Deborah Tual
New photography workshops for Fall 2023!
2026 Photography Classes
Important Announcement​​​​
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I’ve been teaching for over ten years, and before that my husband, Dan and I owned a successful portrait photography studio for many years. Our plan was always to transition into teaching at a certain stage in our lives and we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to share our knowledge, experience, and love of photography with so many people. Dan retired from teaching a couple of years ago and I continued largely due to the overwhelming request for iPhone photography instruction. I am deeply grateful to the many libraries, continuing education programs, garden clubs, and camera clubs for their support and loyalty over the years.
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Now the time has come to close this chapter of my life and begin a new one. I've decided to continue teaching through August of this year and then retire.
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I look forward to spending more time with family who live many miles away, as well as with my children and grandchildren who are close by. I also hope to travel more and pursue some of my many interests, including writing. I’ve always wanted to write a book, so perhaps that is part of what lies ahead — and that would be wonderful.
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Above all, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all my students and facilitators. Teaching has been a true joy.
My wish for you is a life filled with love, kindness, and joy.
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Love,
​Deborah
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P.S. In September, I will be skydiving with my mother to celebrate her 90th birthday. What better way to begin a new chapter than by leaping into it from 14,000 feet!
Upcoming Classes
June - New The Photographic Eye: Training Your Visual Instincts
Learn to see the world like a professional photographer—beyond your camera or smartphone—the language of seeing, understanding light as a creative tool, photographing the adjective (not the noun), and through mindful observation and awareness. Includes practice assignments. For all skill levels & all cameras/smartphones.
One Session - One hour - June 2 - Virtual via Zoom - free webinar
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June - Moments and Memories: A Travel Photographic Guide
Learn the essentials of “what, when, where and how” to create photos that really stand out wherever you go. For all skill levels & all cameras/smartphones.
One Session - One hour - June 9* - Virtual via Zoom
*Registration includes recording of the presentation, presentation outline, notes, resources, and chapters and time stamps.
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More classes are scheduled for July and August. Check back in late June for details.
Learn more about the classes and instructor
What makes these classes so different?
The difference:
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Each presentation is designed to deliver the best possible learning experience.
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Only the highest quality images and graphics are used with content that is easy to read and a presentation style that is easy to follow.
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Each time a class is taught, the presentation is reviewed and revised. No two presentations are the same, even if they are taught within days of each other.
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There's always a little extra for attendees. Online resources are carefully vetted and shared so attendees can explore and learn more about the subject later at their leisure. ​
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​The majority of classes are free to the public through the support and sponsorship of local libraries and community groups.
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About the instructor:​
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Deborah Tual is a professional photographer and educator located in North Stamford, Connecticut. She has over 25 years of experience as a professional portrait photographer and studio owner, and has been teaching for more than a decade.
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She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and earned distinction from the Professional Photographers of America as a Certified Professional Photographer, Approved Business Instructor, and Photographic Craftsman.
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Deborah's love of teaching and her ability to effectively share her photography knowledge, experience, and expertise with others is evident.
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She not only teaches the essentials of the various photography subjects, but she adds her personal experience in real-world situations so it's practical and relatable.
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Recent students have commented after taking one of her classes and these responses are consistently the same. Read the latest feedback - below.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
I had the pleasure of teaching for the Ashland Public Library, Ashland, MA. Over 150 people joined the live webinar! Here is some feedback from this presentation.
WOW! Such great information. I am so excited to get out and take some pictures.
Another great session with Deborah! She is so thorough and enthusiastic.
Excellent presentation. Very In depth and insightful.
She is wonderful! Please do more.
Excellent. Top mark.
​Even though I've been shooting nature for years, I learned a lot!!!!
Really enjoyed your presentation. Now I know a little more how to appreciate better photos.
I find 'nature' hard to photograph but I'm looking forward to trying some of the ideas you gave us.
So well organized and the photos were AWESOME!
Great presentation! Incredibly informative!!!!
When I take a decent picture, it's by accident. Thank you for your guidance about how to increase my odds.
I have a basic knowledge of all the settings on my Nikon but I have learned so much more tonight!
Thank you for presenting and sharing this information.
Have Deborah back again.
I really liked the resources that were shared and the knowledge of the speaker.
Awesome presentation. You do a great job of concisely explaining the concepts.
Wonderful! You are so organized and clear. Thank you.