look forward to helping you discover the joy of using the Macintosh for either personal creativity via software like iPhone and iMovie or business productivity with software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro and the like.
Photography

Photography

I am classically trained in studio and natural light photography with 30+ years of experience. Over that time, I have worked with large format to DSLR and mirrorless camera systems . I am experienced with B&W, color negative, transparency and digital film. I am qualified in both traditional and digital darkroom work utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. I have tutored numerous students in photography over the years. My specialties editorial, product, landscape and travel photography.
Video Production

Video Production

Freelance video producer for lifestyle, travel and hospitality markets. Art direction from concept to delivery of: b2b, branded content, brand story, corporate, documentary, event, real estate and promotional videos.

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Very Good!

Jerry was very personable and knowledgeable. His explanations made it very easy to understand the basics in InDesign. I was able to go to work the next week and use the program much better after just one session. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs instruction with this program.

Sandy, 1 lesson with Jerry

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

I am new to Wyzant and also new to Adobe InDesign. Jerry was patient and kind to my many beginner errors. He listened to my project idea and specified the lesson to accomplish my goal. I will definitely request Jerry again. Five stars!

Kim, 1 lesson with Jerry

Patient and knowledgeable

Jerry was very patient with this Lightroom novice and had a lot of good tips. Prompt response to requests for information and scheduling.

Laura, 1 lesson with Jerry

Very Positive Experience

Jerry is very knowledgeable in his field and provides a very friendly and relaxed learning environment. I highly recommend him as a tutor / instructor / teacher.

Brent, 1 lesson with Jerry

Super Helpful

Jerry helped me with several things when I had my tutoring session. He was very clear with letting me know how things worked from Lightroom to Excel programming. I am definitely going to give him a call again. Thanks, Jerry!

PENNY, 2 lessons with Jerry
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