Learn photography one-on-one with a working pro
Personalized lessons tailored to your camera, your goals, and your pace. Over a decade of teaching experience and a 5-star rating from every student who's reviewed me.
In-person in Menlo Park, at your location, or live online
Meet Bruce
A quick intro to who I am, how I teach, and what you can expect from a session.
What you'll learn
A complete curriculum, pulled from a decade of real client work. We start wherever you are and build a custom plan around the areas you most want to grow.
Camera Fundamentals
Light, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO — the four levers behind every photo.
Manual Mode Mastery
Take full creative control of your camera in any lighting situation.
Creative Composition
The rules pros use to make a frame feel intentional — and when to break them.
Dynamic Lighting & Flash
On-camera and off-camera flash technique, plus natural and mixed light.
Stability and Precision
Tripod technique, hand-holding form, and getting tack-sharp images every time.
Digital Workflow
Organize, back up, and find any photo from any shoot — in seconds, not hours.
Lightroom & Photoshop
From basic raw processing to advanced retouching, color grading, and compositing.
Panoramic & HDR
Capture and stitch wide landscapes, plus exposure blending for high-contrast scenes.
Genre Specialization
Pick your focus: portrait, landscape, real estate, food, or something else entirely.
Three ways to learn
Pick the format that fits your schedule and learning style.
Online
Live one-on-one over video. Perfect if you live outside the Bay Area or just prefer learning from your own desk.
$99/hr
At Bruce's Studio
Meet in Menlo Park for hands-on instruction with full studio equipment available.
$99/hr
At Your Location
I'll come to you — your home or a public spot within 10 miles of Menlo Park.
$99/hr + $25 travel
Travel sessions are available within 10 miles of Menlo Park for a flat $25 fee.
Simple pricing
Pay per hour, or save by buying in a pack. Packs never expire — use them whenever you're ready.
Single Hour
$99/hr
Try a session, dial in one specific skill, or follow up on an earlier lesson.
Book Single Hour5-Hour Pack
$99/hr
Build a real foundation across multiple sessions. Most popular for serious beginners.
Book 5-Hour Pack10-Hour Pack
$99/hr
Go deep — fundamentals through editing, with room to specialize in your chosen genre.
Book 10-Hour PackPay after we've agreed on a time. Reach out via the contact form to get started.
What students say
“Working with Bruce has been a game-changer for my photography journey. He's very patient, and his expertise guided me through even the most complex Lightroom and Photoshop processes. I now confidently work with my photo tools for editing and sharing my work.”
Patrick
“Bruce is an exceptional photography tutor. His patience and starting-from-scratch approach made the learning process seamless. After just one session, I found myself capturing awesome photos with newfound confidence.”
Sara
“Bruce is amazing — he was able to teach me everything I needed. He made my experience so fun that I will continue lessons beyond my primary goal.”
Louis
“Vast knowledge and experience in the area. Bruce has a real gift for explaining the why behind every technique, not just the how.”
John
About Bruce
I've been shooting professionally for over a decade and tutoring photography for nearly as long. My day job is in software, which shapes how I teach — I break complex concepts down into the smallest piece that makes them click, then build from there. Whether you're trying to figure out manual mode for the first time or you're a working photographer wanting to level up your editing, I'll meet you where you are.
Read more about Bruce →Ready to get started?
Send me a quick note about what you want to work on. We'll find a time that works and get going.
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