A b o u t K e l l y M i n t z
My business name, "SEE" Shore Photography is not a typo. As a photographer, I strive to SEE, not look. To me that means to be present while aspiring to be the best photographer I can be. My goal is to teach my students that same idea - to SEE the world through their lens.
In 1998, SEE Shore Photography opened in Newburyport, MA. I have taught thousands of children and adults beginner and advanced photography classes. My students have gone on to become professional photographers, build dynamic portfolios to apply to colleges, exhibit in the area’s galleries or just simply get more comfortable with their camera's settings to capture family memories. Whatever your reason for wanting to take better photos, I feel confident that I can teach anyone how to take better photographs. I am most proud of the fact that I am both a professional photographer and have a Master's in Education. Therefore, I know how to teach all style of learners. This means my students are given the BEST opportunity to learn photography- by seeing, hearing, writing and doing. My teaching style is a combination of constructive, without ever being judgmental, relaxed (sometimes funny), easy going personality, but provides a concrete and clear description of either your specific camera or photo subject and above all I try to make the classes fun! If we're both having fun then it's an enjoyable experience for all.
In addition to being a photography teacher I am also a professional photographer.
(To view more of my professional work, please visit, www.mintzphotostudio.com) As a professional photographer, it provides me the opportunity to practice my craft while I photograph people, weddings, events or landscapes.
I began my love of all things photography in my family’s living room in the 1970’s. We use to watch slide shows that my Dad would put together on his Kodak carousels. He used a Nikon Nikkormat to photograph all of our family holidays, vacations, and birthday parties.
When I began my college education at Bradford College, my Dad gave me his Nikon camera to take to my first photography class with photographer, Bill Short. Just like my Dad, I fell in love with taking photographs so I decided to get a Bachelors of Arts with a concentration in photography.
After gradating college, I headed West and received a photography technical certification from one of the best photography schools in the United States, the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana. I learned to master my photography and darkroom skills by learning from some of the world’s most accomplished photographers such as, National Geographic photographer, Galen Rowell, Dennis Darling and Bruce Barnbaum (Ansel Adam's student). We went to inspiring places like, Glacier National Park to practice photographing alongside my teacher and gaining an invaluable wealth of knowledge.
After my formal education, I continued using my photography skills in many ways. I assisted a professional photographer and worked at a gallery where I became very comfortable curating and selecting art work for gallery exhibitions. In turn, this has prepared me to teach my students about exhibiting their photographs. In the late 1990's I taught photography classes at various community art centers, including the YWCA and Essex Art Center in Lawrence, MA. It was there I feel in love with teaching and decided to get my Master’s in Education from Lesley University. At Lesley, I was taught to customize a curriculum and teach to a variety of type of learners.
In 2019, I was selected to be an Artist in Residence in Maine to teach the entire 4th grade class photography. I was also asked to teach a workshop and write an article for the Greater Newburyport Mothers and Families Club, Tips on Photographing Children.
In the future, I would like to perhaps write a photography book or offer photo classes nationally or internationally, but I know for sure I'm forever learning and look forward to SEEing more of the world.
Here are some reviews from former students::
"Classes are outstanding! Kelly is very good at explaining and providing good visual examples of all the photography concepts that we go over. She is very patient, never rushes you and is always willing to answer your questions. I have learned so much from her!!" Jennifer
"Kelly is the BEST Teacher, I have a Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera and she is taking me thru all of the settings and theory and the results of her teaching has allowed me to take pictures that are stunning. Her explanations are simple and very easy to learn. I look forward to every lesson." Tim
"I've been studying with Kelly for several years and it has been an awesome experience! She is extremely knowledgeable and has a relaxed, calm teaching style. Her in-class sessions combined with field trips serve to enhance your learning. She is creative and professional and teaches to all levels of photographers. I highly recommend!" Nancy
"I cannot say enough about Kelly at SEE Shore Photography! She is an amazing teacher who is patient, kind, and extremely creative. I looked forward to her class every week! You will not find a better teacher, whether you are just learning how to use your camera and take pictures or if you are more advanced and want to refresh your skills. Kelly has a very hands on approach and will take you on field trips to areas all around to practice photographing in the real world. Definitely the BEST teacher around!" Kara
In 1998, SEE Shore Photography opened in Newburyport, MA. I have taught thousands of children and adults beginner and advanced photography classes. My students have gone on to become professional photographers, build dynamic portfolios to apply to colleges, exhibit in the area’s galleries or just simply get more comfortable with their camera's settings to capture family memories. Whatever your reason for wanting to take better photos, I feel confident that I can teach anyone how to take better photographs. I am most proud of the fact that I am both a professional photographer and have a Master's in Education. Therefore, I know how to teach all style of learners. This means my students are given the BEST opportunity to learn photography- by seeing, hearing, writing and doing. My teaching style is a combination of constructive, without ever being judgmental, relaxed (sometimes funny), easy going personality, but provides a concrete and clear description of either your specific camera or photo subject and above all I try to make the classes fun! If we're both having fun then it's an enjoyable experience for all.
In addition to being a photography teacher I am also a professional photographer.
(To view more of my professional work, please visit, www.mintzphotostudio.com) As a professional photographer, it provides me the opportunity to practice my craft while I photograph people, weddings, events or landscapes.
I began my love of all things photography in my family’s living room in the 1970’s. We use to watch slide shows that my Dad would put together on his Kodak carousels. He used a Nikon Nikkormat to photograph all of our family holidays, vacations, and birthday parties.
When I began my college education at Bradford College, my Dad gave me his Nikon camera to take to my first photography class with photographer, Bill Short. Just like my Dad, I fell in love with taking photographs so I decided to get a Bachelors of Arts with a concentration in photography.
After gradating college, I headed West and received a photography technical certification from one of the best photography schools in the United States, the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana. I learned to master my photography and darkroom skills by learning from some of the world’s most accomplished photographers such as, National Geographic photographer, Galen Rowell, Dennis Darling and Bruce Barnbaum (Ansel Adam's student). We went to inspiring places like, Glacier National Park to practice photographing alongside my teacher and gaining an invaluable wealth of knowledge.
After my formal education, I continued using my photography skills in many ways. I assisted a professional photographer and worked at a gallery where I became very comfortable curating and selecting art work for gallery exhibitions. In turn, this has prepared me to teach my students about exhibiting their photographs. In the late 1990's I taught photography classes at various community art centers, including the YWCA and Essex Art Center in Lawrence, MA. It was there I feel in love with teaching and decided to get my Master’s in Education from Lesley University. At Lesley, I was taught to customize a curriculum and teach to a variety of type of learners.
In 2019, I was selected to be an Artist in Residence in Maine to teach the entire 4th grade class photography. I was also asked to teach a workshop and write an article for the Greater Newburyport Mothers and Families Club, Tips on Photographing Children.
In the future, I would like to perhaps write a photography book or offer photo classes nationally or internationally, but I know for sure I'm forever learning and look forward to SEEing more of the world.
Here are some reviews from former students::
"Classes are outstanding! Kelly is very good at explaining and providing good visual examples of all the photography concepts that we go over. She is very patient, never rushes you and is always willing to answer your questions. I have learned so much from her!!" Jennifer
"Kelly is the BEST Teacher, I have a Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera and she is taking me thru all of the settings and theory and the results of her teaching has allowed me to take pictures that are stunning. Her explanations are simple and very easy to learn. I look forward to every lesson." Tim
"I've been studying with Kelly for several years and it has been an awesome experience! She is extremely knowledgeable and has a relaxed, calm teaching style. Her in-class sessions combined with field trips serve to enhance your learning. She is creative and professional and teaches to all levels of photographers. I highly recommend!" Nancy
"I cannot say enough about Kelly at SEE Shore Photography! She is an amazing teacher who is patient, kind, and extremely creative. I looked forward to her class every week! You will not find a better teacher, whether you are just learning how to use your camera and take pictures or if you are more advanced and want to refresh your skills. Kelly has a very hands on approach and will take you on field trips to areas all around to practice photographing in the real world. Definitely the BEST teacher around!" Kara
I am also proudly featured in North Shore Magazine. To read the full article and see my talented student's photographs on page 54 at, http://read.uberflip.com/i/482452-april-2015
