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 Paris Street Photography
Discover How to Take Authentic Photographs in
Paris, France
Date to be Announced for 2023
Do you dream of capturing incredible photos your friends will envy?

The truth is you can learn how to take amazing photos with any camera… even if you’ve never picked up a camera before.
Escape to Paris and learn the secrets of how to capture killer street photos in 2023 

Taking great photos is not about your equipment... it’s about your vision. And not your pixels.

Because here’s the thing; learning light, angle, composition, and timing will crush your photographic failures.
Photography is being a painter in a hurry.
 Suddenly you’ll begin to see differently
 You learn a new way to look at people, sunsets, and baby elephants.
 It takes practice, guidance, and having all your questions answered from an expert.


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And Paris is one of the best cities in the world to go on a Photo Safari, learning how to take incredible photos with fun people and exploring the secrets of this mesmerizing town.

When my Grandfather gave me my first camera on my 7th birthday, I practiced being invisible in my huge family.
 
I took candid photos that my siblings and parents didn’t even know I captured.
 
It taught me magical timing. And I’ll show you how to take elusive mysterious shots too. 
 
How do you do it?

 
By empathizing with your subject even if they don’t know you’re photographing them. 
 
Yes it takes practice. How?
 
1. First you take a lot of bad photos.
 
2. You learn more from a bad photo than you do from an incredible one.
 
How do I know?
 

Because after photographing 724 weddings, wild rhinos in Nepal, families in Silicon Valley, and the Dalai Lama in India (twice) you learn how to do it with patience and perseverance. 
 
This method boils it down fast and simplifies the learning process into one multi-day workshop.
 
Learn fast and leap up the learning curve with one on one mentoring.
 
Here’s what you get in your 3-Day premium one on one training in Paris:
 
You learn how to see the photo before you take it
 
You don’t need fancy software, a new camera, or Photoshop skills (I don’t use it)
 
You learn how to choose the right angle, compose a shot, see light before you shoot, and practice magical timing when taking photos of people and having fun doing it
 
In the one-on-one commentaries of your work, you’ll learn why some of your photos are amazing so you can keep doing those behaviors and...
 
You learn why other photos don’t work so you can eliminate doing those things
 
In fact you can correct problems as you shoot and not fumble with Photoshop later!
 
Why and how do your photos get better in only 3 days?
 
You aren’t in a huge classroom with a camel herd of people.

You can ask questions freely
and get your answers pronto as we're shooting.

Your 36-year award winning expert from the trenches of Silicon Valley will give you all the secrets. That's me.

 
And this makes it easier to learn with hands-on mentoring 
 
And my 1349 private students have told me so.
 
Paris Photography Workshop Schedule

Day One:
9:30AM Luxembourg Gardens
1. We start with a two-minute meditation. Then!
2. Guidance on your specific camera.
3. Exact instruction on composition, angle, lighting, and timing
4. Afterwards we go to a nearby bistro for French onion soup and mainly for juicy commentary on your photos shot in the garden from my Mac Pro. Students have told me “this one part alone could make the workshop worth it”
 
Day Two
9:30AM Street photos at the Sorbonne
1. Specific advice about how to take candid photos of people while being invisible
2. We’ll dive in and do solo shooting in the action-packed piazza at the Sorbonne, I’ll be there to ask questions and give guidance if needed or you can go hog wild on your own trajectory
 
5PM Night photography Eiffel Tower
Exquisite detail shooting of the most famous tower in the world. This art deco elegant crown of Paris is remarkable. We'll bring a picnic with wine and arrive pre sunset so we can get the transforming light and the sparkly lights as the illuminate the sky of this magical city.
 
Day Three
9:30AM Shooting Street Photos in the Latin Quarter
5PM Commentary on your photos from the workshop and celebratory dinner
 

Bonus:
Follow up phone call with me about your photography and last minute questions or comments
 
Or join us in Rome, Italy. Or on the Amalfi Coast.
 
Because of current travel restrictions, we're planning a photography workshop in Paris, France
Date to Be Announced soon!
Only 4 Participants 
3 Days of Shooting and Commentary on your photos

​One-on-one guidance on composition, angle, light, and timing
You'll take home incredible photos that you took in Paris!
Meet new friends, escape, and have a thrilling adventure
$795 for the Workshop
Accommodations are suggested:
French Theory Hotel, Latin Quarter
​Apartments and rooms on booking.com or Airbnb

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Oaxaca City, Mexico Photography Workshop
October 11 to 16, 2022


Do you crave falling in love with a new country? 
You haven't seen Mexico like this! I promise you.

Join us in Oaxaca City for 5 days of capturing incredible photos of this culturally rich town in Southern Mexico.
Bring any camera (phone or camera) even if you've never picked up a camera before and explore with me at your side, taking photos of this colorful
kaleidoscope of people, stunning architecture, and yummy food. 

6 Things You Get:
One on one guidance for each photo walk
Local Oaxaca Food not offered anywhere else in Mexico (mole and tlayudas)
Meeting fun people in our small group of only 6 people
Incredible restaurants that are bursting with delicious food from basic to fancy
The best markets I've discovered in Mexico: food, clothing, and art
A value getaway as lodging and food cost 50% less than the USA!


$795 per person
October 11 to 16, 2022
Only 6 People
Advice on lodging and flights included

​Morning and Afternoon shooting sessions and night photography
Advice on what camera gear to bring
(phones or DSLR, all are welcome)


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Who am I?
You'll get the benefit of my award winning 35-year photography business in the heart of Silicon Valley, all my secrets revealed so you can excel at taking amazing photos for the rest of your life. 


Check out my photos here
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$795 for your Mexico Adventure
​
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Lodging is $32 to $50 per night for a nice place in 
the historic center

Flights: fly from USA direct to Mexico City then a short flight to Oaxaca City 

Hotel suggestions:
Hotel Lano has lovely grounds and a restaurant and it's close to everything 
Maela $35 to $45 per night
Check out hotels in the Centro of Oaxaca City 
3-star or above mid-range $35 to $60 USD per room

Happy to get on a call with you

Video testimony on my teaching here on the home page of my site
scroll to the lower part of the page to view videos
Testimony from participants in my Airbnb photography experiences here


 book a call with me to learn more because talking voice to voice you can ask any questions on your mind about this adventure 


Call 808-542-4566 in the USA
​Kindly write or call and I'll respond the same day, I'm currently in Sicily writing my 6th book and planning new photography workshops.

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