Workshop testimonials
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“Thanks so much to both of you for a really interesting and above all inspirational day. I’m really pleased with the early results of my shooting and I am already making notes and storyboarding ideas that I would never have considered prior to seeing both of your work and attending the workshop. I just need the courage to buy some flowing gowns / dresses in some retro shops now!”
Stu Mayhew
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“As an attendee of not one but two of Miss Aniela’s workshops, I feel I am in an ideal position to offer a testimonial of my experiences at both workshops.
“A solid staple of Miss Aniela’s workshops is that they are always different. Whilst their initial foundations remain the same throughout – giving photographers of all abilities the chance to shoot with models as they please, and learning Natalie’s token ‘trick image’ techniques involving levitation – the locations, models, props and processes are all uniquely tailored to each individual workshop.
“Attendees range from beginner to pro photographers, and a wonderful element of Natalie and Matthew’s teaching skills is the idea that no one is left behind. They teach in a manner that is simple, visual, and easy to understand. I found that learning from Natalie, who is a self taught photographer was far more rewarding than learning from a qualified teacher, as she holds a unique ‘student’s view’ perspective – having taught herself everything she now knows means workshops are taught in a relaxed peer to peer environment, rather than a more rigid student / teacher one.
“People I met on both courses seemed to come away not only with a new wealth of photography tips, techniques and a good batch of images that they were itching to edit, but also a renewed energy and passion for the art of photography.
“I myself am no exception to the above, and for that I wholeheartedly thank Natalie and Matthew, and their very flexible and understanding models!”
Sarah Wright
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“Just to let you know that the workshop has been a life changing experience for me. It fuelled new creativity with excellent, inspirational tutors and a desire to work with people in my photos, which before the workshop was an alien concept.”
Andrew Hills
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“It was the little touches of perfection that made your whole workshop ‘package’ really stand out. Perfect organisation and attention to detail, a really relaxed and friendly style, and such an amazing willingness to share and help.
“It’s hard to know what was the best bit: the venue, the guidance from you and the assistants, the models, the clothes and props, the other photographers, the processing help, or even the follow-up videos. Truly, I can’t imagine a better combination. What a brilliant workshop, thanks so much!”
Elizabeth Molineux
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“I just wanted to say thank you again for such a wonderful time at the workshop. It was so much fun and filled with laughter, yet also very helpful & educational! Not only at your workshop did we get help along the way, advice, our weight in gold in ‘insider’ tips, but also encouragement to try new things and push ourselves to do the best we could. Encouragement to try, to play, to enjoy ourselves in the fullest, and for us to lead our learning through suggestions and questions. It was exactly the breath of fresh air I needed and have been longing for, and I’m really excited to say that the photos I took at your workshop are the first ones in a very long time that I felt truly content and proud of in a very, very long time. To top it all off, I am itching to watch the instructional videos you sent through afterwards. Thank you!”
Evy McIntyre
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“Wow – now I’ve got a head full of inspiration! The workshop was a real pleasure, and I learnt so much. I really enjoyed watching you take a shot from the initial set-up, through the shooting and the post-processing to the final image. The ability to watch how you do things and to ask questions along the way is the major draw for me. It’s also a relief that your workshops focus on the creative side of photography rather than the technical. Shooting in the theatre was a great idea and much more inspiring than a studio.’
Max Rowan
“Congratulations on a great workshop! Looking back on the day, it was definitely worth it coming all the way from Finland!
“I highly appreciated working in a group of talented people who were willing to share knowledge and who were open about their work.
“I enjoyed your natural and relaxed manner, which encourages students to be themselves and to take initiative if they feel the need. I think this is very important, especially in a creative environment and within newly formed groups. Thank you for a great experience!”
Cristina Maiorescu
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“I had a great time, and learned loads. There was a lot of information to take in but I think that the pace of the workshop was just about right. It was really inspiring to watch you work, and you created an environment that made me feel very much at ease, even though I was a bit nervous! I’d recommend your workshops to anyone!”
Ian Mears
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“Congratulations on a wonderful workshop, I had a blast. What I really liked about the class was the level of detail you went into when explaining the steps to achieve your final image shown on the projector. You also stuck to the planned agenda and timekeeping was spot on.
“The class didn’t feel like a typical class environment and more of a group activity, everyone was helping each other out in more of camaraderie sort of way. The hints and tips you showed us on Photoshop has now allowed me to go around creating layers, erasing and cloning. Absolutely awesome.
“Giving us the opportunity to speak with you afterwards was something that I really liked, it shows you really do care about your students. I have also made some new contacts to expand my network too.”
Pak Lam
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USA WORKSHOPS
“Yours was the best photography education that I’ve had – and certainly more specific and affordable than studying Photoshop at University!”
Jason Knight
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“I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for the best workshop I ever took!!! I’ve spent quite a lot of money on workshops that didn’t meet my expectations at all and I walked away uninspired. Unfortunately, one of those came from a local professional photography school was really expensive. I don’t think I’ll ever return. If you are ever in LA again hosting another workshop you can be sure I’ll be there!”
Aileen Secord
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“Thank you so much for the amazing experience! I enjoyed every second of the workshop! Not knowing much about levitation (or Photoshop for that matter) going into it I was a bit nervous but you guys made everything easy to learn and comprehend. It was also great meeting and working with so many amazingly talented people in one place! I am looking forward to continuing to improve my technique and try more shoots!”
Joel Korpi
“I’m not able to sleep as I lay in bed thinking of all the photographic opportunities I’ve gleaned from the workshop experience!”
Howard Cohen
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“I had an amazing experience with everyone at the [LA] workshop. I knew Photoshop and photography, but had never used either in this way before. There are a lot of new things that I have fallen in love with, that I will keep on doing to create some amazing imagery.
“You made it seem too easy… almost effortless! Loved it.”
James Washington
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