Thoughtful, structured photography instrucion and mentorship — in the Hamptons and worldwide.
Hamptons Photography Lessons & Mentorship
Private photography instruction in the Hamptons for visitors and local clients — available for mirrorless, DSLR, or mobile phone photographers.
Each session is personalized, structured, and designed to move you forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you are refining technical skills, preparing for a specific goal, or developing a body of work, our time together is practical, focused, and thoughtfully paced.
Sessions may include camera mastery, guided image review, and editing workflows in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. For those seeking depth, longer-term mentorship and project development are available.
What You’ll Learn
- Master your camera with intention
- Plan a shoot — from a photo safari to a focused portrait session
- Strengthen your eye and refine your personal style
- Edit with confidence in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
- Organize your archive — folders, catalogs, and backups
- Print with purpose — paper choice, tone, and finishing
- Build and sequence a cohesive body of work
Preparing for Travel & Safari Photography
For clients planning a safari or photographic journey:
- Selecting the right camera and lenses
- Essential gear and packing strategy
- Working confidently in changing light and fast-moving situations
- Field techniques for wildlife, landscape, and storytelling
“Our safari — it was amazing. Without you, the experience would not have been the same. I loved taking photos and felt no stress.”
Creative Vision Mentorship
For committed photographers seeking experienced, hands-on guidance in shaping and refining their creative direction.
This mentorship is designed for those working toward a cohesive body of work, a book project, an exhibition, or long-term artistic growth. Sometimes the vision is present but unfocused. Sometimes it needs to be unearthed and articulated. This work provides structure, critical dialogue, and seasoned perspective.
Together we
- Clarify artistic intent and visual language
- Identify recurring themes and strengthen coherence
- Refine editing, sequencing, and presentation
- Challenge habits that limit creative growth
- Shape projects from concept through completion
Youth Photography Mentorship
One-on-one instruction for elementary through high school students building technical skills, preparing school applications, or developing portfolios.
Sessions are structured, age-appropriate, and paced to build both mastery and confidence. Students learn not only how to operate their cameras, but how to think visually, select strong work, and present it with clarity.
Individualized Photo Instruction
Structured, photography instruction for autistic and neurodivergent individuals who benefit from clear steps, predictable pacing, and visual communication.
Sessions emphasize technical fluency, independence, and confidence in authorship. Instruction is individualized, patient, and grounded in respect.
This is creative mentorship designed to build skill, clarity, and creative agency.
Ways to Work Together
- Hourly
- Half Day
- Full day
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Yearly
Call or text 516-528-4293 or email cheryl@cherylmachatdorskind.com
