REVIEWS FROM PAST STUDENTS:

"I came into The Magician's Cape thinking it would be a photography class but it was much more than that. For me, it was about self-discovery, relationships, momming, and much more. Heather gives her heart and soul to this class and takes you on a beautiful two-week journey."
Amy White 

"Heather's class felt like coming home in a way. It is one that can be taken independent of her first creation, The Family Historian, but for me it was a fantastic companion...sister-class really...to my first exposure to family legacy making. I love her no-nonsense approach to opening the doors in our minds to the possibilities of what we might gain, as a family, from revealing motherhood in all its messy beauty. I loved the exploratory nature of the class. It was technical, yes, and I got very comfortable with my gear, which previously had been a stumbling block. But what's more it was an in depth view of motherhood with it's joys and pitfalls and a space to explore our own experiences and learn from others. She pushed us to get to the heart of what's been keeping us from an honest portrayal of ourselves and coached us, no coaxed us, into a soul searching artistic depth that many of us had never experienced. It was beautiful to be part of a space in which we all felt safe to express our fears, our failures and our love. She created an extremely supportive environment and I tackled some issues that have been holding me tight through visual and written work ... it felt amazing to get it out in front of me so I can look at it and then walk through it gracefully and artistically. Heather not only lead discussions but walked along side us in discovering new things about her art and her life. I feel like I have the tools to practice this art form and a group of people with whom to continue sharing. Her facebook group is very active and we're already geared up to follow up with some projects! She is candid, empathetic and a fantastic mentor."
Rachel Wheeler

"Heather Robinson has done it again! The Magician's Cape was an absolutely fantastic class, far surpassing my (already quite high from my experience with her The Family History class) expectations. Heather truly pours her entire self into her classes, and is constantly connecting with and encouraging all participants. The sheer amount of information in the course materials alone was enough to make it well worth taking, but when you add in the amazing class atmosphere and Heather's ever-present voice of inspiration, it just truly is an intense, cathartic experience of growth. I wish I could take it over and over again."
Kellie Pribbernow

"Heather has an amazing gift of taking your soul to place you didn't know existed, and answering questions you didn't know you had. This class was so much more than just a photography class, it was a heart-breaking and healing reveal of the depths of your motherhood, as well as an instructional on how to take those new-found thoughts and emotions and use them to drive you to new artistic places."
Jennifer Chase

"This course is more than just a class. It is a guided journey that will change your view of motherhood and most importantly, your view of yourself and the role you play in creating your family's legacy. These two weeks have been packed full with exercises, videos, projects, discussion, feedback and insights. It has helped me both live and photograph with intention. I am a changed person walking away from this experience, and my photography is a changed craft."
Russy Feldman

"This class was extremely eye opening and I am a changed person because of it. It helped me think about my role as a mother and made me realize the importance of showing up in my family photos and being a part of our legacy. Heather is such a talented woman and amazing teacher. She gives 110% during her classes and is extremely active, giving so much of her knowledge and emotion to her students every single day. Be prepared to dig deep and be vulnerable like you've never been before. There are daily exercises that will push you out of your comfort zone but the end result is so worth it when you look back and see yourself in your photo album, not just snapshots, but showing your role as a mother and your connections to your children. Have tissues handy and know that if you put in your all you will come out of this class a better person!"
Debbie Deonier

"Heather taught me techniques that have allowed me to grow so much as an artist and photographer! I learned how to include myself in my family photographs in ways I had never considered before! Her instruction is so comprehensive and her technique is amazing...I can sum it up by saying that this class and Heather Robinson is INSPIRING !" 
Aimee McCrory

"This class shows the you how valuable it is to get into the frame with your kids or alone. It helps
You figure out tools to help you get in the frame. It helped me break the barrier I had of thinking I always wanted to wait until I had my hair and makeup picture perfect, it’s about how your kids remember you, so I embraced my ponytail and makeup less face. I love Heather’s classes and this class did not disappoint it was really insightful and I loved it!!!"             
Kellie Llewellyn

"Photos from my own childhood are special, but the photos of me with my mom are treasures. And yet, it is all to easy to stay behind the comfort of my camera lens rather than get in front of it with my own children. Why is that? Heather helps each student in The Magician’s Cape to explore how and why we as moms need to be in the frame with and without (yikes!) our loved ones. I am walking away from this class with renewed resolve to get into the frame regularly AND I am surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded photographers from the Illuminate community. So worth it!"   
Stephanie Bieniarz

 "Heather is the most thoughtful, honest, courageous, dynamic, multifaceted informative instructor I've ever learned from. The value she adds to a class and the courage that she draws out in her students... one of a kind. She & her class are beyond worthwhile.
Mandy Benoit      

“The Magician's Cape is so much more than a photography class. Heather takes you on an adventure that will get you into the picture, help you take more interesting and honest photographs... and changes (for the better) how we see ourselves as women and as mothers. All of this with gentle challenges and a supportive community in the other participants. The course inspires and empowers and I will be always grateful to have experienced it.” - Mairead Heffron        

“I absolutely loved The Magician's Cape. Each day I was so inspired by the lessons and challenged to push myself to try new things and focus on what matters. This experience will stick with me for a long time and hopefully remind me to be part of the story of my kid's lives for the rest of the time we have together!” - Delanie Player   

“Heather is an amazing instructor and person. This experience was far more than just a photography class.The content was so inspirational and empowering to me as a mother.” - Jena Love 

“This class was not just about getting in the frame. It makes you think about how you see yourself, how women are seen in society and how it's important to think about how all of this has an impact on our children. This class has a ton of content for the amount that you pay. Well worth it.” - Caroline Collins    

“his class was so much more than self portraiture, it was a deep dive into motherhood and self exploration. It's changed the way I think about how and what I want to photograph at home and to know I want to be a part of that story.” - Erin Kunysz

“I'm in the process of portfolio building and improving my skillset for a future documentary family photography business. This two week course was transformative for me. When I photograph families (including my own) I am chasing them around, messing with my settings a lot , etc. The act of setting my camera up and then being with my children allows me to slow the process down and takes so much of the pressure off. It has given me such a different perspective that I desperately needed.” - Joanna Grossi

“ Heather is such a passionate teacher whose classes make you think very deeply about your photography and the meaning behind it. I’ve taken both her classes and they transformed the way I approach documenting my family and myself in my photography.” - Kathryn Fridberg

“I have just completed the Magician's Cape with Heather Robinson and would recommend this as a must-do course for any photographer who considers themselves a story-teller. Be prepared to dig deep with honesty and a renewed sense of self-discovery. Get ready to learn more about how your photography is intertwined with your inner self than you could ever have thought possible. In this world of filters, presets, online personas, and a plethora of educators and influencers who tell you what you "should" do to be just like them, it is truly inspiring to be encouraged to step back and be reminded of what is important to you and yours, to your process as a story-teller, a family historian and an artist who is unique as there is only one you and to some people, you are the world. It is a gift to be encouraged to unearth your genuine inner self whilst being nurtured at the same time. Heather, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.” - Lara Flanagan

“All moms should take this class especially while their kids are little. I cannot wait to look back on these photos of me and my girls when we are all older. It’s such a special time when they are small and the days are simple. Heather really pulls at your heart strings and gets you to realize this before it’s too late and the memories are foggy.” - Hayley Martin

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