We have been touched and gratified by the many thank-you notes and comments
we have received from our participants, including these from Arches, Canyonlands & Moab:
"I
want to thank you so much for my very first photography workshop! Under
the extreme conditions of getting up so early, I have to say I've never
been so tired, so proud, and so excited about a new hobby! I try to
show off my photos to anyone who stands remotely close to my monitor!
Thank you so much, I can't wait to sign up for another workshop.
"I so enjoyed meeting
y'all, from the very first morning, starting off with a
hug from you Margo — your psychological skills were "tac" sharp
— I mean-who can bitch and moan after a surprising mood
stabilizer smile and a hug?!!! You're the best!
"Arnie, thanks for finding
me at times (you too, Margo) when I wondered off to be by
myself. To tell y'all the truth, I had no idea where we
were going. I didn't want to have a preconceived
idea as to what I was supposed to shoot, so
I didn't look at brochures, articles, or anything
else. I'm still not sure where we were, : )
"I look forward to my next
workshop with y'all. Margo and Arnie, I hope
you are well, you guys are great. I felt very
comfortable and at ease, even with my novice
skill ability."
Nancy Steele,
Georgia, USA
"Margo
and Arnie have figured out the secret to adult learning — playing around
like you're a kid! I learned a surprising number of different approaches
to composition and lighting by being encouraged to try out some new
ideas in shooting locations that seemed like really big sandboxes. My
landscape 'thinking' has jumped a level as evidenced by the WOW!s and
the WHOA!s I am getting on prints from the Arches, Canyonlands & Moab
workshop. I had a blast to boot! Well done, 'kids'!"
Goodloe Suttler,
North Carolina, USA
"I hope you are getting close to being home for a bit. I wanted to say thanks for your patience and encouragement. The opportunity to learn so much from true professionals was delightful. I truly believe I can make better pictures and see my vision now.
"I am talking with several of my friends about a trip next year ... just not sure which one ... but I can't wait to make photos (and I promise to bring my tripod) with y'all again."
Nicole Robinson, North Carolina, USA
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the
Moab Workshop. I'm sure you can appreciate that choosing a photography
workshop on the internet, without any trusted recommendations from
familiar independent sources, is a huge leap of faith. It truly exceeded
my expectations.
"As you know, I had
little, if any, experience with landscape photography,
and I came to the workshop with somewhat dated equipment
and virtually no familiarity with PS or LR2. Between
the six students there was a broad range of knowledge,
experience and equipment. It felt like a small country
elementary school where students from grades 1 (me) to
6 (Dave) were taught together in the same class. I was
astonished by your infinite patience, your infectious
enthusiasm, and your endless stamina. I had trouble keeping
up to you!
"I can't believe
how much I learned in such a short period of time. Although
the days were long (and I mean long!), I didn't mind,
because that was exactly why I was there... to learn.
"Thank you so much
for such a memorable photographic experience. You have
reinvigorated me to take it up a notch or two. I have
mentioned the workshop to some photography friends, and
I could see them salivating as I described the workshop.
I have no doubt that I will be back for more, with or
without my friends. Please give a special thank you to
Arnie for sharing his rich insights into creating photographs,
rather than taking snapshots. I would have stayed another
day if I had known how invaluable that slideshow was
going to be! I also appreciate the individual attention
he showed me at Arches on Saturday.
"Thanks again for such an outstanding experience."
Errol Billinkoff,
Manitoba, Canada
"I
departed Moab Sunday afternoon, planning on a three-hour drive to
Cortez, CO. It took me five hours, as I made at least ten stops for
photo opportunities that I would have never seen before the workshop.
Margo, I kept hearing your voice in my head — watch your frame; don’t
waste pixels; move up, down, left, right; look behind you..."
Bob Blum
, North Carolina, USA
"I
should be the person expressing thanks to both you
and Arnie. From your end, it's probably a story
that you have heard a million times, but from my
end what you and Arnie gave me will last me a life
time. I do not see my results as snaps or just pictures,
as they evoke an emotion in me and likely my viewers
too .... all because of you two.
"You hold classes not just to improve students skills, but also to develop disciples of BCPA. Well, my dear, you let this Genie (called Joe) out of the bottle, and now you cannot put me back in. I am proud to have been one of the people in whom you and Arnie invested the equity of your experiences, and I am a BCPA Ambassador.
"Finally ...... Beyond our 'business transaction', my personal wish is that we have made a connection which will remain strong for years to come. You are both wonderful human beings and I would love to have the pleasure of sharing some 'grape juice' with you many more times in the future."
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