How to Choose the Right Photography Instructor

Not all photographers are great teachers. Look for someone who loves teaching just as much as shooting.

TMac - Northeast Ohio’s Premier Photography Instructor

Clear teaching style
Real photography experience
Hands-on, not just theory
Personalized feedback
Proven student results

Choosing the right photography teacher can make or break your learning experience. You’re investing your time and money… so how do you know it’s worth it?

Real-world experience. An instructor should have a strong portfolio and hands-on work to back it up, not just a list of camera specs.
A clear teaching style. Do they explain things in a way that makes sense to you? Look for someone who doesn’t just talk tech, but makes it relatable.
Practical feedback. You want someone who’ll look at your work and give you specific, actionable feedback—not just “Nice photo!”
Approachability. A good teacher is someone you feel comfortable asking questions - even ones you think are “dumb.” (Spoiler: they’re not.)
Student success. Do their past students stick with photography? Improve quickly? Build portfolios? That’s a good sign.

TMac checks all these boxes, and more. With decades of experience and a teaching approach built around encouragement and clarity, you’ll leave each class with new knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to keep shooting.

So whether you're local to Northeast Ohio or joining a Zoom class from across the country, know that you're learning from someone who genuinely cares about your growth.