Private lessons & small group classes for beginners, intermediates, and advanced photographers are available in person and via Zoom.

Here is some of what we offer.

* Camera Orientation, Operation & Exposure Skills

* File Organization & Management

* Basic Photo Editing

* Advanced Photo Editing

* Creative Editing Techniques

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If you prefer a more traditional learning experience, consider taking a non-credit community college photography course. I teach group photography courses at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) in Bend, Oregon.

Upcoming Courses

Here is a list of Spring 2026 courses. Registration is now open. Read a full course description and other details at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Community Education website.

NOTE : Each course is limited to a maximum of ten students.

Here's what's currently scheduled.

Photo 101: Digital Camera Operations & Exposure Management

Begins March 10, 2026

Photo 102: File Management & Basic Lightroom Editing

Begins March 26, 2026

Photo 103: Composition & Advanced Lightroom Editing

Begins April 14, 2026

Photo 104: Advanced Field Techniques

Begins June 2, 2026

Photography coaching and mentoring services for photo enthusiasts looking to make a long-term growth commitment.

The Photographer’s Guild is a small-group coaching service. Learn, share, and grow as part of a group with shared goals and aspirations. Learn More.

If you prefer personalized coaching and mentoring, this service is available too. Expect a structured, yet flexible and open, dialogue process. Your interests and goals drive the process and coaching content. Learn more.

Small group field workshop sessions ranging from basic to advanced. Use your camera’s functions and features to perfect your photo exposure. Learn composition skills to create compelling and interesting photographs.

Minimum: 2 photographers

Maximum: 4 photographers

Cost:

3 to 5-hour local workshops: $125 per hour

Full-day or multi-day workshops call for a quote.

All workshops are custom-designed to meet your interests, knowledge, and skill level. Call us to discuss the options. No charge or obligation for the call! Here are a few ideas.

* A full or half-day waterfall tour.

* A sunrise or sunset workshop at Smith Rock State Park, Sparks Lake, or McKenzie Pass.

Two or three-day workshops are not out of the question. For example, two days in the Columbia River Gorge or three days on the Oregon Coast. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Call for a quote.

Contact us for details at 480-204-3109 or steve@giardiniphotography.com.

Build a personal photo experience to achieve your next-level photography aspirations and goals! Design a custom workshop that matches your interests, knowledge & skill level.

Cost: 8-hour sessions: $800 per day, 5-hour sessions $575

Contact Us to learn more and to schedule your custom workshop.

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Here are some Ideas:

Snowshoe to Todd Lake for sunrise.

Hike Tumalo Mountain for a sunrise or sunset session.

A Smith Rock State Park, Misery Ridge uphill hike for a high, wide Cascade Mountains sunrise view.

A 5-hour night sky session at Sparks Lake, John Day Painted Hills National Monument, or McKenzie Pass.

Have you got another idea? Contact us. We can make almost anything happen!