Sorry for the absence, I have been traveling and doing a lot of classes.  This COVID stuff has put the in-person concept by the wayside for the time being.  The good thing is that we are starting to emerge from our hibernation and get back to a semblance of normality.  I plan on updating the blog weekly with useful content for beginners as well as some hints and tips on the pro level.  I want to remind you all that photography is fun and available to all skill levels.  I am in Nashville Tennessee and plan on showing you some pictures of our great city, I have one attached below.  Keep on shooting and expressing yourselves through the photograph.

Leslie Wilkes

Owner/Photographer

#LeslieWilkesPhortography.com

Everybody should get out and check out this great opportunity to work with a true professional in a classroom environment.  No matter your skill level, YOU CAN ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING!

Here is a recent review I would like to share from one of my students:


"Wow! What an inspiration! I had just about given up on a gift from my wife; a Nikon D3200 DSLR.

While I had studied photography as a minor in college, I wasn't at all familiar with today's modern technology. The myriad buttons and settings discouraged me. I just shot whatever I could in the AUTO mode before giving up and using my iPhone 6S Plus for everything. None of the Nikon's pictures gave me a "Wow" feeling. It was like using my Instamatic camera from the 70's.

Your class changed that for me. The hands on demonstrations of Aperture, ISO, and Shutter speed relationships and the way you explained it all made it so easy to understand. I can't wait to try the lesson learned. I'm excited about my Nikon again.

Your method of instruction is clear with plenty of examples to show the technique of what is being discussed. I walked away at the end of the class feeling "I can do this!"

Thank you and I look forward to more study and inspiration from you.

Cal H.
Lebanon, TN

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Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!""

Teaching Others....

I had a great time with the Hendersonville Camera Club and teaching a Beginners Photography Class.  Everyone was eager to advance their knowledge and ask questions.  I had this e-mail post from one of the students, his kind words made we want to post it.

"Leslie, thanks so much for sharing your experience and expertise with me and the others who attended your classes. I think we will all find our photography more rewarding as a result.

Tommy
Thomas W."

Thanks Tommy, that is why I like to share my knowledge of digital cameras and photography, so we can learn together and take and make great photographs.

Leslie Wilkes
Owner/Photographer