If you’re like me, you’ve tried online learning and YouTube videos and already know there is a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. The problem isn’t finding it, it’s narrowing it down to what you actually want to learn, and then actually doing it. Here’s why private lessons might be the ideal choice:
Accountability Matters
Unlike online courses, where accountability is often lacking, private lessons ensure that someone genuinely cares about your progress
Continuous Support
As you master new skills, the journey doesn’t end. Whether you need clarification on a concept or desire additional lessons, assistance is just a message away.
Tailored to Your Level of Expertise
Forget the one-size-fits-all approach. Every moment is dedicated to addressing your specific needs, ensuring optimal learning efficiency
In Real Life (IRL) is more fun!
Private lessons provide an opportunity to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and perhaps bask in some sunshine—a refreshing departure from virtual spaces.
Build a Personal Connection
Interacting with a real person transforms the learning experience, and builds a personal connection with your instructor.
Save Yourself the Frustration
Private lessons save you from the frustration of scouring online platforms for specific solutions to your questions. Your learning becomes a guided and streamlined process.
Legacy Creators: Capture the essence of your family’s milestones, crafting memories that will be cherished for generations.
Nature and Travel Enthusiasts: Elevate your garden snapshots and travel memories into stunning visual stories to share and relive.
Anyone Seeking Growth: You don’t need to aspire to professional status to take breathtaking photos. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, our lessons are designed for anyone eager to view the world through a new lens.
Preserve your memories for the future
Perhaps your children have grown, and now you yearn to capture the precious moments with your grandchildren.
Maybe you take pride in your stunning garden adorned with beautiful flowers, or you’re a travel enthusiast eager to elevate your photography skills to share unforgettable trip moments with your loved ones.
The good news is you can.
And, you don’t need to become a professional to be a great photographer and create what you see in your artistic mind.
With a few private photography lessons, you can learn exactly what you need to know to push your skills to the next level. I love teaching photography 1-on-1 to folks like yourself, even if you feel like you’re a complete beginner. In fact, every great photographer was a beginner at some point, and I’m a strong believer that there’s no such thing as a stupid question.
Contact me today if you’d like to learn more about working together! Private lessons start at $295/hr
Private lessons are only offered during my slow season, which is December to March.
Visit my Fine Art gallery to see the kinds of photos I can help you take…
When you work with me, I’ll make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed. (It’s not your job to be a professional model!)
We will have fun, and you can totally be yourself. If you need a little direction because you don’t know what to do, I’ll offer posing suggestions, or give you something to do so you can focus on a task instead of the camera.
Wanna chat? Call me at 778-677-2312!
EXCELLENT Based on 103 reviews Posted on Kierra ToddNovember 16, 2025. We were absolutely speechless when we received our photos! Naomi made our small wedding process so easy and comfortable. She used minimal, natural direction, delivering photos that feel entirely genuine and us. The final images are stunning! The colors are vibrant and realistic, and the quality of the photos is perfect. We appreciated how quickly the full gallery was delivered. Her photography skill was amazing! She expertly scoped out the best spots at Saxe Point Park based on the changing light and perfectly utilized our flower pots to frame our group shots. We trusted her direction and were not disappointed! We are so grateful for these stunning memories that we can cherish forever!Posted on Ying Purcell CanfieldOctober 30, 2025. It took us a few months to put this review into words—not because we weren’t impressed, but because every time we revisit our wedding album, we’re swept back into the magic of that summer day in beautiful Victoria. We just came back from our honeymoon overseas and still enjoy going through our wedding pictures constantly. Naomi's work is more than photography; it’s storytelling through light, emotion, and quiet brilliance. Her presence was subtle yet fully engaged. With a keen eye and deep appreciation for fleeting moments, Naomi captured the essence of our celebration with grace and artistry. Each photo feels like a pearl, and together they form a necklace of memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime. What truly sets Naomi apart is her ability to bring moments to life—not just through our eyes, but through the joy and laughter of our guests. She caught every heartfelt smile, every spontaneous burst of laughter, and every tender glance with such authenticity that we feel the emotions all over again. One unforgettable moment: the dance floor had gone quiet, and Naomi—camera in hand—started dancing herself. Her energy was infectious, and soon the floor was alive again. That spontaneous joy is exactly what she brings to her work. Her talent, demeanor, and intuitive sense of timing are simply remarkable. We wholeheartedly recommend Naomi for any occasion where memories deserve to be preserved with beauty and soul.Posted on A.V.EOctober 8, 2025. Naomi was amazing to work with. Her style and presence was reassuring and calm leaving us with gorgeous memories to look back on! Thanks for doing my daughter’s Engagement Pictures! They are STUNNING! 🩷Posted on Logan MercierOctober 7, 2025. Naomi is an incredible photographer! Naomi captured our engagement photos and did such an incredible job that we had her shoot our wedding photos. I was truly impressed with the variety of photos that we were provided. Naomi also provided our guests multiple photo options to choose from, which is not an experience I have had from other weddings where guests get one photo. The quantity of photos that we were provided as well was outstanding - it provided us with so many photos and memories to look back on. All the photos were so well captured that Naomi made it difficult for us to decide which photos were our favourite - definitely an issue you want to have from your wedding photographer. Thank you Naomi for capturing our wedding, we will cherish these photos!Posted on Larisa StringfellowAugust 14, 2025. Naomi really delivered with our wedding photos! The gallery of photos are truly beautiful, we couldn’t be happier. Naomi captured all the keys moments and everything in between. Her documentary style suited our desire for casual, unobtrusive photos that convey genuine emotion and sparks of joy. I would recommend Naomi Maya to anyone planning a wedding, large or small.Posted on Hemila ShahJuly 25, 2025. In Naomi, we found a well-recognized professional with excellent credentials. During the wedding event, we were pleased with her easy-going approach, as she went about her work in a quiet and unnoticeable way. All our family were very impressed with the beautiful slideshow and a gallery of quality photographs, both posed and candid, of the formal ceremony and walkabout that took in a variety of natural and beautiful settings. The photos were vibrant and have captured the moments that will be treasured forever. She was generous with her time and made it easier for all family members to directly access the slideshow and manage sharing of photographs. And the cost of the whole session with the deliverables was very reasonable. We would certainly use her services in the future and highly recommend her to our friends for their events. Thank you so much Naomi!Posted on Greg KoningJuly 13, 2025. We had a very small and private wedding, Naomi did an excellent job helping capture the moment and memories for us. She was friendly, and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.Posted on AdamJune 12, 2025. Naomi is a pleasure to work with and her photos are exceptional! She provides great direction and is equally skilled in capturing candid moments. We signed up for the family package and loved the results. We’d recommend Naomi in a heartbeat.Posted on Julia McAskill-LamMay 17, 2025. We loved working with Naomi! She did our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and delivered exactly what we were looking for! She is so efficient, delivering our photos waaay earlier than most other photographers would have, and was really unobtrusive during the wedding… I didn’t even realize she was taking many of the pictures that she did! She captured every moment (and then some) impeccably, and I didn’t feel like anything was missed. She gave direction when we needed it, but also captured the event in real life… and I’m so grateful to have these amazing photos to remember the best night of my life.Posted on Lola SmithMarch 16, 2025. Amazing. Naomi took pictures for my mom's 90th birthday party and she documented the event beautifully. She took pictures that I didn't even think about doing and gave me a gorgeous curated album of memories for the event. She captured everything perfectly. I personally did not take one picture of my mom's party. I trusted Naomi to document the party for me and was not disappointed. The photos were so lovely and there are a mix of candid shots and more posed shots and they were all well done. My mom loved the photos. Naomi is lovely to deal with. Very professional and has a wonderful calm manner. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much Naomi!
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