Level 1 & 2 Photography courses offered.  

Field trips

Class demonstrations

Class size limited to 7 for individual attention

5 - week courses, once a week, 2 hours.  

One of the best things about taking a photography class is to meet other photographers.  Share ideas, get feedback and support.  

I believe the best way to learn is by doing it!  Classes are designed so the students are learning their camera and taking photos!  

Level 1 class learning how to capture motion and shooting in various lighting scenarios.  Learn your camera and shoot in low light!  

Emphasis on capturing creative images.  

Students learn to freeze motion and drag the shutter to create Artistic images.

Part of the Level 1 final class is shooting an Art installation of light and shadow.  The class sketches the negative space and then shoots.  

Learning Art elements allow students to see their images better before clicking the shutter.  This practice is specific for learning how to see negative space.

Learn how to pose individuals and groups for better compositions.

Take home course notebooks, handouts and field notebooks are given to each student as part of the course.  Each student is given a field notebook so they can record their intent for each image and the camera settings.  

A slideshow is created of the student's images throughout the course and the students defend their images by using their notes from their field notebook.  The intent of each image, camera settings and composition elements.  

part of your course is the course booklet which I have worked very hard to create so you can  L E A R N.  Plus the very fun field notebook so you can log your photo intent, camera settings and composition elements.  Slow down and SEE your image before you click the shutter.  

students learn how to break down their images so they can see all the elements included in creating a strong image.

2nd level students photography was chosen to be on display at the Chickasha Art Center. 

FUN student t-shirts offered at the studio.  "Your Lens Cap Is On!"  

Level 1 & 2 student wearing her Gina Zhidov Photography t-shirt! 

Several local photographers joined us on the class field trip to the Wichita Mountains.  

2nd Level class field trip Wichita Mountains 

Off into the woods we go

Can you spot the Photographers?

this 2nd level class had a GREAT time hiking and taking photos during the Wichita Mountains field trip which included the Parallel forest, An Elk, and photographing storm clouds on the top of Mount Scott.  

Level 1 student in her Gina Zhidov Photography t-shirt.  I am so proud of every one of my students.  I see them learning and having fun.  Their skill and talent is amazing! 

Levels 1 & 2 courses are step by step learning.  Each week, the courses build upon the last at a pace that allows the students to learn and understand their camera.  

Reveal wall at the studio 

327 North 6th, Chickasha Oklahoma 

by appointment  941.447.1299 

Guest Photography Instructor:  Narciso Arquelles 

Teaching the Fine Art Photography Course

Guest Photography Instructor:  Patricia Isbell 

Teaching the Food Photography Course