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"The photo tour to Western Ireland with Corey has left me a bit euphoric. I wanted to stay longer in this beautiful country. Corey‘s guidance was all-encompassing. He not only told us what we were going to see and what equipment we should consider using, but once at a destination, he suggested settings in concert with the lighting, sky, and subject. Corey’s ability to “see” and critique our photos was a major learning experience for me. He made positive comments regarding our photos and yet his gentle manor allowed him to graciously give the welcomed constructive criticism. His perfectionism and professionalism are indicative of an excellent instructor and leader. In spite of this complimentary testimony, Corey is not all business. His positive and humorous personality was a joy and I sincerely enjoyed his light-hearted puns and ad libs amid uproarious laughter at mealtimes and travel times. I plan on taking future excursions with Corey."
-Marge S.

"Thank you so, so much for just the most wonderful photographic experience. You really knocked yourself out for us. Am so thrilled with my photos and can't wait to have time to sit down for a couple of hours and work on them. You are the best. I love these adventures and look forward to a few more."
-Sky R.

"Corey has a knack for making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Even as an adult, I tend to be shy and bashful, but Corey knew when to come and offer suggestions for improving the photos while in the field shooting. During the workshop in the Smoky Mountains the rainy weather was a factor, but because he was familiar with the area Corey was able to adapt the schedule to the weather conditions. The photo critiques done in the classroom setting were great! He offered comments about what was good with our photos, as well as suggestions in a constructive manner for improving the photos. I would definitely be interested in participating in more of his programs and workshops in the future."
-Marvin B.

"I’ve been taking courses with Corey since I entered the DSLR age several years ago with my exposure dial set to “Program”. Since then, I signed up for two online courses in macro photography, garden shooting sessions in Manassas, butterfly sessions at Brookside Gardens and, most recently, individual training. I have progressed not only to “Manual” mode and shooting raw, but also have become more skilled with histograms, exposure compensation, white balance, Live View, precise focusing and depth of field. I've also learned techniques for shooting through, overlays, focus stacking, HDR, as well as image management in Aperture and image adjustment in Photoshop. He helped me calibrate my monitor (which I had been trying to do for several years) and make prints coming out of my printer look like the images on my monitor. In summary, Corey is a great teacher and I highly recommend him as a way to jump-start your photography journey."
-Janet P.

"The St. Michael's workshop was the first location workshop I've done, and it was great to be able to spend several days working on photography. Corey is a natural teacher, and has a real knack for conveying complex technical info in an easily understandable way. He's careful to customize his instruction for all levels of students, and gives individual attention to each student to help each achieve his/her personal goals for the workshop. My photography has improved exponentially mainly from the "in-the-field" tips: what to do while you're taking the photos so that you don't have to do too much to them on the computer."
-Liesl W.

"Corey, I would gladly give an "infomercial" about you being one of the best photography instructors in area. This was my first workshop and will not be my last. You gave me the individualized attention that I needed. Moreover, it was at the level I needed. Although, some were more knowledgeable than others, you were able to provide instruction that was applicable to all us. But, best of all, you developed a friendly atmosphere so that we were all comfortable. Kudos!"
-Lesliediana J.