Introducing Live On-line Photography Lessons

Live (on-line) Photo Lessons

Learn any photography skill quickly from a Pro

You will get better photos. I promise

My name is Greg Johnson and I have made my living for the past 20 years as a photographer. I was an early adopter of digital camera technology, however my real art is in the sharing of my knowledge with others. Over the past 15 years I have taught thousands of people how to use a camera. As a professional photographer I value time and simplicity. Camera Easy is my philosophy.

A complete guide to understanding your camera

The basics

How do on-line lessons work?

How often

How many sessions are offered?

There are almost 20 different lessons that are available including a potpourri lesson that changes all the time. Additionally, there is a dedicated Intro photography class designed to get newbies started on their photography journey. I have also consulted with some special guest photographers to share their lessons on specific types of photography, but more to come on that later.

I want to learn to edit

What about editing?

There are lessons in Photoshop, ACDSee and Affinity Photo. You and I will both be able to share our screens and I will be able to help you solve common issues with editing. And the best part is that we can do it in real-time.

Check out the before and after slide below. I will show you how to get these results for yourself. 

What does it cost?

Intro Course

Get started on your photo journey
$ 199 10 hour Course over 2 days
  • 10 hours of instruction
  • Maximum 5 participants
  • Guaranteed Success

Intermediate Lesson

Sign up for a single session
$ 29 per session
  • One hour lesson
  • You pick which lesson
  • (excluding Intro Course)

Intermediate Lesson 4 Pack

Join up to four 1 hour sessions
$ 99 four sessions
  • One hour Lessons
  • Pick and choose 4 lessons
  • Spread out sessions across a full year
  • (excluding Intro Course)

Intermediate Lessons Full Year Access

Join any available Lesson
$ 299 annual
  • Join any open lesson
  • Pick and choose your lessons
  • Join as many lessons throughout the year as you like
  • (excluding Intro Course)
Best Value
" I know how empowering it is when you understand the camera. My time and energy are devoted to making sure every person that puts their trust in me gets the knowledge they deserve"
Greg Johnson
Tornado Hunter and photographer

How do I get ?

Step 1

Purchase

Purchase session access. It’s inexpensive and you can use your credit card or paypal.

Step 2

Select

Find an open lesson that interests you from the schedule at the bottom of the page.

Step 3

Email

Email Tracy tracy@tornadohunter.ca and let us know which session you are interested in.

Step 4

Join the Lesson

Receive a link to your live lesson 15 minutes prior to the session. Each lesson has a unique link.

Lesson Topics and Schedule (All times CST)

Please email tracy@tornadohunter.ca with your selection from the options below

Intro Camera Courses (10 hours)

Introductory camera course

You must start somewhere! The intro course is 10 hours, spread out over 2 days.

Simply put, you will understand how your camera works by the end of the workshop, and you will have a ton of fun while learning! 10 hours of instruction throughout the 2 days. Generally, online lessons run from 10 am – 4pm both days.

  • Manual Mode
  • Aperture Mode
  • White Balance
  • Continuous shooting
  • Focus Modes
  • Cheat Sheet
  • Shutter speed
  • Correct Exposure
  • Setting up the camera
  • Composition

Intro Course

Get started on your photo journey
$ 199 10 hour Course over 2 days
  • 10 hours of instruction
  • Maximum 5 participants
  • Guaranteed Success

Intermediate Camera Lessons (1 hour )

Shooting in Black and White

Everyone loves the drama and moodiness of black and white photos. In this lesson, you will learn some of the keys to making sure you get great shots with loads of detail.

  • Nov 192pm
  • Dec 93pm

Editing with ACDsee (PC)

ACDsee is the photo management  and editing software that I use.  This lesson will specifically dive into editing photos with ACDsee.

  • Nov 249:30am
  • Dec 22 pm
  • Dec 169:30am

Cropping, Resolution and Posting

At a fraction of the price, Affinity photo editing software is a great alternative to photoshop. I recommend this as a budget option if you are on a MAC computer

  • Nov 252pm SOLD OUT
  • Dec 2111am

Portrait Photography

Learn the skills of great portrait photography. Technical specs as well as tips to make the experience go smoothly for photographer and models.

  • Dec 168pm

Mastering the Tripod

Every photographer should own a tripod. When the light is low and you need to slow your shutter speed to get the shot, hand holding the camera is not an option.

  • Nov 2411am
  • Dec 214pm

Long Exposures

One of the most popular lessons is Long Exposures. I will show you how to capture milky waterfall photos, blurred clouds and even night skies.

  • Nov 176:30pm
  • Dec 811am

Night photography

This lesson is specifically designed to understand shooting at night and creating images of stars, moon, aurora and some advanced techniques like star trails.

  • Nov 161pm
  • Dec 166:30pm

Wildlife Photography

Join the wildlife photography to learn settings, tips and lens skills related to wildlife photography. We start with a discussion on equipment and proper techniques.

  • Nov 256:30pm
  • Dec 212pm

Ultimate Sharpness

Ultimate sharpness may sound like a lesson in buying expensive equipment, however this lesson will show you that sharp images are achievable with any camera.  

  • Dec 41pm SOLD OUT
  • Dec 153pm

Composition

Just like the name suggests, this lesson is about the aesthetics of good photography. Think of composition as the art of photography. 

  • Dec 173:30pm

Landscape Photography

On every list of photography lessons, there will be a discussion about landscapes and creating beautiful images of beautiful places.

  • Nov 186:30pm
  • Dec 83:30pm

Potpourri Lesson

Each potpourri session, I will create a lesson on a fun topic that interests me. It could be lightning, aurora, baby portraits, food…who knows.

  • Nov 1611am SOLD OUT
  • Dec 33:30 pm SOLD OUT
  • Dec 156:30 pm

Flash Photography

At a certain point, when there is simply not enough light, you need to turn on the flash. This creates its own set of challenges and we tackle those here. 

  • Nov 2311am

Mastering Light

The idea of mastering light seems a bit abstract. In this lesson, I will remove the abstract nature of light and make a simple formula. Then you need to practice. 

  • Nov 233:30pm
  • Dec 181pm

Mastering White Balance

Colour is often the part of photography that causes the most issues. People looking blue or orange or skies that just don’t seem to look right. 

  • Nov 254pm
  • Dec 1711am

Macro Photography

Get up-close and personal with the tiny details of life. You will need a dedicated macro lens and a boat load of patience if you want to master macro.

  • Dec 42:30

Focusing on Focusing

Auto focus vs Manual focus. Focusing on moving targets. Which focus points to use and how to change them. Continuous focus vs focusing one shot at a time.

  • Nov 232pm
  • Dec 182:30pm

Photoshop Friday!

Photoshop is the gold standard in photo editing. It is much more than editing and this lesson will take you down the path of understanding this giant software tool.

  • Nov 273pm
  • Dec 44pm SOLD OUT
  • Dec 184pm

Intro Course

Get started on your photo journey
$ 199 10 hour Course over 2 days
  • 10 hours of instruction
  • Maximum 5 participants
  • Guaranteed Success

Intermediate Lesson

Sign up for a single session
$ 29 per session
  • One hour lesson
  • You pick which lesson
  • (excluding Intro Course)

Intermediate Lesson 4 Pack

Join up to four 1 hour sessions
$ 99 four sessions
  • One hour Lessons
  • Pick and choose 4 lessons
  • Spread out sessions across a full year
  • (excluding Intro Course)

Intermediate Lessons Full Year Access

Join any available Lesson
$ 299 annual
  • Join any open lesson
  • Pick and choose your lessons
  • Join as many lessons throughout the year as you like
  • (excluding Intro Course)
Best Value