Hands-On Photography Learning
Learn to see the photograph before you take it.
Photography is more than camera settings. It’s learning to recognize light, compose with intention, make confident decisions in the field, and understand how editing supports the final image.
Through hands-on instruction, Rob and Robin teach both the technical and creative sides of the craft, helping photographers create stronger images from start to finish.
Customized Instruction
Technical skill matters. Creative vision matters. Master both.
Our in-person photography classes are great for photographers who want to learn by doing. Instead of only watching lessons online, students get the opportunity to practice in real settings while receiving direct guidance around light, composition, subject selection, creative decision-making, editing, and more.
Classes May Include
- Seeing and working with natural light
- How to use texture, contrast, and mood
- Composition and visual flow
- Camera settings and field decisions
- Black and white photography
- Color and mood
- The art of storytelling
- Editing direction after the shoot
Who Classes Are For
Customized for beginners or pros
These classes are a good fit for photographers who want personal instruction, practical feedback, and a better understanding of how to make more engaging, cinematic images.
- One-on-one or group instruction
- Beginner photographers who want more confidence
- Intermediate photographers who want stronger creative direction
- Preset users who want to understand the image before the edit
- Students who learn best through practice and feedback
- Creators who want a more intentional shooting process
Build a strong foundation
See, compose, and create with intention.
Our ultimate goal is to help photographers make better decisions in the moment. That includes how to read light, simplify a scene, frame with purpose, and create images that have a stronger foundation before editing begins.
- How to recognize better light
- How to simplify busy scenes
- How to frame with stronger visual direction
- How to use contrast, shape, texture, and mood
- How to make better camera decisions in the field
- How to think through the final image before editing
Explore Class Topics
Choose a focus or mix and match.
Light, Shadow, Story
Understand how direction, contrast, shadow, and timing affect the strength and mood of a photograph.
Composition in the Field
Learn how to simplify a scene, guide the viewer’s eye, and create images with stronger visual structure.
B&W Photography
Practice seeing texture, contrast, shape, and light in a way that supports stronger black and white images.
Photo Walks
Learn through guided shooting experiences built around observation, experimentation, and real-time feedback.
Editing Skills
Learn creative and practical techniques for bringing an image to its full potential.
Custom Classes
Every workshop is built from the ground up around the needs, experience level, and creative goals of the group.
Online Options
Additional learning opportunities
If you prefer to learn on your own schedule, Chasing Light also offers self-paced online courses focused on editing, light, tone, contrast, and creative workflow.
Questions?
Start here.
Yes. Rob and Robin are available for select commercial commissions, editorial work, celebrity and event photography, and creative projects where authentic storytelling is the brief.
We never say "never," but we don’t typically take on wedding photography or traditional posed shoots. Our work is centered on editorial, commercial, fine art, and other creative photography projects.
Yes. One-on-one sessions, group workshops, and custom training are available depending on schedule and scope.
Rob offers customized, hands-on sessions for individuals and groups of any size, covering everything from seeing and composing in light to editing with intention. Reach out through the Contact page with details about what you are looking for and Rob will be in touch.
Yes. Rob is available for seminars, speaking engagements, and educational events of any size. Contact us to discuss availability.