George&#x27;s Camera

(15 reviews)

2.8 mi

Had fun in this class... Walked around balboa park on such a beautiful day. I was taught so many…read morenew things and features for my camera and they answers all questions that the group had. They talk human talk not photographer talk that is what I liked the most the class is 101 and and when u leave it all makes sense. I'm looking forward to going to the 102 class...

Took a 101 class and finally learned how to use my Cannon. Thanks to Nick and Don! Great class. I…read morerecommend this class to anyone who wants to understand all those confusing camera settings.

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DSLRclasses.com

(78 reviews)

4.2 mi

Hector's class is amazing. I've taken classes at local camera stores that had us stay in either AV…read moreor TV mode. With He tore we reviews and used all 3 modes so we could see how Manual mode worked. He went through all of the function buttons so we would be comfortable using by touch. It's a long day but it was interesting and fun. Well worth the time, thank you Hector.

Hector was such an amazing teacher. He taught us step-by-step details and buttons on my Mirrorless…read morecamera. Highly recommend him as. Teacher! so many amazing things from his workshop

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Rollov Film Center

(8 reviews)

1.0 mi

This place is no longer open. It'a been purchased by new owners, and, while they will process your…read morefilm for you, it is not a dark room. That being said, they are working on a darkroom that should open within a couple of months. They also have lots of analogue cameras and analogue camera gear for sale.

I was just visiting San Diego, and had some 4x5 negatives I needed to develop and Anton at Rollov…read moreFilm Center really came through for me. He gave me a few options for how to get it done, and when I choose to do it myself, he helped me get set up, with all sorts of technical info. and equipment. The place is well equipped and Anton is serious about his craft. He's alos friendly and fun to chat with. Film is not dead! If you're really serious about making beautiful images, film is the way to go, imo. And Rollov is apparently the only place in SD that you can do it yourself off the street. Check it out!

San Diego Darkroom

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DSLR Workshops

4.5

(2 reviews)

1.8 mi

My husband took this class since we have two DSLR cameras and I want him to be able to use one with…read moreme and get great quality photos. I went with him since there was a Living Social deal for $35 a person instead of $99. I thought the class was very helpful for my husband and I've already seen improvements in his photographs. The class wasn't really helpful for me since I felt I was the most advanced in the class. I brought 6 lenses, two flashes and there were people asking which lens to buy, so there's a wide range of photographers in the class. Okello is thorough, he's funny and he works with all different types of cameras so you won't have to worry about having a Nikon or a Canon or even a Sony or Panasonic, he works with you on it. Definitely great tips and he's made photography much easier for my husband to enjoy!

I've always had a passion for photography since I took a photography class back in high school. It…read morewasn't until this past Christmas that my gf bought me a Canon DSLR camera. I was excited about going out and shooting pictures, except for one thing; i couldn't figure out how to customize the camera to my liking. Cameras have changed since my high school years, and I wasn't about to pay big bucks just to educate me on how to operate a DSLR camera. Luckily my brother found a deal on livingsocial for a one day $80 class for just $40. It's called DSLR Workshops by Okello Dunkley. This class was held at the Sheraton in Mission Valley. Very easy to get to off the I-8 freeway. When you sign up for this class on Okello's website, he'll shoot you a courtesy email to remind you of the class as well as what to bring. The thing with Okello's DSLR classes is that he travels and holds these classes around the country all year so you have to catch his class when he's in town (check his website). He normally holds 3-4 sessions while he's in town so it works well with your schedule. The Saturday that me and my bro took his class, it was a full house and he started promptly at the time he stated. Okello provides you with a program that tells you what to pay attention to on your camera. He was well prepared for his presentation and very knowledgeable with the DSLR camera. He brought along extra DSLR cameras just in case you didnt have one, as well as lenses to test out on your camera. There was no question he couldn't answer. He hit all the basic things you needed to know about the DSLR camera, and compressed it all in just 3 hours. Everything from aperture, lenses, composition techniques, etc. After the class, he'll leave you feeling like you're ready to take a picture of the world. Okello's class taught me a lot of things I didn't know about my camera, and then some. I honestly would pay the whole $80 to take this class again. Whether you're a beginner or long time photographer, Okello will set you straight with your camera. When he's in town again, try to catch one of his classes; its well worth it.

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Frank Colosi Photography

(5 reviews)

1.2 mi

I had a wonderful experience working with Frank. I took workshops with him out at various locations…read morefor refreshers on the basics with my new DSLR, shooting in manual, as well as learning great techniques to really enhance my photography. Additionally, Frank worked with me by introducing Lightroom basics for editing and how to manage my images/work flow. Frank is a very patient, encouraging, and knowledgable instructor. He adapted all of his workshops to meet my personal needs and continues to be available when ever I have a quick question (or crisis). I highly recommend Frank. He is a terrific photographer and a natural teacher.

Working with Frank was one of the easiest things we as a family have ever experienced…read more A little background story, our son is a breakdancer and we searched far and wide for someone to be able to capture the essence of the bboy scene (yes we are that committed to the art lol.) He scouted ahead of time for some cool locations and made us completely comfortable with the process! He was easy to work with and has an amazing eye for the perfect shots. I highly recommend!

Lake Fulmor

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Art Academy of San Diego

4.3

(30 reviews)

4.1 mi

I've always been drawn to nature and revisited landscape painting with oil paints about 7 years ago…read moreafter having not painted since grade school. I've been quite fortunate to have painted with several very talented painters who happened to be instructors, as well. The Art Academy has given me the impetus to paint not only more often, but with confidence, especially, at the painting's sometimes difficult initial stages. I dove into the class after having had it recommended by an artist friend of mine. After several years in Stuart's studio class I've learned an entirely new approach to both studio painting and my original goals for plein air techniques. I'd recommend this course for painters at every skill level. Jim M.

Highly recommend Art Academy of San Diego! Stuart is a skilled artist and personable guide to…read morecreating your art. -CynC

Pia Stern's class "Contemporary Approaches; Traditional to Abstract"

Student painting in Stuart Burton's class "Painting in Oil or Acrylics".

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The Right Light Photography

4.8

(40 reviews)

3.0 mi

I wasn't sure what to expect going into having my portrait taken for some work-related paperwork…read more Based on experiences from many years ago, I thought there would be lots of me looking at a blank wall in the distance and having to keep my eye from twitching as the photographer says things like "Hold that!" Luckily, my one hour session was nothing like that. Jason greeted me warmly, we chatted for a bit to figure out my goal with the photos, and he even helped me figure out outfits from the selection of tops I'd brought. Although I have a tendency to plaster a smile on my face and make deer-in-the-headlights eyes when confronted with a stranger holding a camera, there was none of that. He carefully adjusted the lights at the beginning of each outfit's photo time and took some test photos to double-check. It's clear he pays attention to not just the subject in the photo but the lighting and background as well. His attention to detail and friendly, not-even-remotely sketchy personality really made me trust him and give him real smiles. He felt like a professional cousin, if you know what I mean. As for the photos, they are some of the best photos I've ever had taken of me. As part of the package, he retouches the photos before sending them out. Since he carefully set up the studio and also gave me great suggestions (from letting me know to adjust my collar to suggesting I fix massively errant hair) during the shoot, there were only minor retouches necessary. He also let me see the photos as we went along and we chatted about what worked and what didn't (from my perspective too, not just his). It's amazing we got so many good photos in just an hour! I really think it would have taken at least two, if not three times as long to get so many good pictures with any other photographer. I can't say enough good things about Jason and my experience. I felt comfortable at the shoot, even had fun with it, Jason turned around the photos lightening fast to help me meet a deadline, and even welcomed any requests for slightly different picture tweaks after sending me the final versions. I signed up for the portrait session not knowing what to expect but had what I thought were realistic expectations. Jason blew those expectations out of the water. I see now why he is so highly rated.

I wanted to go back to a favorite hobby of mine when I was back in high school: photography! Sick…read moreof my point and shoot camera, I finally caved and bought a DSLR. So much has changed since I used my old school Minolta SLR when I did black and white photography during my good old dark room days, so signing up for Jason's class was going to get me up to speed on all the bells & whistles DSLR's have today. I'm thankful I have two years of photography under my belt, so knowing the fundamentals of ISO, aperture settings, F-stops, depth of field, etc hasn't changed, nor will it. Learning all the other stuff a fancy digital camera has the capacity of doing is another story. I attended the 101 class from 10:00 to noon and the speed of content of that class was okay. There were about twenty of us in the class and Jason's focus was primarily on composition. Stuff I knew already, but good to highlight on that once again. We spent the last thirty minutes of the class taking pictures of fruits and veggies. It was interesting to see how creative other students got from the pics they posted on the MeetUp page for this group. The afternoon 102 "Getting to Know Your Camera" was very informative. I'm glad he keeps the class size to under 15 attendees so he can answer all our questions and give us his undivided attention when needed. There's so much you need to learn about a camera and three hours seems like too long for a class, but it's really not. We didn't have any breaks, he just crammed through the topics, walked around the room to show us where to find certain features on our cameras and took some practice shots. Overall, the classes were informative. I want to sign up for more classes, primarily taking low light pics. He knows his stuff and doesn't get too deep with the information because I know how overwhelming it can be; some folks in the room had blank looks on their faces, that was pretty funny but they eventually understood what settings to put their camera on by the time class ended. Oh yeah Jason, buy a dry erase board! Your PowerPoint presentation was cool, but even you admitted you need a dry erase board...haha!

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Cast from the Bachelor

True Photography & Video

Kevin our lead was amazing. He had so many great ideas and followed every inspiration picture we…read morewanted. Lilly our second photogtapher had high energy and patience making sure we got the perfect shot. Finally, Mark our videographer was getting so many amazing shots. We are so excited to see the final results. They are the best!

I selected True Photography to shoot my engagement photos and wedding day. We had Pauleen as our…read moremain photographer for the wedding, with Myro as the second photographer. Both Pauleen and Myro are incredibly talented and professional photographers. Pauleen helped make us feel entirely at ease in front of the camera with her directions and constantly hyping us up. On our wedding day, she knew all the best photo spots at our venue and was able to get us a wide variety of photos for our couple's portraits. Myro did a fantastic job getting photos of all our guests during the cocktail hour. We had several guests compliment how friendly he was and how many people he captured. In the background leading up to our wedding day, the True Photography team helped put a photography timeline that aligned with our wedding coordinator's timeline. This helped ensure we got all the photos needed included first looks, couple's portraits, family portraits, etc. No special moment was missed by the team throughout the wedding. From first looks to dancing at the end of the night, we the full story of our wedding day captured!

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Always looking for a unique cool perspective

San Diego Photo Safari

(1 review)

4.7 mi

San Diego photo Safari is a great resource for learning what you need to know both the fundamentals…read moreof photography, creative stills and video. I received training on GoPro and Canon camera for photographs and video for my business promotion. Useful for social media postings, youtube, Instagram, tictok, etc..... Also a great vacation activity if you are visiting San Diego and want to document your stay.

From the owner: I teach digital photography, creative photography, and…read morePhotoshop/Lightroom workshops in San Diego.Most people come to attend my walking photography tours in Balboa Park, Old Town, and La Jolla. I welcome all amateur photographers from all skill levels. San Diego is a fun place to improve your photographic skills and preserve memories of your vacation.

Sunset walking photo tours at la jolla cove

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USS Midway. the view from a ferry boat

Camera Exposure

I started going here a couple months ago for film development and negative scans and I've been…read moresuper pleased with the results. Compared to other places the prices are super reasonable and all my scans have come out great. They have multiple options for scan quality, and if you wanted to get super high quality scans for prints they offer that too. My normal turnaround time for scans has been 2 business days every time I've been, which is faster than a lot of other places and they hold your negatives afterward for 30 days I think, so the next time you bring in film you can just pick them up then.

I agree service could be better, definitely a bit snobbish, but I guess it comes with the niche…read moredying industry in a hipster hood? I had to follow-up to get scans even though my email was correct the first time, but good price on prints, and the work was quick/only took a few days.

Example of the "standard" scan quality

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ABC Children's Center at San Diego

4.6

(118 reviews)

17.3 mi

Women-owned & operated

Kid friendly

Both of our children had attended ABC Children's Center over the past 7 years and we have had a…read morewonderful experience and are so grateful for the care our children received and continue to receive every day. The staff is warm, caring, and creates a safe, fun environment where children can learn and grow. A special thank you to Ms. Swapnil, whose kindness, patience, and dedication have made such a positive impact on our child. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the children and loves what she does. Knowing our children are happy, well cared for, and excited to go to daycare each day gives us tremendous peace of mind. We highly recommend this learning center to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our two children have been attending this daycare for 3 years and 1 year respectively, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Communication is excellent. We receive regular updates throughout the day via the app and email, which gives us real peace of mind and keeps us connected to what our kids are doing. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the children -- they're attentive, warm, and create a nurturing environment. We also love the variety of activities they organize. From family hour to the summer and fall parties, and special outings like the SeaWorld excursion, there's always something fun and engaging happening. These events also help build a real sense of community among the families. Honestly, we can't say enough good things. If you're looking for a daycare where your kids will be genuinely well cared for and you'll always know what's going on, this is the one.

We offer a learning environment that promotes your child's creativity, emotional well-being, and intellect. Book your school tour today!

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Fleur De Lis School

(42 reviews)

2.0 mi

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality. The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind - the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

If you are a new parent, join the FDL wait list now -- trust me, your older parent self will thank…read moreyou! It's hard to explain the magical and nurturing environment this school provides. I remember my son, Julian, sobbing when I left him on his first day as a two year old, and my heart was breaking. In less than a week, he was all smiles at drop off, excited to see his teachers and friends. Since then, he's thrived at this school, both emotionally and educationally. Now, two years later, he's heading to Francis Parker, and looking back on his time at FDL, I can't express how grateful I am to the amazing team there. There are a few specifics that make FDL special: The community -- everyone at FDL knows Julian's name, even teachers who aren't assigned to his class. Pre-Covid, when I would pick him up from his classroom, his daily departure was like a little parade, with waves and goodbyes to friends, teachers, directors, everyone. You really feel like part of a family here. Kira, Bev, April, Julie, Julia, Diana, Iris, Nina, Autumn, and many others...each has been a unique and positive impact on Julian and our family over the past two years. The safety -- speaking of Covid, I don't think I appreciated how nice it is to have total confidence in the efforts of the FDL team to keep my child safe at all costs until this pandemic. When they reopened under new safety guidelines, I never once worried they would slack or not keep the sanitation and safety bar high. In fact, Julian now inspects my hand washing and admonishes me if I have not made enough soap bubbles or washed long enough . They always ran a tight ship, but it's exceptional now. The positive reinforcement of high expectations -- on my visit prior to enrolling at FDL, I saw all the kids eating lunch as they chattered politely and consistently used manners. On the playground, no one pushed. They all took turns. What's more, they were still incredibly joyous little kids, giggling and delighting in silly play. I was in awe. And yet, now Julian models those same behaviors. FDL teachers are kind and warm, but firm. They set a high bar, and the kids rise to meet it. At the same time, there is tremendous fun had on the daily at this school. Julian greets me at pick up with a big smile and a hug, his cheeks flushed from play and sand in his shoes. He excitedly shows me his projects and tells me funny stories and things he learned from the day. FDL is exceptional. If you have the chance to send your child there, take it. You would be hard pressed to find a more loving and capable setting. We will miss it terribly!

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Ana's Little Kangaroos Child Care

(18 reviews)

7.3 mi

Our son spent close to a year with Ana. We are so grateful to have had Ana be a part of our sons…read moreand our life. It is easy to see how much love Ana has for the children. We saw improvement in development steps right away, sharing, communicating, playing with others. Ana is great with communicating with the parents, and I always felt like I was leaving my son in great hands. We are sad that his time with Ana has come to an end, but know that other families will benefit from a truly caring provider.

Ana and Mirko set the standard for a loving, nurturing, and safe home daycare experience. Both my…read moreson and daughter have attended Ana's Little Kangaroos, starting in summer of 2022. Ana has always been so in tune with what is going on with my children developmentally and is very observant to their individual needs. She goes above and beyond to model respect, autonomy, and love. I trust Ana and Mirko implicitly with the care of my children, which is a true blessing as working parents. They provide healthy breakfast and snacks, structured activities, learning, art, and have lots and lots of fun :). If we could take Ana and Mirko on our cross country move to continue caring for our children, we absolutely would!

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The Lulus Montessori

(28 reviews)

1.6 mi

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!

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ABCD Montessori Christian Preschool

(24 reviews)

11.3 mi

I wish I could give more stars. We love it as well, because our daughter loves learning at her own…read morepace here. ! She learns both English and Spanish! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Quality of her teaching and the value the kids learn is amazing!!!!!

This review is overdue. Aria came under Ms, Gladys' care 2 years ago. She was skinny, picky at…read morefood. Aria could have gone to TK but I kept her at Gladys 1 more year bc I did not think she was ready for a bigger school. Now after 2 years, she has flourished so much. She eats all kind of food, actually Ms Gladys' food is the best not mommy's . She reads well, is good at math, follows Montessori. Kumon even complimented her she had passed TK level on math. This is coming to an end for Aria at ABCD as she will start kindergarten soon. It is such a bittersweet moment. But at least I know I will bring my second daughter to her soon. Thanks Gladys and Pablo for loving her, caring for her from feeding 1 spoon of food at a time. She is now ready for K, and she is well equipped because of you. This is not just daycare, it is preschool and love and heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Sensory activity

Aspen Leaf Preschool - BTMCCC

(6 reviews)

3.1 mi

Aspen Leaf Daycare in Downtown has been an absolute blessing. There are so many benefits to speak…read moreof including incredible teachers and staff with extensive degrees, experience and training; three quality meals served each day; very flexible drop off and pickup times; consistent availability; and options for discounts for federal and military parents. I can't speak highly enough about the great community, Parent Board, and tremendous learning environment that our kids get each and every day. A tour is your best bet to see for yourself! Overall, great value.

The teachers and directors at Aspen Leaf Preschool Downtown San Diego are so wonderful. My son has…read morebeen going here since he was in the infant room and just runs in every morning excited for the day. You can't beat walking to school to drop off your kiddo in the morning at a place they love. If you're living/working in or near downtown San Diego, I highly recommend this daycare and preschool. The low ratios and provided snacks/lunch are just icing on the cake. We are not federal employees, but the daycare is located behind security in the federal building and there are special rates for those who are government employees.