Photography Classes
We have a new Photography Classes starting on March 5, 2012 (All four classes Monday's 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. total price $100.00
Location: Studio City / Desktop Darkroom 2916 University Blvd. West Jacksonville Florida 32217

Photography class Instructors: Mike Permenter and Mike Luter.
Learn the right way and you will see the difference.
Learn about your camera, how to pose, and all about lighting. The first class you will learn about your camera and good basics. You will photograph starting with basic lighting and basic posing, working up to advanced techniques. You must have an adjustable SLR camera. Film users are still welcome, but most of the class is now digital.

Advanced Adobe Photoshop class,
Monday nights from 6:30 until 8:30 pm February 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 2012
Cost all four classes $100 plus Florida state sales tax.
If you are to have a solid understanding of the layers, mask, selections and actions. This could be your chance to take your Photoshop skills to the next level. Learn how to create an entire wedding album in a fraction of the time. Learn how to take automation to the next level incorporating scripts. Also, you will learn advanced methods of extractions, image collages and more.. Please call 904-739-2999. Spaces are limited. Students must have a laptop with Photoshop CS5 or CS4.

dvanced Photoshop Class:

Photoshop Classes
New Photoshop classes begin April 5, 2012 ( twelve classes every Thursday 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. $300.00 ) Sorry class size is limited to only 8 students. First come first serve.
Location: 6135 Powers Ave. Jacksonville FL. 32217.

We are using CS5 version 12.0. If you are still using an older version that is OK too.
Space is limited to the number of computers available. Cost $300. plus tax for twelve classes.
Classes are on Thursday nights from 6:30 until 9:00 p.m.
Mike is the founder of the North Florida Photoshop Users Group formed in 1998. He is Adobe Expert Certified and an Adobe Beta Tester with a thousand plus hours teaching since version 4.0
Location: 6135 Powers Ave. Jacksonville FL. 32217

You may sign up for Photography classes and Photoshop classes one month before starting class date. Please note classes fill quickly and space is limited.

Master Card and Visa accepted. 904 739-2999


Images from past classes



Below are images from our 2010 St. Augustine workshop

We are located in Jacksonville, Florida, Mike has been teaching Photography and Photoshop classes for about twenty years. A number of the working professional photographers got there start right here. No one is ever treated dumb after-all you have to start somewhere. What Mike teaches is the real world photography. The class is about learning and having fun. He’s known for his easy going attitude and layman's approach. For those who love the technical stuff, Mike's digital and Photoshop expertise is among the best in the nation. Mike is a Certified Professional Photographer, Adobe Expert Certified and an Adobe Beta Tester. In 1998 Mike started one the first Photoshop Clubs. www.NFPUG.com Mike is still often a speaker at their meeting. In Professional Photographers Guild www.PPSNF.org Mike is known as the go to guy when it comes to Photoshop. If you would like a full day seminar in your city or town please contact us at 904 -739-2999 for rates and availability.

Please call now to sign up for our upcoming classes 904-739-2999

About Mike:
* PPA Certified Professional Photographer and CPP liaison. Less than 3% of all photographers have this accreditation given by the Professional Photographers of America

• Owner of Photo-Templates.com

• Active Member:
  - Professional Photographers Society North Florida (Three years as a PPSNF Board of Directors member)
  - The North Florida Photoshop Users Group (President) and the original founding member formed in 1998
  - Professional Photographers of America
  - Florida Professional Photographers
  - National Association of Photoshop Professionals

• About twenty years of teaching Photography. Hundreds of photographers from all over the southeast have come to Mike to learn about Photography

• One of the leading digital experts in the nation today. Teaching for US Military, CSX, Bellsouth and Photography Guilds across the nation.

What participants are saying:

“Well worth the money and time investment!! Can't wait to get to work.”
Tom Hunt

“I hope to find the time to absorb more of your expertise in the future.”
Vicki Palumbo

“A definite WOW class well worth my one hour drive.”

“Opened my eyes! This course gave me the confidence to take the next step in Photoshop.”
Curt Coenen

“It is great to find someone willing to share so much information.”
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“I want more! Let me know you have an advanced class I want to be first on the list.”
Kim Cann

“No matter what skill level you’re at in Photoshop, Mike will be able to teach you more and help you become even more proficient & efficient with what you already know! I have attended several of his classes; including outdoor portraiture & lighting, Photoshop, and PPSNF mini-seminars. He’s not only very knowledgeable and a leader in the field, he’s also very down to earth and makes learning easy. Mike played a key role in my preparation for and passing the CPP certification exam.”
Heidi Ecklor