Photography Classes & Workshops

Lake Norman Photo is an local photography company that specializes in teaching new and experienced photographers how to take professional photographs. You will learn hands-on in the field, on-location with actual models or subjects. Don’t read about it…Do it!  All courses are hands-on.  NO FLUFF TALK!

Students will walk away knowing and taking better photographs or your money back! It’s that simple.  Course size can range from 1-10 photographers. Flexible training times are available.

Courses below:

Mamarazzi & Papparazzi Photography Class

Attention Moms and Dads: You are going to learn to take professional photographs of your kids, friends & family members, scenery and more.  Say goodbye to blurry photographs  and hello to sharp, in focused, wonderful colored pictures.  Your 3 hr. class is hand-on, extremely practical and taught by an international professional photographer.  It’s on location at the lake.  Satisfaction Guaranteed!  3 hrs. of professional training for Only $225.  Classes held weekday and weekends.

Fundamental of Photography:

1-day photography class designed for beginning photographers. Ranard is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of photography, is patient with his students, and enjoys helping beginners gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of photography. A good photographer understands their equipment, software, and camera, lens and their functions.  This course will give you a rock-solid foundation in photography.  Enroll in his course today to learn how you can make beautiful photos! One day course- Only $149

Digital Photography:

Gain control and confidence in your digital photography – with both composition and exposure. This course is designed to help you appreciate the different functions, controls and options in the exciting digital dimension. We address good composition as well as the technical side and make the lessons fun and stimulating. Two day course- Only $249

SLR Photography:

Get truly stunning photos from your SLR digital camera. Do you sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed with all the terms and choices – JPEG vs. RAW, flash cards, histograms, white balance, etc? How would you like to feel confident when it comes to using exposure controls such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture? Join this  photography course to learn how to make the most of your digital SLR camera whether you’re photographing your friends and family, nature scenes, or any other subject. You will learn and practice with your own camera. Two day course- Only $249

Introduction to Lighting:

Learn what kind of lighting equipment you need, how strobes work, and how to make the most of your lights in this outstanding photography course. Whether you’re photographing people, products, or architecture. This course will help you decide how to start with artificial lighting, and helps you understand how to approach lighting problems on location or in a studio setting. 100% hands-on! Designed to enable you to understand how light works, can be done with inexpensive lights you can get at a home improvement or hardware store. One day course- Only $179

Lighting on Location:

Learn to shoot captivating portraits in a variety of situations in this exciting course. The goal is to give you the tools necessary for photographing portraits in a wide range of conditions. Equipment and camera settings will be discussed in great detail. One day course- Only $179

Studio Lighting:

Whether you want to create compelling head shots, professional group or family portraits, or interesting self-portraits, you can learn how to successfully light subjects in an indoor, controlled studio environment. Students will practice with live subjects. You will know how, why and where to set up your lights. One day course- Only $199

How to Meter Light:

Learn everything there is to know about creating great exposures – whether you’re photographing sunsets, pictures of people, beautiful landscapes, or any other subject. how your camera meters a scene, fully understanding how shutter speeds and apertures work separately and in combination, and the art of exposure creating mood and enhancing lighting. Better Exposure will vastly improve your photography and your confidence when it comes to exposure. This fun class will help you master the concepts of exposure and skills that every pro uses on a daily basis, so you too can make the best, more creative decisions as you frame each scene. You will use your camera’s metering system and an actual light meter.  One day course- Only $99

Editing Photographs-The fast and easy way:

People spend hours and days editing photographs. No likes waiting for photographs. I will show you how to professionally edit hundreds of photographs in no time at all. It’s all in the setup and work flow. Hands-on practicing with Lightroom and Photoshop. One day hands-on course- Only $159

Portraits & People:

You will be amazed by how many people will ask you to take their photo after you finish this course. You will learn how to light, pose, position, build trust and confidence with your subject. More importantly, you will make it fun. Two day course- Only $249.00

Comprehensive Photography:

You will learn everything from:

• How to use your camera
• Equipment you need
• How to shoot outdoors
• Low light shooting
• Natural and strobe lighting
• Studio shoots
• Photographing people
• Photography software
• Editing photographs
• & more

I teach you everything I know. We will shoot, edit and process photographs real-time.  It’s jammed packed with great hands-on training.  VERY PRACTICAL and very EFFECTIVE.  Five day course- Only $699

Specialized Classes are available in:

• MMA Photography
• Photographing Models
• Weddings
• Photography without editing
• How to shoot w/ very short time constraints