Pacific Grove Adult School - Lightroom Classic - Learn to import your photographs into Lightroom Classic, edit in the Develop Module using basic tools, new features in the Masking Adjustment Brush, Color Mixer, Lens Blur, and more. This course is for beginners as well as those who want to refresh their skills. Time: 1:30-4 PM. Fee: $150. Start Date: January 7, 2025. Registration is open online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580. Holiday hours at limited. We will be at the office for a half day on Monday 12/30 and Thursday and Friday 1/2-3 and are available to help students register on those days. See you in class.
Tutoring/Lightroom Classic. In Person or on Zoom. Holiday Fee: $80/hour - 2 hours per meeting. I have room for 5 new clients beginning in mid-January 2025. Teaching hours are from 1-5 PST.
Questions? Email me barbara@batistamoon.com
New Year's Resolution - Learn Lightroom Classic - 3 Opportunities
Pacific Grove Adult School - Lightroom Classic - Learn to import your photographs into Lightroom Classic, edit in the Develop Module using basic tools, new features in the Masking Adjustment Brush, Color Mixer, Lens Blur, and more. This course is for beginners as well as those who want to refresh their skills. Time: 1:30-4 PM. Fee: $150. Start Date: January 7, 2025. Registration is open online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580. Holiday hours at limited. We will be at the office for a half day on Monday 12/30 and Thursday and Friday 1/2-3 and are available to help students register on those days. See you in class.
Tutoring/Lightroom Classic. In Person or on Zoom. Holiday Fee: $80/hour - 2 hours per meeting. I have room for 5 new clients beginning in mid-January 2025. Teaching hours are from 1-5 PST.
Questions? Email me barbara@batistamoon.com
A Christmas Thank You From the Bottom of Our Hearts
Dear Friends and Family,
As we celebrate the holiday season, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible love and generosity you’ve shown us this year. Your support during our fundraiser touched our hearts more deeply than words can say.
Thanks to your kindness, we’ve been able to take the first steps toward our new beginning after 33 years in our beloved home. It’s been an emotional journey, but knowing we’re surrounded by such an amazing community has given us strength and hope.
This Christmas, we want you to know how much we appreciate your gifts—whether it was a donation, a word of encouragement, or simply sharing our story. Every single gesture has made a difference in our lives.
As we settle into this new chapter, we carry your generosity and love with us, like a warm light guiding us forward. We feel incredibly blessed to have such thoughtful and compassionate people in our lives.
From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with joy, peace, and love. May the new year bring you as much kindness and goodness as you’ve shared with us.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Barbara and Fernando Batista
Black Friday 20% Discount on Lightroom Classic & Camera Tutoring (Copy)
IRRESISTIBLE OFFER, BLACK FRIDAY 20% OFF LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND CAMERA TUTORING. IF THE LINK TO THE ORDER PAGE DOESN’T WORK, EMAIL ME AT barbara@batistamoon.com AND I WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, ASSIST IN PURCHASE. We do take checks, Venmo and Square.
CAPTURE CREATIVITY WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE-PRE BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS ON LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND CAMERA TUTORING.
For a limited time, get personalized support to take your photography to the next level. Whether you’re seeking creative inspiration, technical tips, or feedback on your projects, our one-on-one tutoring sessions are designed to help you grow and refine your unique photography style.
WHY CHOOSE OUR TUTORING?
*OUR PERSONALIZED TUTORING SESSIONS ARE CRAFTED TO HELP YOU:
*GROW YOUR UNIQUE STYLE
*BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
*GET INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNEY
Contact: barbara@batistamoon.com for Q&A or to purchase your savings direclty.
Fees: $100 per hour - 20% savings = $80 per hour
Black Friday 20% Discount on Lightroom Classic & Camera Tutoring
IRRESISTIBLE OFFER, BLACK FRIDAY 20% OFF LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND CAMERA TUTORING. IF THE LINK TO THE ORDER PAGE DOESN’T WORK, EMAIL ME AT barbara@batistamoon.com AND I WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, ASSIST IN PURCHASE. We do take checks, Venmo and Square.
CAPTURE CREATIVITY WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE-PRE BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS ON LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND CAMERA TUTORING.
For a limited time, get personalized support to take your photography to the next level. Whether you’re seeking creative inspiration, technical tips, or feedback on your projects, our one-on-one tutoring sessions are designed to help you grow and refine your unique photography style.
WHY CHOOSE OUR TUTORING?
*OUR PERSONALIZED TUTORING SESSIONS ARE CRAFTED TO HELP YOU:
*GROW YOUR UNIQUE STYLE
*BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
*GET INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNEY
Contact: barbara@batistamoon.com for Q&A or to purchase your savings direclty.
Fees: $100 per hour - 20% savings = $80 per hour
PRE-BLACK FRIDAY TUTORING SPECIAL - LIMITED TIME OFFER
IRRESISTIBLE OFFER, BLACK FRIDAY 20% OFF LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND CAMERA TUTORING. IF THE LINK TO THE ORDER PAGE DOESN’T WORK, EMAIL ME AT barbara@batistamoon.com AND I WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, ASSIST IN PURCHASE. We do take checks, Venmo and Square.
CAPTURE CREATIVITY WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE-PRE BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS ON LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND CAMERA TUTORING.
For a limited time, get personalized support to take your photography to the next level. Whether you’re seeking creative inspiration, technical tips, or feedback on your projects, our one-on-one tutoring sessions are designed to help you grow and refine your unique photography style.
WHY CHOOSE OUR TUTORING?
*OUR PERSONALIZED TUTORING SESSIONS ARE CARFTED TO HELP YOU:
*GROW YOUR UNIQUE STYLE
*BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
*GET INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNEY
*New Classes in 2025
CURRENT TUTORING FEE IS $75 AN HOUR - 20% DISCOUNT IS THE IRRESISTIBLE $60/HOUR!
Act fast – this offer ends on NOVEMBER 25TH!
NOVEMBER 25TH HOURLY RATE INCREASES TO $100 AN HOUR FOR TUTORING. ACT NOW. YOUR PURCHASE CAN BE BE USED ANYTIME IN THE NEXT YEAR. BLACK FRIDAY SALE WITH NEW FEE WILL BEGIN NOV 25, 2024.
Open Studios Art Tour - Please Come and see us
Open Studios Art Tour October 12 -13 and 19 - 20, 2024
Basic Photography Class at Pacific Grove Adult School - Will be cancelled for low enrollment
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS - I am offering a class I have not listed for awhile. Do you want to get off Auto and have more control over Aperture, Shutter Speed, Focus, Composition and more? This class is for you. It is a gentle entry into the world of Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition and so much more. We have week assignments, instructive critique of the assignment each week and we will finish off with a field trip. Class begins Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 and runs through Dec 17, 2024, 5:30-8PM FEE $150. REGISTRTION is open now. Register online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580. Office is open from 8AM to 4PM Monday through Friday. This pencils out to $6.25 per hour for 20 hours of instruction. Hard to find a better deal.
Didacticism - A New Word - Teach and Instruct.
I have been researching content for the class on Intuition and Photography. David Ligare posted on his Facebook page an interesting comment about the current trend in art.. “I have come to believe that didacticism is the new avant-garde”….
Curious by nature, I just had to explore the word a little more. The definition is…
Didacticism is a philosophy that emphasises instructional and informative qualities in literature, art, and design. In art, design, architecture, and landscape, didacticism is a conceptual approach that is driven by the urgent need to explain….
When you're didactic, you're trying to teach something. Just about everything teachers do is didactic: the same is true of coaches and mentors.
… teaches or instructs…..I find myself in the didactic camp….I love to teach and instruct…..further more…
David Ligare also made this statement about his recent painting at the Monterey Museum of Art….”My arches represent the idea of whole systems and are usually accompanied by three words that constitute a whole idea. ..”
Developing knowledge of your creative system involves using your intuition as well as craft….I invite you to consider taking the course on Intuition and Photography.
If you are interested in more information, please respond to this blog post or email me barbara@batistamoon.com. This course will be introduced in late fall and meet every 2 weeks for 4 classes. Thank you for your interest.
Photography and Intuition - An Introductory Course to Develop Your Awarenes
I am developing an introductory course - Intuition in Photography (working title). This introductory course gives students a foundational understanding of how intuition can enhance their photography. It balances learning with hands-on practice, helping students begin to trust their instincts and see the world with a fresh perspective.
Intuition in photography refers to the ability to make creative decisions instinctively, without overthinking or relying solely on technical rules. It’s that gut feeling or inner voice that guides you to capture a particular moment, angle, or composition that feels right, even if you can’t immediately explain why. Intuition allows photographers to connect more deeply with their subject, environment, and the emotions they want to convey, leading to images that resonate on a personal and emotional level.
Please respond to this blog if you are interested or email me at barbara@batistamoon.com. Seating will be limited. The course will start in the Fall and meet every 2 weeks, 4 classes. Thank you.
Batista Moon Studio News - Moving
Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Hearts,
After 33 beautiful years in our cherished rental home, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Our journey here has been filled with countless memories. But now, circumstances beyond our control necessitate a significant change in our lives. The landlord has passed away and the house will be sold.
For three decades, this house has been more than just a structure; it's been the center of our lives, work and community. It's where we celebrated birthdays, holidays, and milestones. It's where we weathered storms and found solace in each other's embrace. However, as much as we've loved and nurtured this place, the passage of time has brought inevitable challenges.
The decision to leave behind our home was not ours to make. However, we're excited about the new possibilities that lie ahead. A smaller, more accessible space will allow us to focus on our health and spend quality time with loved ones. However, transitioning after so many years presents its own set of financial hurdles.
This is where we humbly reach out to you, our community, for support. We're setting up this GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of moving and settling into a new home. Your generous contributions will go towards packing and transportation expenses, securing a new living space.
Your support means more to us than words can express. Whether it's a small donation, a heartfelt message, or simply sharing our story with others, every gesture brings us closer to our goal. Together, we can turn the page to this new chapter in our lives with hope and gratitude.
Thank you for being a part of our journey, and for helping us embark on this new adventure after 33 wonderful years in our home.
With love and appreciation, Barbara and Fernando Batista
https://gofund.me/19151805
March Birthday Sale - 20% Off of Tutoring Hours
Lightroom Classic and Basic Photography Skills Classes Begin March 25, 2024 Registration is Open
Lightroom Classic is an essential tool that has revolutionized photo editing for professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. With its comprehensive array of features, this software allows users to organize, edit, and share their images with unparalleled ease and efficiency. Its non-destructive editing capabilities enable photographers to experiment with different artistic styles and adjustments while preserving the original image quality. The seamless integration with Photoshop and the cloud further enhances its versatility, making it a powerhouse in digital photography workflow. Whether adjusting lighting, color, or composition, Lightroom Classic empowers users to bring their creative vision to life with precision and artistic flair.
Class begins March 28th, 5:30-8:00 PM at Pacific Grove Adult School for 10 weeks. Class dates are as follows, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25,5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 . Fee: $150 or $15 a class or $6 an hour. A bargain. Instructor: Barbara Moon Batista with 15 years experience teaching Lightroom. Register online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580 M-Th 8-8 PM and Friday 8-4 PM.
Lightroom Classic Library Module
Basic Photography - Get off Auto. Improve your camera skills. Learn Aperture and Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition and more. Weekly assignments, critiques and a field trip.
Class begins on March 26th, 2024, 5:30 - 8:00 PM at Pacific Grove Adult School for 10 weeks. Class dates are as follows: 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/. Fee: $150 or $15 a class or $6 an hour. A bargain. Instructor: Barbara Moon Batista has over 50 years experience as a photographer and 40 years as a photography instructor. Register online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580 M-Th 8-8 PM and Friday 8-4 PM.
I Need Your Help - Please Read and Answer this Poll
Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Class Poll
Class proposal for the Spring are due from me on February 9, 2024
I am interested in polling former students (New ones too) knowing what they are interested in taking in the Spring. Classes start on March 25th and run through June 8th, 2024.
Please fill out the poll below. It will be a great help to me in deciding what classes to offer in the Spring. There is no obligation to register or take a class. This is purely for information only. Suggestions welcome.
Please respond to this blog post and use any letter or word on your reply. Comments welcome. Thank you. Barbara
Lightroom Classic and Photographic Storytelling Classes start January 8 2024
Lightroom Classic is an essential tool that has revolutionized photo editing for professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. With its comprehensive array of features, this software allows users to organize, edit, and share their images with unparalleled ease and efficiency. Its non-destructive editing capabilities enable photographers to experiment with different artistic styles and adjustments while preserving the original image quality. The seamless integration with Photoshop and the cloud further enhances its versatility, making it a powerhouse in digital photography workflow. Whether adjusting lighting, color, or composition, Lightroom Classic empowers users to bring their creative vision to life with precision and artistic flair.
Class begins March 28th, 5:30-8:00 PM at Pacific Grove Adult School for 10 weeks. Class dates are as follows, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25,5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 . Fee: $150 or $15 a class or $6 an hour. A bargain. Instructor: Barbara Moon Batista with 15 years experience teaching Lightroom. Register online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580 M-Th 8-8 PM and Friday 8-4 PM.
Lightroom Classic Library Module
Basic Photography - Get off Auto. Improve your camera skills. Learn Aperture and Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition and more. Weekly assignments, critiques and a field trip.
Class begins on March 26th, 2024, 5:30 - 8:00 PM at Pacific Grove Adult School for 10 weeks. Class dates are as follows: 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/. Fee: $150 or $15 a class or $6 an hour. A bargain. Instructor: Barbara Moon Batista has over 50 years experience as a photographer and 40 years as a photography instructor. Register online at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 831-646-6580 M-Th 8-8 PM and Friday 8-4 PM.
BLACK FIRDAY -CYBER MONDAY SALE- 20% DISCOUNT ON TUTORING IN LIGHTROOM AND PHOTOSHOP (Copy) (Copy)
WHAT GIFT DO I NEED FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY PERSON ON MY CHRISTMAS LIST? SOLVED!! TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THE EXPERTS. TIME TO PHOTOGRAPH AND GET ONE ON ONE INSTRUCTION.
Treat yourself or family member to some Lightroom or Photoshop Tutoring, Camera Basics, Private Field Trip on the Big Sur Coast, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Mission San Antonio or a place of your choice. We have added Zoom to our options for instruction.
Private Lessons are great way to get your PHOTOGRAPHY Questions answered. When you book a lesson we will ask you what you would like to learn more about in photography, Lightroom or Photoshop. We can then set up a time that works for you in the field or as a private lesson in our studio or ON ZOOM. Subjects that might be of interest include Basic Camera (what are all of those buttons), Image critique, Photoshop, Lightroom, Lighting (Portrait or Still Life), Drone Basics, Architecture, Landscape etc. Bring your computer.
Out of the Area? We can give a lesson on a remote software, Zoom (it is a free download). We share a screen with you on Zoom and we can see your desktop and begin answering your questions. Really magical when you think about it.
We are offering a 20% discount.
Contact us by email at barbara.moon@batistamoon.com for fees and any other questions you may have. Call us at 831-905-0461.
Offer Ends DEC 1, 2023 (ASK ABOUT EXCEPTIONS)
Tutoring our place $75/hour 2 hour minimum (Lightroom,Photoshop,Camera/Studio) = $60/hour
Tutoring on location $100/hour 2 hour minimum(= (Lightroom,Photoshop,Camera/Studio) = $80/hour
Tag-A-Long camera instruction locally $100/hour 2 hour minimum = $80/hour
Please feel free to ask questions about our fees or other instruction you might like. Email me at
barbara.moon@batistamoon.com (Interested parties only)
Purchase must be used 12 months from date of purchase.
How Do You Learn? Did you Know there are Learning Styles? What is your Learning Style?
Perhaps the most simple way of describing 'learning styles' is to say that they are different methods of learning or understanding new information, the way a person takes in, understand, expresses and remembers information. There are 4 predominant learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinaesthetic.
There are 7 categories of Learning Styles:
Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.
The term "active learning" is often used to describe an interactive process, such as doing a hands-on experiment to learn a concept rather than reading about it. But "passive learning" (reading a text, listening to a lecture, watching a movie) is still learning, and can be effective.
I am a photography teacher of difficult concepts to “learn”. I believe that by providing the “content”of the lesson in as many ways as possible the student increases their chances of “learning” the concept and then remembering it in practical application.
Photographers are most often visual learners and prefer to work alone and use self study. This is not a hard and fast rule but in practical environments like the classroom I see it more often then with people who like to learn in a social environment (classroom).
Solution?
Provide as many options for learning photography and editing software as possible in the classroom or individual tutoirng. My teaching methods include visuals in the form of images to work with for the visual learners; Powerpoint slides and lectures provide words and sound for the auditory learners; exercise/assignments for those who need to move around and touch in order to learn or apply concepts. This approach has worked very well in the classroom and for individual. It is powerful to combine the tools for a full learning experience.
I use the same methods for tutoring individuals who prefer to work alone but need some sort of guidance and structure to jump start their learning.
The first thing I try to find out about a potential student is their learning “style” through a short series of questions. This helps me provide the necessary tools for the student to learn.
Please contact me if you would like to use your learning style for Lightroom, Photoshop or your Camera. We all hit a brick wall when it comes to complex concepts.
Email: barbara@batistamoon.com
Lightroom Classic Refresher Class - Fall 2023 (Copy) (Copy)
Struggling with the upgrades Adobe has added in the past few months?
The biggest ones have been in the Develop Module with the addition of brush masking tools, sky replacement etc. . It has made Lightroom Classic a much more robust program but also created a learning curve for many of us.
I am offering an evening Lightroom Classic Refresher course every 2 weeks on Thursday from 6-9 beginning on October 5, 2023 at the studio for 4 classes 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/14 ). Fee is $299. Registration begins NOW. There are only 3 seats available. Bring your own computer or laptop with Lightroom installed.
This is not a course for beginners but a refresher for those who have been using Lightroom and want to Improve their skills.
We will start with a review of the Import process and try to trouble shoot any issues you might be having with how your library is set up. I will not be addressing catalog issues in this course.
We will then review the Develop Module and the new masking tools introduced in the new version of Lightroom Classic 11 & 12. You may have upgraded to Lightroom 11 or 12 for the new features and bug fixes. The assumption is that you have upgraded to the Lightroom Classic 11. If you have decided to stay with the older version of Lightroom Classic 10.4 or earlier, you can still benefit from this refresher course.
Please email me at barbara@batistamoon.com with your interest or questions. You can also respond through this post. I look forward to working with you as I am very passionate about Lightroom and want you to succeed in your photographic efforts. Join me as we explore the new features and reviews.
Email: barbara@batistamoon.com
Lightroom Classic Refresher Class - Fall 2023 (Copy)
Struggling with the upgrades Adobe has added in the past few months?
The biggest ones have been in the Develop Module with the addition of brush masking tools, sky replacement etc. . It has made Lightroom Classic a much more robust program but also created a learning curve for many of us.
I am offering an evening Lightroom Classic Refresher course every 2 weeks on Thursday from 6-9 beginning on October 5, 2023 at the studio for 4 weeks (10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16). Fee is $249. Registration begins NOW. There are only 5 seats available. Bring your own computer or laptop with Lightroom installed.
This is not a course for beginners but a refresher for those who have been using Lightroom and want to Improve their skills.
We will start with a review of the Import process and try to trouble shoot any issues you might be having with how your library is set up. I will not be addressing catalog issues in this course.
We will then review the Develop Module and the new masking tools introduced in the new version of Lightroom Classic 11 & 12. You may have upgraded to Lightroom 11 or 12 for the new features and bug fixes. The assumption is that you have upgraded to the Lightroom Classic 11. If you have decided to stay with the older version of Lightroom Classic 10.4 or earlier, you can still benefit from this refresher course.
Please email me at barbara@batistamoon.com with your interest or questions. You can also respond through this post. I look forward to working with you as I am very passionate about Lightroom and want you to succeed in your photographic efforts. Join me as we explore the new features and reviews.
Email: barbara@batistamoon.com