Meet Okello
Photography’s Always Been One of my Passions
Since my father is a photographer, I’ve taken photos my whole life.
Photography workshop in Los Angeles, CA
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This guy was great.
I have taken many photography classes…but have been out of practice for a while. Wish I had taken his class from the start! He is efficient, gets the basic information you need to know across in a way that is easy to understand, and in a manageable amount of time (my attention span is slowly deteriorating with age…) On top of it all, he is lively and entertaining, the class was a lot of fun. I would recommend this one for sure.
From Los Angeles, CA
I purchased my Nikon D3100 more than a year ago
I purchased my Nikon D3100 more than a year ago, and it wasn’t until last night at Pittsburgh’s session that I truly got to experience how amazing the camera really is. Okello is a TERRIFIC teacher for the novice-to-intermediate photographer. He does an excellent overview of the main features of DSLR photography while throwing in comedy and personal experience. He is approachable and personable, and I wouldn’t feel embarrassed to ask him even the silliest questions about my device. I highly recommend ANYONE looking to get into DSLR photography to take this course — totally worth it!
From Pittsburgh, PA
Just finished the Take Your Camera Off Program Mode!
Just finished the Take Your Camera Off Program Mode! Part I. I could not be happier with the knowledge I walked away with in just three short hours! I went into this class not knowing the difference between Aperture and ISO. Not understanding what my shutter speed had to do with anything. I thought I was in over my head bu Okello made it all make sense. Okello’s analogies and explanations were able to get me to a point where the Manual mode is no longer out of my realm of capabilities. I cannot wait to sign up for part II. Okello is professional, engaging and clearly cares that you walk away satisfied. I can not recommend this course enough. If you are trying to figure out where to start to master your DSLR, Okello’s courses is it!
From Brooklyn, NY
Your Camera Shouldn’t Be This Mysterious
You move a dial and your photo is too dark. Then you change another dial and now it’s too bright! But, there’s no mystery when it comes to taking photos. When you’re in manual mode and learn which settings change what… it will all become boring and predictable which is a good thing. You’ll be in control.
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Should I bring our camera to the workshop?
Yes! It’s a hands-on workshop so we go through camera modes and menus. and practice shooting. I like to hear everyone’s camera clicking away during class. The more mistakes you make while you’re there, the more we can address on the spot. Bring your camera, lenses, memory card, and charged battery. Oh yeah, don’t forget your extra battery in your charger!
I haven’t purchased a camera yet. Should I buy one first or come without a camera?
It really depends on you, but either can be beneficial. I will just tell you the advantages of each and you can decide. If you buy a camera before, you can get a little more familiar with it before you come. Most of the people that come to the workshop are here because they bought this expensive camera that they thought was going to take perfect shots right out of the box. After about one hour, they realize it’s not that easy. By playing around and realizing a few of your camera’s shortcomings, things will make a little more sense. You’ll have a lot of “OK, so that’s why the camera did that!” moments.
If you haven’t purchased your DSLR yet, then I can let you use one of my cameras for the class. I have a Nikon and a Canon so if you’ve never tried either you can play around with both and see which one you like best. It will also help you to make a better buying decision as you will have a better idea of what each camera offers. I have had quite a few people say they wish they had waited until they took the workshop before buying.
There is a Part I and Part II workshops the same day. Should I take them back to back?
My answer to this question is usually “no”. There is A LOT of info to absorb, so I tell most people to just attend Part I first and then give yourself some time to practice. Once you are more comfortable shooting, then take Part II and the new info will make a lot more sense.
If you have been shooting for a while, there is a better chance that you can take both workshops on the same day and feel comfortable. I tell people to take a “wait and see” approach. Some people will tell me that they need to let it sink in and others will say I’m going to grab some lunch and be back for Part II!
