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Private Photography Coaching by 360ism
Stop guessing. Get the photography help you actually need.
Reserve a private Thursday night for personalized, hands-on instruction built around your camera, your experience, and the images you want to create.
A Different Kind of Photography Class
Your lesson begins with your questions.
This is not an open weekly class with a fixed curriculum. Each Thursday is reserved for one photographer or one private group, allowing the instruction to focus on the skills and problems that matter most to you.
Claim a Thursday
Submit the intake form with your preferred date. Once the session is confirmed and paid, that Thursday is reserved privately for you or your group.
Learn by doing
Bring your camera and work through live demonstrations, guided practice, real-time correction, and clear next steps inside a professional creative studio.
Private. Practical. Personalized.
Clear instruction in a working photography studio.
Students receive direct access to more than 20 years of professional photography and production experience, along with the lights, modifiers, space, and creative tools available at 360ism Studios.
- A two-hour lesson customized around your goals
- Help with your specific camera, lenses, and settings
- Hands-on practice instead of lecture-only instruction
- Applicable 360ism lighting equipment used under supervision
- Real-time feedback, troubleshooting, and corrections
- A short practice assignment or recommended next steps
Simple Private Pricing
Choose how you want to learn.
Every option includes a private two-hour appointment. Unrelated students are never added to your session.
Private Lesson
One-on-One Tutoring
$199 / two hours
- One photographer
- Fully personalized lesson
- Hands-on studio practice
- Camera and equipment help
- Recommended next steps
Private Duo
Bring a Friend
$249 / two people
- Two photographers
- $124.50 per person
- One shared learning objective
- Different camera brands welcome
- Private appointment
Private Group
Three or Four People
$349 / total
- Up to four participants
- Friends, couples, or teams
- One shared primary subject
- Hands-on group practice
- No unrelated students added
Build a Stronger Foundation
Four-Thursday Photography Accelerator
Four private two-hour sessions used within six weeks. A suggested path covers manual exposure, focus and composition, natural and studio light, portrait practice, editing, and image review.
Tutoring Subjects
Start with the skill that will move you forward.
Choose one primary subject for each appointment. Related questions can be addressed, but a focused session produces a stronger result.
Camera Basics & Manual Control
Best for new camera owners and photographers ready to move beyond automatic settings.
- Camera setup and menus
- RAW versus JPEG
- Aperture
- Shutter speed
- ISO
- Exposure triangle
- Reading the light meter
- Manual mode practice
Focus, Sharpness & Lenses
For photographers frustrated by soft images or unsure which lenses and focus settings to use.
- Autofocus modes
- Focus points and tracking
- Eye-detection autofocus
- Camera shake
- Prime versus zoom lenses
- Focal length
- Portrait lenses
- Before-you-buy guidance
Composition & Visual Storytelling
Improve the intention and impact of your photographs without buying more equipment.
- Rule of thirds
- Leading lines
- Framing
- Negative space
- Camera angles
- Perspective
- Background control
- Intentional cropping
Natural Light Portraits
Learn to find, shape, and use window light, open shade, and simple reflectors.
- Finding usable light
- Window-light portraits
- Direct versus diffused light
- Open shade
- Reflector use
- Subject placement
- Background selection
- Different skin tones
Studio Lighting & Off-Camera Flash
Build confidence with strobes, continuous lights, modifiers, triggers, and one-light setups.
- Hard versus soft light
- Light placement
- Distance and power
- Softboxes and grids
- Flash triggers
- High-speed sync
- Flash and ambient balance
- Troubleshooting misfires
Portraits, Posing & Direction
Learn how to light, frame, pose, and communicate with real people more confidently.
- Camera height and angle
- Flattering light
- Expression coaching
- Hands and posture
- Body angles
- Movement-based posing
- Working with non-models
- Repeatable workflow
Headshots & Personal Branding
Designed for photographers who want to create polished images for business clients and creators.
- Headshot lighting
- Clean backgrounds
- Expression coaching
- Business versus creative looks
- Website framing
- Vertical social content
- Multiple looks efficiently
- Client-ready workflow
Product & Small-Business Content
Learn a repeatable approach for photographing products and creating useful brand content.
- Product placement
- Tabletop lighting
- White backgrounds
- Lifestyle product images
- Beauty and apparel
- Food and small products
- Ad-ready vertical images
- Content workflow
Event & Low-Light Photography
Prepare for parties, concerts, nightlife, and fast-moving situations with limited light.
- Managing high ISO
- Motion and shutter speed
- On-camera flash
- Bounce flash
- Working in dark rooms
- Capturing movement
- Flash etiquette
- Consistent event coverage
Lightroom & Basic Photo Editing
Bring a laptop with Lightroom installed and learn a cleaner, more repeatable editing process.
- Importing and organizing
- Image selection
- Exposure corrections
- White balance
- Color adjustments
- Basic skin corrections
- Noise reduction
- Exporting correctly
Portfolio Review & Development
For growing photographers who need experienced direction more than another beginner class.
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Removing weak images
- Choosing a specialty
- Portfolio focus
- Presentation
- Planning stronger shoots
- Skill-gap analysis
- Development plan
Photography Business Fundamentals
Practical introductory guidance for turning developing skills into a more organized service.
- Choosing services
- Starter rates
- Building packages
- Client preparation
- Handling inquiries
- Contracts and releases
- Image delivery
- Repeat business
Additional Tutoring Hour$100
Professional ModelFrom $125
Camera Rental, if available$35
Editing Follow-Up$99 · 60 min
Recorded Lesson Recap$50
Before You Reserve
Come prepared. Leave with direction.
These guidelines protect the private appointment time and help each student receive the full value of the session.
Reservation & Payment
Full payment is required to reserve the appointment. Only one private tutoring booking is accepted each Thursday.
Rescheduling
Students must reschedule at least 48 hours in advance. One reschedule is permitted. Cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable.
What to Bring
Bring your camera, charged batteries, memory cards, lenses, and camera manual if available. Editing students must bring a laptop with Lightroom installed.
Session Time
Lessons begin at 7:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM. Late arrival does not extend the ending time. An additional hour may be requested in advance.
Equipment & Models
Studio equipment may be used under the instructor’s supervision. Model fees and other add-ons must be selected and paid in advance.
Young Photographers
Students under 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian. The accompanying adult does not count as a paid participant unless also receiving instruction.
Student Intake
Tell us what you want to learn.
Submitting the intake form is a request, not an automatic reservation. We will review your goals, confirm your preferred Thursday, and send the payment link needed to secure the appointment.
- Schedule Thursdays · 7:00–9:00 PM
- Location 360ism Studios · 1108 E. Main St, Ste 220
- Instructor Daring Leaderman
- Questions 804-404-5670 · info@360ism.com
Request a Thursday Night Session
Complete the questions below so the lesson can be built around your experience and equipment.
Common Questions
Thursday tutoring FAQ.
Is this a weekly group class?
No. Each Thursday is a private, appointment-based session for one photographer, two friends, or one private group of up to four people. You do not have to begin on a certain Thursday or commit to a full course.
Do I need an expensive camera?
No. Bring the camera you currently own. The purpose of tutoring is to help you understand and use your equipment more confidently before you spend money on unnecessary upgrades.
Can I learn more than one subject?
You may ask related questions, but each two-hour appointment should have one primary learning objective. Students who want a structured sequence across several subjects should consider the Four-Thursday Accelerator.
Is a model included?
A model is not included in the base price because many students do not need one. A professional model may be added for portrait or posing practice, starting at $125 and paid in advance.
Can I bring my own person to photograph?
Yes, when appropriate for the selected lesson. Tell us on the intake form so the session can be planned properly. A subject who is not receiving photography instruction does not count as an additional tutoring participant.
What happens after I submit the form?
360ism will review your goals and preferred date, confirm availability, and send a payment link. Your Thursday is secured only after the session is confirmed and full payment is received.