Learn the mechanics of your camera to capture the world with purpose and clarity.
Good photography is about more than just expensive gear; it is about understanding how light and lens settings work together to record a moment. Guided by a former professional photographer, these lessons help you move beyond automatic settings to understand the "hows and whys" of a compelling image. Whether you want to capture family memories or nature landscapes, we focus on the logical techniques that make a photograph successful.
What’s Included in Your Experience
Professional Guidance: Rebecca brings years of experience from her career in portrait, commercial, and birth photography. She uses her technical background to help you understand the science of light, shadow, and composition.
Camera Mastery: We work with the specific gear you own, whether it is a DSLR, mirrorless, film, or a phone camera. You will learn to navigate your specific settings with confidence.
Customized Curriculum: Lessons are tailored to your goals. We can focus on portraiture, professional product shots, or landscape photography using the same observational skills used in drawing and painting.
Hands-on Practice: Each session combines technical instruction with assignments and feedback. You will learn to "see" a reference photo like an artist, focusing on clarity and craftsmanship.
Booking Details
Ages: Adults or kids/teens ages 9–17.
Timeframe: 1.5 hours per lesson.
Frequency: Lessons are typically held once per week or once every other week.
Series Options: Bundles of 4 or 8 lessons are available.
Location: Lessons take place at my Waipahu home studio and select outdoor locations to practice different lighting situations.
Studio Readiness: All students are expected to use equipment responsibly and maintain a safe studio environment. Please review our full policies here.
Investment
Pricing: Select your lesson bundle from the drop-down menu.
Supplies: You will need to provide your own camera and a laptop or tablet if you have one. (It's not the tool that matters; it's knowing how to use it that counts!)
Sibling/Friend Discount: Receive 15% off when registering 2 or more students together! The discount applies automatically at checkout (Ages 9+).
How to Schedule Your Lessons
Confirm Availability: Before purchasing, please check the calendar page for mutual availability. Lessons are 1.5 hours. (Lessons are typically held weekdays after 1pm and select Saturday afternoons.)
Purchase Your Bundle: Once you've confirmed a time slot that works for you, return to this page to purchase your 4, 8, or 12-lesson package.
Finalize Details: You will receive a confirmation email with a link to my calendar app to officially lock in your dates, or you may email/call to schedule them. Please check your spam folder for "Rebecca Block" if you do not see a message within a few minutes.
About Your Instructor
Rebecca transitioned from a professional photography career, specializing in birth and portrait work, to focus on art instruction. While she has exited the commercial photography market, she continues to use her high-end Canon L-series lenses and underwater gear for personal work and to create reference photos for her paintings. She believes that a strong understanding of photography improves your ability to "see" and record the world, regardless of the medium you choose.
