Practical, informative, hands-on, single flash photography class!…read more My friend and I want to learn how to use single off-camera flash to enhance our photography skills. I checked around the Irvine/LA area. Most classes don't offer this type of class, and if they do, the classes are not held often. I found Peter Phun Photography through Yelp, and decided to give a shot and contacted Peter. Immediately, he was able to arrange the workshop the following weekend! Wow. The class was held at Back to the Grind: 4 hour total. The first 2 hours was presentation, and then it was hands-on practice with models. For a class less than 5 people, he actually had 2 models came in, and had 3 settings. He was patient in explaining the principles and allowed us to play around. I didn't have a camera, and Peter lent me his Canon - very thoughtful and kind. Just for a comparison: another friend took a studio lighting class in the Bay Area. There were at least 8 people, 1 studio setup, 1 model, and hardly any private time to shoot with the model. I highly recommend taking Peter's class.

I moved up from my point-n-shoot camera to a beautiful DSLR this year. I get it home and have no…read moreidea what to do with it, so I, like most of you, I set it on "AUTO" and start shooting. But I knew I could do better and get more out of my camera. Peter Phun is a professional photographer who used to work at The Press Enterprise. I'm a big fan of his work. When I saw he was having a basic DSLR class for beginners, I jumped on the opportunity. I took his one-day basic DSLR class and came away understanding the basics of how my amazing camera works, tips on photographing people, how to use available light, how to shoot things in motion and how to organize my photos once I got home. The class consisted of a "classroom" portion held at a coffee house in Riverside, a field portion shot at a motocross track, and a session with a free trial of Lightroom 4, where you learn how to organize and edit photos. Did you ever give any thought as to how you should name and organize photos once you download them? Peter will help you get set up so you can find photos easily. Peter is a patient, compassionate teacher who won't criticize you for not doing basic things you really should have done. Like reading the manual and studying the discs that came with your camera. I didn't, but he pretended not to notice. He also evaluates your interests and makes specific equipment suggestions. For me, it was a fast aperture 50mm lens. Also check out Peter's blog, where you will get lots of great tips from him and his fellow professionals on technique. Be sure to read the comments from other pros. http://peterphun.com/blog/ I'm looking forward to more basic classes from Peter. I highly recommend him if you are not a professional, but want to do more with that beautiful camera you bought and don't really know what to do with.

Thank you Hector for making this photography workshop available. After taking your class I now have…read morethe confidence to shoot almost exclusively in manual and aperture priority mode. I enjoyed every moment of the 7-8 hours we spent practicing and learning the art form of photography. You inspired us to get out of our comfort zones and to think creatively about our exposures. I'm still learning but I'm way better now than before I enrolled in your course. Thank you again my friend for all the effort you put into our class. You provided much value that I'm so grateful for. Peter

If you're looking to learn how to use today's picture taking technology, look no further. I…read morerecently bought a new mirrorless camera, and let me tell you, I was very intimidated by all its capabilities. I had been trying to learn through online courses and YouTube , but it only left me with more questions than answers. I couldn't have picked a better workshop to take. Hectors' lesson plan and hands on exercises left me feeling very confident in what I was doing. My knowledge of camera functions and capabilities have vastly improved. I highly recommend this workshop. thank you Hector for your patience and knowledge

David was great, very positive and encouraging I learned something! Can't wait to the other…read morefoundations courses

Great opportunity for beginners. I loved getting to know my camera I am excited to learn more and…read moretake more classes.

I don't think that instructors get better than Dan! Even my test subjects all said they learned a…read morelot while sitting for our sessions. knowledge structure patience responsiveness flexibility encouragement

I have always enjoyed photography and studied it in High School. I decided years later to purchase…read morecamera and realized I purchased a mini computer. Felt overwhelmed so I left it in my closet for a few months. I met Dan and enjoyed my classes with him and now I have an addiction with my cameras. Two cameras and 6 lenses later I just love the joy and the magic these cameras bring to me. I should have said 3 cameras, after Dan's first set of classes. I traded in that camera I out grew it in a year an a half.

Buyer Beware!! I signed up for one class from his 4 class workshop. I communicated via email . I…read moreinformed him that I wanted to sign up just for one class( I wanted to make sure it was something I would continue) He at no point stated I needed to sign up for all four classes. He emailed me the invoice for the class. I emailed him few days later explaining to him I would not be able to attend the first class due to mandatory work training , he agreed I can attend the second class. Stephen emailed me two days before the class and stated it was the last day to pay for the remaining of the classes, I emailed him back asking several question, which he replied very unprofessional. It sounded like he wanted us to pay for all four classes but if you go to his Facebook account, his description of the classes are not clear. When I showed up to the one class, he right away made it known he was irritated and starting saying "I was just jerking around" "you emailed 14 times back and forth" " I should be committed like he is" He made me feel very uncomfortable. I told him I would sign up for the rest of the classes if he allowed it and he stated " no, I have cut off times" I stayed and it was just myself and another student. The whole time he showed a slide show and addressed the other student. I felt like he did not acknowledge, like I wasn't even there. The class was advertised for 90 minutes but it ended in 60 min. The place is not clean, it is very cluttered. The way he runs his business is not professional. Best 45 dollars spent to find out he is not worth paying for more classes. Beware!!!

I had a great time attending Steve's 3 day photography workshop on the central coast of California,…read moreCambria County. Steve has 30 years photography experience, offers a studio experience and even owned a camera store. He put a lot of thought and effort into scouting many back roads to find the photographic gems. He gave many outstanding tips, helped me with settings, etc. I learned a lot and am happy that I attended.

Dedicated and knowledgeable staff, wish i could afford to take more classes, very pricy!read more

I have been in and out of photography for years (ok...mostly out). I know enough to not be a rank…read morebeginner, but not enough to be considered intermediate. I was able to take 5 courses this summer through CA Photography Center, with 4 different instructors, and I learned SO much from each course. Ramiro Gaytan, the owner, is a wonderful teacher. He keeps the classes fun and instructional. He taught the basics of how to use your camera, as well as some of the more advanced courses. His love for photography and his enthusiasm to share that with others comes through. The other instructors I had were also quite good, each with their own personalities and styles of teaching. I was also impressed with the range of expertise the students had. From people like me that didn't know tons, to people that have been doing this (and getting paid for it) for years. I highly recommend CA Photography Center if you are interested in learning more about photography.

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.

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 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.

Hands down the best photographers! From start to finish, they were patient, kind, and incredibly…read morecreative. They made us feel like family the entire time, kept everything running smoothly on schedule, and never missed a single moment. We're beyond grateful for the beautiful memories they captured on our wedding day

I have been wanting to write this review but I had severe post wedding blues. I miss our wedding so…read moremuch. And it has to do with the incredible day we had, this credit has to be given to the amazing wedding team we had. Michael and Angela are a dream team. They truly know how to make you feel comfortable, beautiful and show you how to pose for those of us who are not used to it . I have facial paralysis and was intimidated to take photos ever since I've had it. I expressed this to Michael and Angela. Honestly, I could cry thinking about how beautiful the photos they took came out. They are top notch and are more than just wedding photographer, they are amazing human beings that show the passion they have for life in what they do. I wish everyone can have them for their wedding because they are people that every bride and groom deserve to have in their corner. Michael, Angela. Un millón de gracias por todo. De todo corazón les deseamos mucho amor, salud y prosperidad. Ricardo y Magdalena Manríquez Ps. I really regret not getting a photo with you guys. I honestly forgot, I even wish I would have gotten a dance and drink with you too please take a photo with every couple. I'm sure they will love and appreciate you reminding them.