Student Special Feature

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for a look at some student work! We recently checked in again with Anne-Marie Littenberg to see how she has been doing. She shared some recent images, which blew us away so we thought we would feature her again. She sent us some more words about BPSOP.

I enrolled at BPSOP for the first time a year ago, after having consumed Bryan Peterson’s books. The books were a great start, but my learning curve really took off when I started taking classes. “Understanding Exposure” provided an excellent foundation because it taught me how to use my equipment so I no longer even think about putting my camera on automatic.

Studies with Kathleen Clemons, Ron Goldman, Bryan Peterson, and Chris Hurtt provided an incredible tool box of skills I don’t think I would have been able to develop through books. The skills range from the technical (how to use equipment or achieve specific effects) to the artistic (how do I reach a specific artistic vision, and develop my own style?). Instructors’ talents are great, and they are wonderfully generous with their time and attention.

An aspect of BPSOP I love is the interaction with classmates from around the world. We help each other with problem solving, do additional critiquing of each other’s work, and generally have a great time. I get to see the world through the lenses of folks in Jordan, India, and Europe from my computer in Northern Vermont. I wish my college classes from 30-something years ago had been this much fun, and that I had learned as many practical and creative skills and techniques as I do through BPSOP.

– Anne-Marie Littenberg – BPSOP Student

“I just wanted to thank you for another wonderful class. I have to confess that each week when I read the new assignment, my first reaction was mild panic and a deep certainty that I would not be able to produce anything worthwhile that fit within the parameters you had set. But before I knew it, the ideas started to flow, and I quickly became obsessed (no, that isn’t too strong a word!) with exploring the possibilities. I can honestly say that the photos I produced in response to your assignments are among my favorites. Thanks for bringing out a creative side I didn’t know I had!”

Barbara Geiger
Understanding Color

“Thank you so very much for this course! It’s allowed me to take the blinders off and present my images for what I want them to be without being a slave to the “reality” of the camera. I would also add that in conjunction with your printing course, this has been the most useful course I’ve ever taken. Your notes are more than comprehensive and your comments and critiques are direct, clear, and always directed to the improvement of the art.”

Bill
After the click

” I want to thank you for this class and for your patience and availability to answer all of my questions. I have learned very much through this class. I have used LR in the past, but mostly for editing images. I now have a better grasp in the organization of my images, an even better understanding of editing images, and an understanding of the value of presets. I still have a lot to learn, but this has put me on the road to be able to improve my photography. Again, thank you! ”

Dale Yates
Lightroom Quickstart

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