REVIEWS FROM PAST STUDENTS:
"I’m so grateful I finally made it into this class. It was such an eye-opening experience. I lacked the vocabulary to be able to express what colours I felt represented me as an artist and the technical skill to be able to achieve exactly what I had in my mind's eye. This course certainly delivered. Roxanne was incredibly generous with her time and feedback and I felt very supported throughout the two weeks. I have left with what feels like a wealth of knowledge and a want to continue exploring colour as a way of expressing myself as an artist." - Marina Locke
"Editing for Artist's was an incredible class! Roxanne's knowledge of color theory and how to apply it to your own work was impeccable! The thought process behind everything made so much sense! I learned to really SEE my surroundings first and then Roxanne gives you the knowledge and tools to apply it in your post-processing. Coming from an art background myself this was a breath of fresh air to come back to the foundations of color and remember how to make them work for you. I now feel more confident in my editing than I ever have!" - Natalie Marotta
Roxanne Bryant’s “Color Theory” intensive is one the best workshops I have taken in my photography education. Her expansive knowledge and expertise is one of a kind and I truly believe, not found elsewhere. Her workshop is an essential stepping stone for all photographers who wish to fully understand editing and color theory beyond applying presets and “tweaking”. Color Theory was the missing building block in my photography education to confidently hand edit an image while staying true to my voice and vision. She gave me the tools every photographer should have in his or her pocket. She not only facilitated a comprehensive understanding of color theory, she also inspired, pushed, and guided me in a way only a talented educator can through editing and re-editing exercises, critique, daily discussion, “the art of seeing”, and individualized attention. Her dedication and commitment to teaching is a gift. I highly recommend this workshop.” - Aimee McNamee
"When I learned that Roxanne was teaching color theory, I didn’t hesitate to inquire about openings in her workshop. For so long I’d admired her art, her composition, and especially how she achieved rich, deep tones in her processing…. not only her COLOR work, but her dimensional BLACK and WHITES. Maybe even especially her black and whites. I learned of her work through Deb Schwedhelm and was amazed she achieved her style through hand editing using subtle, but impactive color theory. True tones, curve adjustments, split toning….some of the things which I admittingly ignored in my Lightroom workflow. I relied mostly on presets and ‘tweaking’ them, seeing them as a starting point of where I wanted to be, not knowing how they really worked in the space using HSL. Even still, I did not know how to use them to their maximum benefit! Since taking the workshop and being part of the supportive and helpful alumni group, I feel like I have more than a second pair of eyes on my editing if I’m ever feeling ‘stuck’ with an image, how cool is that?? Moving forward after class, I’m beginning to use colors in a way I hadn’t seen before. Not only while shooting, but in the way I compose and pre-visualize, this alone is so exciting for me. Roxanne is fully present, encouraging, and offers CC to make.you.see. where you need to adjust, first by prompting the RIGHT questions so that you do see it yourself first without just telling you, which for me helped me to learn on my own with guidance so that I know how it’s done. Learning by doing and not just being told how. The freedom to create your own editing style in both color and black and white brings you into your art. I will still continue to use a few presets now and then, but knowing how to control what I need to control and when while using them is another HUGE advantage. No one can replicate that! I can’t recommend this workshop and thank Roxanne enough for sharing her talent. I can’t wait to take this again as an alumni in the fall!" - Holly Donovan
“In this world seemingly full of workshops and opportunities to learn -- the decision of choosing a class to put one’s energy and time feels somewhat risky. I began running into mentions of Roxanne and Editing for Artists among a group of photographers whose work I greatly respect. I decided to check it out and was lucky to snag a seat. I am not an easy student. When I choose to take a class I am all in and ask and expect a lot of my instructor. Roxanne exceeded expectation. She’s present, she’s attentive, and yet, she knows when to hold back and let you find the answers on your own. That in itself is a talent. Having the presence of such a soul in my life may have been enough, yet the curriculum of Editing for Artists filled so many gaps in my knowledge base. It provided technical skills and process where I previously bounced around looking for the right end result. It was freeing in that the insight gained in color theory allowed for increased confidence and permission of sorts to trust my instincts. The only thing I can imagine to make this class better would be the ability to lock oneself in a hotel room for the session and work without distraction! Thanks, Roxanne!” - Shannon Svensrud
“Although a silent student, I received tremendous insight & practical tips through impact given to others. Roxanne was very gracious to communicate with me offline when I needed it, so I am completely satisfied. Roxanne is patient, truly an artist...guides to see things differently and capitalize on what we have to work with...often that is plenty if we could actually clear our own blinders to see it. Absolutely a class that should be taken by all! It isn life changing.” - Sandra Reid
“What can I say about taking a class with Roxanne Bryant? Intense. Empowering. Transformative. As a photographer that creates mostly black and white images, I was quite weak in my use of color and wrote to Roxanne for help. I was intimidated to reach out to someone whose work i have been a long-time admirer of, but I am so thankful I found the courage to do so. Roxanne is a well known and incredibly talented artist but she is also a warm, down to earth person and a truly supportive, knowledgeable teacher. Rather than teaching you to apply her style to your images, she helps you dig deep into your own creative intentions and teaches skills that will put you in full control of achieving that in post processing. I enrolled in Roxanne's class hoping to improve my work in color but left instead with a solid education in color theory that enhanced my processing as a whole - leading to more polished monochromes as well as a voice in color that finally feels as powerful and true as my work in black and white. It is rare to meet someone as talented as Roxanne who is also extremely generous with their time and completely transparent with their artistic methodology. If you are considering taking this class, stop thinking and just do it. You will not be disappointed!” - Sarah Scott
“I majored in art history and photography at two different points in my life. I know you study Rembrandt for light, Sally Mann for intimate portraits, Hopper for haunting compositions. But, when reaching into the art world to find a teacher who is present, understands the craft of photography, and who can truly assist you in taking your own work to the next level I sought out Roxanne Bryant. Roxanne's work is mesmerizing, soulful, and so precise in color and emotion...I knew she was the teacher for me. Her teaching style will blow you away. She is intuitive to your needs and her communication style is available, open, and honest (not to mention she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet). I have been her student for two classes now and I love how she pushes you to take risks. She forces you to open yourself up to reevaluating what were perceived as failed images, and walks you through an editing process that culminates in achieving your initial vision. Her class showcases her knowledge of color theory, editing and composition and is perfect for any photographer looking to refresh and sharpen their skill set or push their own perceived creative limits. Since taking her classes I constantly ask myself, "what would Roxanne suggest" as I am about to push the shutter button or make a final edit. My work has blossomed and my style is more polished. That certain magic was missing in my photography, but thanks to her class it is now there. The education I got from Roxanne gave me the confidence to put all my fears aside and create the images that I knew I had the potential to craft. You will be greatly satisfied with her class but I promise you this, you can't get enough of her and will want to sign up again and again! She is one of the best and I am so grateful to have had her guidance twice over!” - Jen Lai
“Roxanne's color theory/editing class was more than I could have hoped for. She's a gifted artist and teacher and holds nothing back. Her generosity in time and patience did not go unnoticed...answering every question in detail, most times above what was asked. Each lesson was clear and easy to understand and built seamlessly upon the one before. I walked away with so much more control over my art...and with a much clearer vision when creating. I'm now able to claim the entire process from start to finish without the use of presets. I recommend this class to anyone craves growth.” - Anna Christine Larson
“I have to say that I wish I could turn back time and take Roxanne’s class as I was just starting out. It would have completely changed my photography journey and the images I was creating. The mistake I made as I started out was believing that a preset or action can just “finish” an image. For me, I needed to know why I was using a preset and also, how to edit from scratch properly. I honestly think taking Roxanne’s class was the best investment I have made as an artist so far. Through her I have been able to “see” color from an artist’s eye, and add layers of depth and beauty to my images, that before I was just blindly grasping in the dark to achieve. I now understand why I would use a preset on an image, if I choose to, and how to enrich my image with color on my own without a preset. It feels very freeing and I am so thankful to Roxanne for helping me get to that level with my art. She has such a warm, open heart, and throughout our 2 weeks and beyond, she remains incredibly giving. I just adore her and could not recommend taking this class more! I actually think it should be mandatory for all photographers!” - Melissa Lazuka
“I took Roxanne Bryant’s class after my first year of shooting in manual and my mind was blown by how much I learned! Roxanne’s work is inspirational and in class she is an open book. She freely shared her knowledge of art and photography and translated the magic behind her work into lessons, tips, and advice that I could immediately apply. She gives the most insightful and useful feedback, and in the most encouraging way. Since her class, a year ago, I see that making art with a camera starts with the exposure and the shot but doesn’t end there. I learned how to use Lightroom with subtlety and finesse to make my color work more purposeful and rich. The most valuable thing I took from Roxanne’s class was the importance of developing and then trusting my own eye - from skin tones to learning when and by how much to nudge each Lightroom color slider. Roxanne sees color like a painter and helped me use Lightroom like an artist’s palette. A year after her class, I am still making use of what I learned from Roxanne and still growing because of her gifts so readily and capably shared.” - Laura Visioni
“I have followed Roxanne's work for years and always wondered how she was able to bring such richness, beauty and emotion to her photos. I jumped at the chance to learn from her! The experience was utterly transformative. Roxanne opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking through what makes images strong and how make a photograph truly shine. It’s been a while since the class and her voice is so often in my head as I edit – directing me to think through where my eyes go, how to enhance, through color and other tools, what I see and am trying to express. Roxanne's teaching style is both gentle and kind and yet firm enough to give me the push that I really wanted and needed. The quality of her feedback was exceptional. I felt like I was exposed to the heart and mind of a true artist and it changed me as a photographer. Thank you for your time and devotion to my learning, Roxanne – it’s hard to express how inspiring it was to experience your teaching abilities and get an intimate insight into your passion and talent for making art.” - Renee Jansen
“This class was perhaps the single most eye opening class I ever took! It's like seeing the world in a whole new way!! Roxanne is an extremely talented artist who teaches you the hows and whys of color so that you could apply it to your own style and create art. She is very involved in the class each day answering questions and encourages you to clarify and questions you may have. I would definitely encourage anyone to take this class, no matter if you are a beginner or advanced photographer.” - Faigy Vidal
“I have learned the hard way that just because someone is a great photographer, that doesn't mean they're a great teacher. A class is only going to be as good as the teacher is able to explain, communicate, and convey their ideas. I am happy to report that I am convinced Roxanne Bryant was BORN to be a teacher. Because of her understanding ways and intuitive sense of what her students need, this workshop has been the best I've ever taken. Roxanne will not just help you learn how to see color (although, be sure, she will indeed do that), but she will present you with the tools you need to grow as an artist. What a gift. 100% recommend this class...to anybody!” - Chelsea Johnson
“I've admired Roxanne's work for a long time and have longed to be able to have more control on editing exactly how I wanted to. I struggle making presets- even favorite presets look the way I want them to and knew this class could give me the tools I needed to take my work to the next level. Roxanne did not disappoint. These two weeks worked my brain in ways it hasn't been worked before and it was hard, even emotional work to train myself to see color in ways I had never even thought of before! It was incredibly eye-opening and it pushed me. Completing the class and continuing to use the concepts in my work that we practiced in class has given me so much more confidence- now having a much better idea how to achieve my vision in my work that I couldn't before. Thank you Roxanne- this was such a lovely, supportive, positive experience and truly life-changing.” - Tara Carroll
”I have been in an editing rut for the past six months or so, which has made client work almost tortuous. I have always used presets and then would tweak them to my liking. But as I've grown in my skill and style, the tweaking often messed other things up that I didn't know how to fix in LR, leaving me frustrated with my end image. Her class taught me WHY certain images/colors stood out to me. And she taught me how to use LR to shift the focus to where I want it to be, not just where your eye goes naturally. I was surprised to see that my culling time has gone way down, and even though I'm hand editing most photos, it takes me about the same amount of time as it did before with presets + tweaking. I am so so happy with what I've learned from this class, and I highly recommend it to anyone using presets! I will never buy any again!” - Christina McLennan
"I took this class because another photographer I admired described it as a game changer. She was spot-on. Game. Changer. I'm editing in an entirely new way now, and feeling very empowered in my editing decisions." - Evangeline Dittman
“This class was a game changer for me. As someone who never took art classes in school, the initial few classes were mindblowing and mesmerizing. There was a lot to learn, but it was taught so well and was interesting and engaging. I feel like overall my photography changed way more in two weeks than I ever would have expected. For the first time, I realized and believed that the photos I was creating were actual art. Thanks Roxanne for such an amazing class!” - Delanie Player
"I was on the brink of an editing identity crisis and almost caved and bought some presets and instead invested my time and money on this course. If you are on the verge of purchasing presets...don't do it, take this class instead!! Roxanne has this amazing personal artistic resume that is founded on sound artistic principles and formal art education, making this a true artistic college-level class you can't find anywhere else. Be prepared for this class to approach color theory in a way you haven't learned before and will leave you wanting more. Thank you, Roxanne, for sharing your knowledge with us." -Alexandra Honda
"Editing for Artists and Roxanne helped to open my eyes to the color stories I capture. The class introduced me to color theory and helped me to push to really tell the color story in my images. This was hands down one of the best classes I've taken." - Callie Carruth-Harpe
"This class went beyond my expectations. My images were immediately better. I've actually signed up as an alum so I can continue to practice. Love it!" - Rachel Hudgins
"Roxanne was absolutely amazing. I was blown away with the time, care and effort she puts into teaching this class. When she talks about seeing and creating art, it it’s just so special the way she makes it become about feelings and expression. It’s refreshing. I’ve gotten so much out of the two weeks of lessons, and feel as if though any photographer at any level, would benefit from the course." - Tara DeLaive
“I LOVED this class and cannot recommend it highly enough. Of the many classes I've taken over the years, I think this one has had the greatest impact on the work that I create. Roxanne is the perfect blend of artist and teacher - she knows how to translate concepts and ideas into content that is easy to digest and that is actionable for her students. As someone who never took art classes, learning about color theory opened my eyes to see the world in a new way and to better appreciate my own style and what I am drawn to. One added benefit was a new understanding of how to achieve WB more cleanly out of camera, which has been a tremendous help to me (I now shoot in Kelvin and it has made a huge impact on my photos straight out of camera). On the editing side - while I was already comfortable in LR and PS - I am now able to more intentionally and thoughtfully edit my photos to achieve a richness, depth and tone that wasn't there before. I finally am achieving the level of processing that I felt I could never quite figure out or achieve in the past.” Melissa Schulze
“I was a preset user before this class, but Roxanne's knowledge on color I now hand edit 100% of my work and feel amazing about taking control of my art from start to finish. I highly recommend this to anyone whose looking to ditch presets but don't know where to start.” Marley Clark
“The class was everything I expected and more. Roxanne was a very thoughtful and responsive teacher and always answered questions on a timely manner. I felt like she was really dedicated to the class and would consider taking it again in the future. I would recommend this class to any and all photographers. Truly loved the material, inspirational content, assignments, and how knowledgeable the instructor was about every subject touched in class.” - Evelyne Lourenco
"This course was amazing! Roxanne is so positive and thoughtful with her answers and feedback. I learned a tremendous amount even as a silent student and am excited to see where this takes me on my photography journey.” - Erin Long
“Upon enrolling in Editing for Artists, I realized almost immediately that I had not been truly seeing and understanding color. My eyes were opened to the world around me and, believe me, I know how that sounds. Now, when I approach shooting and editing (yes! your shooting technique will change after this class as well!) I'm much more aware of how color is affecting my work. Presets? Buh-bye. I no longer need another artist's presets to edit my work. I've looked back and edits from before the class and I'm shocked by the obvious color casts I'd missed all along. I would say this class is essential as a foundation in developing a critical eye as a photographer. Roxanne is a patient, knowledgeable and generous teacher, and a lovely person overall. I'm very happy with all that I've learned!” - Lindsay Nolan
“Excellent class! Wonderful teacher! Game changer course…even as a silent student!” - Erin Long
“This is exactly what I needed to get myself out of presets and able to control my edits. A really wonderful class. Would highly recommend. (even as silent student) - Teresa North
“I learned so much about color and color editing. The class was amazing and I’ve since recommended it to several other photographers.” - Barbara Wrigley
”Nothing has had a greater impact on my work than the editing for artists class. Roxanne unlocked the mysteries of colour in photography and it’s relationship to editing in a simple, engaging and captivating way. Her teaching is so encouraging and inspiring I was sad to see it end. I can’t wait to keep exploring the rainbow.” - Sally A Frawley
“Roxanne was an absolute pleasure to learn from. Her approach is so calming and encouraging that I wish the course had gone longer. Or perhaps she can just move in to my place and sit behind my shoulder while I'm editing - does she come in a doll?? Class content was thorough and I truly walked away feeling much more confident in using color in my photography.” - Rebecca Griffiths
“Roxanne was an amazing instructor, full of insight and such a pleasure to work with. Her responses were timely, thoughtful and with loads of food for thought.” - Teresa O'Brien
“Roxanne's class was like ten courses packed in to one. We learned about so much more than editing. My work is already improving and evolving because of two weeks spent under her guidance. I wish I had taken this class eight years ago as a basis for understanding Lightroom. The experience was pivotal and feels as important as learning to shoot in manual. Roxanne is beyond generous in her time spent with students, and her feedback is incredible and detailed and heartfelt. She truly goes all in. One hundred percent recommend to anyone.” - Erin Brown
“Editing for Artists is a phenomenal course. It is the perfect blend of technical education and creative inspiration. This course gave me an understanding of how to edit with a purpose and use color with intention.” - Amanda Bellucci
“After taking Roxanne's Editing for Artists class, I see how color can shift and change a photo by seeing colors and tones and their interaction that I didn't understand before. Roxanne taught me how to edit skin tones more appropriately and naturally. I feel that not only do I understand editing now, I feel it. I am embracing the subtle adjustments in Lightroom and take my time. I believe that my editing has a more emotional process now. I am grateful for all that I learned and have already gone back to review. This class is invaluable and I highly recommend it for any level of photographer.” - Alyssa Suffredini
“Roxanne is a gifted and remarkable teacher who kindly pushes you to grow in your craft. The materials she has assembled for this class are worth their weight in gold.I wholeheartedly recommend this class, and if you can, take it as a full participation student, because her feedback is beyond valuable.” - Regina Melo
“Roxanne is an amazing teacher / coach. I learned a lot these past weeks. A veil has been pulled off my eyes. Now they feel naked in the best sense possible.. Roxanne helped us to see differently and gave us great tools to achieve our goals. I triple question what see now - which seems to be a necessary step to get ahead.” - Edit Kincses
“This class was the closest I've come to the art classes I took way back in school. It was so nice to discuss photography with a critical eye and in the context of how light and color work together to make an image.” -Rachel Utain-Evans
“Just as the Magic of Light opened up my eyes for how to look for light when shooting, Editing for Artists opened up my eyes around how to look for color - and then it went on from there, to teach me how to better think about color in my editing process and technically utilize Lightroom to get where I want to go. I was a hardcore preset addict, but now I'm determined to find my own way in editing, to be able to achieve the look I want with individual manipulation of color and light. The course has a great mix of creative exploration and examples, technical instruction, and inspiration - can't wait to keep practicing and applying what I learned.” - Kelly Perron
“If you are looking to take your photography to the next level take EFA! I would just use presets and move sliders around until I thought it looked good. After taking Roxanne's class as a silent student, I now have a set plan of action and am able to see what sliders I should move and why I need to move them.” - Hayley Martin
“t's hard to put into words how valuable this course is. It's given me a much needed foundation for not only editing my images, but seeing color and composition when I am shooting. Roxanne is knowledgeable, patient, and very "hands on" during this course. She takes the time to share detailed feedback and suggestions. She creates bonus content to share with the class when questions comes up that might be useful for all students to learn the approach to. Her time, attention, and encouragement give me hope that with everything she's taught me during this course, my editing is taking steps to where I want it to be.” - Malinda Love
“Roxanne's class took me from dreading the editing process where I would (unsuccessfully) slap on the best preset I had and tinker (also unsuccessfully) with the sliders, to confidently editing my photographs by hand. Her knowledge of how color impacts and image was an absolute game-changer, and I'm forever grateful that I was able to learn from her!”- Erin Vestal
“I've been tearing my hair out with my editing, fiddling with sliders back and forth, but never getting my photos to turn out exactly how I envisioned. The final images always felt like they were "off" or still missing something. I signed up for Editing for Artists hoping to improve my skills. Roxanne's shared a wealth of knowledge in her step by step videos and I am finally starting to not only SEE colors and understand the relationship between them, but I can now work systematically to fix what doesn't look right. Moreover, I'm beginning to see myself as an artist too. Thank you, Roxanne for such an enriching experience (even as a silent student)! I loved it!” - Sandy Lo
“ I was recommended this class from another photographer and so so glad I decided to take it! One of the best photography online classes out there. Roxanne was very detailed in her explanations and broke things down to understandable chunks. I've been in business for 10 years and this was an eye-opener for me. I also liked that she didn't push her style on us but let us use our style but with a correct color approach! Highly recommend for any photographer!” - Pam Parisi
“This class has been a gift for the senses.I was highly sold in on it but It has incredibly surpassed my high expectations in a mind blowing way. Not only has the information provided been outstanding and so incredibly vast (i think it will take a few proper months to go over it all once and over it is so extensive) but being taught by Roxanne has been a gift for the soul. I have felt as if i was the only one in her class and i think we all (and were quite a few) have felt the same. You can see all has been prepared from the heart. She is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, professional and generous. I hope to have the luck to retake this course as alumni because it is worth every single second. As with all the Illuminate Classes a MUST in every single way. Forever grateful to Roxanne for so much.” - Monique Sainz
“I was looking for a more technical class to help me better understand color theory. Not only did this class meet that requirement, it went above & beyond my expectations. I was able to finally understand WHY the sliders in Lightroom had each effect on my images. My edits are now much quicker and purposeful. After taking this class, I am able to see how color might affect my images before I even snap a shot. I feel better prepared for shooting and more confident in my edits.” - Amy Langley
“I started this class feeling like I had a decent grasp on seeing color, but knowing that I often came upon scenarios where color was challenging for me. I wanted this class to fill in the blanks and help me reach a new level with my editing. I was not expecting to tear down my whole editing process and start over from scratch, but that's where we are. The class was a rollercoaster of emotions for me, from surprise at how little I actually knew, to delight in learning new things, to frustration and anger at my lack of ability, to finally the joy of breakthrough and discovering new skills. I'm so excited to utilize the skills I've learned in this class (and I already am) and it's going to be really tempting not to go back and re-edit every image I've ever taken now. I'm thrilled at the amount I've grown in such a short amount of time, and could not recommend this class enough to everyone I know.” -Allison Patel
“Roxanne was amazing. She was so generous with her skills and her time. She really took the time to make sure everyone understood the concepts she was teaching and you could see her dedication to her students in the results. I can't recommend her highly enough.” - Andrea Zampitella
“If you're on the fence about taking this class, PLEASE SIGN UP RIGHT NOW. You will not regret it. It's an amazing experience - one I really enjoyed. Roxanne pours into this class and each student. I never expected this level of access to an artist I respected so much. Roxanne is an amazing teacher and the lessons are packed with insightful guidance and expertise. It really pushed me in such a good way, and I learned so much. I am so grateful for Roxanne and our classmates. I already am seeing the world through a refreshed lens and feel that old spark when picking up my camera. It's a good feeling.” - Danielle Tejada