I saw an add for a class on Facebook... it was like it was calling TO ME! Did I want to learn how…read moreto use my DSLR camera better (...ok, ok, AT ALL!!!) And how to do so out of 'AUTO' mode...? I sure heck did!!! Catch that?! I said 'DID'!!!! I didn't inquire about the class, just signed up; so my assumption of it being a big class and not a more intimate setting, was way Off! When I arrived I was surprised that I was 1 of 5! Unfortunately the 6th lady wasn't feeling well enough to attend. Class was held in a Mom based center, but more of a yoga studio that has mom to be, & mommy and me services/classes. It's beautiful. Casey had folding chairs and class materials for each of us. I opted to sit on a yoga mat on the floor with a floor chair that was surprisingly amazing! (I only mention it to let you know more about what is available, than my pickiness! Lol) She also provided snacks, & drinks. The class is 4 hours and extremely helpful! I learned about many different aspects of my camera that I just wasn't taking into consideration, or really even knew existed! Casey made sure to get down on each persons level to help find certain switches, that vary between not only brand but model of each camera! I had no idea! She's also there to help you understand and answer and all questions you might have. I believe there were 3-4 exercises/assignments that we got up and out of the room to physically go do outside. Over all the class was extremely informative and I can't wait to see what I can produce with my new found knowledge! I would absolutely recommend.

I am so glad that I found Casey's Momtography class. It was exactly what I needed to become more…read moreconfident with my DSLR camera. I had taken one photography class before and left the class feeling defeated. The instructor was not teaching to what my needs were. I am a Mom so having an instructor that was a Mom and could explain the basics in an easy and condensed manner made all the difference. In the past 6 months since taking the class I have taken many amazing photography of my family with my DSLR that I may have just taken with my phone before. I am glad to have these special memories. Thanks Casey for being a wonderful teacher!

The large format photography course is fabulous. I took it before buying a large format camera and…read morethen retook it after settling on some equipment. I learned a tremendous amount from Nick and this allowed me to begin practicing with the view camera. Noteworthy: Nick is very responsive to questions. The course is definitely a 5 star course.

Great teacher. I took a few of his workshops and I highly recommend. He taught me the basics and I…read morehave built a very successful Buisness with his foundation.

I recently did a photoshoot at Ziba to celebrate my 40th birthday and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. Sammy was my photographer, and I was so impressed from start to finish. I absolutely LOVE my photos! I came into the shoot feeling so nervous but Sammy immediately put me at ease. He was patient, professional, and guided me through posing in a way that made me feel comfortable and confident. I'm so grateful he captured such a beautiful variety of photos that truly reflect different sides of me. The cost of the shoot was great, especially for the # of images, shooting time and turnaround on images. I enjoyed the entire experience and highly recommend Sammy and Ziba to anyone looking for an incredible photoshoot.

Becky was awesome to work with! She was so kind and make me feel super comfortable. She was also…read morevery helpful in selecting outfits to wear for the photos. I would highly recommend and would definitely work with Ziba Photo again in the future. Thank you!

I recently attended NPPE's second expedition this year into the Mojave National Preserve and was…read moreabsolutely thrilled with the entire trip! Our guide and instructor took our small group into places I never would have imagined inside the Preserve. While I was expecting to have a little bit of our time focused on the educational aspects of post-production, it turned out that we were split our time about 50-50 between editing and going out into the field and taking photos which was perfect for me. The small class size provided ample one-on-one mentoring with a certified instructor who was able to teach us many of the best-practices on image handling and post processing. Not only did I come back with some great images to send to the print shop and share with my family and friends on social media, but I returned with new editing skills and a fresh workflow combining LightRoom with Photoshop. Simply put it was an amazing trip, I learned more in 5 days than I had in the last year of taking classes and weekend workshops. The whole experience was customized to the needs of the group, starting with the phone calls before the trip to discuss what I wanted to accomplish, through adjusting the schedule while we were in the Preserve, and the follow-up calls afterwords. Small group size, 1 on 1 mentoring, trip tailored to the individual needs and desires of our group, instructor knew the area extremely well including knowing what time of day to be where to capture the right light on the scenes. Still riding the photo high from a trip that ended a month ago. Can't wait to attend my next expedition, probably one of the Utah trips whether it's Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, or Grand Staircase-Escalante. And I'm definitely going back to the Mojave National Preserve.

Such an amazing opportunity to be a part of one of these workshops! Photographing wonderful…read morelandscapes and learning from the best, let alone being out in nature and getting some much needed fresh air. I would definitely recommend this to any photographer, young and old, for an unforgettable time in some of our nation's most beloved parks.

My fiancé hired Savannah to take pictures of our surprise engagement and she literally made my…read moreengagement day so special. She went above and beyond for us and even organized a picnic for my fiancé and I, and it was perfect. I have to laugh because everyone gives credit to my fiancé but in reality it was Savannah that really made this experience a more memorial moment for the two of us and I couldn't be more grateful for her. Also, the photos are literally so stunning and she got them back to us quicker than I thought was even possible. She is so amazing and you will not regret booking her!!!

Savannah was wonderful to work with. I live quite far from the Knoxville area, and everything was…read moreas smooth as could be setting up the engagement photoshoot. She made the already stressful process so much easier. She was where she needed to be and caught the perfect moments. She was super friendly, and it felt like we were conversating with a friend we had known for a while. The pictures are fantastic. Me and my fiancée are more than happy with the pictures we have received. Attached is just one of the many GREAT pictures she captured. We will definitely use her again if we ever need pictures in the Knoxville/Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.

What an amazing photographer. We did a newborn swaddle photos and it was a quick and easy…read moreexperience. Photos came out gorgeous that it's so hard to narrow it down. I highly recommend Stevie Cruz as a photographer. She is very professional and very kind!

On a scale of one to ten, Stevie is an ELEVEN!…read more This was the best thing I never knew I needed! Stevie came highly recommended by multiple friends and I am so glad I listened. As someone who has never done a professional photo shoot by myself let alone with my dogs, I was pretty nervous but Stevie made me and my fur kids so comfortable! She was so patient and kind and my dogs LOVED her. If a glowing review isn't enough, I think the photos speak for themselves. Thank you Stevie for the incredible photos!

Massimo managed to accommodate me for a last minute photography session for my home the next day…read more He is extremely detailed, prompt and took some excellent, high quality pictures. I even noticed a huge difference to my listing and it was off the market within 3 days thanks to Massimo and the photos he took! Thank you so much!

I can't say enough great things about Massimo. I've met with him a few times now and he's really…read morehelped me understand the in's and out's of my Canon DSLR. Having no background in photography I really needed a lot of hand holding to get me up to speed in understanding what Aperture , ISO and Shutter Speed means and how it effects your images you take. He's actually went out of his way to install software that allows me to edit images on my own. I'm going to continue to use Massimo in the future because he ACTUALLY cares and his passion for photography is refreshing to be around and makes you really want to keep learning. Thank you.

The experience was amazing and Ramiro was great and incredibly professional, he made me feel…read morereally comfortable and happy with the head shot! He was great at showing me what he was doing while giving me full control of everything, he really is very talented! The photo came out great, I have not had a professional photo like that done before and I am going to use it as much as possible in everything! His photos around his office was also really inspiring and makes me want to get something else done. I would definitely recommend him!

I attended the night and low light photography class, and it was excellent and very informative…read more Ramiro is a very good teacher, and his explanations were very clear. I have attended various other photography classes, but I can without any hesitation can say this is the best class I have taken. The class I took was 6 evening sessions and I have leant a lot in each session. Most of the training is practical and hands-on. I have never enjoyed a class like this before. I will definitely recommend this place and will not hesitate to attend their future classes.

We worked with Gail for our daughter's newborn photos, and it was nothing short of an amazing…read moreexperience! She was very responsive to emails and incredibly accommodating when we needed to reschedule our session. She even reached out to another client to make the switch happen. Her studio was amazing and stocked with every prop you could think of. She was so patient with our daughter when she was fussy at the beginning. Gail worked with us until she got the perfect shots. I highly recommend her for all your photography needs!

What an amazing experience I have nothing but amazing things to say from doing my daughter's…read morenewborn shoot there, to our family Christmas shoot, to her 3 month and 6 month photoshoot. The props she has is phenomenal and her talent in taking pics and working with babies is amazing. Really she has every kind of set you can think of. Highly recommend.

I've done workshops with several different instructors and Chris' astro workshop was my favorite…read more He was very knowledgeable and patient with me and I also appreciated his encouragement. The post-processing session was extremely helpful and I learned a lot of great Lightroom tricks. I am looking forward to doing a seascape workshop with Chris. (The person who gave Chris a 1-star review for being a "bitter boomer" is probably just an irresponsible drone photographer who feels they are above the law and doesn't have the decency to understand that Chris' denouncements of bad drone operators is for the public good.)

Chris taught me everything about seascape photography, he is a master at composition & an expert in…read morecatching light. He does extensive research prior to every shoot. learning along side Chris you will not just pick up knowledge on shooting but everything about preparing for the shoot. Great guy, responsible and a teacher !