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creative classes for kids & teens

storytelling photography

Build confidence, explore techniques, and have fun! Learn how to tell a visual story with any camera through observation and experimentation in a supportive community.

a journey via self-portraits

envision

See yourself in a new way with an experimental visual journal of inner and outer self-reflection. Gain insight and clarity, inspire personal growth or just have fun exploring the art of self-portraits.  

mini-workshops for busy parents

let's play

Do you wish you could take better photos of your family? Get outside and let the kids play while you learn how to make amazing photographs. 

storytelling photography

mini-workshops for busy parents who want to take better photos of their family

Let's Play

Learn quick and easy tips that you can put into practice right away, in mini outdoor workshops. We'll meet at a park (or get a group of parents together at your home) and let the kids play while you learn.

coming soon!

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philosophy

a journey via self-portraits

envision

See yourself in a new way with an experimental visual journal of inner and outer self-reflection.

Gain insight and clarity, inspire personal growth or just have fun exploring the art of self-portraits.
 

launching soon!

Sign up for a sneak preview and the first week special price.

get inspired

next

philosophy

creative classes for kids & teens

storytelling photography

Go Beyond Selfies & Snapshots™ ! Build confidence, explore techniques, and have fun! Learn how to tell a visual story with any camera through observation and experimentation in a supportive community.

ongoing!

Sign up to hear about the next class, plus I'll send you a free ecourse with tips and tricks to get you started!

send me the ecourse

next

philosophy

mini-workshops for parents

Let's play!

Do you wish you could take better photos of your family? Meet at a park and let the kids play while you learn how to make amazing photographs. 
 

creative classes for kids & teens

storytelling photography

Build confidence, explore techniques, and have fun! Learn how to tell a visual story with any camera through observation and experimentation in a supportive community.

a journey via self-portraits

envision

See yourself in a new way with an experimental visual journal of inner and outer self-reflection. Gain insight and clarity, inspire personal growth or just have fun exploring the art of self-portraits.  
 

beyond selfies and snapshots™

Would you love to take better photographs of your family?

Learn quick and easy tips that you can put into practice right away, in mini outdoor workshops. We'll meet at a park and let the kids play while you learn.
 

outdoor & mini-workshops for parents

Let's play!

coming soon!

Sign up to hear about the next meetup, plus I'll send you a free ecourse with tips and tricks to get you started!

send me the ecourse

See yourself in a new way with an experimental visual journal of inner and outer self-reflection.

Gain insight and clarity, inspire personal growth or just have fun exploring the art of self-portraits.  
 

a journey via self-portraits

envision

launching soon!

Sign up for a sneak preview and the first week special price.

Get Inspired

Go Beyond Selfies & Snapshots™ ! Build confidence, explore techniques, and have fun! Learn how to tell a visual story with any camera through observation and experimentation in a supportive community.
 

creative classes for kids & teens

STorytelling Photography I & II

ongoing...

Sign up and I'll let you know when the next class starts, plus I'll send you a free ecourse to get you started! 

Send me the ecourse

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From the time my amazing first grade teacher, Ms. Streeter, asked me to help a new friend with math and reading, I've loved teaching.

Over the last 30 years or so, I've designed and taught curriculum and training for all ages. Among my eclectic mix of education and experiences: 1:1 tutor/coach, NPS Ranger, and Music Together Teacher.

Throughout, I've built on the concepts of exploration, hands-on experimentation, facilitated learning, and developmentally appropriate strategies (e.g., children learn through play).
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Learning is naturally fun
(and we should keep it that way)

my philosophy

I believe that

We all have the capacity to learn and create.

We all bring unique and important perspectives to the classroom community and the world.




 🗸 experiments vs. absolutes--there is         no wrong way to create art!

🗸 big concepts and small practices

🗸 tools to help you reach your personal      goals and potential

🗸 supportive critiques and community

In the class

my philosophy

Learning is naturally fun! (and we should keep it that way)





Over the last 30 years or so, I've designed and taught curriculum and training for all ages. 

I love to engage students with a mix of exploration, hands-on experimentation, facilitated learning, and developmentally appropriate strategies, such as learning through play.


🎨we all have the capacity to learn and create

🎨we all bring important perspectives to the classroom and world

🎨in experiments vs. absolutes--no wrong way to create art!

🎨in supportive critiques and community



I believe 

But Diana was lovely and always had kind, helpful and constructive critiques to give to the photos I submitted for the assignments (which were so fun!). Whether you have an iphone or a thousand dollar camera, she’ll definitely help you move forward in your photography journey.


But Diana was lovely and always had kind, helpful and constructive critiques to give to the photos I submitted for the assignments (which were so fun!). Whether you have an iphone or a thousand dollar camera, she’ll definitely help you move forward in your photography journey.


I really loved Diana's class

charlotte (& self-portrait)
Storytelling photography

~Charlotte

Before taking it, I felt kind of intimidated by photography, and honestly my own expectations.

Before taking it, I felt kind of intimidated by photography, and honestly my own expectations.

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BEAUTIFUL &
PHOTOGENIC!"

"I'm never felt more

ELIJAH & LACY
A SANTA BARBARA ENGAGEMENT

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