Master Your Camera & Editing: Personalized Digital Photography Training

Individual Training and Digital Photography Consultation

Gino’s training and consultation are designed with the Leica Q3, Leica Q3 43, Leica M11-P, Leica M11 Monochrom, Leica SL3, and Leica D-Lux 8 cameras in mind, tailored precisely to your current skill level. He’s based in Folsom, California, with easy access to stunning photography locations like Point Reyes National Seashore, Bodie State Historic Park, Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, and the Lake Tahoe region. Gino can consult with you via video conferencing or in person if needed.

Please note we have no affiliation with Leica or Leica Akademie.

“I was especially impressed with Gino’s genuine openness and curiosity about my personal photography style and how to best address and advance it. I was particularly fortunate to spend some one-on-one time with Gino discussing Capture One workflows. He introduced me to a pragmatic and streamlined approach to Capture One that completely revolutionized my post-processing in both black-and-white and color. I came away from the workshop a better photographer with a deeper, more inspired understanding of landscape composition and technique—and an appetite to pursue it further.” David – Workshop Participant

Why Choose Gino to Elevate Your Digital Photography Skills?

Expertise: Gino has extensive experience capturing wedding, landscape, cityscape, photojournalistic, and commercial images, with a deep understanding of color management and digital photography workflow.
Personalized Guidance: He provides a clear roadmap for selecting the lenses and accessories for your digital camera system, saving you time and money.
Proven Methods: Gino has dedicated countless hours to perfecting his Leica digital camera systems and will share his invaluable knowledge with you.
Tailored Approach: Individual training is customized to your level of expertise and specific requirements for your digital camera system.
Comprehensive Learning: From preparing for a landscape photography trip to setting up a digital photography workflow, Gino ensures your images are “color accurate” from capture to print.

With Gino’s guidance, you’ll gain a solid photographic foundation and unlock the full potential of your digital camera system, taking your photography to new heights.

Before After

“Several years ago, I hired Gino as my photographic consultant, and since then, he has helped me with my corporate photography needs and website. Gino taught me a great deal about photography, including photography workflow, and helped me select my complete Leica system. Since then, Gino and I have become good friends and have traveled the US using our Leica M11s.” – Brett Baumgarten, CEO – Coastal Partners, LLC.

Digital Photography Mastery: Systems & Workflow

Expert Guidance

A digital camera system is a significant investment, and its complexity can be daunting. To truly maximize your photographic potential, it’s essential to understand how each component interacts. Gino offers comprehensive, personalized guidance to help you navigate this intricate landscape and build a system that perfectly aligns with your creative vision.

Gino’s expertise covers all critical aspects of assembling and optimizing your digital camera system:

Lens Selection: Gino will help you choose the ideal lenses to suit your specific photographic style and subject matter, whether you’re passionate about capturing dynamic street scenes, breathtaking landscapes, intricate macro details, or compelling portraits. He’ll explain key considerations like focal length, aperture, and prime versus zoom lenses to ensure your selections enhance your artistic expression.
Computer System Configuration: Processing high-resolution images demands a robust and efficient computer setup. Gino will guide you in configuring a system optimized for image editing, including recommendations for computer systems, RAM, storage solutions, and graphics cards, ensuring a smooth and productive post-production workflow.
Color Management: Achieving accurate and consistent color representation from capture to print is paramount for professional-quality results. Gino will assist you in selecting the appropriate calibration tools for your monitor and printer, ensuring your images display and print with true-to-life colors and tones.
Accessory Selection: Beyond the camera body and lenses, a range of accessories can significantly enhance your shooting experience and image quality. Gino will recommend essential accessories tailored to your needs, including sturdy tripods for stability, protective camera bags for safe transport, ergonomic half cases for improved handling, reliable SD cards for ample storage, and specialized lighting equipment.

Unlock Your Camera's Full Potential

Do you feel overwhelmed by your digital camera’s intricate menu system? Do you struggle to translate your creative vision into stunning photographs? Gino is here to clarify the complexities of digital photography, providing expert, step-by-step guidance that empowers you to capture breathtaking images with confidence every time.

Gino’s comprehensive instruction goes beyond basic settings, delving into the core techniques and workflows that professional photographers utilize. With his guidance, you’ll not only understand your camera but also develop a comprehensive skill set to produce exceptional results consistently.

Here’s a deeper look at what you’ll achieve with Gino’s expert instruction:

Master Camera Configuration and Setup: Go beyond the defaults. Learn how to configure and set up your specific digital camera system for optimal performance, tailoring it to your unique shooting style and subjects.
Capture Award-Winning Images: Develop a keen eye and master advanced compositional techniques, lighting principles, and in-camera settings to capture photographs that truly stand out consistently.
Demystify DNG vs. JPEG: Gain a thorough understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of shooting in DNG (Digital Negative) and JPEG formats. Learn when and why to choose each, optimizing your image quality and post-processing flexibility.
Achieve Perfect Exposure Every Time: Learn to effectively utilize your camera’s histogram and exposure compensation to control light precisely. Minimize the need for extensive post-processing corrections and consistently achieve perfectly exposed images directly in-camera.
Master Manual Focusing for Artistic Control: Take precise control over your camera’s focusing mechanism. Learn advanced manual focusing techniques to capture fast-moving subjects with incredible sharpness and achieve beautiful, shallow depth of field for stunning artistic effects.
Optimize Your Camera Bag for Efficiency: Discover proven strategies for organizing your camera gear. Learn how to configure your camera bag for easy access, protection, and an efficient workflow, ensuring you’re always prepared in the field.
Streamline Your Image Proofing and Processing Workflow: Develop a professional and efficient system for reviewing, selecting, and processing your images. Learn essential techniques for post-production that enhance your photographs while saving you valuable time.

With Gino, you won’t just learn how to use your camera; you’ll learn how to think like a photographer, transforming your digital camera from a complex tool into a powerful extension of your creative vision.

Digital Photography Workflow

Gino’s training extends beyond just camera operation; he’ll guide you through a comprehensive digital photography workflow designed to ensure your images are handled with precision from capture to final output. This robust process is critical for achieving consistent, high-quality results.

Here’s what you can expect to master:

Pre-Capture Preparation: Learn how to optimally set up your camera, understand essential exposure settings, and utilize color management tools to prepare for your shoot. This includes a white balance card and understanding your camera’s color space.
Strategic Capture: Develop an eye for composition and light, ensuring every shot is intentional. Gino will help you refine your in-camera technique to maximize image quality and minimize post-processing effort.
Efficient Importing & Organization: Master techniques for importing your images, creating effective file naming conventions, and organizing your digital assets for easy access and long-term management.
Professional Post-Processing: Dive deep into digital image editing with Capture One, a software program used by Fortune 500 companies. You’ll focus on adjusting images for shadows, highlights, curves, clarity, structure, saturation, contrast, color grading, black and white, and tonal adjustments. You’ll learn to maintain “color accurate” images throughout your workflow, from display to print, including understanding and implementing a reliable color-managed digital photography workflow.
Optimized Output: Prepare your images for various destinations, whether for stunning fine art prints, high-resolution digital displays, or web sharing. Learn the best practices for resizing, sharpening, and embedding profiles for each output medium.
Secure Archiving & Backup: Establish a reliable system for backing up and archiving your valuable images, ensuring their long-term safety and accessibility.

Before After

Achieve Your Photographic Dreams

Capturing the perfect image is a dream shared by all photographers. With your digital camera system and Gino’s expert guidance, you’re one step closer to realizing that dream. Gino’s passion for photography shines through in his patient and supportive teaching style. He’s confident that you’ll share his enthusiasm for your digital camera system and the incredible images it can create.

Are you ready to enhance your photography skills? Contact Gino for more information or to schedule your training and consultation.