This was wonderful and I learned what I wanted (basically how to use my camera settings). I am a true beginner. The other 2 at the sessions were definitely not beginners as they had studios and lots of experience. So I sat back because they were talking way over my head and had the fancy cameras and lenses. Brenda was absolutely awesome in checking on me though ? no complaints there whatsoever. I just didn?t feel this was a ?beginner? class all around.

5/5

Sue

2025-03-18

The event was everything I needed. Brenda was full of knowledge, patient and just all around great. Her personality made it easy to ask questions and feel comfortable. Highly recommend this class.

5/5

Carmen

2025-03-16

It was really good. I learned alot about focus and lighting, as well as being more comfortable with my camera.

5/5

Dylan

2025-01-26

Really great session! I really valued the fluidity of Todd and his willingness to shift topics that I was interested in. (I signed up for the class mostly for the Flash discussions as the other topics I feel well versed on and he was willing to shift to what was important to me!

5/5

Karen

2024-09-08

Cheryl Vandegrift had great teaching strategies: printed visuals with verbal communication and hands on work, which tapped into the visual, audio and tactile learners. She gave us individual attention and inspired us to go beyond the print also by thinking about the end result of our photographs. She was able to challenge all the different learners in the group.

5/5

Kathy

2024-05-12

Great instruction at a great level of useful information. A hands on practice then tailored to our needs and wants for any other questions. Highly recommend for photography instrcutions in the Fayetteville area..

5/5

Darin

2024-03-31

I enjoyed the class structure. I liked how we had a small class time and then hands on

5/5

Jamie

2024-03-18

It was a great class, my daughter came out with some great experience from the instructor.

5/5

David

2023-10-23

It was very informative. I learned a lot about my camera and how to take better pictures.

5/5

Billie

2023-09-18

2025-04-22

2025-04-17

Title or Location: High Falls, DuPont State Forest, NC
To give you an idea of scale, in a photo of the full High Falls, this part is a pinprick in the lower right, and when I left a (clothed) couple were using it as a shower. It is worth the hike to go and see!
Credit: Joshua Caldwell

2025-04-22

2025-03-15

Title or Location: Aberdeen, NC
2025's been awesome for astrophotography so far, and that blood moon was amazing for everyone in the Americas.
Credit: Fredrick Myers

2025-04-21

2025-01-19

Title or Location: Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
Went to Weymouth Woods for some woodland photography focusing on light and shadows! &128293 A prescribed burn was happening, and the smoke created an amazing atmosphere for my shots.
Credit: Fredrick Myers

2025-04-21

2024-12-11

Title or Location: Beaufort county private land, with permission.
We saw the deer and were able to approach cautiously. The photo was taken with my Sony a1 with the 200-600mm lens and a 1.4 teleconverter, it was taken at 633mm.
Credit: Allen Futrelle

2025-04-21

2024-11-20

Title or Location: Southern Pines,NC
The photograph was taken on the West Morganton Road overpass, overlooking Highway US 1. I have driven past this location numerous times and have always desired to capture this type of photograph. Therefore, I began watching YouTube videos on long exposure photography. Once I felt confident in the technique and the weather conditions were favorable, I embarked on a journey, hoping that my newly acquired knowledge would yield positive results.
Credit: Fredrick Myers

2025-04-16

2024-11-09

Title or Location: Private Land off of Cedar Creek Road
I was contacted by a friend of mine who asked if I could shoot some photos of him in uniform. I said yes. But then he says " I want to make a recruiting poster for my unit can you add smoke, fire, and debris?" I said HELL YEAH! LET'S GO! This definitely was a fun shoot!To help everyone understand. My buddy is making a recruiting poster for his unit the Georgia State Defense Force. They are in the beginning phase of creating a more Specialized Unit.Camera Gear:Sony A7iii Sony 85mm f
Credit: Fredrick

2025-04-14

2025-04-23

Title or Location: Esperance WA
I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
Credit: Leanne Irwin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/

2025-04-14

2025-04-23

Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
Credit: Kim Mayes
Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt

2025-04-14

2025-04-23

Title or Location: North Minden
Carson River looking southwest
Credit: Darren King
Instagram: @epicimagepro

2025-04-14

2025-04-23

Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
Credit: Yang

2025-04-07