Jason Wolf Digital Images

Jason is a patient and excellent teacher and then you do it yourself, which really is the best way to learn, Worth every $$ and I am pretty frugal. I feel so much more comfortable with my camera and Jason follows up with an email detailing what we did and some of the points I might forget. Awesome!

I found Jason through Unilocal and was able to book a one-​on-​one workshop on Aug.9 while on a weekend trip to Chicago. I have been using a DSLR for several years but have been stuck in a rut of relying on the same techniques that I have used since the beginning. After a quick overview of how I used my camera and what I wanted to learn, Jason knew exactly what he was going to teach me. We spent a couple hours finding spots around the city that matched my tastes. He cut the time that I spend setting up my shots and settings from about a minute to 20 seconds or so. This was the most valuable and memorable thing that I did on my trip this weekend. It was worth every penny spent. Jason is very professional, respectful of individual tastes, and also donates a portion of proceeds to worthy non profits. Recommended for all interested in improving photography skills!

Jason Wolf is a spectacular photographer and a really amazing teacher. The class really flies by but is packed full of information tailored to what you are interested in. He starts the class by asking what you want to get out of it and then fits it to your specific needs. I am a beginner when it comes to photography but after one class the knowledge I gained is truly mind blowing. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn a little more about their camera and the wonderful world of photography.

This was an incredible class.
I took the 2 hour one on one workshop this past weekend with Jason and not only loved it but learned so much. I love taking pictures and could not figure out what was missing from my pictures. Jason emailed me and asked what I wanted to work on in my class and I told him. He geared the entire class around my needs and although he had to go over things more than once with me he never showed frustration. He actually made me feel good and said he was there to work with me. He has a passion for photography and is very knowledgeable and it shows through his teachings. I can’t wait for my next class!
Thanks, Jason!
June

Jason was from start to finish the ideal person to educate me on how to create best practices with regards to workflow. i am one who goes out and buys a great camera and then uses it not to its full potential.
Jason took me step by step on how to make best decisions while still enjoying the process. he was able to relate photography to interests i have and hobbies i am stronger at so i could catch on quicker. after Jason sent a recap of everything we practiced and i will use this as a starting template.
Jason spent more time with me than expected and i never felt rushed.
i will be seeing him again very soon.

one picture = 1000 words;
and i was able, with Jason pro help, to take few great pictures
thank you Jason

I took a 2 hour workshop with Jason last weekend and loved it! I’m not a professional by any means and have never taken formal lessons of any kind, but I do love photography with a passion and feel that I already take some pretty good pictures. Whether that’s because I’m fortunate enough to travel to beautiful places, have a beautiful family to take pictures of (my camera loves them!), have very expensive and amazing equipment, or just get lucky from time to time) is debatable, but I told Jason I wanted to bring my photography up to that «next level», so to speak. So I sent him a few of my most recent shots that I loved so he knows where my baseline is, and Jason replied back with some immediate feedback prior to the course even starting.
We met promptly in S. Loop and briefly went over my camera and some of the features that I didn’t even really know existed. I felt like I spend a good deal of time screwing around with the camera settings prior to even taking a picture, which as everyone knows may cause you to lose the shot all together. Jason showed me how to drastically improve my workflow and be able to take shots much quicker and still get the killer images which I desire.
We were then able to walk around some of the different streets and alleys, the Art Institute, Millennium Park, and a few other spots to actively seek out some challenging lighting conditions. To me, light is the most important aspect of photography, and if the lighting sucks, something needs to be changed. Think: this goes out to all of you who love to post blurry shots of yourselves on FB downing drinks in the club at 3am. You know why those shots suck? Because the lighting sucks! Jason showed me in great detail what changes need to be made in what circumstances in the simplest format possible, given the equipment and conditions that I have.
The 2 hour workshop was $ 125, which I think is a great deal for what you’re getting: a one to one workshop specifically catered to you. Beginners, amateurs, semi-​pros, and pros can benefit from his workshop I think. I fully intend to do the Fall Colors workshop, the Night-​time/​Long Exposure workshop, and maybe even the Advanced Photography workshop. Photography is an art which I respect a great deal, and as with any art, there are opportunities for a life-​time of learning. Thanks for the awesome lesson, Jason!

My wife and I took Jason’s one on one photo class last Saturday afternoon, and it was great!
Jason was on time and very polite. We were comfortable with him from the get-​go, and his hands on approach made learning the functions of our camera quite easy.
In just two hours, we learned all about exposure, metering, focus, white balancing, all in manual functions. It all seems very complex at first, but within minutes, we were taking pretty nice pictures!
Not only was the class informative, it was fun too. We were total beginners and now are much more comfy with our camera.
Thanks Jason.

I recently purchased a one-​on-​one photography workshop session with Jason for my partner for her birthday. On my end, Jason was great to work with, and she came back glowing about the session and is really enthusiastic about practicing the techniques she learned. I think this is a great service — and potential gift for amateur photographers looking to learn more about photography without committing to weeks-​long classes. Highly recommend.

Jason Wolf is AWESOME! First, I have to mention that I’m hearing impaired/​hard-​of-​hearing and Jason was very patient and understanding. He made sure I could read his lip and repeat info anytime. Even if I just forgot what setting, Jason is willing to teach and ready to help!
And now about photography, I took the interactive class in the heart of downtown in early Nov. We started at Starbucks and he gave us a small review and asked us what we knew and what we wanted to learn which he included in 3 hours interaction (originally 2 hours course, but he offered to teach and assist!). After a bit, we went out to learn how to take better composition, observe lighting and colors of the buildings, parks, and such, exposure, white balance, and the best tips were the cool effects (which none of other photography courses/​workshops I’ve taken taught this at a beginner/​intermediate level)! I left very happy with new knowledge and control!
Jason emailed us with notes/​pointers about everything we had learned. I told my friend about this photography workshop and he is excited about this. We definitely plan to take more classes! Looking forward to learning from an Amazing Photographer!!!

My sister and I took Jason’s two hour walking tour class today and had no idea that our Cannon digital cameras were capable of doing so much. He took us through the basics of white balance, metering, ISO. demonstrating each with basic comparative shots. He then had us use some of our favorite Chicago Icons — the Art Institute Lion, the Bean and the Tiffany mosaic in Macy’s on State, to demonstrate both perspective and composition while using our new found information to make the camera work more effectively for us.
I can’t wait to use the techniques I learned when I go to my granddaughter’s basketball game this weekend. My sister and I are already planning to sign up for another class after we have a chance to absorb and practice what we learned to day. This class far exceeded our expectations!

Jason is a tremendous photographer! His pin point technique is easily understandable in lamens terms and some of his concepts I have not even thought of incorporating into my photos until now.
He was very pleasant and always made sure his guests grasped what he was showing them… while maintaining a very fun atmosphere! 2hrs FLEW BY!
all in all def worth the experience and will try the spring tour as well!

It’s rare to meet someone who has both the artistic and technical chops to really understand a craft like photography AND be able to effectively teach those skills to others.
Last evening, Jason helped my wife and me learn how to get the most out of our digital SLR. In just two hours, Jason taught us techniques for composition, metering and focus that will help us take better photos.
He was patient with our many questions and even sent a volume of tips and tricks via email after the class. I look forward to the next opportunity to shoot with Jason and strongly recommend his class to anyone looking to take their photography skills to the next level.

Great class. I went in knowing nothing about how to use a camera other than the auto setting. It turns out there is so much more you can do with even your most basic point and shoot or SLR camera.
Jason teaches you the basics of the different programming options on your camera, ISO, white balance, metering etc. He teaches you why and when to adjust these on your camera with your images, all hands on which is key.
I would recommend this class to anyone looking to go beyond the «auto» function on their camera.

I absolutely loved this class. Jason was very personable and knowledgeable. He started off asking everyone what type of camera they had and was very familiar with all models used by the people in my particular class (3 types of Nikon’s and a Canon). There were 4 people total in my class and it was just right. Jason was able to teach us all things at the same time and then give us time to take photos and then he came around to each person individually to review your photos and answer any questions.
I was surprised how much I was able to learn in the 2 hours we spent downtown with him.
I highly recommend this class and will defiantly be taking another.

Jason was on time, professional & personable. He spent one on one time with everyone in the class and did a great job making his points in an easy to understand manner. I walked away with a TON of new info (I was/​am a total beginner) but the best part was how clear Jason was that we could contact him in the future with any questions or concerns. I would recommend his class to anyone looking to walk away with some great images and understanding of DSLR photography.

I took my first class with Jason last night. Two people had to re-​schedule so my class was completely one-​on-​one. It was GREAT! It was a walking photography class that starts at Jackson and Wabash, loops around state street then all around millennium park and the art institute. Jason was very attentive, encouraging and a great teacher. He addressed all of the issues I was having with my photography by showing me examples with his camera, then letting me try the shot on my own. It is very hands-​on, which is the best way to learn. I would highly recommend this class — Jason is not only a great teacher but also a great person.

I (a newbie to digital photography) along with a more experienced female photographer with sophisticated Digital SLR camera took this course yesterday. Jason was terrific, and able to integrate our differing needs seamlessly. By the end of the evening I had transitioned from being a slave to my «auto» setting and became totally comfortable with all the manual settings of my camera. His hints on photo composition were great.
Jason is sociable, knowledgeable and outgoing. I absolutely recommend his course to all levels of wanna be digital photographers.
Dov R.

Jason’s photography class was excellent. I learned a lot about my camera features from him and overall just really enjoyed the class. I signed up with a group of friends and we learned new techniques while shooting great Chicago scenery. It was a great experience and a fun afternoon.