In today’s hectic society we rarely take the time to sit down and thank someone for taking the extra time to help us in some way or providing the service that is beyond what is expected. I feel incredibly compelled to sit down and express to you my gratitude for the experience, tips, and education that you have passed on to me at one of your recent nature photography seminars.

I attended the March 31 seminar in Nashville, TN and I must admit that it was one of the best photography lessons I have ever learned. Since you are professionals, you undoubtedly know the quality that your work possesses. However, what you may not fully understand or realize is the inspiration that your photographs provide for the not so accomplished amateur. I talked about your work for the next week and a half, to the point my wife was tired of hearing about the seminar. Your work has brought me back to a hobby that I dearly love.

For the past several years, I have not practiced photography much because I kept getting poor exposures. Your section on exposure finally gave me an understanding of proper exposure and how to properly use my in-camera meter. Although I was confused at first, it all became increasingly clearer as you showed slide after slide and described the metering technique.

However, considering everything I learned that day, what impressed me the most was your thoughtfulness and desire to teach those of us who are not as talented. I remember at each break, John walking around asking attendees if they had any questions. Your eagerness to share your tips and techniques was tremendously appreciated. I have attended other photography seminars in the past and not one of the instructors were as honest and open about their work as the two of you were that day.

I have always wanted to attend a photography workshop, but with so many companies out there, the task of choosing which one was as difficult as trying to figure out correct exposures. You have made this choice easier as well. So, let me extend to you my deepest gratitude and most heartfelt appreciation for sharing a small piece of your world with us.

 John & Barbara,

John,

I think that you guys are a class act, and I really appreciate all of your comments, suggestions, and your experiences. Like Michele said, it is so hard to keep pace with the changes in technology in any field.

The "seeing" techniques, the appreciation of and openness to creative ways of looking at the world are independent of gizmos and gadgets, thank goodness. Whether you're slinging a camera or a canvas, you have the essence of the "feel" of things.

The hard-won knowledge and sensitivity that you showed to us at the seminar was very much appreciated. You are champions and true promoters of nature photography. I continue to wish you the greatest success and look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,

Larry B.

Dear John and Barb,

I attended your seminar in Denver on April 15 and wanted to pass to you my thanks for a day that was well worth my time and money.

I have been shooting for many years and am just now starting to get back into more nature photography.

Over the years I have read many guides and books and for the first time some key points have become clear to me. Your mix of the "why" of things along with your real world experience cleared up in my mind some concepts of exposure, light, and white balance that have always been a bit murky. With your seminar it finally cleared up.

In two weeks I'm heading to the Paradox Valley in western Colorado and am excited to put into play the many tips that I learned last week.

Thanks for a great seminar,

Joe K.