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Photography - Lightroom - Photoshop, Patient and Knowledgeable Teacher
Wes C.

5.0 (701 ratings)

3,086 hours tutoring

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About Wes

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With more than 40 years as a professional photographer and over 20 years teaching, I help adult learners build real confidence with photography and the tools that support it. A lot of my students come to me feeling behind on technology or overwhelmed by “all the buttons,” and that’s totally okay—my approach is calm, patient, and step-by-step, with an emphasis on understanding what you’re doing (not just following clicks).

I specialize in online training through Zoom, which makes it easy to...

With more than 40 years as a professional photographer and over 20 years teaching, I help adult learners build real confidence with photography and the tools that support it. A lot of my students come to me feeling behind on technology or overwhelmed by “all the buttons,” and that’s totally okay—my approach is calm, patient, and step-by-step, with an emphasis on understanding what you’re doing (not just following clicks).

I specialize in online training through Zoom, which makes it easy to work together no matter where you live. Sessions can cover digital and analog photography, iPhone photography, Lightroom Classic/Lightroom, Photoshop, Nik, Topaz, photo organization, Mac productivity, and practical troubleshooting for cameras, catalogs, color issues, and workflow headaches. I’m known for clear explanations, steady support, and strong client feedback—people consistently tell me they feel more capable after just one session.

My background includes assisting Irving Penn, years of commercial and fine-art work, and teaching as a college professor. I earned a BA in Photography from the Brooks Institute and an MFA in Art from the University of Miami. Whether you want a portfolio review, mentorship, help choosing gear, or simply want your system to stop fighting you, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Education

Brooks Institute of Photography
Photography
University of Miami
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $95
  • Rate details: Any cancellation or change of schedule made less than 24 hours before the start of the session will result in a charge for 1 hour of tutoring. I do NOT offer in-person tutoring.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/3/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom

I have been using Adobe Lightroom since 2012. It is the main tool I use for digital asset management for my professional photography career. As an editing tool, I use Lightroom as a standalone application for my work as well as a point of departure for working in Photoshop. This is the best tool for introducing beginning students to digital photographic post-production.
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I have taught Adobe Photoshop techniques at the university level since 2006. My area of expertise ranges from image adjustments for photographers to image manipulation and collage techniques for digital artists.
Art History

Art History

I have a Master of Fine Arts degree in Art and have taught both studio art and art history at the graduate and undergraduate levels. I am an avid reader and lover of history particularly art history. My expertise is the History of Photography and Contemporary Art but I am knowledgable and studied in a variety of areas of Art History.
Macintosh

Macintosh

I have been working professionally with Macintosh computers since 1995. My MFA in Art with a concentration in Photography and Digital Imaging was based exclusively on the Macintosh platform. I have taught the use of Macintosh computers and software at the university level since 2006.
Photography

Photography

I have worked as a professional commercial and fine art photographer since 1994. I am formally trained and practiced in traditional film photography as well as digital imaging. I hold a BA from the Brooks Institute of Photography and an MFA in Art from the University of Miami. In the early 1990s, I was an assistant to photographer Irving Penn.

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I feel so fortunate to have chosen Wes as my tutor.

I'm a little rusty on Lightroom, Photoshop and DxO. Wes is so knowledgeable and patient. He is there to help me with anything I'd like to accomplish. He has a very wise, non-judgmental approach to teaching.

Lee, 9 lessons with Wes

Exactly who I needed.

I had many questions about using Lightroom, and I wanted to make my workflow more efficient and also explore some items in the Develop module that I really didn't know how to use. Wes (a very pleasant guy) could not have been more helpful. Very knowledgeable about LR and explained everything clearly. In two sessions, I felt like I had made some giant leaps. I plan on contacting him again as needed. Highly recommended!

Richard, 2 lessons with Wes

Top Drawer Teacher!

Wes has excellent experience and knowledge of Lightroom Classic and is specific in his directions on how I may maintain my large but neglected lifetime photo collection. Wes is patient, articulate, and I am increasing my number of sessions with him....Jerry

Jerry, 2 lessons with Wes

A very good teacher

Taught me just what i wanted to learn, and did not overextend me. Warned me about pitfalls i could fall into, and opened my eyes to possibilities i was unaware of. Thank you!

Linda, 1 lesson with Wes

A Remarkable Tutor!

I have had 5 sessions with Wes. He is quite knowledgeable and clearly explains how to use each of the tools available in the Lightroom Classic modules He has also helped me to understand how to approach development with an overview vision for what I want to achieve with my photography. Overall, Wes has been extremely helpful as well as enjoyable to work with.

Bud, 6 lessons with Wes

Met me where I'm at

I really appreciated his organized, thoughtful manner. He figured out what I needed and helped me start building. I really appreciate being able to tackle things in a way that makes sense to us both.

Alan, 2 lessons with Wes

Very helpful, knowledgeable tutor

I had specific needs -- synching iPhone photos and folders with Lightroom Mobile and Lightroom Classic. Wes helped me accomplish that as well as cleaning up my catalog folder and Time Machine conflicts. Very pleased and will definitely work with Wes again.

Hilton, 3 lessons with Wes

Superb photography teacher for students of all levels.

Wes is an incredible teacher. It is one thing to have an excellent fund of knowledge; it is another to be able to share your knowledge with others. Wes has both attributes, making him the quintessential teacher.

Seth, 12 lessons with Wes

Excellent teacher!

Wes has a way of explaining things- making it all easy to understand. He's a born teacher! He is incredibly knowledgeable with regard to all things related to photography. from the tech side, to the creative side of things, his knowledge base is extensive. He's completely non-Judgmental...meeting you exactly where you are. Additionally, I have been able to retain information I have learned and have progressed by leaps and bounds. Bottom line-- money well spent!

Liz, 5 lessons with Wes

Missing photos and syncing

Wes did a great job of helping me find missing photos and syncing them. He answered a lot of questions and was extremely patient and proactive. I plan on contacting him again to go over more questions I have soon. I highly recommend him!

Melissa, 2 lessons with Wes
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