There are all kinds of photography instructors: temperamental, detached, arrogant, nurturing, impatient, narcissistic, moody, thoughtful, energetic. I once ran into some photography students in Santa Fe who described their instructor as “quite a character.”
In all the teaching I’ve done, I never wanted to be remembered like that.
Near the end of my beginner class, I bring some of my photographic product – books, posters, prints – to class. It’s not to show off, though I have to admit there is a little show-off in it. The real reason is to say to my students that you can do this. It’s not a magic trick. It didn’t cost $10,000. It’s photography, and you can do it!
I wish everyone who has an interest in any level of photography could take your course. It’s certainly where I learned not only the fundamentals but also an advanced understanding of how cameras and lenses basically WORK. Once I understood that, I was ready to go. It’s a great class, well taught. I’d take it again.