Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Mike has been teaching Photography and Photoshop classes for over sixteen years. He’s known for his easy going attitude and layman's approach. Class is about learning and having fun. His digital and Photoshop expertise is among the best in the nation. If you would like a full day seminar in your city or town please contact us at
904 -739-2999.

Photography Classes: New classes start every month
Cost is $75 for four two hour classes. Learn about your camera, how to pose, and all about lighting. The first class you will learn about your camera and good basics. During the next three classes we go into the studio with real people / models. 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. Classes are on Monday nights from 6:30 until 8:30 P.M.

Photoshop Classes: Next session starts January 8th, 2009
We are now using CS4 version 11.0. If you are still using an older version that is OK too.
Space is limited to the number of computers available. Cost $300. for twelve classes.
Classes are on Thursday nights from 6:30 until 9:00 p.m.

Sign up now for our 19th Annual 2009 Spring
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP.

Spend a day photographing models and learn the tricks of photographing digital with one of the nation's leading digital experts. We will be photographing on location in St Augustine, Florida.

April 19th 2009
2:00 p.m. until sunset
The cost is $49.00 Early bird price / After April 12th $59.00

Host Photographer & Digital Expert
Mike Permenter
Learn about posing, the use of light modifiers, on camera flash and outdoor lighting.

This is a hands-on workshop!
Digital SLR camera and lots of digital film required.

The workshop is now all digital. We will be teaching about white balance, how to eliminate white blowout and black dropout using extended dynamic range, and when and how to use Camera Raw.

Call now 904 739-2999

Limited to the first 20 people only.

Yes! You can pay by phone with Visa or Master card
Please call or email first for space availability.

About Mike:
* PPA Certified Professional Photographer. 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 (3rd year member PPSNF Board of Directors)
  - 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

• Over sixteen 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