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About Jim

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Be warned… if you become his student, you will find yourself on a path to the imagination.
 
Jim is one of those people that expects greatness from his students because of his belief that every one of us has an enormous wealth of creativity. His instruction is kind and patient, he always reminds you that you know more than you did yesterday and that you will know still more tomorrow. Jim has become my mentor and my friend. Be warned, you will not just be learning techniques if you become his student, you will find yourself on a path into the imagination.
 
 

Dominica Wasilewska Fisher

lionandthefish.com

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Black & White Artistry

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Black & White Artistry Extended Plus

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Beyond Composition

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Jim helped me to define and pursue my vision…
 
“When I met Jim, I knew right away that there was ‘something’ about him and his work. After seeing his presentation at Out Of Chicago, I decided to take his Black and White Artistry class. The class was a beautiful and powerful experience. Jim helped me to define and pursue my vision and taught me the techniques I needed to perfect my work. Most importantly, he understood me, the person and the artist. I am proud to call him friend and mentor.”
 
 
 

Federica Ghidelli

fgcreativestudio.com

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He is the master come down from the top of the mountain…
 
“Jim is that rare kind of teaching artist that genuinely cares about each student’s growth and challenges them to maximize the full potential of their photographic material. I can sincerely say I wouldn’t be half the artist had I never crossed paths with Jim’s mentorship and inspiring work. When Jim speaks and engages you, you sit up and listen. He is the master come down from the top of the mountain with the ease and experience to explain both the creative, inner process and the technical skills needed to realize world class, photographic art.”
 
 
 

Jeffery Gabriel Silva

jefferysilva.com

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