FROM PAST STUDENTS:

“Where to even start! First, Kyla what an incredible human, not only is she wildly talented, she’s also a wonderful and brave teacher. She truly lets her student in on her thought process from beginning to end, which in my opinion was invaluable. I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone that wants to up their game and gain a fresh perspective on cultivating connection.” - Inga Thorarinsdottir

“Cultivating Connection is one of the best online classes I've taken, and I've participated in quite a few. Kyla is both down to earth and genuine, and more than willing to share her vast wealth of experience and her creative process. In the two weeks of class, I saw a big shift in how I approach my subjects. I appreciate how detailed Kyla is about the process of creating connection. Her sense of humor made the class a lot of fun! I can't say enough about it!” - Catherine Hales

“ I've taken other courses before from other platforms and teachers, and none have resonated with me quite like Kyla's workshop. Her vulnerability is refreshing and inspiring, and the way she uses her connection to her inner self to provide connection with her subjects and viewers is nothing short of incredible. She walked me through the heart work that was required to see through the problems I was having within my art, and has inspired me to dig even deeper to truly convey the connection I've been craving in my work. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Kyla and to see a little bit of her soul being poured out in class form.” - Mindy Tingson

“Cultivating Connection is just what I needed to feel inspired, motivated, and prepared to make deeper connections in my personal and client work. Kyla is not only an open book but an open heart as well. She helps you see that creating connection, while it can feel difficult, really isn’t complicated; and she demonstrates beautifully how vulnerability is the basis for all true deep connections. This class is not just about being a photographer, it is about being human, and how to use our art to tell our experience.” - Tonya Edwards

“Take this class!! I have taken so many photography workshops, and this one is a standout and one of my very favorites. Kyla is so personable, experienced, and responsive. Her curriculum is thorough and thought-provoking. She gets to the heart of photography in a completely unique and genuine way. The class covers everything you could ever want to know about connection, and comes at it from several different angles that have broadened my perspective and will have me thinking and working for a long time. Not only do I have new tools and technical skills to work on, but my artistic approach is wider and I have new excitement to get out and create images that are meaning” - Annie Mangelson

“Feeling like my photos were lacking something, this was the class I was looking for without even knowing. I had my first aha moment within the first couple of days of practicing the lessons that Kyla gave us. Her realness and honestly was a breath of fresh air that our world needs more of.” - Carolyn Qually

“Kyla is an open book and takes the time to walk you through her entire process of how she cultivates connection in her personal and client work. In particular, I liked the questions she shared for critiquing my own images to help me figure out how I can work towards telling a better story with my images. I also felt that she did a good job of giving actionable tips for helping our clients settle into their most natural selves. I've shot a few sessions since taking the course and already I can see how her input is impacting the images I am making.” - Ellen Shaw

“Learning from Kyla Ewert felt like a talented friend was teaching me her best behind the scenes tips and tricks. Her open, genuine style is encouraging and insightful.” - Lexi Brenner

“Even as a silent student, I thought the feedback from Kyla was indeed detailed and thoughtful. Comments that were meaningful to me were how to take a picture and then take a better picture, how to look for and capture connection between subjects, and to take risks creating images. I also found it freeing to be encouraged to give myself permission to find heart and value in images that may not be technically perfect. Every lesson was something to look forward to each day and to think about. Wonderful experience! And I will enjoy revisiting the lessons and trying ideas!” Kay Snyder

“Kyla's class is encouraging, inspiring, and practical. I feel like I am equipped with ways to identify connection as I shoot, cull, and also know how to initiate strong connections with clients from the very first interaction with them. She sprinkles in a lot of fun and creativity, challenging you to keep yourself energized by experimenting with shooting and finding beauty in unexpected ways.” -Beth Braman

“Kyla's class helped me to get out of a photographer's rut that I had been in for quite some time. I would definitely recommend it!” - Carolina Adame

“I so enjoyed the course. It was one that I could have kept doing weekly and this is a great gauge for me. If I don't want it to end it means something. I had really noticed a gap in my work and Kyla's teaching created an awareness as to how to better them. I look for different things now and don't push things in the same old direction. I also felt that this course transferred to my life as well and for that I have the biggest thank you. Simple but game changing.” - Rachel Spearritt

“I loved getting know Kyla as a photographer and as a person. She is so incredibly talented. Her photos alone just made my heart happy. If that was all I got from her class, that would have been more than enough. But I learned sooo much and I also walked away a better version of myself. Kyla’s class helped me to focus on connection and people and relationships in such a difficult time. I had something good and meaningful to focus on during this pandemic, which was so needed. To focus on people and relationships and what connects our hearts, I honestly don’t know how to adequately express what that meant to me or how that has changed my outlook on life. It’s totally shifted my focus on what really matters. Kyla opened her heart and shared so much of who she is with our class. I feel like I made I new friend. Kyla has an incredible gift of connecting with others and I feel fortunate to have been a recipient if that.” - Brooke Wilson

“ Kyla's class has changed me as an artist. I am more confident going into shoots, and I am taking more risks with plenty of ideas in my pocket to get creative! I loved how honest, forthcoming and real Kyla is as a person and an artist. This came through in her material, videos, feedback on our work and most especially in our live Zoom video calls. I was thrilled to have a conversation with her and my classmates in this course - it made a huge difference in connecting with the ideas covered in the course and it was incredibly motivating. This is an excellent addition. In the course, Kyla breaks down the ideas in connecting with your client and your work in simple, attainable ways. Her videos are fun and honest and filled with helpful information. I even used one of her videos as a "pep talk" before I went on a shoot! Kyla encourages her students to take risks and reflect in our work to become better artists and people. I found her class to be refreshing and motivating.” - Nancy Magnus

“There is so much to think about in photography. Light, settings, position, angle, perspective, composition. The most important thing in a photo is connection. Kyla helped to show how she created connection so easily in her images. It gives you a new sense of thinking and just to relax and create that beautiful connection which is so important.” - Nadinne Wilkinson

“I took a chance on this class and it was so worth it. I learned so much about connection and photography but also about myself. Kyla helped me brake through barriers and work towards helping my clients and children connect in my images.” -Sunnie Francom

“The lessons and videos that Kyla have put together are so insightful. She lets you see exactly what she does and why and is an open book with what's going on for her to capture the images that she does. She is also amazing at giving feedback, doing so in such a way that you walk away feeling even more confident in yourself, how to improve your images and your own skills. I absolutely loved this course!” - Delanie Player

“I knew immediately when I saw Kyla’s work - what was missing from my photography. The course is so much more than looking for and documenting connection with your lens - Kyla encourages openness and authenticity. Qualities that shine through in her teaching style and her photography. Its rare to find a teacher that encourages all round growth. It’s still a work in progress but something I am sure has and will continue to benefit me personally and as a photographer.” Maxine Small

“This workshop goes beyond Connection and takes it to another level. It is eye opening and heart warming. Kyla speaks to our inner selves. Her vulnerability and knowledge is a gift and being taught by her is a hug for the soul. I couldn't recommend this workshop enough. Forever grateful I got this opportunity.” -Monique Sabina Sainz McCommons

“Kyla poured her heart and knowledge into this course and pushed me in ways that were manageable and fun! I walked away with the sense that "I can do this!" - Carrie Dorean

“Thank you Kyla for highlighting the humanity of photography over technicalities of “the perfect shot.” Your vulnerability and encouragement were a model for how important self-connection is in order to build connection with others. The practical videos of following along on a family shoot and how you shoot your kids were extremely informative and helpful. I appreciate how purposeful and concise they all were.” - Janice Chow

“I love Kyla's approach to connection and photography, She took us thru every aspect of how she creates connection in a photo personally and professionally. I found her learning style to photography alot like how I learn and I found this refreshing that we have different ways to accomplish our own vision of storytelling and connection.” -Ann Mangum

“As a family photographer who values connection first and foremost, I've been looking forward to this course for months! It did not disappoint; I learned a lot in a short time about how to create more connection in my images, and in ways I never would have come up with on my own. Kyla does a great job of explaining, showing examples, and the assignments were really enjoyable and stretched me to try new things. I'm already putting my new knowledge to work at family sessions, and my head is swimming with ideas of how I can make my photography even better in the future.” - Lydia Fine