I have now completed two courses with MIP and the experience has been so rewarding. My digital…read morecamera always intimidated me. I would take it with me on trips and I would always end up reverting back to my phone. I finally learned how to use it properly, and not only that...I learned how to take and process quality, beautiful photos that I am proud to display. Our instructor, JAC, explained and demonstrated various photographic techniques. We learned how to use the camera in low light settings without flash, how to properly use flash in a studio, how to take HDR and panorama photos, composition and so much more. Everyone that I've dealt with at MIP has been so accommodating, incredibly professional and very nice. I genuinely feel like you get so much more value than what you pay for the classes and I cannot say enough positive things about the school. I am looking forward to registering for some of their photography field trips once they become available.

From the owner: MIP is an educational institution totally devoted to the field of photography; with an assembly of…read moreexceptionally talented and accomplished instructors--artists who believe in the magic of image-making as a hands-on experience. Is a gathering spot for image-centric souls that includes a permanent gallery area for photography exhibits & lectures, top notch facilities for students to learn as they work with state-of-the-art equipment, a darkroom for processing and printing B&W film, a fully equipped professional studio, comfortable classrooms and break-time areas. MIP is the best of both worlds--well-grounded in the film/analog tradition, but definitely at the forefront of the digital era's technology and processes. It is space and possibilities for anyone who wants to build a solid theoretical and technical knowledge of photography. Our courses and workshops are open to anything you want to learn in this field. Whether amateur or professional, we have a program for you.

Excellent expositions around photography and their photographers! A heaven for photographer…read morestudents.

I have know Roberto Mata since 2003 when I started taking my first course in his old school in…read moreCaracas ( Venezuela) . Over the years we traveled extensively in Venezuela and then several international photo travels also. I must say how delighted I felt when I knew he opened his school in Miami. His and his staff dedication is limitless so that's why I have to give a five sta

They ripped me off on EBay and had to of lied to EBay as well! I ordered $1336 in Wescott Flex Kit…read morebatteries and they were very obviously damaged. They accepted my return on EBay and then never refunded my money. I have photos and proof of our EBay chat regarding all of this. This company has zero integrity and I would not do business with them!!! Also, now they have both the defective batteries they sent me and my money. Clearly no integrity!

Dont trust website when it comes to what's in store Call…read morefirst The website takes a few days to update

where do I start.... This establishment has a lot of neat…read moreelements, and a lot of potential , cool finds, and lots knick knacks. Now where it all goes down hill is the attitude and customer service. The owner Ron has no idea how to run a business in this decade. The place is very dirty, and unorganized, which is alright. I also don't care about political views, it all boils down to customer service. most of the things he sells will not work as he says, and he will not give you your money back. This guy makes up prices at the top his head for used , unreliable cameras that he can't really vouch for. There is a risk in buying a used camera but he will rip you off , and be extremely rude to you if you come back with any kind of complaint or dissatisfaction in the product he sold you. He talks like he's doing you a favor when he's doing bare minimum customer service. He was SO rude to me as a customer after I spent $300 at his store, for non functioning products. He refused to give me money back and I had to settle for a camera I didn't really want. He is just there to take your money and rip you off. Most of the equipment he sells is unreliable and not taken care of. Everything is neglected. Please if you're just starting film DO NOT COME HERE , DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HERE. Stay away , go to some of the new nicer spots that take care of their products and will work with you as a customer. Example palm film lab , cardinal film lab, or bellows. The one star is for his nasty attitude, and I'll never forget it. Stay away from here please.

AAA Fotofast is a cool store if you are a photographer for its vintage lenses and gear. I hired…read morethem to fix my Canon RP and they did it fast.

Professor Gaspare was amazing!! I thought was not going to make it through, but he made it very…read moreinteresting. Very knowledgeable, and very cool. Im so glad I got him as a professor. Building is clean, easily accessible, and I an glad I came in person.

Do not get the Cram Exam Preparation in the package. I did…read moreand I am dissapointed. Not because it works or it doesn't, but rather because if you pay for it, you won't get your money back, not even as a credit towards further education. GoldCoastSchools will not refund any money! That's what happened to me. I was going to take the Cram Course but had to wait for a week. So, instead I decided to take the State Exam and passed it. Therefore, I did not need the extra expense. My advice, get the basic education, study and prepare yourself to take the State Test. Only if you fail the State Test go for the Cram Preparation Course. If not you will LOSE your money.