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Film Photography Mentor | Aesthetics + Practice + Confidence

Darkroom・Creative Coaching

Introduction

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📷 Want to explore photography with confidence and creativity? Join Melvin Yen’s class to go beyond technical tutorials and discover your unique visual language. 🛠️ Learn from an artist trained in: Film photography & darkroom enlarging Aesthetic thinking & storytelling through images Multicultural experience from Taiwan, Japan, China, the U.S. & Denmark 🌱 Ideal for learners who want to combine technical growth with artistic exploration. 【Photography Pathways – Choose What Fits You】 🔹 Beginner Package Learn ISO, aperture, shutter speed, composition Weekly creative exercises with feedback English vocabulary for talking about photos 🔹 Film & Darkroom Track Understand types of film, loading, and exposure Practice enlarging & printing black and white photos Study works of Bresson, Meyerowitz, Shore 🔹 Aesthetics & Theory Read and discuss: Susan Sontag – On Photography Roland Barthes – Camera Lucida Reflect on what images mean to you Analyze iconic works + your own visual identity 📸 Students can also bring in 1–2 photos per class for critique or reflection. 🐾 Try my 25-min Trial Class! What to expect: ➤ Discuss your photography background and goals ➤ Get a basic level assessment ➤ Receive a recommended study path and feedback ➤ Optional: send me 1–2 photos before class for mini critique 🧡 Classroom is warm, friendly, and thoughtful. You’re welcome to speak even imperfect English—I’ll support you every step!
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Performance History

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Experiences

  • 2024 - 2024 Manhattan Theatre Club
  • 2025 till now CJAM Consulting
  • 2023 - 2023 Playwrights Horizons
  • 2023 till now Tony Award China

Educations

  • 2021 - 2023 New York University (NYU) Performing Arts Administration Certificate Uploaded

Experiences
  • 2024 - 2024 Manhattan Theatre Club
  • 2025 till now CJAM Consulting
  • 2023 - 2023 Playwrights Horizons
  • 2023 till now Tony Award China
Educations
  • 2021 - 2023

    New York University (NYU)

    Performing Arts Administration Certificate Uploaded

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  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

Lesson duration

  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

Instructions

  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

Refund policy

  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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