Our Instructors

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David LaNeve, CPP

Director, Educational Curriculum

David LaNeve is Director of the California Center for Digital Arts, which offers hands-on mentoring and photography classes in Orange County, California. He has been an educator for eight years, teaching a range of foundation photography courses suited for beginners and intermediate levels.

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John Aranas

Fine Art Photography

John Aranas enjoys taking time on personal projects, traveling and capturing local scenery. Some of these images can be found in his fine art portfolio. He has been working in photography since 2012 starting with owning a photo booth company with his wife Tina called “Foto Fun Adventures”.

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Tim Meyer

Master Photographer, Educator, Author

Masters and Craftsman Degrees and has also earned academic Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Fine Art Photography. In addition to numerous one-man exhibitions of his fine art work, Tim’s photography has been internationally recognized for its innovative style and technique.

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Sharon Lobel

PPA-M. Photog., Cr., PPC-M. Photog

Wildlife & Nature Photographer

Sharon Lobel is a Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, Master-Professional Photographers of California, Service Award-Professional Photographers of California. She is a self-taught landscape, nature, wildlife, ocean and surf photographer.

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Eric Joseph

Fine Art Print Specialist

Eric Joseph is a photographer and Senior Vice President of New Business and Product Development at Freestyle Photographic Supplies. Eric graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1985 with a B.A. in Art, Specializing in Photography. Speaking at

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AO Thor

Professional Photographer, Iceland

With a deep passion for photography since a young age, Ao studied at the renowned Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and graduated with The Highest Honor. He has worked in the movie and commercial industry as a producer and photographer in Iceland.

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Scott Crawford

Graphic Artist / Photowalks

Scott Crawford has been working in Los Angeles as a graphic artist for over 20 years. His style most often features bold, striking colors that evoke a sense of lively realism. He’s inspired by the outdoors, architecture and other creative people. Landscape photography, in particular,

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Vincent Nguyen

Nature Photographer / Photowalks

Vincent is an experienced nature photographer and he leads a wide variety of photowalks around Southern California. We are excited to have him co-host photowalks and we welcome him as our newest addition to the CCDA team!

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Sarah Rogers

Adobe Certified Expert

Sarah Rogers is an Adobe Certified Expert and active Lifestyle Photographer in Orange County, CA. Sarah is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing, holds two degrees, and for ten years traveled the globe managing a wide array of fashion projects.

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Wes Kriesel

Videographer

Wes Kriesel is an educator, writer, photographer, and filmmaker, and a writer. He enjoys portrait and event photography, and creating short documentaries and corporate videos.
His home away from home is his YouTube channel where he shares his photography and filmmaking journey, as well as sharing camera reviews and tutorials.
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Ming Lo

Photographer, Filmmaker, Content Creator

Ming has been taking pictures since high school, starting on film with a small Olympus camera. Ming is now an actor and photographer, and loves shooting headshots, model portfolios, landscapes, commercial projects, real estate and dance. Ming is also a filmmaker, and has shot several shorts, music videos and local commercials.