"Once an Artist has mastered the tools of his/her trade the natural progression is, through the language of the media used, the development of his/her own voice."

Our job, as teachers, is to nurture, support and allow each individual to grow at their own pace, while they receive the best photography lessons available.

In this age of technology, in which most of the discussion and courses related to photography focus on software, and increasingly on Photoshop, our goal is to help our students become better Photographers. A great photographer understands the light and its effect on the scene, the placement of the elements in the frame, and applies his own vision to each picture he/she creates. Creativity comes from making decisions on which angle to shoot from, or expressing a point of view, a message, waiting for that perfect moment to push the shutter release. Our Philosophy is to create a strong foundation in the photographer, based on the understanding of composition, followed by the mastering of technical skills in lighting whether available or artificial. Ultimately each photographer will develop his/her own style to tell the stories he/she feels strongly about.

Born and raised in Paris, Bruno started his professional career under the tutelage of top French and European photographers, traveling all over the world as an assistant. As a commercial photographer he has worked for many national and international clients such as AT&T, Genzyme, Lancome, Lucent Technologies, Converse, New Haven Hospital, Zoll Medical Corporation and French automotive companies Peugeot and Citroen. He divides his time between his studio and teaching. Bruno is constantly exploring various disciplines of photography and broadening the scope of his work both artistically and commercially.  With over 20 years of experience as a photography instructor, he has developed teaching methods which provide his students with the knowedge and confidence to go on to have successful careers as professional photographers. Bruno Debas serves as an Instructor as well as the Director of Programs.

The following is a series of Bruno's photographs from various projects, including a self published book on Prague.

Melinda Bruno-Smith is a freelance photographer, arts educator, hatha yoga practitioner and instructor. She melds her practice of yoga and photography bringing a fresh approach to the photography medium. Her meditative methods yield photographs that provide a sense of contemplation and reflection. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Fine Art Photography from New York University, and has exhibited her work in the greater Boston area, New York, and Italy. She has been an instructor with the Institute of Contemporary Art, DeCordova Museum, Wang/Citi Center, public and private schools, art and community centers, and is currently a Creative Teaching Partner with the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Jaymes Leavitt is a photographer in Boston MA, specializing in location and people photography.  Jaymes combines an approach of balance and design to his photography.  His images generate an immediate interior sense of his subjects.  His work has been exhibited in the Boston Public Library, Monique Goldstrum Gallery and the ARC Gallery in Chicago.  His images have appeared in publications such as Marie Claire, Boston Magazine, MS Magazine, London Weekend, Risk Waters, and others.  Some of his clients include Northeastern University, New Yorker Magazine, The Ad Club of Boston, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many others.

While Connor's interest in photography began early in high school, his passion for photojournalism developed as he became involved at his college's newspaper where he eventually became the photo editor. Since then, he as worked as a staff photographer for daily newspapers such as the Ithaca Journal and The Daily Local News, as well as the Boston Phoenix and The Weekly Dig. A talented photographer with excellent visual and technical skills, he holds a degree in photography and a masters degree in photojournalism. When he's not behind the camera, he enjoys playing the drums, cooking, and traveling. He currently lives in Boston where he works and freelances.