Meet the Instructors

Matthew Thwing:
Growing up, there was a camera available somewhere in the house at all times. My dad didn’t always appreciate me picking it up but it was a normal part of life for him to be pointing it at us at any given point during adolescence. I never really appreciated the little here and there moments he captured as I went about just being a kid. As I’ve gotten older I’ve come to realize just how important those moments are. First steps, first dances, and last breathes are sometimes all we have to help us remember those split seconds that seemed so insignificant in the moment. The more time I spend behind the camera the more I realize the responsibility of what I do. It inspires me and encourages me to constantly work and learn to get better at being a photographer, and a human being. I didn’t always feel this way and for a long time took my passion for photography for granted. I have, however, come to realize the passion I have always known I’ve had for people was specifically designed to enable me to create images that have power and meaning. I’ve had a lot of jobs prior to becoming a professional photographer. But since becoming a professional photographer, I have a life.

Sara Roney:
I am a full time Photographer, mother, and Graphic Designer. I live in Fredericksburg with my husband and 2 children. I shoot everything from newborns to weddings, birthday parties to family portraits.  I also have a lot of experience working with children of all ages, and would I love to share some of my world!
I am is the oldest of 5 kids, and enjoy a lot of things including camping, hiking, fishing, collecting butterflies from around the world, and much more. I have coached children's sports, taught Sunday school, been an automatic piggy-back ride machine.

Mats Jerndal:

Owner of OddBox Studios. I am available to teach you the basic set up of Lights for Photography and Videography.

Stay tuned for more info about upcoming classes.

Photography Classes AT OddBox Studios!

Photography classes for the beginner to the advanced amateurs. Get to know your camera, learn about lighting, posing and the business of photography.

Current Classes

We currently have no classes on the schedule. In the past we've offered classes on lighting, camera use, digital asset management, and more. Have something in mind that you'd like to learn? Reach out to us and we'll help you get started!