I learned so much. Although we didn't get outside to practice, I'm glad we spent the time reviewing sample photos and talking through scenarios and best practices. Great information on taking the best photos of my kids who play sports!!

This was a great overview of how to use your camera - and finally figure out what all those buttons actually do! We got a cheat sheet for what the range of settings means and when best to use them and saw examples of photos taken with those different settings to really understand it. The instructor suggested what settings to use as the basic "Go To" settings - that still make use of the smart camera technology built into the device itself - and give very useful adjustments for common situations (lighting, subjects, motion, etc.). It was much more useful than the camera 101 lessons I had previously. Now I need to practice to make sure I've got it down before my next trip.

I was almost sure that I will be not able to get it, because all this professional terminology was too complicated to me. But guess what? Dustin made it! I know everything now! So it's possible to learn it. Must have!

Class was very helpful! Everything I need to get started using my camera more effectively in a couple of hours. Dustin is a great teacher!

I would highly recommend this class. The instructor is very educated and passionate about photography.

Dustin was thoroughly prepared and the structure of the class was ideal. He starts with a classroom setting then you move outdoors to test out what you've learned. He provides work sheets and take home material for you to reference during class. He's also very hands on and helps you configure the settings on your camera and will critique your photos. This class was perfect for a beginner like me!

We learned the very basics of Photoshop. How to use the following tools: lasso and content aware fill, spot healing brush, clone stamp, move, and editing in layers. I had never even opened photoshop before and I left the class feeling like I could get started on some of my photos!

I took the SLR Photography 101 class that was taught by Dustin Johnston. I have not had any prior photography experience. I purchased my camera the week before class and didn't know anything about how to use it. Dustin was amazing! He explained things to me in a manner that was not overwhelming or complicated. He was very thorough and patient-- and made it so much fun! I am looking forward to taking more classes with him. I highly recommend his classes to everyone!
Alexis Branoff

Dustin is very engaging and enthusiastic and easy to learn from. He, very clearly, simplified the SLR language and gave me the confidence to finally take my SLR camera out of auto-mode. I'm looking forward to applying these new techniques to improve my photography skills.

Dustin did a great job of getting us more familiar with the settings on our Nikon SLR. I feel much more confident about shooting outside of he preset modes on the camera.

This class was fantastic! I've owned a SLR camera for over two years, and I had rarely taken it out of AUTO. Now I leave my camera in Av, and my flash isn't popping up at inopportune times making look like an amateur! The class was very interactive, and Dustin did a great job of explaining the fundamental concepts of aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. At the conclusion of the class we took our cameras outside and applied what he had taught.

Dustin's joy of photography is infectious, and I highly recommend this class. Hopefully he'll be teaching additional classes in the future. If so, I'll be the first to sign up.