Photography - Photo Classes - Advanced Workshops

Paul Dileanis, Photographer

Photography today is a demanding field requiring an artistic eye, a solid understanding of photographic technique and the flexibility to adapt to the challenges of digital photography. Paul began his career in 1974 as a Photographer and Diver with the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group. After the Navy he worked as a staff photographer for Ocean Sports International Magazine and as a Civilian Scientific and Technical photographer for the Naval Ocean Systems Center (NOSC). In 1995 Paul started Silicon Valley Images specializing in commercial, architectural and aerial photography. In addition to having work published in magazines, film Paul has shot has appeared in two PBS series, “Nova” and “The New Explorers”.

Paul is a member of the Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area (PPGBA) and the Northern California Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). His experience as well as continued education and involvment in the photographic industry have provided him with the professional skills needed to meet the most demanding photographic assignments.

Teaching experience:

Besides teaching his own photography classes, Paul has taught photography for REI Outdoor schools where he was a member of the curriculum development team to set nationwide standards for REI photography classes. Paul is currently a photography advisor to the Mission Valley Regional Occupation Program putting his experience to work helping define curriculums to train future photographers and videographers.

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