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2005-2007, sampling only, student feedback

Paddy O'Callaghan
Brian, Thank you for the super fast delivery of the ordered superb DVD and book..... USA to Ireland within a week......fantastic!  The certificate is already framed. I am running  photography courses in the local communities which also acts as an advertisement for my business. Your expertise in simple deliverance of photographic technique makes my job soooo... easy. I will encourage all of my students to log on www.photo-seminars.com because I truly believe that's where their professional career will begin.
Nancy Carey
The Photojournalist captures the heart and breath of life. They do more than just take pictures, they create stories with an emotional tug on the heart. Your workshop peeled back the layers of this incredible field to expose its brilliance. 
Bertil Jönsson
To my surprise I hade not much trouble with the language ( I am from Sweden). I have read all the workshops and seminars and I liked it a lot! Thank you very much. 
John Cyr
I thought the 'Camera Buying' workshop was a very informative. It gave me a lot of information regarding medium and large format cameras that had previously had me confused. 
Candy Guinn
I have to tell you - this site is exactly what I’ve been looking for. It is perfect for those (like me) wishing to “fine-tune” the skills they already have, as well as for those just contemplating getting into photography.
Anne Schofield
I was thrilled when my certificate arrived yesterday, thank you so much. I have thoroughly enjoyed your photo-seminars and will continue to complete the various courses and assignments. It is so well written I felt as though I was in a real classroom. You have given me the confidence to go forward with my plan.
Miguel Romero
I have been taking pictures for 50 years and I find this web-site thrilling. I am learning new things and reinforcing basic concepts which I have practiced over the years. 
Richard Jackson
Workshop: Glamour Photography, have I commented on this workshop yet?
If I haven't, then I must say, what a wealth of knowledge I just received. I am starting to build my "people-photo" portfolio, and I needed info on how to photograph models. Thanks, and thanks again for imparting to me this complete information package. 
Sherry Lee
...I am a beginner and would love to make it to your status...I really enjoy this site...I haven't found anything like it...and I really don't have time to take a campus class. Thanks for the professionalism also...It is very classic and detailed...I love every minute and everyday of logging in...
Richard Jackson
WOW!! (Photographic Light) What an excellent workshop. I never realized there was so much to know about light for photographers. That is the medium by which we shoot, but my goodness, so many variables. I am having a great time taking this course. At age 57, I am certainly no youngster, but this course is giving me the knowledge I need to enjoy my favorite hobby to the fullest. Glad I found it.
Velma Barnett
I would just like to tell all those involved in this program how much I'm enjoying your teaching of photography. I took a basic class here in Pueblo Colorado at the community college during the fall semester and didn't learn near as much as I have learned with your program. Thanks allot for making this a learning and fun experience.
Janet English 
I have enjoyed this web site and the instruction offered more than you will ever realize. As someone who is relatively new to photography, this has been a GREAT place to start.
Bill O'Brien
Brian I've just completed your basic 35mm course, at last I have an understanding of shutter speeds & aperture settings, (quick get the camera out before I forget) seriously though, what an excellent course, easy to understand for a beginner like me, my photography has definitely improved since I completed it, many thanks Bill. 
Richard Jackson
BRAVO!!! What an excellent workshop. I am very glad I came upon this website, because it is by far the best photo site that I have found yet. The S&A information in this workshop will give me the tools I need to venture out in another area of interest. This is most exciting!!! 
Grant Polley
Brian, thank you for the information. I didn't expect such solid, detailed material from such an inexpensive, internet course. This is my first experience with this kind of learning format and I'm pleasantly surprised. This looks as though it will work out well. 
Richard Jackson
I enjoyed the Basic Workshop very much. There is so much that I want to learn about, and taking a course online makes you read and do the work. I would have liked to see more information on EXPOSURE, but still an excellent job. I'm eager to study the rest. KUDOS!!!
Pete Lusa
Brian, Just a short note of THANKS. Your course is just what I needed and the price was right in my range. I went from what the hell does this do to I can make this happen and improve the picture. Plus I'm having a ball doing it!
Janette Pyun. 
I have read your first two sample lessons on the Basics of 35mm photography, and I have found them very helpful. (Taught by Brian Ratty) Thank you very much for providing these sample lessons. They were very clearly explained, and easy to understand. I enjoyed learning about the mechanisms of the camera when a picture is taken, about the f-stops, and about the shutter speeds. 
Stephen Gibson
This may be one of the better $49.00 I have spent. What a nice gift to give to someone for Christmas. Could you provide a Christmas Notification if I wished to give these to others next year.
Henry M. De'Bardeleben
I can't thank you enough for your contributions to the Photo-seminars website. I have signed up for membership and could not read through the materials fast enough. The information contained on this site is as valuable as it is vast. I am happy to have found that there are people out there ready and willing to help us aspiring photographers. Thank you.
Luis Ochoa D.
Hello! I have received my certificate today and I want to thank you and all the staff from photo-seminars.com for all the knowledge that you share. I want to say that one of my favorite workshops is Photo Light because the only help that I can count on is my Nikon FM-10 meter and sometimes my photos were not correct exposed but now I am using a home made reflector to improve them. I am very interested in studio photography and I am learning a lot from the workshops. So thank again.
Jessica Rae Carnelos
I just finished taking your Certificate Course in photography today. I completed and passed all four exams. I must tell you that I found your course to be very interesting as well as extremely useful. I always loved photography but never had the time to take a class in a classroom setting. As a chemical engineer, I am very busy and was so happy to have the convenience of an on-line class such as this! I recently went on a trip to Cape Cod and because of your class, I was able to take astonishing photos of everything from the cobblestone streets in Nantucket to the breaching whales in the Atlantic Ocean! Thank you for a very informative and fun class! I more than enjoyed it! I look forward to reading more about photography in your "White Papers." Thank you, once again, for everything!
Ronald M. Kouf II
Brian, Hello! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you on a great on-line course that is easy to understand yet very informative. I just completed the Certificate Program at Photo-Seminars.com and I am just thrilled with it. Can't wait to dive into the other seminars.

I have been interested in railroad related photography for about 5 years now, but only in the past year have begun to take the actual discipline of photography more seriously. I've have had some early success with portraits and family weddings, but your on-line seminars have opened up a whole new world of understanding and opportunity. Thanks again for a great program.

James H. Egbert, Professional Photographer
Photo-Seminars.com is a comprehensive photography information hub that keeps me in touch with my peers and friends in the industry. You always highlight insightful articles and input from photographers all around the world in every medium of photography. Thank you for breaking the barriers within photography so that as a community of photographers we can learn from each other.

Heinz Dickens
Brian, I am new (6 months) to photography and feel presumptuous at telling someone of your experience level that I really feel you did a great job on the recent new workshop and tips you put on this web site....but I really think you did.
Linda Milne
Thank you for such an excellent web site, I am a true beginner and really looking forward to reading through all the advice!
Daniel McLean
Excellent, inspiring, It made me want to jump out and take photo's, so I did!
Debbie Knutson
So far - I love the site! I was looking for a place to gain some basic information to add to what I already know. I found the Basic course easy to follow and understand. I can't wait to take more courses!
Van Farley
I use my cameras almost everyday and have been for decades. When I run through these seminars. It has helped me remember things I haven't used or thought of for years. I am really enjoying it. Thanks Brian.
Bill Feagans
Just listened to the 40 minute presentation on creativity and its application to photography. Very well presented with excellent examples, and explanations of the right and left sides of the brain. Excellent presentation.
Dennis Watts
This One Seminar on basic 35mm, was awesome! I was considering taking a community college course until I found your site. What you have given me in one easy to understand format would have taken 16 weeks of classes and lots of travel time to accomplish. not to mention cost of books and
tuition. Thanks a lot.
Melissa McClelland
So far I have enjoyed both seminars I have taken. I have just recently bought my 1st SLR and am trying to learn how to take professional quality pictures. My biggest problem seems to be lighting, so I will try these suggestions, I really like the way things seem to be thoroughly explained.
Stew Wilkins
Hi! At age 51 I talked myself into a job as a photographer for one of the largest real estate companies in our city. Your basic 35mm course taught me enough in a short amount of time that they not only have signed me to a contract as their photographer, but I've fallen in love with photography. Having always worked in creative occupations in the past, I never realized what a creative outlet photography provides. Thank you for such a great web site and your easy to follow and insightful (pardon the pun) lessons.
Isabel Lugo
Excellent workshop with lots of basic information. Enough to make me want to start right away...very motivating and easy to understand.
Steve Mack
My sister gave me her old SLR camera a while ago and I had no idea how to use it. The seminar not only taught me how to use it, but made photography one of my favorite things to do. By the way, it wasn't an option, but I'd like to see more info on photo finishing on the site.
George Haberkorn
As a new student, I have just begun to participate in the offerings, but am very pleased with the creative thinking audio. As I listened, I compared my approach and process of Photographing scenes in nature to the basic creative concepts described. For example, as I listened, I thought that I might artistically benefit by advance planning to try a specific unique perspective or frame for my subjects as I saw them, as opposed to waiting to develop an approach when the subject was in view. All in all, the audio was refreshment to my creative technique.
Laine O'Neill
What a terrific web site. Lots of wonderful and useful information. One of the things I enjoy most about your site (and your workshops) is how you explain the various photographic techniques in such simple language. I've read numerous books that explain in great detail about how film speed, aperture and shutter speeds all work together but most of the time I ended up more confused. Thank you for keeping it simple and for using such wonderful analogies. My photographic skills have developed beyond my wildest dreams. Keep up the great work and thank you for having such an encouraging site.
Eric Jennings
This is exactly what I was looking for! Useful details on f-stops, shutter speed, etc, but enjoyable enough to read on my lunch hour. Thank you and I'll be checking back often!
Rohit Dixit
Good stuff. I’m looking to buy my first non-point and shoot camera. This site gave me good info on what to look for in a camera and what it all means Thank you for your invaluable help.
Kevin L. Rains
I never expected to find something like this ...anywhere! You have solved every basic question I had about Photography. Every time I ask 'veterans' they give their little spill and I'm usually completely lost, until now. Thank you very much. I am hooked.
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