Don’t let high ceilings & big windows at
other places fool you!
IT’S WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CLASSROOM THAT COUNTS!
Why are classes Different at Chicago Photography Classes?
Why do you get more for your money here? What is value? Is it all just
about price? Well . . . Not Quite!
We don’t follow the “health club” business model.
You know the one. They take your money up front, and if you don’t
stick with it, that’s your problem. With Photo I, our first class
is Free. Always. And if you don’t like the experience, No Salesperson
Will Call. We don't fill our classrooms with as many people as the room
will hold. No “coach” seating here, (three abreast, aisle
in the middle). No slide shows either, the only person that ever learned
anything from a slide show is the person that produced the slide show.
It's too easy to get lost in a large class. It's just human nature for
an “artsy” teacher to gravitate to the brightest light in
the room. It takes teaching experience and attention to detail to be
sure everyone in the room "gets it.” For more than 30 years,
our ratio of 1 teacher for every 5 students in our Labs, has been the
most effective teaching model in Chicago and the Midwest. You are not
just another body to help us meet our monthly nut. We pay close attention
to each student, and if you’re having trouble “getting it,”
we’ll spend as much time with you as necessary.
Our computer facilities are spacious, four feet of space for each work
station, no cramming! Stop by to tour our facilities: two computer labs,
with 26 computers (PCs and iMacs); a film darkroom; seven "best
in class" archival Epson Printers, a Lighting Studio; large classrooms,
with padded arm chairs on wheels; and our "WithInSight Gallery”
where we have student shows twice a year. We provide all Photo I students
with their own 50-sheet box of archival paper for their prints, with
notebooks and handouts, at no additional charge. We have ample Free
parking seven days a week. The Photo II & III students have 24-hour,
seven-days-a-week access to our facilities.
You see, this is a community of people focused on learning and teaching
Photography. No elitism, no attitude, no rules or restrictions that
get in the way of learning. No “membership” fee. Our students
& staff have no restrictions on which paper surface they use, Matt,
Glossy or even Fine Art. Finishing classes with Richard & his teachers
will give you real skills to use on your journey of lifelong learning.
Attend classes once a week with Richard and his colleagues, along with
a weekly lab session, and in nine months you’ll be ready to participate
in one of our group shows. Our “ WithInSight Gallery” is
not for others, our Gallery is for showcasing and selling our students
work and the work of the Teachers and Photographers in our community.
We don't have rigid hours. We stay as late as we need to after class
and we open each day hours before the classes begin. Every student gets
extra time if they need it. Richard is available to students seven days
a week, at times that are convenient for you. Everyone gets Richard's
cell phone number and you may call or text him 24 hours a day. Richard
even has someone answering his phone when he’s teaching. All prospective
students are encouraged to attend our free 90-minute workshop, offered
each weekend, before they sign up for classes. Our first Photo I class
is free, regardless. No salesperson will call.
Throughout all of our Programs Richard, (our vintage teacher) uses his
45 years of photography & teaching experience for the benefit of
his students. Which camera to buy? Where is the best price? Which are
the best lenses? Which are the best-used cameras and lenses, and how
much should they cost? Are you getting what you paid for?
In four decades, Richard has established the most recognized photo programs
in Chicago, attracting more than 20,000 students. So Richard and his
fellow teachers won't try to impress you. They’re here to teach
you, to help you learn and grow and find your own unique artistic center.
At Richard Stromberg’s Chicago Photography classes, we help you
make the world’s most important photographs. Yours.
Our guarantee: Laughter will be Heard & Learning
will Occur ;-)
At Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes, our only accent
is on learning! We won't try to sell you a “membership,”
or caps and t-shirts with our logo. We won't ask you for contributions,
or charge you to attend a Show Opening party. We will teach and work
with you, in a safe and nurturing community, where you will learn something
every time you walk through the door.
Our Mission- May 1, 2009
We help you make the world's most important photographs. Yours.
At Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes, we teach you how
to get it right in the camera in the first place - "Plus."
What's the Plus? We don't just develop images. We develop people through
Photography. And that's our Mission. The journey from Photo I to exhibiting
in a show is one of challenge and personal growth. We’ll demystify
the DSLR camera, of course. More important, you will learn to See: To
see light, expression and the juxtaposition between yourself, your subject
and others. On the journey to a group show, you will gain perspective
on yourself and others. You will be part of a group of people whose
concern is for you to do your best, and your concern will be for them
to do theirs. We’ll give you a solid platform and the resources
to use, whether for a "one-person show–” or a continuous
journey of lifelong learning. Teaching is not our hobby, or our part-time
job. Teaching for growth is what we do. It’s who we are.
Learning will Occur. Laughter will be Heard.
"If you are a product of your environment.......then choose the
environment you wish to become a product of.” R. Stromberg, June
1964
"The Only Accent Here is on Learning "
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