Mentoring Sessions

Mentoring for Manual Mode

  • Learn the basics of the Exposure Triangle and how each one affects your images
    • Aperture
    • Shutter Speed
    • ISO
  • Use Manual Mode to create properly exposed images
  • Understand your histogram and how to use it
  • What is metering and how does it affect my images?
  • What is white balance and how does it affect my images?
  • Understand composition to make more compelling images
  • How to use a reflector/diffuser to control the light
  • Learn how to control your focus points to get the sharpest image possible
  • 2 hour session of one on one mentoring
  • Weekly assignments designed to force you to use manual mode
  • In depth critiques of your images
  • 1 Hour follow up session - Whenever you are ready
  • Access to Learn with Joe Baker Photography private Facebook Group
  • Equipment required:
    • DSLR of your choice
    • Tripod
    • Reflector (5 in 1, preferable)
  • Investment: $350 + Tax  (Deposit of 50% required to book/final payment due at first session)

Mentoring for Off Camera Flash

  • What is Off Camera Flash?
  • What is ETTL versus Manual Mode?
    • Let the flash decide
    • Make your own decision
  • What is bounce flash?
  • Understand how to use flash modifiers to control the light.
    • Shoot thru umbrella
    • Soft box
    • Gary Fong Light Sphere
    • Silver Umbrella
    • Snoot
    • Grid
  • Understand how direction/angle and distance affect flash.
    • Inverse Square Law
  • Learn how to control flash with the exposure triangle
  • If possible, Use High Speed Sync to create dramatic images
  • 2 hour session of one on one mentoring
  • Weekly assignments designed to force you to use Off Camera Flash
  • In depth critiques of your images
  • 1 Hour follow up session - Whenever you are ready
  • Access to Learn with Joe Baker Photography private Facebook Group
  • Equipment required:
    • DSLR of your choice
    • Speed light with triggers
    • Light stand and adapter to hold flash
    • Reflector
  • To be eligible for this mentoring you must understand the basics of manual mode. So you must have completed the "Mentoring for Manual Mode" or submit your portfolio for review prior to signing up.
  • Investment: $350 + Tax  (Deposit of 50% required to book/final payment due at first session)

1 on 1 Mentoring via Skype/Facetime/Zoom

Let's talk about your photography, what you do well, and where you could improve.  Some business and marketing questions can be answered and just a conversation about your photography.