An "Advanced Darkroom" class was just about to start; however, I had pretty much no experience with…read morefilm photography or darkroom processes. Andrew Hall, the owner, and operator of The School of Light offered to teach me one-on-one during a weekend workshop to make sure I was fully prepared and confident for the advanced darkroom class. In a weekend, my world changed. I learned the art and mechanics of film photography, sharpened my perspectives for light and shadow, processed my own film, and developed my own prints. Nothing is quite as exciting as watching your photograph come to life, or as empowering as knowing you have full creative control in the darkroom. Low and behold, I was fully equipped for the advanced class - which was nothing short of magnificent. Andrew is incredibly friendly, passionate, patient, engaging, inspiring, a true artist with a wealth of expertise, and an exceptional instructor for your journey into the darkroom. I've since taken numerous classes at SoL and continue to expand my creativity into exotic and uncharted realms. The people who attend Andrew's workshops are just as friendly and likeminded as you. Everyone gets along and encourages each other; it's indeed a splendid place.

I took the darkroom fundamentals class "Into the Dark" with Andrew last year. Andrew spent lots of…read moreindividual time with each of the students, making sure we all coaxed the best out of our eyes and cameras (and hands, when it came to rolling film onto reels...). Since then I've been regularly developing film at home and making darkroom prints at SoL "print nights," where he opens up the darkroom to former students. More than just a well-equipped darkroom, Andrew's photographic experience is an incredible resource for Los Angeles photographers. Not only that, almost everyone I've met at print nights is equally passionate and excited about the creative process and makes the whole experience outstanding.

Been coming here for over 2 years now. Omg love it here, the students really care for their…read morepatients and do quality work unlike private dentist that just ruin your teeth and over charge you. The process does take a bit longer than a private dentist but it's worth the wait. Parking is a bit steep but there's no street parking or public parking. But at least they give discount for patients but still a bit high.

When I tried to address these serious concerns through their management or patient relations, my…read moremessages were completely ignored for days. After I posted an honest review to voice my frustration, the administration retaliated by blocking my account, closing my case, and refusing to provide further dental services. This is a complete failure of patient care, ethical responsibility, and accountability. I strongly advise anyone seeking reliable dental care to look elsewhere. MichelleM. Bingham (Quality Assurance Manager) Instead of correcting errors, they close the accounts of those who leave negative comments, and you can no longer receive service.

I'm not sure why the rating is so low for the USC Faculty Practice. I've been getting my dental…read moreneeds addressed here for about two decades, and I've been completely satisfied. I started seeing the USC Faculty Practice when I worked at USC for a year, and even though it's been nearly twenty years since I've left that job, I'm still going there. The only outside dental insurance they accept is Delta Dental, but that's what nearly everyone has. Since the dentists' primary income is as university professors, they don't feel the need to upcharge or recommend unnecessary procedures to keep the money coming in. It's great to go to the dentist and get the care that I need without upselling; taking care of one's teeth shouldn't feel like buying a car. And I've had multiple experiences at the USC Faculty Practice where I the dentists and hygienists have worked with me to provide me with a solution for my needs that work with my insurance (translation: won't cost me extra money) where, had I been at a private practice dentist, I would have ended up paying hundreds or thousands of dollars out of pocket. Many of my friends have dentist horror stories and hate going to the dentist -- and I have a few of those from my pre-USC Faculty Practice days. But now that I keep my regular biannual schedule of cleanings and check-ups here, I've had no dental issues for many years. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my dental needs.

Well, I can't even get IN because they have started requiring some purchase of a toothbrush kit for…read more$25 which they think is "nothing" but it's not $1.00 or less, it's too much for a toothbrush kit that you could get for free in a lot of places. Free clinics, for starters. So it won't matter if they can or can't get to my infected broken-out root canal before the infection spreads and becomes life-threatening, will it. Because they don't seem to understand what CAN'T pay means. I went over there and registered to become a patient after being unable to get in to County+USC's urgent care on time to not be there waiting two or three days in "Emergency" just to see an Oral Surgeon. At "county" facilites, things that Medi-Cal doesn't cover, they still don't charge you for them and they do them anyway. That's the way it's supposed to be, California!! There is a link to tooth infections and death, people.!!!!!

Learning with Ming has been an incredible experience. He has a gift for making everything feel…read moreaccessible, putting you right at ease and handing you the practical tools you need to get out there and start shooting immediately. He truly knows his craft inside and out, and his deep technical knowledge makes a world of difference. On top of being a fantastic teacher, he's genuinely a wonderful human being. Couldn't recommend him more!

Ming photographed the most important moment in our lives - our Express Wedding…read more Getting married at the Van Nuys Courthouse wasn't the most romantic. But Ming turned it into a beautiful thrilling pictorial expression that we are proud to show all our friends and family. We asked for National Geographic style and what he delivered was exquisite! We can't thank him enough!! We were lucky to have him!

I really recommend school And fun to be meet with new…read morefriends Good place to learn many different things

Me gustó el estudio de belleza genesiscal porque la profesora es súper agradable y muy paciente y…read moreme ayuda mucho, Ingrid

What a great place to bring your children for speech and occupational therapy. My personal…read moreexperience has been ultimate. ALL the therapists are educated, very informed, patient and are hands on with parent training. Last but not least, love what they do!

This experience was fast and efficient. I would use LA Fire Card again to get my certification if…read moreneeded. It only took about 3 hours. Very quick time for certificate exchange.

Easy to register and straight forward classes to knock off the fire card requirements. Will return…read morewhen I am due for renewal. Amazing class and I learned a lot from The instructor.

Very unreliable! Saturday morning I called at 9am to schedule an appointment for my first driving…read morelesson for today, Monday at 9:00am. The man came off as rude and they didn't call me back to confirm my appointment till 12pm. I guess that should've been the first tell tale sign of bad service. Today, I called at 9:20 am to ask where my instructor was, and the man who answered the phone said "Action Driving School", I went on to say that the instructor wasn't here. Yet he goes on and tells me he isn't in town but gave me the number of the instructor who was supposed to be here. I called her and she told me, "I called you all day yesterday and this morning to confirm and no one answered." My phone ALWAYS has the volume up, and guess what....NO MISSED CALLS! Very unprofessional and very unreliable. I am PAYING for the classes, they aren't providing the service for free. I would NEVER recommend them, and if it were possible to give them zero stars, I would.

I called and scheduled an appointment to be picked up so that I could have a quick tutorial and go…read morefor my driving test using the car. They did NOT show up! They did NOT call me back after I left 3 messages in their inbox (not even answering the phone on a Friday afternoon). I missed my behind the wheel driving test due to their unprofessional conduct. BEWARE and try your luck elsewhere!

Have been taking class here for 3 years now and love it! I've felt myself level up as an actor and…read moreartist. LAS is a great choice for actors that are looking to work on getting more involved (physically, mentally, spiritually) in the process, digging deeper, exploring nonlinear ways of building a scene, & just raising the ceiling on their work. Class here is amazing. Desean is the type of coach who will always treat you with respect, empathy & care while pushing you along the path of discovering your own greatness. Its not the type of class where u can learn something & coast. If you're open, you'll have moments where you crash and burn in a safe space (just real excruciating embarrassment) & also moments of genius & brilliance. Sometimes we have snacks.

I've been working with Desean Terry for nearly 10 years! He and his studio's techniques are pretty…read moremuch my go-to. You'll actually feel like an artist here, rather than being taught to "hit certain beats" (a technique other studios rely on, which makes auditions feel transactional and totally un-creative). Because of the depth of exploration and conversation in scene study, you'll actually get to know your classmates, which creates community. The level of conversation and self-reflection during class is high. And perhaps most importantly, I feel grateful to have met good friends here. This is a fantastic space for artistry, self-discovery, and vulnerability!

SIGN WITH ME has just released an AMAZING book dedicated to promoting healthy aging by teaching…read morethem ASL with music. I love that the founder D'yann has found a way to support the old folks. :)

From the owner: Provides educational services that teach the fundamentals of American Sign Language through…read moreinteractive classes, workshops, and diversity training. In addition, SWM offers qualified ASL interpreting services for a variety of public settings.