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Where

Bella Vista Photography at  
311 Gallery, Studio 6 (Mary Louise Ravese)
311 West Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27614

Contact

Mary Louise Ravese 
Bella Vista Photography 
919-307-9054
MLRavese@bellavistaphotography.com 

About Mary Louise

Mary Louise Ravese Mary Louise Ravese specializes in fine art nature and travel photography from locations across the world. Her photographs are in private, university & corporate collections in over 40 states and are exhibited nationally.

She has published images in calendars, magazines, books and websites. Mary Louise is a regular speaker and competition judge for photography clubs. She also enjoys teaching on a wide range of topics related to nature, travel and creative photography. Based in North Carolina, Mary Louise leads classes and workshops at a variety of locations across the US and abroad.

Student Testimonials

“Love, love, love, her.  Really amazing ability to teach! Mary Louise’s passion comes through and is understandable.  Her ability to translate skill, passion and knowledge – phenomenal!” – Marji G.

"Mary Louise impressed me with giving everyone equal training time. She displayed great patience."

“Mary Louise is great - she obviously understands photography and all of the equipment so thoroughly that she can explain technical details to novices” – Jan W.
 

Gift Certificate 

Can't decide what to give?

Gift certificates are available in different denominations from $50 to $500. Gift Certificates can be redeemed for private lessons, Bella Vista Photography organized workshops, or our fine art photography at Bella Vista Photography online, or at our booth at art shows or with Mary Louise at First Friday receptions at 311 Gallery in Raleigh, NC.

If purchasing a Gift Certificate for lessons please be aware of the following:

Sample Rates:
$75 per hour, 2 hour minimum
2 hours $150 (one person)
 
Private Lesson Special Offer - Digital Photography Essentials:
3 hours $180, $45 savings (one person), additional participants $90 (50% off each additional person, up to 3 people)
 
This is our most requested private lesson offering. It covers the most essential topics participants need to know to be start being more effective using their digital camera off automatic/program mode. Practice exercises are offered as homework for participants to do on their own time. For those with limited time, this is a helpful quick start approach.
 
Discount Packages:
5 hours (~5% savings) $355 (one person)
10 hours (10% savings) $675 (one person)
 
Discount packages can be split into multiple sessions over the course of a 12 month period.

Typical suggested session length is 2 to 3 hours in duration.

Lessons can be conducted at our studio in Raleigh, NC, at your home or office, or at an agreed 3rd party location. If not at our studio, a travel fee of 50 cents per mile plus tolls and parking applies.Appointments are required. Please note private lesson hours at our Raleigh studio are:


Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday: 9:30 am - 8 pm

Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 4:30 pm - 8 pm

Other hours may be available at other locations.