Testimonials From Our Participants
A few notes from past participants.
Testimonials introduction
Many workshops include returning participants alongside photographers who are new to the experience. Over the years, that mix often creates an easy rhythm in the field — familiar faces help break the ice, and new participants tend to feel comfortable asking questions or working things through out loud.
The workshops are focused. We spend time working seriously on photographs — thinking through light, composition, and timing — but we also enjoy being out there, having a few laughs, and appreciating the places we're in. That balance tends to make the week both more productive and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Testimonial — Jeff Nigro, California
“I signed up for the Glacier National Park workshop and was initially nervous about being a fairly novice photographer. Andy's exceptional skill as a teacher is that he can work with beginners and experts alike. He never made me feel intimidated, and worked diligently to ensure that everyone in the workshop was learning at their own pace. I look forward to signing up for my next workshop and I would recommend Andy's workshops to anyone interested in taking their photography to the next level.”
— Jeff Nigro, California
Testimonial — Barry V. Downers, Illinois
"Thank you for the great job on your workshop, I enjoyed the entire week and learned a tremendous amount and enjoyed the other participants. The experience is still sinking in! I would recommend your workshop to anybody! and look forward to attending another in the future. Many thanks!"
— Barry V. Downers, Illinois
Testimonial — Susie Litwinetz, Colorado
"I wanted to thank you for another excellent workshop, this time in Moab, Utah. Not only was it a fabulous location, but the experiences I had in photographing sunrises, sunsets and stars have added so much to my understanding of photography, both in the field and post-processing. I appreciated the positive teaching skills you used throughout the week. You encouraged me to think things through to help develop my own understanding, you patiently explained things I didn't know, and your genuine warmth and enthusiasm provided an optimum climate for learning. You understand that it takes time for people to master new information and you pace your instruction for each individual. For these reasons, I will continue to recommend your workshops to people I meet and sign up for others in the future. Thank you again for a fabulous week."
— Susie Litwinetz, Colorado
Testimonial — Sandy Loucks, Colorado
"Rocky Mountain Reflections has opened my eyes to a world of beauty in our National Parks. Thank you both for forming a company that utilizes our national parks so well. Andy, thank you for your photographic knowledge and skills, a desire to share all with strangers, and for having a personality that assures that those strangers become friends quickly. Kati, thanks for letting your husband be gone from home so much of the time. Not many wives would agree to that. Also, thank you for your talent and skills in managing the operations of the company AND for going along on some of the workshops. Your personality is welcoming and inviting too, and on every workshop I've attended one of the first questions out of my mouth and that of every participant is, “Did Kati come too?” Those of us who have met one or both of your daughters always ask about them too. You have built a wonderful family and business."
— Sandy Loucks, Colorado
Additional testimonials
"I'll be going on your Colorado part 2 trip in September and am about 1/3 of the way through your instructional videos. Thank you very much! First, they were an unexpected bonus when they arrived in the mail. Second, they are very usable. I have struggled with PS videos in the past and your pace and style are just right."
— Rich Snider, Massachusetts
"I really enjoyed the workshop very much and wanted to thank you for all your help! You are a tireless instructor and I came away with so much new knowledge and a much improved workflow."
— David Higgs, California
Closing note
Over the years, we've received consistently positive feedback from workshop participants, much of it through written follow-ups after the workshop. While that feedback has been encouraging, we continue to refine each workshop based on what we learn in the field and from participants.
If you're considering a workshop, these notes should give you a feel for the pace, the instruction, and what the week is like in the field. Whether it's your first workshop or you've done a few, you're welcome.