What People Are Saying…
“Jill is an artist whose photography, collage and drawings constantly inspire me. She has been my photography teacher and guide for many years. She knows her art and she listens carefully - hearing what others say. She is dedicated to sharing her skills and knowledge and to help others develop their own vision and creative talents.”
— mandy seligman - photographer, philadelphia, pa
“ I have known Jill for almost 20 years after taking a course in photoshop at one of the Philadelphia area colleges. After the class ended, I worked with Jill as a private client. She taught me many of the ins and outs of photoshop and Lightroom , as well as some instruction on lighting and camera usage.
She is very talented as both a photographer and artist and I enjoy her work. I have to give her a great deal of credit for her patience with my learning curve and her quick response to any of my issues.”
— Bruce - photographer, haverford, pa
“Jill is a knowledgeable and supportive instructor; she makes me want to be a better photographer.”
— eileen- photographer, philadelphia, pa
“I want to again thank you for the wonderful course on B&W editing. As in your previous courses, I learned a great deal. I appreciate the preparation that went into them and in particular your engaging manner with your students. You were always ready to adapt the days presentation to a question. Your critique of our submissions was always most kind and encouraging, showing how we could improve our image. Your technical knowledge of the editing tools was always most impressive with endless tricks and shortcuts and giving us alternate ways to achieve a result. You have made me into a devoted Lightroom and Nik user, reserving Photoshop for more detailed editing.”
— Malcom - photographer, Philadelphia, pa
"Jill is amazing. A great photographer, editor, printer, teacher, mentor and overall terrific person. She has taught me so much technically and creatively in classes and private consulting sessions. Jill is a very organized and knowledgeable teacher with a talent for making difficult concepts understandable. She has totally made me a better editor and critic of my work, but what I am most grateful for, is her encouragement and support which has made me a much more confident photographer.”
— alice borowsky - photographer, Fl
"I first started taking courses with Jill at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center. She taught me a lot of theory, contemporary photographic artists and their practices as well as printing on non-traditional materials, a course I have taken several times and will take again after the pandemic ends. Most importantly, Jill helped me format a children's board book that won Third Place for Self Published Book by the International Photography Awards. No matter your level of photography, Jill will help you achieve your next steps."
— Erin Nowak - photographer, nj
“Jill is an excellent teacher who is both knowledgeable and patient. She has helped me organize my files in Lightroom and at times has sent me written instructions to help solve Lightroom and scanning software questions. She devotes time to my questions and always responded in a timely way. I'm grateful for her insights.”
— jeannette - teacher, haverford, pa
“As a certificate student at Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Jill taught several of the core curriculum courses. I found her to be an extremely knowledgeable and patient educator as well as being a very talented artist! She is inspirational, so much so I asked her to mentor me for my capstone book and exhibition. She was instrumental in helping me develop my artistic vision!”
— Frederick ballet - photographer, long beach, nj
“Jill has been incredibly influential in the development of my photography. She has gently encouraged and challenged me to improve my compositions and my editing. I would not be the photographer I am today or get as much enjoyment out of photography without her.”
— kat springer - photographer, philadelphia, pa
“Jill has been a great teacher/mentor for my photography over the years. She has a unique ability to provide the right mix of encouragement and criticism that has taken my photos to a new level. Since working with her I have printed and exhibited my work in various venues around the country.”