Coaching: Personalized Photography Instruction
If you are interested in taking your photography to another level, I offer personalized coaching how to create
better/stronger images.
I work with clients from all walks of life:
- Those who have photographed for awhile and would like a portfolio overview,
- Professional photographers,
- Parents who photograph their children and are seeking more artful images.
Each coaching session is tailored to the client’s needs.
Based on the material you present, (up to 18 printed images), I provide instruction on how to understand and apply theories of aesthetics, design, composition, color, and semiotics (analogies, metaphors, symbols) while making the images. I also share some personal techniques with you that I’ve developed to make an image tell a story.
Our session will include instruction on form (color, line, tonality, texture and composition) and message that your images deliver or are supposed to deliver. We explore different ways of cropping and composing your images. We look at past and contemporary images to examine what makes them successful, what makes them “work”. At the session’s conclusion, I will suggest visual exercises to help you strengthen your work.
I can help you be a better, more confident photographer. I have the experience, knowledge, and education to help anyone improve their photographic skills. My base rate is $85 for the first hour, and $65 for additional consecutive hours. A group rate can be negotiated.
Contact me to inquire about your first session. I look forward to working with you!
Anita Nowacka.
"Anita is a talented photographer with a great eye. She is also a great coach. She has helped me immensely in defining composition, developing an eye for light and location, and in one of the most challenging areas – how to engage the subject of my portrait for the best possible image. In taking on the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced in my work as a photographer – my first book – Anita was able to help me not only see and frame the shot, but also was an endless source of support, encouragement and enthusiasm. All of these elements are critical to successful coaching."
Stacey Sanner, an author of a book "Keeping a Blue Light On".
"Anita simplified for me the elements of making a photograph that has an impact. I look for triangles now whenever I compose the image. That has "organized" my process of seeing."
Ann, a member of "Seattle Mamas with Cameras".
"I have learned much more during 3 hours of coaching with you then through my 7 day dental photography workshop."
Dr Randy Weisz, D.D.S ( Seattle reconstructive and aestetic dentistry).