Student Testimonials

Seattle: Intermediate

by Dale Hurt

Hi Ken,

I just wanted you to no that I enjoyed the class very much but there is never enough time to get everything in. I have sent you a link to my Seahawk shoot and was wondering if you could let me no what you think? I'm sure I will have more questions for you in the future.

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/uglytuna/Seahawks/

Thank you

Tampa: Beginner

by Tom Harrison

Sam,

Thanks for the informative class. I found several aspects to be very worthwhile.

San Diego: Advanced

by Jessica Jeffrey

Hey Chris, Here are 2 photos each from Sean and I. We had a great time in the class also and learned an incredible amount about the camera. We have been out a couple of times shooting since the class and are able to get much better results now since learning about the camera controls. We appreciate you having the class and being a great teacher! I have already recommended the class to others - hopefully they take it! Thanks again. We had a good time!

San Diego: Advanced

by Mark Zucker

Just wanted to extend a sincere thanks for your efforts in making the class a success. It was exactly what I had hoped for. You really opened my photographic eyes to the possibilities of what to shoot and some great techniques to do it. I also enjoyed your perspective on mental
aspect of photography. I now realize that is why I have been attracted to it as a hobby. I hope I can email you from time to time for your opinions / advice.

San Francisco: Intermediate

by Daniel Cheng

Thank you for responding to the feedback, I very much appreciate the fact that you took the time to read and understand the comments. Your instructors and the fact that you have small classes is very much a plus. Having been to several corporate sponsored events I find that your DPA approach very well done.

Seattle: Intermediate

by Matthew Wong

Hi Mr. DeJarlais, Thank you very much for the email and I still remember you everyday and all that you have helped me with in photography. Do you have any other classes that I can take? I am still taking photos and have come to look at my surrounding in a photography prospective.

Boston: Advanced

by Sally Reed

The scales have fallen from my eyes: I now (finally) understand why I should almost always be shooting in RAW. It changes everything for me. As someone who was not totally in love with my digital camera before the workshop, I am now excited and enthusiastic about shooting again. Also, the tutorial Frank gave us with masks in Photoshop alone would have been worth the price of admission. Frank’s upbeat style, clear explanations and willingness to go over some things multiple times meant that the new material was retained and understood and was immediately usable. Attached find two photos. One is my original which I shot Friday the day before the workshop. You can see my low tech reflector: a linen napkin. The other portrait is the one I was able to create from it on Sunday, based on what I learned on Saturday.

Denver: Advanced

by Don Tolin

Russ, I really enjoyed the class. I don't know when I've been able to go that long and still be so interested I wanted more. I'm downloading my images now to Elements 6 and trying to find out if I can use Bridge with it. Look forward to some more of your "sage advice". I'll be looking at your web site for some more classes to take. Thanks again

Philadelphia: Intermediate

by Bert Wolfe

I enjoyed Saturday’s workshop very much. I learned a great deal about my camera and the art and craft of taking great photos. I feel more comfortable with my camera and look forward to putting what I learned to use. Thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and artistry with us.

Seattle: Beginner

by Jeanne Bonneau

Thank you so much; that's a big help! I'm doing so much more with my camera since I took your workshop.

Denver: Beginner

by Chuck Riggs

It was a great training session with Russ! I've been looking over my notes, reading over the camera manual, and trying some of the things you demonstrated. Still a long way to go, but at least I have a better idea of how things fit together. Excellent presentation on your part. And the idea of getting a photography tip every week sounds like excellent reenforcement! Thanks.

Cleveland: Advanced

by Ernie Pisciotti

Alex, this class was fantastic. It rivaled any of the workshops I recently took at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre. For example, many of the teachers there placed an emphasis on impressing the students. You on the other hand, put the emphasis on explaining and teaching. I really learned a lot from you.

New York: Beginner

by Gerold Wunderlick

I found my way over to DUMBO, Brooklyn last evening to take the Beginner course with Andre. It is, of course an eye-opener. Even the simplest point and shoot are incredibly complex, and it is so much better to sit down with someone who really knows photography as opposed to fighting ones way through the manual which simply notes each symbol, and a brief explanation as to what these mean but not in the real world. Thanks again for bringing this to my attention.

Washington DC: Beginner

by Kumi Anzalone

I signed up for Bob Blanken Photography’s introductory class just before I left on a trip to Switzerland and Istanbul. I was determined to get some great pictures on my vacation so I desperately needed a quick tutorial before I left. Each of us in the class had varying skill levels and each of us had a different type of camera, but Bob was able to instruct us so that we all went away with the information we needed. I had a great time experimenting with my new camera on my trip and felt much more comfortable using it in various settings. When I returned and sent pictures out to family & friends, one of my friends asked ‘Did you get a new camera? These pictures are MUCH better than what you usually send!’

Orlando: Advanced

by Merle Harris

Dear Milton, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the classes. I learned a lot and I hope to put it into practice as I take my photos. Your vast knowledge and experience comes through in your instructions. I also appreciated your kindnesses, courtesies, and professionalism. Yours is a course I can, without reservations, recommend to my friends. I will continue to use, explore, and learn from your website. You are truly a gifted photographer and instructor.

Orlando: Intermediate

by Alice Shull

I really enjoyed last night. I learned some new things and it was also a good review. Hopefully I will join you again for another class. Thanks again

San Francisco: Advanced

by Susan Parish

Thank you very much for a great class. It was extremely valuable for me...resonating throughout yesterday and this morning.

I have a question. In thinking about depth of field and the photos I have been taking (prior to the class) I realized that I was keeping more in many of the pictures because of composition and structure. I enjoy the push and pull of forces both negative and positive in the photo beyond subject matter, this coming from my painting/design background BUT, I try to not subjugate the subject to the structure because I don't want the coldness that comes from too much attention to structure. This is different than finding a point of attention focus as would be the case using depth of field. So, with individual portraits, verses group, I get in really tight so there is nothing but identity and the environment is non existent. Any thoughts to introduce a beam sunlight?

Denver: Advanced

by Jim Wolfe

I first want to thank you, Russ, for an outstanding workshop, I learned something of importance in every area of the session. Thanks again for the extra time up front at 7:00am and again at 5:30. Your effortless teaching style makes learning and asking questions very comfortable. I just loaded Adobe CS3 and am going to be working on the 2 photos you requested.

Denver: Advanced

by Tom Tenenbaum

Wow- I learned a lot from you, Russ! And, know how much more I need to learn. Thank you for an excellent workshop. The combination of field and class time worked very well. You are a gifted teacher- very effective making us think about answers, rather than telling us. I now look at photos as you suggested- and try to determine how was that shot?

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