It would be hard to overstate what a terrific workshop on bird photography that Mary Louise…read moreprovided in September. Despite the challenges of the pandemic (and in part because of that), she and her wonderful assistant Alan Clark gave us far more attention and instruction than we could have expected through a series of detailed Zoom meetings. As one who was struggling with the technology of a new camera plus LightRoom and PhotoShop, I emerged with much more confidence. Then the trip to Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, N.C., was the icing on the cake. This reserve, set up mainly to educate the public and protect endangered species, is a perfect place for practicing photography among thousands of beautiful birds, in settings that feel like natural ones. Even the birds seem happy there!

I really enjoyed this half day workshop. I generally can't sit still for long periods, but I…read morewasn't bored at all! First, she knows her stuff. She knows my camera, and everyone else's! She was hands on, patient, and genuine--the real deal. A couple of years ago I attended another beginner's class and while I wouldn't say it was awful....it was pretty bad. That instructor seemed more interested in showing his own photos than teaching us about our cameras. I loved that she supplied handouts, and a fantastic little cheat sheet. There was a ton of information, and a lot of aha moments. I now know what ALL my buttons on my Canon are for! You will not be disappointed, and I'm looking forward to my next workshop with Mary Louise.

I went there for medical billing and coding and it was an Awesome school.They took my credits from…read moreanother school that I went to

This school is an absolute waste of time and money. I attended while it was "The School of…read moreCommunication Arts" and it was absurd how poorly managed this place was. Our instructor would leave our classroom after just a couple of minutes with no real direction or instruction. He was busy hanging out with a fellow instructor in one of the other domes. Meanwhile we were doing a drawing class in a poorly lit room where the only light was up by where the instructor would typically teach. He did this for weeks. When our ENTIRE class went to talk to Deborah, and let her know of these problems and a lack of instructor, she told us ALL that we were lying and that the instructor wouldn't do that because he was one of their most esteemed instructors. She wouldn't even walk to the classroom to see if we were telling the truth. How would an entire class be able to leave their class without the instructor wondering what was up and going to look for them. Deborah denied any refunds or rescheduling of classes. I still wish I could get some sort of refund for this place. During admissions, I was told I would be placed in advanced classes because my work already proved I would be wasting my time in beginner classes. Of course when it came time to start, I was placed in beginner classes and they said they wouldn't change them. So I spent money without any ability to get a refund on classes for things I already knew. Half the time I spent teaching my fellow classmates better techniques than the instructors did. I've heard this place is getting shut down. Not the first rodeo the owner has been through like this though. Roger K is an educational crook and so is Deborah.

The hub and I happened into this space during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was please to see so…read moremany types of art displayed on two levels of this building. Many items were really spectacular and eye-catching.

One of my favorite places in Durham! The classes are an awesome opportunity to make art as a…read morecommunity. In particular, Carol's watercolor class and Heather's intuitive painting workshop are truly invaluable creative experiences.

Brian photographed my wedding and I couldn't be happier with the results. It was an investment,…read moreyes, but it was easily one of the most important parts of my wedding plan, and I know I chose wisely. He brought two assistants along and captured the posed photos and spontaneous moments over the course of the day. His reception photography was particularly impressive--he photographed us in low lighting, so he used external flash to avoid blurry photos, but the end results looked as crisp and clear and not overblown as those from earlier in the day. The man clearly knows his stuff and handled capturing our special moments in all sorts of lighting. Plus, I got high-res copies of my images so I could share and print accordingly.

Bless Brian for the time and patience he showed my family and me when selecting our photographer!…read moreObviously photography is something you want spend time selecting, because those are the memories that will last forever. Brian answered our questions thoroughly and patiently, smiling every second. He was so approachable and easy to talk to. He was also incredibly funny, which took the awkwardness away when it came time for taking the engagement photos. He has an open door policy, and always made himself available to respond to emails, phone calls, and in person visits. We didn't have to lay out a detailed list of the shots we wanted - he just understands what you need and does it. He anticipates what you want. Our photos weren't those cheesy staged pictures that you often see. They were candid shots of us having the time of our lives. They were amazing! The lighting was incredible as well. Most of our reception was in really dark light, but the photos turned out so crisp and clear. Even with the glow sticks that we pulled out later in the evening. He is truly talented! We received our photos just four short weeks after the wedding. In the meantime, he sent us "sneak peaks" to get us excited about what was to come. I'd highly recommend Brian. You won't be disappointed!

Revolution Studios is amazing. They know how to make you feel at ease and the results show. Somer…read moreis a consummate professional and you know you are in good hands as soon as you get there. Kat is fantastic at adding touch ups to the photos after to make you look even better! And for my fellow guys who haven't a clue on how to dress for this sort of thing, Revolution works with an amazing stylist.

Upsell upsell upsell…read more My girl got totally ripped off. The "package" she got really wasn't a package. Everything was EXTRA.

If you love beautiful, natural, airy photos that really capture joy, look no further. Helen really…read moretook the time to capture some natural photos of my kids and truly has the grace, patience and expertise that is SO necessary in getting professional photos of children. We never felt rushed, awkward, or uneasy which is hard to avoid when working with kids and a photographer they're not already very familiar with. My youngest son is a true mamas boy and getting photos of him alone wasn't even on my wishlist because I didn't think we could even attempt them. Helen worked her magic and we not only go photos of him sitting alone but ALSO SMILING. HUGE win! We can't even get him to do that at home! We will be returning for her to capture hopefully many more milestones for our family. 10/10 recommend, I have worked with many photographers for photos and she has easily made it to the top of our list of favorite photographers.

Helen was great to work with and very flexible! She did a fantastic job capturing my mom and kids…read morein action as well as still photos while at a park. She was fun, didn't get frustrated, and just went with the flow. We will going back to her for our immediate family photos as well.