Art of Photography - Personalized Photography Lessons
Join me for a photography learning experience tailored to your needs, whether you're a beginner or a more advanced photographer looking to refine your skills. I offer flexible lessons in your home, or at the Park City Library where I can reserve a conference room.
What You’ll Learn:
Camera Mastery: Understand how to “preflight” use your camera, understand the menus and controls and adventure into the a more creative use through Aperture Priority and Manual for a more creative result.
Composition and Lighting: Learn techniques for framing your subjects, finding beautiful light or modifying light to create stunning images. Learn the foundational concepts of Composition, and explore Black and White photography.
Storytelling Through Photography: Photographs must be more than a record of the moment. Learn to identify and be in position for scenes that evoke emotion, tell a story and have emotional impact.
A Custom syllabus and instruction for your skill level
Multiple handouts on a variety of subjects
Whether you prefer classroom instruction, hands-on fieldwork, or a combination of both (recommended), I’m here to guide you step-by-step. With over 35 years living in Park City, and two decades myself, still a student of Photography, (never quit learning) I’ll share what I have learned regarding wildlife, landscapes, street and travel photography.
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$100 per hour - Classroom + Local Field work if you desire
One on one comprehensive class on photography
A custom syllabus and instruction for your skill level
Multiple handouts on a variety of subjects
Local spots within about 10 minutes of Park City
$500 5 hours - April/May Osprey Safari
Free rental of Nikon Z9, RRS BH55 Ballhead, Rocky Mountain Tripod and 800 MM Nikon Lens Value $300
A 4 hour Safari and in the field tutorial
You shoot and keep the images on a thumb drive
Approximately 40 minutes each way to Osprey nests
$135 per hour Photo Safari in Offroad Vehicle
Enjoy your adventure in a Dodge 1500 Rebel SST or Bronco Badlands
I am your chauffeur as we drive and discuss many aspects of photography tailored to your skill level with stops at various locations to shoot. (See customer reviews below!)
Wild American Mustangs - Utah West Desert - 7 hours +
Farmington Bird Refuge - 4 hours +
Bear River Bird Refuge - 6 hours +
Landscape of Wasatch Mountains, Cottonwood Canyons, Timapanogus - 3 hours +
Antelope Island Bison and wildlife 6 hours +
Local Park City scenes and wildlife 3 hours +
Mountain goat adventure 7 hours + (strenuous hiking of about 5 hours)
Fall leaves adventure 3 hours +
Osprey Adventure 4 hours +
Moose adventure 4 hours +
Eagle Adventure 4 hours + (December through February)
+ simply means the class can be extended if you wish
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Field work includes refreshments and snacks
Customer Reviews
February 29th 2024
Hi David,
I had a great time exploring the Park City vicinity with you to get some photos of the local predatory birds and to learn how I could improve my camera skills when taking wildlife photographs, especially when using the longer lenses (like my Canon 400mm lens). The tips I learned from you in our half day session regarding the camera settings, use of the histogram, note taking and accessories to enhance the photos were invaluable. The only thing I regret is that I used your Nikon mirrorless camera and 800mm lens – now I’m spoiled and looking to upgrade my gear!
Attached is a photo of a spot breasted oriole that I took this weekend in my South Florida neighborhood close to sunset using the 400mm lens and utilizing your instruction. When I saw the result, I definitely improved using this lens – thank you, David, for the education and wonderful experience!
Best regards,
Cathy XXXXXXX
Pompano Beach, Florida
Lisa XXXX, Park City, Utah
March 16th, 2024
I spent the most amazing day yesterday with David Winegar, our local award-winning photographer. Found a deal on Nextdoor for an old (2016) Nikon D7200 camera and bought it. As a novice, and this being a very complicated camera, I contacted David to see if he would offer a one-on-one session in order to learn it. He was extremely responsive, on time, and prepared with an individual tutorial for me.
We covered photography in general and nearly all functions and capabilities of my new (old) camera. Our session ended with a drive to shoot both landscape and wildlife photographs.
David is kind, passionate, professional, and experienced. The knowledge I gained over the 5+ hours has jumpstarted me into a new retirement hobby. I look forward to testing out my newly found skills next month in both England and Norway.
Five+ Stars for David! Highly recommend you connect with him for any class, from novice to advanced. He literally knows it all! Price was fair, and he offered discounts along with great tips for local framing, equipment, and such. I even learned some of his “secret” places for viewing/photographing wildlife :)
Search for David's photos on ND and DM him if interested. Big art show at the Yarrow Hotel next week, 22 - 23 March. See you there, neighbors!
https://www.parkcityphotography.net/
June 13th 2024
3 Hours at the Park City Library and 1 hour afield.
March 19th 2025
6.5 Hours Afield
Diana XXXXX. March 19th, 2025 6 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
(From Tampa, Florida)
Dianas, Photo Safari included
-Winterscapes Photography
-Wildlife Photography - Sage Grouse, Elk, Wild Turkeys
-Instructional course on all facets of Photography, Printing, and Competition