REVIEWS FROM PAST STUDENTS:

“Cornell was a wonderful teacher . Very thoughtful and thorough. I gained a lot of confidence and a recharge of my photography passion .” -Elizabeth Hargrave

“The concepts were clearly explained and examples to further our understanding was given. I very much appreciated the diverse artists that Cornell presented because it helped me to dive deeper into my “why” and learn about artists and their work that deserve so much more honor, reference, and respect. I enjoyed the zoom sessions and Cornell provided a warm and welcoming environment for questions and self-expression. I will definitely recommend this course to other photographers.” -Tiara Ruffin

“Cornell is a brilliant teacher whose unbridled enthusiasm for "seeing” composition is infectious. Three months since I took the class, and I can attest to the fact that I now see the world in a whole new way and my composition is better for it!" - Kathleen

“This class was my seventh Illuminate class. I kept returning for classes because of the quality of instruction and instructors as artists. I am a serious hobbyist who has loved photography for most of my life. Illuminate gives me an opportunity to learn from distinguished photographers whom I would not otherwise experience. I am also learning in the presence of other photographers, both professional and fellow hobbyists. It’s interesting and exhilarating to communicate and share with artists from different parts of the world and who are on different levels of their craft. Cornell Watson’s deep dive into composition is energetic and vibrant instruction on how to use composition to elevate the storytelling in our images. I will definitely be back for more classes!” - Kay Snyder

“Cornell’s knowledge, joy and generosity are far exceeding any expectation. It has been a privilege to learn from such a humble talent. Lessons learnt are so subtle yet so powerful, my favorite kind of traits. An honor to learn from Cornell and wishing the class was longer as you just can’t get enough. Thank you Cornell for so much!” - Monique Sainz