Business Details
Expert Portrait Photography Online Teaching
I am L David Likes Photography, a Certified Professional Photographer with over a decade of experience in portrait photography. My journey began with a background in engineering and automotive technology at Toyota Motor Distributors, which I left to pursue photography full-time. After eight years specializing in weddings and family portraits, I transitioned to teaching portrait photography online in 2014, leveraging my certification and technical expertise.My portable studio setup allows flexibility for clients, and I continue to share professional techniques through my website, YouTube channel, and educational resources like my book 'Practical Automotive Electronics.' My focus remains on empowering others to master portrait photography through accessible, high-quality instruction.
Services
Portrait Photography Lessons
Online Courses
Family Portraits
Senior Pictures
Photo Tips
Highlights and features
- We offer instruction from a Certified Professional Photographer with technical expertise.
- Our portable studio setup provides flexible on-location services.
- Decades of experience in both automotive engineering and photography ensure precision.
- We provide free online photo tips and tutorials for professional techniques.
- Retired brick-and-mortar business now focuses exclusively on accessible online teaching.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Photographer
What people say
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Services
Portrait Photography Lessons
Online portrait photography courses teach professional techniques for capturing high-quality images. Students learn lighting, composition, and posing strategies to create compelling portraits. Ideal for aspiring photographers seeking to develop technical and artistic skills in family and senior photography.
Online Courses
Structured online photography courses provide step-by-step instruction for all skill levels. Content covers equipment selection, studio setup, and advanced editing techniques. Designed for self-paced learning with lifetime access to instructional materials and resources.
Family Portraits
Professional family portrait sessions focus on capturing authentic interactions and milestones. Services include location scouting, styling guidance, and multiple pose options. Delivered as high-resolution digital files with print-ready formatting for lasting memories.
Senior Pictures
Custom senior portrait sessions highlight individual personalities through location-based storytelling. Includes wardrobe consultation and multiple outfit changes. Final images optimized for yearbook submissions, college applications, and personal keepsakes.
Photo Tips
Complimentary online photography tutorials cover lighting techniques, composition rules, and post-processing workflows. Designed to help photographers improve technical skills and creative vision through practical, actionable advice from industry professionals.
People
L David Likes Photography
Founder & Instructor
Certified Professional Photographer with engineering background and 10+ years in portrait photography. Transitioned from automotive technology to full-time photography in 2006, now teaching online since 2014.
Questions
What photography teaching services do you offer?
We provide online portrait photography courses covering lighting, composition, and posing techniques for family portraits and senior pictures.
Are you a certified photographer?
Yes, I became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2014 through the Professional Photographers of America.
Do you still take portraits in person?
I retired my brick-and-mortar studio in 2020 but continue teaching portrait photography techniques online.
What equipment do you recommend for portrait photography?
My courses cover equipment selection from entry-level to professional gear, including camera settings and lighting setups.
How can I access your online courses?
Courses are available through my website and YouTube channel with self-paced learning modules and downloadable resources.
What makes your teaching approach unique?
Combining engineering precision with artistic vision, I teach technical fundamentals alongside creative storytelling techniques for practical application.
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