Mission Statement
Visions Photographic Workshops offers photographic education that supports participants of all ages and levels in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
- We share our passion for nature, the environment and creativity through photography.
- We are committed to excellence, teaching both the creative and technical aspects of photography, and passing on the legacy of straight, classic photography.
- We provide a supportive, energized environment where our participants build confidence in achieving their personal photographic goals.
The Visions Photographic Workshops team has worked together informally and formally over the past twenty years, learning, experiencing and sharing their creative and technical knowledge with others.
Beverly R. Miller – Executive Director
joined Michael S. Miller Photography over twenty years ago as a “jack of all trades”. From making phone calls to lugging photographic gear up mountains, Beverly has been there. Beverly established EastEnd Creative Group llc, Visions Photographic Workshops to provide a supportive, energized environment where beginner to advanced amateur photographer can build their confidence in a warm and welcoming environment while enjoying the great outdoors.
Beverly schedules the workshops, communicates with participants and can answer most logistical questions.
Michael S. Miller – Director of Photography/Instructor
Michael S. Miller – Director of Photography/Instructor
Michael received his degree in photography from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After graduation Michael started his photography career in NYC before
establishing Michael S. Miller Photography in 1989.
Michael's style is "classic" image making with todays technologies. His nature, adventure and editorial images are nationally recognized and published, with an extensive scenic collection of New Jersey and America's National Parks.
He is a workflow and color management expert and certified Adobe photoshop master.
Michael has always loved to share his passion for photography with others and is looking forward to taking you on a journey of creative exploration.
SHUTTERBUG MAGAZINE artical on Michael S. Miller (click here)
Kevin C. Rau – SR. Technical Director/Instructor
Kevin has had an interest in the visual arts since his youth. He began working with Photoshop as a hobby in college and found he had an affinity for it and has pursued his education in this area.
Kevin has slowly been pulled back to his visual arts interests over the past several years, while continuing his career as an IT professional for LTC since 2002. He has worked as a web designer for several companies including Michael S. Miller Photography and EastEnd Creative Group llc.
Kevin claims that he and his wife are both Victorians at heart; they enjoy playing outlandish music on strange instruments and are starting an organic farm.
Emily Melendez - Intern/ Photographer
Since the age of 18 months old when she received her own easel and paints, Emily has had her hands in and on art making. Through it all, her favorite element of art has been the exploration of color.
She dreams of world travel however for now explores the world around her through photography. Emily currently enjoys traditional film photography which enhances her digital creativity and technology. Emily hopes to learn the nuances of each craft. When not attending school or capturing images Emily can be found working at Hot Sand glass studio in Asbury Park where she is a novice glass blower.
Nancy Conley - Assistant
Nancy has always been creative, enjoying painting, ceramics and photography. After an early retirement as a software engineer from AT&T, Nancy has been able to dedicate a significant amount of time to traveling, golf and expanding her creative knowledge. Nancy’s uses Photoshop to create her unique photographic images.
