REVIEWS FROM PAST STUDENTS:

“Hands down this was the best photography course, virtual or in person, I’ve ever experienced and the best value. The daily instruction plus recommended exercises to immediately put those principles into practice is a winning combination. Celina provided answers and feedback along the way thru the discussion threads and offered live group meetings as another way to connect, discuss and learn. Also, the assignments with video feedback were invaluable for reinforcing what was learned or course correcting when things weren’t quite right and pushed me creatively to go further. Celina has pour her heart and soul into the course and it shows! And it was fun interacting with and learning from other students as well. Most importantly, the course has transformed my photography, and I’m confident about how to shoot to get the results I want.” -Coco

“I have a passion for photography and have been taking pictures for some time now, always self taught and always exhausting the thousand questions that come behind the technical part of photography. I had been wanting, for the longest time, to take a course which showed me the basics of photography to fully understand what I am doing, taking away that guessing game to achieve what I am seeing and know that what i am doing is correct without having that eternal doubt. I never found any course that spoke to me until I stumbled across Celina’s. Not only was it exactly what I was looking for but better than I could have imagined thanks to the true care Celina has put in to preparing this workshop and for her guidance and all her knowings. She is so inspiring, a fountain of knowledge and an open book that has so generously shared more than what she had prepared. Answering every question and clearing every doubt and from the heart. An inspiring month that went too quick and was full of AHA and WOW moments.
It has been a true privilege to have met Celina and shared this time learning from her. I am so going to miss her and her guidance.
Without doubt one of my best decisions ever. A true and wholehearted thank you Celina.” -Monique

“I absolutely feel the feedback was conscientious and positive. Celina highlighted the techniques I got correct then followed with different choices I could have made and why they would improve my photo. Celina created a technical course that is also creative, motivating and personal. I looked forward to class every morning and her photo examples are so engaging that I am inspired to continue to practice. Celina is an excellent instructor.” -Kay

“I have taken workshops and watched countless tutorials. After years of taking photos, I had not mastered manual mode. Celina’s course was so motivating and she paced the assignments so that I was able to make connections among aperture, shutter speed, and metering. I feel I am ready to take my photography to the next level. The technical information was delivered with discussion of artistry as well. I looked forward to class each day to see what Celina and other students were sharing. The assignments were interesting, enjoyable and a way to be accountable for my progress. I learned so much more about how my camera works while completing assignments. I highly recommend Celina’s class.”- Gillian

“Celina distills the ever complex intricacies of the techniques behind great photos and photo taking. I have taken other photography classes and no one else has done as good a job in giving great examples and tips in achieving better results.” -Rola A.

“This is the first time I finally understood how to take photos Manually with my DSLR camera. It was really easy to understand and to apply to the exercises weekly. There was a clear improvement in my photo skills just after five classes! I am now confident enough to go out with my DSLR and take photos of anything, I have all the knowledge I need to continue to improve. Amazing class, super fun. Highly recommend to anyone that needs to brush up on their skills or starting fresh.” -Minna

“The small class size makes for a pleasant and friendly group. Although there is a lot of technical information thrown at you, there is no pressure to figure it all out immediately.  I have moved at my own pace in small baby steps just trying to figure out the basics, and not once have I felt left behind or out of the loop. The lessons taught are something I can continue to practice week after week on my own for months. After my first attempt to shoot in manual mode failed, I thought I would never do it again, but I am understanding more and more about my camera everyday and now manual doesn’t seem quite so daunting.” -Michelle Rodine

“The Basics of Photography helped me understand how to use my DSLR camera in manual mode, which is something I've struggled to do for years. Celina really covered all of the important topics in an easy-to-understand manner and the assignments helped me master the content. I loved the course and feel much more competent using my camera now.” - Anne Zuelke

“The Basics of Photography course was amazing! It has really energized me as a photographer, and encouraged me to keep shooting. Celina is a wonderful teacher and provides very helpful examples in all of the lessons, and she has a way of describing and explaining things in a way that just makes sense. She also had so many little tips for different settings in different situations that I found so helpful. It can be nerve-racking to have someone critique your work, but Celina is so professional and provides feedback that helps you understand where you nailed it and where you could have changed a setting to get an even better result. She is encouraging in her feedback and just through her passion for photography. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to get started but has no idea where or how to start.” - Meegan Willi

“I found this class to be so much more thorough and well laid out than any photography class I have taken in the past. I took this class as a refresher for shooting in manual mode and learned a ton. Celina didn't just tell us to shoot a certain way, but explained the different ways of doing things and what the benefits of each are. Sometimes when you have a lot of information to take in you can get discouraged, but she provided encouragement all throughout and kept reminding us that photography is a process.” - Paige Jacobson

“Thank you Celina for putting this class together in a step-by-step way that scaffolded the way into going full manual! The assignments, examples, and readings were all useful and appropriately built on each other to make an overwhelming learning experience feel very guided and thorough. The range of topics were expansive, relevant, thorough, and thoughtfully ranged for super beginners to more advanced folks.” - Janice Chow

“It is a very good initiation course to photography, and a very nice review of the basics to start or continue taking relevant and accurate photos!” - Sophie Levy-Provencal