TESTIMONIALS

WHAT DO ANDREW’S STUDENTS SAY?

My heart and soul is to leave every client/ student in a better place than when they came to me. I also do everything in my power to make sure you’re happy and safe. So far, in ten years of leading and teaching photography workshops, I don’t have any unhappy customers! Here’s what some of my folks have said:

“I began the weekend as someone who was completely stuck on the auto settings of my camera. I’ve had a goal for years to get onto manual and walked away with a much improved confidence in the manual setting.

My photos from the weekend are stunning and I enjoyed learning how to better use the camera, read and understand the camera histogram, and use lightroom to optimize my post editing skills. Andrew was very patient and has a wonderful way of explaining and teaching. He is passionate about nature and photography and clearly wants everyone else to love it as much as him.”

— Bethany J., Dallas, TX

“First off, Andrew is a great person. He is a professional, attentive and approachable. I learned a lot and my photographic skill sets were sharpened. What blew me away was how much preparation went into this Everglades workshop. We knew exactly where we needed to go and if the situation was not acceptable due to outside circumstances, Andrew always had another location or two to fall back on with minimal impact to schedule. Would I recommend this workshop to others? Absolutely!”

— Gary J., North Potomac, MD

“I am super excited to be able to properly use my camera settings to get a great photo. I love that I know the basics now after owning my camera for years and only using auto. NO MORE AUTO!!!”

— Cara Y., Palm Desert, CA

“Fantastic introduction to photography workshops! It is difficult to commit to a weeklong workshop when you don’t have experience with them or know if they will benefit you. The 101 class was incredibly affordable and a great way to dip my toes into workshops. Even being familiar with many of the concepts I still learned some excellent things that I will use every day going forward.”

— JT T., Tucson, AZ

“You exceeded our expectations on many levels, weather, food, beautiful drives and photo locations. It was so fun to have meals together and find a couple new spots. Thanks for including the castle tour just for fun. You are a great instructor, driver, and entertainer and made the trip a delight. We didn’t have to think or plan anything which was perfect. We love the shots we got!”

— Jim & Linda D., Bakersfield, CA

“I thoroughly enjoyed your class and feel like I’m finally understanding how to shoot in the manual mode. You took something very intimidating and made it approachable and understandable. I really liked the small class setting (3 people), which made it more comfortable and easier to ask questions. Your advice to practice daily for 5 minutes- is so simple and so do-able in order to get better. Thank you!”

— Janet M., Dallas, TX

“I feel more confident in using my camera! My photos have shown drastic improvement and I cannot wait to keep getting better! Thank you so much Andrew!”

— Kajaal M., Dallas, TX

“What an investment the Big Bend photography workshop in April was for both me and my family. It was a gift to escape the wonderful repetition of life with young kids to focus on my own creative outlet for a weekend, meet new people and create a comfort with my camera that I’ve never had before. Andrew similtaneously teaches the working parts of the camera and inspires the vision to recreate the beauty that your naked eye perceives. I left with new friendships, some beautiful landscape and milky way shots and great memories. I am thankful for my improved ability to capture the different stages of my kids’ childhood and the beautiful places we visit.”

— Sharon Y., Midland, TX

“I had a terrific time in Scotland. The itinerary you put together was fantastic!!! We were able to see and experience everything you hear about Scotland and get some terrific photos to go along with it. You were a wonderful host and extremely helpful with giving pointers and providing additional perspective so that I got the most out of the trip and improved my photography skills. I look forward to taking another workshop in the future.”

— Stephen H., Houston, TX

“The instruction you provided was absolutely perfect for me. Thank you so much for having this class. It has really made a big difference. I haven’t taken it off manual since the class so I think I’m doing pretty well!”

— Nancy S., Pinedale, WY

“I had an amazing time at the Big Bend National Park workshop. Andrew goes well above expected teaching and accommodated all levels of learning. He evaluated, addressed, and tailored his teaching to each person’s specific needs. He was flexible and open to the group and constantly assessing our needs as a group. I thoroughly enjoyed hiking, shooting, learning, making friends, and laughing in a fun supportive environment.”

— Andrea H., Albuquerque, NM

“I’m still digesting all that I learned, but will give my initial thoughts. I think that the workshop was well organized, given the necessity of adapting to weather and other local conditions. I feel that we got a chance to do all of the planned activities and got good exposure to the focus on night sky photography. Andrew provided support to the extent needed, without overly pushing his own opinions, and did a good job of answering questions and providing advice. I especially appreciated his sharing of experience on the “business” aspects, like stock photo agencies, social media, logistics, scouting sites, planning workshops, and much more. Andrew seemed to do a good job of dealing with a wide range of experience levels, giving each participant what they needed at the time. I came away with a list of things I need to do to improve my photos, knowledge of what/how to do it, and the confidence that I can succeed.”

— John M., Columbus, OH

“I had a great time shooting with you, learned quite a lot (try to do more tele work now!) In those few days I learned a huge amount not just about shooting, but postprocessing and how to scout locations and how to best prepare and setup a shooting. Thanks! I hope I get a chance to repeat such a course with you in a new location.”

— Phil S., Munich, Germany

“The workshop was great and exceeded my expectations. Your knowledge of the area and the number of shoot locations and subjects was wonderful. With your teaching and guidance you gave me confidence in my photographic abilities.”

— Jim D., Bakersfield, CA

“I’ve been to a number of photo tours/workshops over the years, and you are without a doubt one of the most congenial and friendly workshop hosts I’ve met. You accurately evaluated the skill levels and needs of the group and adjusted your input to match our needs. Your knowledge of the Telluride area was spot-on. We will certainly entertain the possibility of meeting up with you again.”

— John D., Pueblo, CO

“I am so pleased with the private workshop I took with Andrew! Our time together was exactly what I had wanted. His time planning a custom outline based on my requests was apparent and exceeded my expectations. What I appreciated most was his transparency in sharing from his personal experience evolving his photography business over the years. Andrew is an excellent teacher—open to any and all questions and always thoughtful in his answers. It was one of the best investments I have made in my business this year. I am already looking forward to taking another one of his workshops in the future!”

— Lauren D., Jackson Hole, WY

“The private workshop with Andrew is an honest and in-depth look into the world of a professional photographer. You can center the class around what you need to focus on, or he can take the reins himself. Either way, you will walk away with all of your questions answered and feeling more confident about what you need to do to progress. An added bonus is that Andrew and his wife Ellen are warm, friendly and down to earth people. He created an environment of open conversation and no question too small! All in all a wonderful and worthwhile experience!”

— Michelle A., Jackson Hole, WY

“Andrew, Great workshop!! Your help with settings worked beautifully and the repetitive shooting ‘forced’ me to test my connection with the new camera. I feel verrrry comfortable now.

It was hard to make it home... I kept stopping to take more pictures... fantastic blue bonnets north of Junction.

Thanks again for your imparted knowledge and your enthusiasm.

See you again!”

— Ben C., Palestine, TX