Al Nomura Photography

This review is long overdue! Al and Erin are an extremely talented father-​daughter team and can’t say enough good things about them. I highly recommend taking a class through their studio.
I took their beginner got camera workshop last November and started the 1^st class without even owning a camera. Al helped me pick out a DSLR camera (I was looking at Nikon and Canon) and learned how to use it in the class. I really enjoyed the class, especially how there was a new project every week that goes towards a your own gallery night where you display your photos. It was a very cool experience. Thanks Al and Erin!

Well its been a while since I wrote my first review. Since then I have attended several more classes and workshops at the «Studio» and have learned so much from Al and Erin.
The flow from being a student to a friend to «adopted family» … its part of the process there. Even the First Friday get togethers are a learning environment with alot of fun mixed in.
If you want to learn about your camera and how to see the world around you check them out you wont be disappointed.
Al and Erin thank you so very much for all you have taught me.

I have not taken a class or workshop… yet. But I’ve had the pleasure to meet the Nomura’s when I was invited (many times) to their Photo Gallery shows where they would showcase their student’s work in a slideshow set to music. I thought this was a great way to showcase photography, different than the usual ‘mount the photos in a frame and display on the wall’ It gives a whole new dimension of viewing.
From the students experiences you can feel that they’ve learned so much and opened themselves up to a new way of looking through the camera and learning the basics. From point-​and-​shoots to DSLRs, you’ll learn to use the functions and develop that «photographer’s eye».
They also have First Friday Photo. Every first friday of the month starting around 7pm til about 10pm, you can meet the Nomura’s and other aspiring photographers in a social setting at their studio. Along with host and guest supplied snacks and drinks, they will also have lights set up and possible themes where you can come and shoot. Discuss techniques or anything relating to photography.
Al and Erin are very warming and always excited to teach and share the world of photography. From beginners to professionals, there’s always something to learn.
I’ve referred friends for photo shoots and workshops to the Nomura’s with great response.

I can’t say enough positive things about the Nomuras. The thing about the Nomuras is that they always make you feel like you’re a part of their family. We had our maternity then newborn photos done with them. I am very camera shy but they made me feel very comfortable, made me laugh, and caught some priceless shots that we’ll look back at for decades to come. They also captured images of our baby. And if you have been around newborns, you can know how challenging it can be to take photographs of them. Erin was very patient and was able to capture beautiful photos of our baby girl. We used the photos for our birth announcements and I am still getting compliments on them 9 months later!
We’ve also gone to their First Friday nights (first friday of each month) at their studio where they host photographers of all levels to come and take photos, mingle, and have fun.

I was turning 40 and wanted my last 30s photos taken professionally. Erin was awesome — comfortable to be around. I always feel uncomfortable in front of cameras, but Erin and Al were great.
Check out their regular graduate studio nights. They host an evening to display their students work — appetizers and drinks. My husband took a couple of their courses and now I can’t get my camera back! His photos come out so amazing… I wish he took the courses years ago.