If you're a photographer - professional or hobbyist - George's Camera is where to go! This place…read morehas everything: lighting gear, camera bags, lenses, and enough accessories to make you question whether you've ever truly taken a "real" photo in your life. The staff? Walking encyclopedias. I'm convinced they collectively know every camera ever created, including the ones that were prototypes, rumors, or fever dreams. I brought in an old Canon my brother gave me--so old it probably qualifies for Social Security--and the gentleman behind the counter with the long white beard took one look and immediately knew its entire genealogy. Extremely helpful, extremely patient, and honestly, I'm 70% sure he's a wizard. If you're in North Park and need anything for your inner shutterbug or just want to bask in the glow of pure photographic tribal knowledge--George's is the spot!

Disappointed to have my gas and time wasted. Website says they rent lenses, drove all the way there…read moreto be told they don't rent lenses. That's it, that's the truth and the whole review. Will never waste my time again! Won't be back and will never recommend George's Camera to anyone!

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

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!

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.

This review is for Hector's Long Beach class (combined class 1 and 2)…read more AWESOME and worth the $150 we spent for the day's class. This class was scheduled for 830am-700pm and actually went longer till almost 900pm. We might of took longer (10 total students in the class on 2/5/11), but Hector and his friend Enrique stayed longer to finish the class without additional fees, etc. Hector loves his job and he loves photography and teaching. You can tell. He puts a lot of effort and time to his classes and there's a lot of one on one time if you need. The day was almost picture perfect but was a bit overcast in Long Beach (Shoreline area) this Saturday. But it was a great day to spend a Saturday in photography class. I learned how to set up my Canon 60D DSLR camera. Aperture, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, timer, etc...etc! You learn a lot from the class and I can't wait to take the 60D to the motorcycle races soon. One, Two, One, Two...thanks Hector. Great class, I recommend the class to anyone looking to learn how to use their SLR cameras. Don't take a class with a school or a camera store, not worth it. And don't be intimidated... CANON RULES! =) http://www.learndslr.net/#39 www.dlsrclasses.com

I took Hector's workshop in San Diego and the worst part about it was not taking the class earlier…read moreand struggling for so long on my own. Initially I was intimidated by the length of time required, as I have a fear of boredom, but really found myself quite occupied. You are always learning, trying to remember and putting into action during the day. It is a very thorough class. Hector is very patient and pleasant person who has a great sense of humor and will explain and re-explain and explain the re-explain if needed and shows no signs of frustration. I would recommend this class to anyone who is starting off with photography as well as anyone questioning or needing clarity with the technicalities of photography.

I took Photography 102 at the George's Camera Location in Kearney Mesa on Saturday 3/16 1-4 with…read moreAnne Lynch (see details below ) the class was excellent for me an amateur travel photographer who has been used to using a Nikon Coolpix SL8900 which finally had a fatal telephoto failure , and replaced it with a new Nikon Coolpix A900 . In advance of a self guided nature / eco-trip and culture trip to Jamaica this Spring I wanted more advance skills of shooting Manually and knowing how to how to correctly set the camera ISO, Aperture, and shutter speed and read the meter to get that great shot rather shooting on Automatic and expecting the camera to do what I really want it to do. The Class teacher Anne Lynch is from New Jersey , studied at Parsons school of Design and worked in New York and recently relocate to San Diego. Very skilled teacher in a class room with many different skill levels and different equipment from high end Canon and Nikons to Point and Shoots small pocket camera such as mine, We talked about theory and went out side and practiced so that everyone got a chance to shoot and accomplish with all the manual settings, If you are still taking pictures in 'Auto' or 'Program' mode then this class is designed with you in mind! Photography 102 is not only a great follow up from our previous course, Photography 101, but it will allow to become more comfortable with using the various functions in your camera. You will learn the what the different exposure modes are and why you want to use them. You will finally learn how shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together and so much more like white balance, metering, flash, etc. This class is perfect for people like you trying to get out of "Auto" mode and take control of their images and stop taking blurry or improperly exposed images. Hands-on Learning Experience It is one thing to soak in the information from the class, but you know that you will need to practice what you learn to really master the concepts. In the local class with an expert instructor you will be walked through each lesson discussed in the online lecture and apply it to different subjects and scenarios. You will be challenged to learn quickly but have the comfort of the instructor by your side. You can expect to understand the following concepts after completing this class: *Aperture - How to de-focus a background or capture sharp focus throughout *Shutter speed and how to stop and blur motion or water *ISO in low light and bright situations, grainy vs. non-grainy *The M, A, S, P, or Tv, Av modes on your camera and when to use which *The various white balance settings and when to use them *Using exposure compensation when not in manual mode *Using metering in your camera to expose your images properly. This class is estimated to last 3 hours depending on the size of the group. This class is great for those who want a better understanding of their camera and want to learn how to control their settings rather than having the camera control them. What to Bring: Digital SLRs or Manual Controlled Cameras. If your camera has a M or Manual mode on it then this class is will be perfect for you. If you are unsure, please consult your manual or contact us. Please bring your cameras (fully charged) and fresh memory cards. Pen & paper to take notes if you wish to do so. This class is going to cover the essentials of mastering your camera. Ultimately, we want to get you away from "Auto" mode so you can start taking control over your camera settings and improve your images. Proceed with the registration below to reserve a spot for this class before it runs out. Instructor Information Anna Lynch hello.annalynch@gmail.com Anna Lynch was born and raised in New Jersey, and studied Photography and Global Studies at Parsons School of Design in New York City. She is an avid traveler, and has recently worked with National Geographic Student Expeditions teaching high school students photography in Europe and California. Her expertise is in portraiture, but she also enjoys street photography, landscape, and still life. She has been published multiple times in print and online, and has worked as a freelance photographer since 2011. When she's not photographing, you can find her at the beach, on a hike, or dancing!

Awesome place to learn photography people! These guys get it! Jason and his team of "Local Photo…read moreClasses" instructors know more about photography and have more passion teaching others than any other instructors I have studied with to date. I love that they offer a free Photography 101 class to get you started allowing you to get a good prospective on their teaching style before you commit. Their "Meet & Critics" have also challenged me to step up my game in this industry. I also love that Local Photo Classes offer additional classes for those who want to learn more - including Flash, Portrait Lighting, Action/Motion Photography, Adobe Lightroom and lots more. Each class is taught by the pros in their field. If you enjoy learning photography in a fun, energetic, interactive and supportive environment, there's really no other place to look than Local Photo Classes! I look forward to my next class which will be Flash 101. I know I will leave that class with a much stronger understanding in how and when to properly use my flash, and like always when completing a class, I will have more confidence in using my gear. I strongly recommend Local Photo Classes for all your photography education. Hope to see you all there!!! Louie

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.

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!