LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY
& VIDEO PRODUCTION

Get personal instruction from a working professional with over 15 years experience in photography & filmmaking. Private one-on-one photography & video production lessons on your own equipment and tailored to your unique goals are available now. Learn from the comfort of your home or office
- VIRTUAL or IN PERSON!

Serving the South Jersey
& Philadelphia area

Unlock your creativity.

A camera can take you places you would never dream. It can open doors to adventure, introduce you to new people, and bring your creative ideas to life. Photography, video production, and filmmaking can be a fulfilling hobby and even a lucrative business. Whatever your goal, reach it faster with our comprehensive and specialized training. From beginners to professionals, we can help you learn your equipment, develop your craft, and express your artistic vision.

STILL
PHOTOGRAPHY

From family photos & food photography to portraits, travel, and documentary, still photography offers an endless array of subjects, styles, and approaches. Unlock a world of personal growth, creative expression, and the ability to preserve the moments that matter most.

All skill levels welcome. Learn your equipment, professional tips, strategies and workflows for great photography. Whether you are shooting on an iPhone, point & shoot, or DSLR we can teach you how to make stunning images!

VIDEO
PRODUCTION

Video production has never been in greater demand. From social media content, marketing, and corporate video, to event & wedding coverage, to documentary & narrative films, learn the art of visual storytelling and share your stories with the world.

Our lessons can help you to learn and master all the tools of video production. We can teach you industry standard techniques and practices to make your videos more cinematic. Learn how to make more compelling videos that will leave your audience captivated.

Take control of your craft.

Photography, video, and filmmaking are technology driven art forms. There is no faster way to bring the images in your head out into the real world than mastering your equipment. Your camera, sound, and lighting gear are your tools of the trade and every good craftsperson knows how to use their tools.

We will teach you how to make your equipment work for you and unleash your full creativity. Learn on your own equipment from still cameras and video cameras to audio and lighting gear and build confidence in your photo and video work.

CAMERA

iPhone
Point & Shoot
DSLR
Camcorders
Digital Cinema Cameras

LIGHT

Natural Light
LED Lighting
Softboxes
Modifiers
Grip Equipment

SOUND

Onboard & External
Shotgun Mics
Wireless Lavalier Mics
Mixers
Audio Recorders

Learn from an expert.

Eric Van’t Zelfden
President - Lobo Jones Productions

Hi, I’m Eric Van’t Zelfden.

I’ve been a professional filmmaker & photographer for 15 years and counting. Over the course of my career, I’ve done shoots with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to mom & pop businesses, to family photos. I’ve been fortunate to have my work featured in print, online, and in theaters. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot - and I want to share it with you!

As the former Production Center Manager at NYU Tisch School of the Arts Film & TV department and Director of Video Production for Investopedia Academy, I understand the value of education. I’ve found that every successful artist shares one key trait - an unrelenting passion for learning.

I’m excited to help you learn how to level up your video & photo skills. Whether you’re starting with the basics of photography, looking to transition from hobbyist to freelancing, or running your own productions, all skill levels are welcome. Through tailored instruction, I’ll help you refine your artistic instincts and strengthen your craft.

LESSONS

Get expert guidance with hands-on photography and video lessons. Custom crafted to your unique skill level and goals, these lessons follow your lead. Strengthen your existing skills and explore new ones. Get started on the path to reach your goals with one-on-one expert guidance every step of the way.

Want to learn how to take magazine quality family photos? Want to take a technical deep dive into that new camera you’ve been struggling with? Want to learn a new technique that’s been mystifying you? Our “build your own” lessons are the perfect way to focus on the specific area you are most interested in. It’s professional instruction, ala carte.

If you prefer more structured learning, course tracks, and intensive workshops are also available.

$100 per hour
$300 four hour lesson package

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Everyone learns differently. Our course tracks are perfect for those who prefer structured instruction in hour long blocks. For those who like to dive in to the deep end, our intensive workshops are a fantastic way to take your skills from zero to a hundred in as little as an afternoon.

LEARN TO SHOOT PHOTO

Available as a 3hr intensive workshop or three one-hour lesson course, you will learn the foundations of photography and how to unlock the full creative potential of your camera. The perfect lesson for beginners & amateurs looking to learn manual photography. Whether you’re looking to take better family photos or start a photography business, it all begins with the basics.

$300

    • JPEG/RAW

    • White Balance

    • ISO

    • F-Stop

    • Shutter Speed

    • Exposure

    • Metering

    • Manual Focus/Auto Focus

    • Drive Mode

    • Focal Lengths

    • Depth of Field

    • Zoom Lenses

    • Prime Lenses

    • Composition

    • Rule of Thirds

    • Head Room

    • Portraits

    • Landscape

    • Common Framings

    • B&W

    • Color

    • Natural Light

    • Contrast

    • Mood & Tone

    • Media Management

    • Basic Color Correction

    • Final Images

Required Gear:
Point & Shoot Camera with manual settings or DSLR, battery, media card, laptop, and hard drive.

LEARN TO SHOOT VIDEO

In this 5hr intensive workshop or five one-hour lesson course, you will learn how to shoot video from the ground up. Designed for students with no prior experience, this lesson starts with the basics of photography then transitions into video fundamentals & motion photography. An introduction to recording audio and basic media management workflows round out the lesson.

$500

    • Record Formats

    • Codecs

    • Resolution & Bit Rate

    • Frame Rate

    • Time Code

    • Media Formats

    • Dynamic Range

    • RAW/LOG/XAVC

    • Picture Profiles

    • LUTs

    • White Balance

    • ISO

    • F-Stop

    • Shutter Speed/Shutter Angle

    • Exposure

    • Metering

    • Neutral Density Filters

    • Manual Focus/Auto Focus

    • Focal Lengths

    • Depth of Field

    • Zoom Lenses

    • Prime Lenses

    • Slow Motion & Overcranking

    • Audio Routing

    • Audio Monitoring

    • Onboard/Offboard Microphones

    • Shotgun Mics

    • Wireless Mics

    • Composition

    • Rule of Thirds

    • Head Room

    • Common Framings

    • Natural Light

    • Supplemental Light

    • Contrast

    • Mood & Tone

    • Media Management

    • Backup Workflow

Required Gear:
Camcorder with manual settings, DSLR, or Digital Cinema Camera, battery, media card, external microphone, laptop, and hard drive.

VIDEO FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

In this 3hr intensive workshop or three one-hour lesson course, we will build off of your existing foundation in photography and help you transition into shooting video. Learn the fundamentals of video, shooting motion photography, recording audio basics, and media management. Tailored for still photographers, this lesson is perfect for those looking to expand into video.

$300

    • Record Formats

    • Codecs

    • Resolution & Bit Rate

    • Frame Rate

    • Time Code

    • Media Formats

    • Dynamic Range

    • RAW/LOG/XAVC

    • Picture Profiles

    • LUTs

    • Shutter Angle

    • Motion Rendition

    • Neutral Density Filters

    • Manual Focus/Auto Focus

    • Slow Motion & Overcranking

    • Audio Routing

    • Audio Monitoring

    • Onboard/Offboard Microphones

    • Shotgun Mics

    • Wireless Mics

    • Multi Cam Setup

    • Matching Cameras

    • Media Management

    • Backup Workflow

Required Gear:
DSLR with manual settings/video mode, battery, media card, external microphone, laptop, and hard drive.

MOST POPULAR SUBJECTS

Family

Portraiture

Events

Food

Concert

Sports

Documentary

Narrative

Social Media

Questions & Answers

Q: Is equipment provided?

A: The best way to learn photography and video production is on your own equipment. We specialize in helping you to learn how to operate your gear and understand all of its functions. Required equipment is noted in each course track or intensive workshop’s description.

Q: Is equipment available for rental?

A: Some supplemental equipment is available for an additional rental fee per lesson.

Q: What types of equipment do you teach?

A: We teach all photo and video equipment from still cameras and video cameras, to lighting equipment and modifiers, to microphones and audio equipment. Brands include Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Aputure, Lite Panels, Nanolite, Amaran, Arri, RED, Panasonic, Zeiss, Sennheiser, Shure, Zoom, DJI, Apple, and many more. If we’re not familiar with a piece of equipment, we’ll learn it and then teach it to you!

Q: Are lessons virtual or in-person?

A: All lessons, courses, and intensive workshops are available as virtual or in-person instruction within our South Jersey service area. A travel fee may charged for locations in Philadelphia.

Q: What age students do you work with?

A: We work with students high school age and above.

Ready to learn photography & video production?

Book instruction now or schedule a complimentary 15-min consultation. Your first step towards better photos and videos is just a click away.