Private Lessons

Four Hour class / $400

  • 3 hours classroom

  • 1 hour afield

Six Hour class / $600 Free Rental!

  • 4.5 hours of classroom instruction

  • 1.5 hours Photo Safari for Landscape and Wildlife Scenes

  • Free Gear Rental ($300 Value)

  • Rental: Flagship Nikon camera and glass for Wildlife and Landscape photography, pro-Tripod, Ball head / Gimbal head.

Learning Objectives

  • I will teach you the foundational principles of Photography

  • I will assess your skill level and prepare a custom syllabus for you.

  • I will pick you up or meet you in Park City.

  • I will train you to use your specific camera, its controls, and menus.

  • I will lecture during transportation to and from our selected shooting area.

  • I will teach you both the Technical and Artistic aspects of Photography.

  • I will provide water, soft drinks, power bars, and munchies.

  • I will share my favorite local landscape and wildlife locations.

  • I will show you how to critique your images, both technically and artistically.

  • I will show you examples of images that have won awards in competitions and what judges are looking for.

  • Depending upon your knowledge level, there may be time to show you how to download and edit images.

Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot camera, you’ll take better outdoor photos if I teach you the critical foundational through advanced skills of Photography. From artistic creation and composition to the technical aspects of your camera, you will learn all of your camera dials and controls and how best to pick settings for both capture and artistic effect. Learn to get out of Automatic mode and get creative with Manual Mode. Learn how to choose a lens for your subject matter or scene. I will advance your understanding of wildlife behavior and show you how to get in position and capture that once-in-a-lifetime shot. You will learn how to find and photograph under beautiful light and how it can make or break an image. I have a well-thought-out checklist of topics to explore and discuss using a written syllabus. I will pass over areas you have mastered and fill in any knowledge gaps. I have always been a student and am passionate about constantly learning and improving my photographic, technical skills, and artistry. I have won awards on the International Stage (International Masters Colors Awards 1st place), (Art Wolfe International Photography Competition 1st place), locally at the Utah State Fair (multiple ribbons), and Photographer of the Year 2022 at the Intermountain Professional Photographers Association competition. Competing is a way to supercharge your understanding and evaluation of good versus excellent lens work. Please read the reviews of my previous clients and their experience with me!

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!

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