Photography classes in southern New Hampshire near northern Massachusetts

Would you like to get more out of your digital camera?
• I would like to do more than just shoot in the fully automatic mode.
• I just got my digital camera and don't know what all that stuff means.
• I love taking pictures and sometimes i am a little overwhelmed with all the fuctions on my camera.
• When I read the instructions that came with my camera, I don't understand all of what they mean.
• I know about shutter, aperture, and all that stuff. Now I would like to learn how to take gorgeous photos.

If some of the above statements ring true, we have a solution for you:
Our 6 weeks Photography The Basics course will teach you how to get the most out of your camera, answer all those questions and will give you the confidence and level of comfort you are looking for. The Photography The Basics course is designed to give you the hands-on foundation to build your confidence. And all that in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

"I learned how to use my digital camera, in only 6 short weeks." - And so can you ...
- Linda, Manchester, NH More proof...

Fun and hands-on photography classes. Learn how to get along with your digital camera.
Learn how to take great photos while enjoying your camera. During our fun and relaxed photography classes, seminars and workshops, you will learn and practice hands on the techniques professional use, as well as when to apply them.

"At the beginning of the workshops I could hardly use my camera. Now I know all the available functions and how to use them." - Lucia, Nashua, NH More proof...

What makes us unique is that we offer a full spectrum of photography courses, for beginners to advanced. And most of all, our photography courses and classes are fun. You will need your own camera (digital or film, SLR type recommended) and a sense of humor.

We welcome photographers and photography enthusiasts alike to our digital photography workshops.  Our fun courses held on a weeknight are designed to teach you how to improve your photography skills, obtain better results, and create images to last a lifetime.

"I really enjoyed learning about taking better photographs, and you did an outstanding job of teaching." - Jim, Portsmouth, NH More proof...

Current course schedule: (click on any of the courses and we will take you there right away)
Introduction to Digital Photography - 90 minutes introductory class
Photography the Basics - 6 Weeks Photography Course
Beyond The Basics - 8 Weeks Intermediate Photography Course that ends with an Art Show
C1M Academy Photo Elite - Monthly Photo Safaris with an attached editing session, Class Nights and an Art Gala Show

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom - Unleashed (4 week course)
Our Lightroom book and CD that will make your photos look stunning

Our intermediate and advanced courses are for folks that are looking to learn, practice and perfect their artistic approach to photography. Both courses run about 8 weeks and end with an Photographic Art Gallery Show, where students can, - and often do, sell their work. Some photographers cover their tuition that way. Because the Photographic Art Gallery Shows are public events, every student that participates becomes a published artist. And who knows, - you may win an award at the Photographic Art Gallery Show. Making you an award winning published artist.

Be sure to read what our students have to say and how much fun they had, at the bottom of this page.

Located in Amherst, New Hampshire, we offer photography classes and courses in southern New Hampshire and northen Massachusetts. Our studenst come from Manchester, Nashua, Bedford, Amherst, Hollis, Merrimack, Hudson, Wilton, Peterborough, Keene, Henniker, Jaffrey, Concord, Derry, Londonderry, Laconia, Portsmouth, Westford, Lowell, Dracut and areas beyond.

How to enroll:
- Choose the photography class or course that best fits your needs
- When a photography class is scheduled, you'll see a 'Buy Now' button with specifics
right beneath the class description
- Some photography courses or classes may be available for you to take online at your own pace
- Select the date and time that works best for you
Please remember that we charge a retainer fee that is non-refundable unless the class is cancelled
- Reserve your seat by submitting your retainer fee on Paypal
- Upon payment receipt, you will receive an email welcoming to the photography class and confirming your reservation.  Please print this email and bring it to the workshop.
- All photography classes, courses and workshops need a minimum number of students to sign up. If yours gets pushed back, because of that, you will be given an option for a refund.
- If the class you are interested in is not on the schedule, please email to info @ c1mpp.com or call (603) 673-8200 to let us know. Also, check out if our private lessons may be for you.

Do not wait . . . space is limited!

Here is what C1M Academy offers:
1) Photography Courses, Classes and Workshops for photography enthusiasts:
Responding to an overwhelming desire for better photography, we have created several courses and workshops that guide and advance any photography enthusiast. Most clients find it overwhelming to understand all the functions and feature of a new digital camera. We help you to get to know your camera and show you how to handle the images. We help you understand the intricacies of photography and introduce you to light and lighting.

2) Pro-Workshops:
Leveraging a 8,000 square foot fully digital photo studio with cutting edge camera and lighting equipment we offer special Pro-Workshops to professional photographers who do not have access to a professional studio environment. We provide hands-on workshops for professional photographers seeking to expand and enhance their portfolios with clean and edgy images. We provide the model, set, lighting, etc.and set everything up -ready to shoot. You get exclusive access to the set and the model, to photograph clean images in your style. We do all the ground work, you come in and shoot sophisticated photos.

3) Private lessons:
We also offer private tutoring and lessons that can be scheduled to meet your needs. Students excel the fastest in a private teaching environment, because we can address any details that may hold you back from enjoying the next level of photography. If you need help in specific areas or if you are interested to find out more about a particular subject, the private lessons may be for you.

If you missed a class and would like to make it up, or if you just would like to repeat one, please check the schedule below when the class you rae looking for comes up again. To sit in on a class, all you need to do is let us know you are coming, so that we know to put a chair out for you.
To see a complete list of the scheduled photography classes and courses,
please click on this line.

A little about us:
C1M Academy is the educational wing of C1M Photography, LLC. We started teaching advanced Photoshop techniques to professional photographers in 2006. Since then, our spectrum of photography classes and workshops has expanded to include hands on training for photography enthusiasts, beginners and advanced alike.
Walter is a Certified Professional Photographer and has been teaching photography and related topics since 2004, starting with teaching advanced digital editing techniques and digital workflow to professional photographers in New Hampshire. Recently he has been retained by the New Hampshire Institute of Arts, teaching Fashion Photography and Studio Portraiture.

A little about the venue:
With more than 8,000 square feet of state of the art studio space, C1M Studios are one of the most modern and largest professional studio facilities in New England. We offer a safe, clean and family friendly setting for our courses and classes, leveraging high-end digital technology. Most classes use a digital projection together with hands-on training to walk you through the material. Our spacious media room with a huge 12' x 10' HD projector screen provides a welcoming and comfortable learning environment. (And some students come to appreciate our wicked good chocolate chip cookies.)
We are easy to find kind of inbetween Nashua and Manchseter, in Amherst, NH, right on Rt-101A and provide ample parking.

If you would like to find out more about who we are and the services we provide, please select by clicking on the following:
To find out more about C1M Photography, LLC in Amherst, NH, please click on this line.

C1MAC1 Photography the Basics
How to control your camera and what those things on it are for
6 Weeks Photography Course

The course is for folks who want to get the most out of their 35mm camera (including the care and feeding of the little critters!) and may not be quite as basic as it sounds. "What’s an f-stop—and should I use that term in mixed company? How does the shutter control light and motion? Composition? I thought that was something we did in English class! Does listening to Mozart make you more creative? Will Walter tell me where he gets the incredible chocolate-chip cookies?
The first in a set of 3 courses, this course covers all the technical aspects of photography to quite some depth.

Concepts and functions covered include:
- The shutter, what it does, why it does it and why you should care. And then, how to use it artistically.
- The aperture and how to get these soft backgrounds in your photos.
- ISO and how to leverage it to improve your photos in any lighting condition
- Whitebalance: What is it, how to use it, and how master it to create dramatic tints in your photos..
- Your cameras different metering options and how to choose the right one.

We cover all aspects of photography, first in the class room, then in hands-on studio time and in the assignments. You'll learn how to control every aspect of your photography and use your cameras in manual mode in only 4 short weeks. And, we don't expect you to get it immediately.
It's the pace. One subject, one class, one assignment at a time.

In short, every aspect of the camera will be covered comprehensively to give you a solid foundation to build your photography skill-set. This knowledge is needed to feel sure footed with your camera and it lays the foundation for our intermediate course C1MAC2.
Both digital and film cameras will be covered in this course. There will be weekly assignments and photo critiques.
Included with the course are all the notes you may need to take. We already have that done for you. You will get a well organized binder with notes and information for each photography class.
To respond to our students demand, we have been scheduling this course more often now and we are still always selling out.


Requirements:
A digital Point And Shoot or SLR (strongly recommended) camera
Recording medium (e.g.: Film, Compact Flash or SD card)
Instruction booklet that came with the camera
A sense of humor will be helpful

In 2 nights of the Photography The Basics course, I learned more than at an 8 weeks course at a photography school in Boston. Plus, parking at C1M is way easier.
-Renee, Pepperell, MA

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To sign up for the photography course C1MAC1-1305 on 6 Thursday nights,
starting May 9th, 2013 - 6:30 PM to 8:30PM click on the button below:

- This course is open for enrollment and there are currently 12 seats left.

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Get the book:
You can get the course notes for our Photography The Basics course spiral bound as a book.
All the notes, for all the classes, all the time. Shipping is included.
(This book is included if you take the Photography The Basics 6 weeks course)

Cost: $38.00

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e-course
The course Photography the Basics is also available for you to take online at your own pace.
We provide you with the course material online, you email the assignments to us and we guide you through your learning experience.
Each lesson consits of a video, introducing the subject matter and a PDF that you can print or review and use as a reference.

Due to the online nature of this photography course you will need to supply your own chocolate-chip cookies.

Cost: $299

To sign up for the online version of our course C1MAC1, please click the button below:

 

Now, you can prepay the $35 Studio Fee. That way, you don't have to remember to bring it to the first class:

 

C1MAPE Photo Elite - Monthly program pairing a photo shoot with an editing session
C1M Academy Photo Elite is a program where we pair an on location shoot with a classroom session to edit the images on a computer. Consisting of two sessions, we first capture photos on site and then meet again a week later to maximize their beauty using editing software.

For beginners through advanced, Photo Elite is for you if:
You want to learn more about photography and the idea of having a photo shoot paired with an editing session appeals to you.
You have gone through any of our photography courses and enjoy learning and studying with us.
You want to keep learning about photography, while being enrolled in one of our courses.
Or if you just like to meet with a fun bunch of people and learn how to take better pictures.

At the Photo Shoot part, we guide you through the actual photo shoot on-site. Working with lighting, leading lines, subject placements and all the other artistic aspects we teach in our courses to help you create that awe inspiring, gorgeous, tickle your brain photo you are hoping to take.

About 1 week after the Photo Shoot, we meet for the editing part at the C1M Academy classroom facilities on a Monday or a Tuesday night. We look at what computer programs like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop can do, to push the gorgeous photos you took at the Photo Shoot. We often maximize colors, brightness, contrast, cropping and any other artistic aspect of your photos we can manipulate to make your photos even more awesome and breathtaking.

Throughout a year some of the Photo Shoots will be on a Tuesday evening and others on a Saturday or Sunday, depending on the students and the season. Photo Shoot sessions usually last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours and we meet at a predetermined spot. Signed up students will receive an email with a link to a map, making finding the location really easy. Usually Photo Shoot locations will be within southern NH and northern MA, within about 1-2 hour driving distance from the Manchester / Nashua area. Locations and meeting times will be discussed and agreed upon at the end of the previous Photo Elite night.

Requirements:
You will need your own camera. (Point and shoots are welcome)
The instruction booklet for your camera.
A thumb drive, to share your images with your instructor.
Having a laptop computer with Adobe Lightroom on it would be good.
A sense of humor and plenty of enthusiasm is a plus.

Photo Shoot themes / location may include:
Spring in the mountains / Monadnock region
Beautiful gardens / Beaverbrook Hollis, NH
York's Wild Kingdom / York, Maine
Grungy beauty / Fort Stark
Quechee Gorge / Quechee, Vermont
Downtown Boston / Boston, MA
Rugged beauty of the Souhegan River, Souhegan Valley, NH
Fall at the Orchard / Greenville, NH
Motif #1 / Rockport, MA
The Kang / Kangamangus River NH
Using your flash / C1M Studios
Studio lighting / C1M Studios
Posing a subject / C1M Studios
Crafting a portrait / C1M Studios

To see a tebtative list of the scheduled photo shoots and editing sessions,
please click on this line.

Cost: $299 for 3 months, $548 for 6 months or $998 for 12 months

To sign up for the C1M Academy Photo Elite program click on one of the button below:

- This program is open for enrollment.

 

 

C1MAPEAGS Photo Elite Art Gallery Show:
C1M Photo Elite will have an Art Gallery Show in November just after Thanksgiving. Students display and sell their work, often covering part of the cost of the program.

To participate in the Art Gallery Show, we meet on 2 Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 before the show, to mat, mount, name and frame the art pieces.

Cost for C1M Photo Elite Art Gallery Show plus 2 nights of image preparation: $148

To sign up for the C1M Academy Photo Elite Art Gallery Show click on the button below:

C1MAL1 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom - Unleashed
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 classes course in New Hampshire. Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to organize, improve and print your photos. We will show you how to install and setup Lightroom, how to import your photos, tweak them and export them for print. This is the course you have been waiting for. Rather than throwing all the material at you in one day, our multi week approach makes for a better learning experience and it will help you to retain the subject matter better. We teach by showing you first and then going through the exercises together. And as always: Free cookies and lots of fun.

Here is what we cover in the course:
• Importing your photos into Lightroom directly from your camera's memory chip
• Organizing your photos with Lightroom catalogs
• Editing and tweaking your photos to make them look their best
• Exporting your selected photos for print

Requirements:
You are welcome to bring your laptop or iMac to this class but you don't have to.

This course is held on 4 weeknights from 6:30 to 8:30. The class size is limited to 14 students and since we don't run this one a lot we don't have any idea as of yet how fast it will fill up.

Cost: $299 to sign up.

To sign up for the course Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Unleashed C1MAL1-1309 on 4 Tuesday nights, starting September 17th, 2013, 6:30 PM to 8:30PM click on the button below:

- This course is open for enrollment. Once we have enought people signed up, we may run the course sooner. If the course gets cancelled, you will get a full refund.

 

Books & CDs for Lightroom that will help your photos look stunning and help you stay in control of your files:
In addition to allowing you to tweak your photos into wonderful pieces of breathtaking art, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a Digital Asset Management program. It is designed to keep you in control of all your files and photos. Handing the control of where everything is stored over to Lightroom may make it challenging to find things, when you are looking for them. Professional use what is called Workflow to keep in control of what is stored where.

C1MALB That DAM Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
This booklet contains all the details about how we use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Digital Asset Management (DAM) in our studio to manage our workflow. We explain in great detail any steps needed to get you up to speed on how to organize your files and photos, as well as how and where to store them. From the time you install Lightroom and run it for the first time to rendering photos for printing at Avalon Color in Hollis, everything is comprehensively explained with step by step instructions for you to follow.

Here is what's in the book:
• One time prep work, you need to do only once.
• Things you need to do for every shoot.
• Ever so often clean up and housekeeping tasks needed to keep you filing system efficient.
• How to 'tweak' your images to maximize impact and make them look their best.
• 11 steps you take from beginning to end from RAW to JPG
• Detailed, follow along, instructions.
• And much more.

C1MALCD Lightroom Ninja CD
This CD contains the workflow templates we have been using successfully for years and that are the backbone of our successful photography business. Also on the CD we share 24 of our most powerful Lightroom presets that you can load into your Lightroom. The presets will help you to quickly improve your images.

Here is what's on the CD:
• Our Template folder containing all the workflow templates.
• B&W presets that don't turn the skin too dark
• Burned edges presets that will make your photos pop
• Fill flash presets when you wished you'd had your flash
• Tasteful color popping presets that you can use everyday
• And many more
• Instructions on how to install the presets into your Lightroom

Requirements:
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3

C1MAIDP Introduction to Digital Photography - 90 minutes introductory class

If you love taking pictures and would like to get better at it while having fun at the same time, here is your chance to get an introduction to the wonderful world of digital light and colors.

You love taking pictures. But ...
• Some of my pictures turn out really nice and others don’t. I’d like to get more good ones.
• I read the instructions that came with the camera and found them to be more confusing than helpful.
• This #$@@$!! camera does not want to cooperate.
• I love photography and would like to have more fun pursuing it.
• I am looking to get a digital camera and don’t know how to decide what would be a good one for me.
• I have been photographing a lot in the past and I was used to using film. Now I’m thinking about getting a digital camera.

If any of the above rings true, our Introduction to Digital Photography class is for you.
No matter if you are looking to get into digital photography or if you have been using your digital camera for a while and would like to get along with it better, this class will help you figure out what to do next. Some folks spend a lot of money on their camera equipment, others don’t. In either case you may want to know how to enjoy photography and get the most out of your digital camera.

Here is what we will do in this class:
• We will look at the 5 most common mistakes people make when they take a picture and how you can avoid them.
• We will answer the top 3 questions we seem to get all the time.
• We will look at different camera types and talk about the strength and weaknesses of each and why they may matter to you.
• We will talk about megapixels and explain what the hype is all about.
• We will talk about what you will need to get a digital image from your camera onto paper. Yes, some images want to live on paper.
• We will explore some options on how to get your digital image from the camera into your email, so that you can share them with your friends and family.
• We will look at all the differnt classes and courses we offer at C1M Academy, to give you a better understanding which one to pursue, should you be so inclined.

So, what are you waiting for?
With investing only 90 minutes of your time and $99, you can find out quickly if you would like to pursue digital photography further. Maybe we can answer some of the questions you already have.

Requirements:
None. - (Although, a sense of humor will be helpful)

To sign up for the next photography class C1MAIDP on Saturday, September 7th, - 9:30 AM to 11:00AM click on the button below.

C1MAiP Better photos with your iPhone - 90 minutes class
If you have an iPhone, you surely came across some stunning photos that were taken with it. While the iPhone does not always provide you with the range of a full blown SLR camera, it will perform exceedingly well in certain circumstances. So, how can you tell? That's what our class will help you to figure out.

We will look at situations that would lend themselves for a stunning iPhone photo and how to recognize them. We will also look at situations where the iPhone may not perform so well and how to recognize those.
With a plethora of apps available for instant download, the possibilities for taking and tweaking images on the iPhone seem endless. We will be looking at a few of those apps and how you can use them to improve your iPhone photos.

Requirements:
Well, you'll need an iPhone and we shall cover any model that you may have.

To sign up for the next photography class C1MAiP on Saturday, September 14th, - 9:30 AM to 11:00AM click on the button below.

 

 

Private Lessons:
Do you think you would benefit from one-on-one learning? If you need some personal attention or would just like to know a little more about certain topics, our Private Lessons may be for you. The choice of photography related topics is yours. Topics we talk about often include photography, composition, light, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, computer skills and digital file handling. Each lesson covers us for up to 45 minutes. For Private Lessons we have a 2 hour minimum to make it worth your and our while. In addition to single Lessons, we offer savings through our Lesson packages.

You can buy a retainer for Private Lessons online and set up a time for you to come in via emai or phonel.

Cost: $98 for each Private Lesson

 

Cost: $528 for 6 Private Lessons

 

Cost: $858 for 10 Private Lessons

Shortly after your purchase goes through we will be in touch, confirming the transaction and setting up your first Private Lesson.
If you ever need to reschedule a Lesson you are welcome to do so outside of 48 hours before your Lesson starts without forfeiting your retainer. If you cancel a Lesson within 48 hours of your session, or, if you stand us up, you forfeit your retainer.

 

Learn the secrets the pros know:
NEW monthly C1M Academy newsletter Photography Pro Tips & Tricks: GET IT NOW
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Photography Pro Tips & Tricks, delivered right into your inbox. Here we will share on a monthly basis answers to the most common questions we get in our classes and workshops, as well as some of the tips and tricks the professionals use to create stunning photographs. We will also keep you in the loop when the course schedule changes. Don't worry we respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.
The first issue answers the most asked questions we get in our photography classes. When you sing up, you will receive the first issue within minutes.

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Here is what our students have to say about our photography classes, courses and workshops:

In 2 nights of the Photography The Basics course, I learned more than at an 8 weeks course at a photography school in Boston. Plus, parking at C1M is way easier.
-Renee, Pepperell, MA

This is exciting!! Thank you! I'm very glad I'm taking this class. You are a wealth of information and you have a great sense of humor.
- Cathleen, New Boston, NH

I just finished the beginner's course. I have to say that Walter took the mystery out of everything from f-stops to depth-of-field. I am now shooting all of my photos fully manual and in RAW mode. If you don't know what that means but want to, sign up. It will be worth your time.
- Bob, Greenfield, NH

Fantastic photography class! I really looked forward to Thursday nights and will miss not being there next week! It was well worth the hour drive over, and I am looking forward to attend the intermediate class in the fall. I have begun the journey to really explore an interest that has been on hold for some time. Your demonstrations helped solidify understanding of the more difficult concepts, and the relaxed atmosphere of your class made asking questions a breeze.
- Diane, Windham, NH

After receiving a new SLR camera, I realized that I needed to learn how to use it! I registered for the Basics Course and got more than just the basics. I learned all about the camera and more. I especially loved the creative piece to the course and the weekly homework assignments really reinforced the class work. It was fun looking at everyone else's work too. Walter's teaching style is very relaxed and his sense of humor a delight. It was something I looked forward to every week. I will definitely be registering for the Intermediate class!
- Kelly, Windham, NH

Thank you for the wonderful class! It was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to get away from "auto mode" and move towards using the functions of my camera, your class offered all that and more! The class is very helpful and you have a wonderful way of teaching!
- Belinda, Hudson, NH

I have a passion for capturing moments - whether they be in nature, around my house or just a perfect moment that I want to save forever. Photography does that for me. Walter Schnecker provided me with an outstanding class to teach me what photography is all about and how to capture those special moments with ease. I loved this class and am grateful for what I have learned.
- Amelia, Brookline, NH

You offer something very few do in NH (classes) and do it so well. People enjoy your classes, teaching style and get hooked. Trust me I am talking from experience. :)
- Tony, Londonderry, NH

I am so thrilled with what I have learned and the confidence that I have gained by taking your classes. I am looking forward to taking it to the next step.
- Deb, Londonderry, NH

I really enjoyed taking the Photography Basics course. I went from only being able to use my Digital SLR in program mode, to now being able to operate it fully in manual mode as I learned what each feature of my camera was capable of doing. In six short weeks, I've learned how to creatively use my camera settings, along with basic photography techniques like composition and lighting, to make my pictures come alive! I started out wanting to learn a few things and ended up learning so much more! The class setting was very comfortable and you were a great teacher who was always willing to answer any questions. I enjoyed your sense of humor and all the tips and tricks that you taught us. I'm really excited to learn more and expand my creativity and can't wait to take the intermediate class! Thanks again!
- Karen, Milford, NH

I enjoy your class and I'm getting a lot from it. I've tried other photography courses but they were not as educational and inspiring. They were more about how to enhance your work after the photo was done, not into the functions of the camera and how to control those functions. You are a good teacher.
- Mark, Manchester, NH

I've learned so much during the couple of classes in the basics that I really look forward to the classes still to come. Thank you for everything :)
- Linda, Manchester, NH

I have truly enjoyed every minute of both courses and gained so much knowledge and experience. And I have you to thank for this. Your teaching style and personality are fantastic and you make the student feel comfortable at every point. I have always felt comfortable to ask anything. Never feeling that you would be bothered by a question or think it's stupid. Even at the close of the intermediate course you have me still wanting for more knowledge.
- Anthony, Derry, NH

When point and click just wasn't doing it for me anymore I invested in a digital SLR...it did not take long for me to realize I was using only a fraction of it's potential. Then I found C1M. Walter has opened doors I did not know existed with my SLR. I am enrolled in my 3rd course with him and learn something new each class. Walter's teaching style is perfect for those of us who may be intimidated and need time to experiment and ask questions until we get it! Thanks for being such a wonderful photography professor!
-Lisa, Nashua, NH

You have a great attitude, approach and the patience for teaching. People can relax and not be embarrassed as they learn... and you keep it interesting!
- Jay, Manchester, NH

I am now in my second class at C1M studio. Walter is an amazing instructor he is able to communicate to students at all levels. I am looking forward to gaining a wealth of knowledge guided by Walter... I don't look at this as a class but a journey with endless possibilities.
- Linda, Manchester, NH

I really enjoyed learning about taking better photographs, and you did an outstanding job of teaching. I can certainly apply your methods in my daily work, and am already taking better studio photos because of your training. Additionally, you have taken some incredible photography and have a "to die for" studio and class room setup.
- Jim, Portsmouth, NH

The C1M photography classes and workshops are very informative, fun and a great value. I learned a lot about photography and how to get great pictures. At the beginning of the workshops I could hardly use my camera. Now I know all the available functions and how to use them.
- Lucia, Nashua, NH

I recently attended one of the CM1 photography classes and wanted to let you know what a wonderful job you did. This workshop allowed me to gain the confidence I needed to experiment more with my camera as well as gain a better understanding of my camera. I am no longer afraid to go into different camera settings and take pictures. It truly was a hands on class that a needed. I also greatly appreciated your patience with answering all my questions. I definitely learned more than I expected and had a lot of fun. I highly recommend the CM1 classes and workshops to all. Thanks again for all your great advice.
- Lyn, Nashua, NH

I have a new camera with many features and functions. The photography class showed me what all the camera functions can do for me, and how to use them effectively. I have gained a fundamental knowledge about photography that will allow me capture what I need and to be a better photographer. The workshop was informative as well as fun. I especially liked the hands-on experience of taking pictures with the information we just learned... I would recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a better understanding of their camera, as well as the basics of photography!
- Missy, Concord, NH

I wanted to learn more about how to use my camera and your photography class helped me understand features and functions that were a mystery before. We ventured into camera settings that I did not know were there before. I have gained the confidence to change settings and experiment without fear. This workshop was exactly what I was looking for in a very hospitable setting and at a great price.
- Kristina, Nashua, NH