Private Sessions include:
Topics covered:
Principles of Photography: What happens in a camera.
The Gear: What all the numbers mean and what to invest in.
Post Production: What comes after the shot and how to find your workflow.
Additional topics covered: Lighting, ISO, composition, camera settings, lenses, handy gear, focusing, great tips and post production.

Workshop Details:
Please bring all of your camera equipment, fully charged batteries, formatted memory cards, a note pad/pen/laptop/tablet, casual clothes (that you don’t mind getting a little dirty), an open mind and plenty of rest the night before. There is a lot to learn in a 6hr class! Post Production after our shooting is located in Matthew's professional studio at the Newport Shipyard, 2nd Floor in downtown Newport. Metered street and a large lot parking lots are available. I’ll be happy to comp your parking cost.
Tuition:
- $500 for 6 hours. A $15 meal is included during the 30min break at a number of local restaurants within walking distance of Matthew’s Studio .
- $250 Deposit is required to reserve the date. Balance is due at the end of the class.
- Tuition is for a single person. Each additional person is $100.00 Bring a friend or partner to share the fun and learning experience!
- Students receive a 10% discount coupon to any of Matthew’s Fine Art and Products! There's no 7% RI Sales Tax on Art in RI!
- Payments accepted: Cash ($20 Discount at time of balance), Credit/Debit card (5% is added for any card via Square Processing), Venmo (@Matthew-Cohen-77). Checks require a Driver’s License # and $5 added.
- Previous MCP Students, Collectors and Customers receive 10% of tuition.
Matthew is happy to accommodate your busy schedule. Please note, workshops are booked around Matthew’s assignment calendar and is weather permitting.
Please use the form below to contact me for more details and availability.