“I studied with Jim at the very beginning of my life in photography and then again toward the middle of a career as a professional and fine art photographer. In the first case, I won a first prize in an all media art contest, which nailed down my commitment to a career in photo. The second time it moved me out of a creative rut and led to projects that won a Greater Columbus Arts Council Fellowship and two Ohio Arts Council Fellowships. Additionally, my commercial work improved and led to great new editorial clients (New York Times Mag, Fast Company, et al.) and financial success. If you are a student of photography, willing to work at your craft and art, Jim Friedman is among the best, if not the best on the planet.” Ted Rice, Ohio, USA.

With students in a photography workshop © James Friedman 2011

Students looking at photographs before a critique session © James Friedman 2011

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Award-winning teacher of photography James Friedman is accepting new students online and in person in Columbus and Greater Central Ohio for his unique individualized instruction, mentoring, coaching, group and individual portfolio reviews, classes, workshops, field trips and inspirational guidance. Friedman was moved to be passionate about teaching by his mentors Minor White and Imogen Cunningham. Analog and digital photographers worldwide are welcome.

Friedman was nominated for the Excellence in Photographic Teaching Award, which recognizes outstanding international teachers of photography. Also, he has been nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Awards three other times.

Friedman is the 2011 Winner of the Governor’s Award for the Arts in Ohio as an Individual Artist, is the recipient of the Aaron Siskind Foundation Individual Photographer’s Fellowship (selected from 800 international applicants) and has been awarded seven Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council, among other honors.

“I studied with Jim at the very beginning of my life in photography and then again toward the middle of a career as a professional and fine art photographer. In the first case, I won a first prize in an all media art contest, which nailed down my commitment to a career in photo. The second time it moved me out of a creative rut and led to projects that won a Greater Columbus Arts Council Fellowship and two Ohio Arts Council Fellowships. Additionally, my commercial work improved and led to great new editorial clients (New York Times Mag, Fast Company, et al.) and financial success. If you are a student of photography, willing to work at your craft and art, Jim Friedman is among the best, if not the best on the planet.” — TR, Mount Vernon, OH

“James Friedman’s dedication to photography is unique. He puts all his experience, love and passion into his work. The day I started discussing my work with him changed everything. He brought my photography to a much higher level and taught me to see things much clearer. Even though I live in Germany and Jim in America, the distance is not an issue. We work on our computers and use the phone for our discussions. Jim is the best teacher, coach, adviser and mentor I’ve ever had.” — MW, Frankfurt, Germany

“I often talk to my students about that one person you meet in life who changes you, that one person who opens your eyes, that one person who demands you be more than you thought you ever could be or had the capacity to be. For me, that person was Jim Friedman.” — JS, San Jose, CA

“There are not many true masters in our society — people who dedicate their lives to a discipline that leads to a profound understanding, expertise and transcendence in their field.  Jim Friedman has attained such mastery through his commitment and passion for photography.  He is also extraordinarily creative in his approach to teaching photography.  I am grateful and fortunate for his willingness to share his enthusiasm and inspiration for more than 30 years.” — JM, Columbus, OH

“Jim provided the best critique of my photographs I have ever had and I have attended many photography workshops around the country.” — JL, Portland, OR

“I have had the honor of being a student of Jim’s, and the lessons I learned, the insights gained have been a part of my life and will remain so. Studying with Jim, you learn so much more then the art of photography, you learn indelible lessons about yourself.” — RR, Dearborn, MI

“Jim Friedman’s class changed my life. His class not only opened my eyes to the world of light, form and tone but also inspired me to begin a career in fine arts.” — MB, Santa Fe, NM

from "Pleasures and Terrors of Kissing" © James Friedman 2011

“Every time I’ve opened myself to Jim’s mentoring, my photographic work has taken an exciting quantum leap forward. As a result of Jim’s insights, observations and commitment, I have received an Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship, been admitted to one of the best M.F.A. programs in the country and have begun exhibiting my work nationally.” — LL, Portland, OR

“…Friedman is also the best sort of art teacher…I witnessed his total commitment to the mission of teaching; it was a life-changing experience for many young artists, and an inspiration for his colleagues. His teaching has challenged photographers to find what is original and genuine within their own makeup and in their interactions with the world; his students have excelled in their photographic work, but not by reproducing Friedman’s style and subject matter…” — RG, Columbus, OH

“Hello Jim, I took your classes years ago in Columbus. You were, and still are, the biggest artistic influence in my life. My photography is flourishing…” — SG, Ojai, CA

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