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Photo walk in Santa Monica
Mike R.

I just got back into photography and wanted to take a class to re-familiarize myself with my DSLR camera. I found Isla Studio on Groupon. The Groupon included entries for both the class and photo walk. The class is about 3 hours long with a break in the middle. Make sure you bring your camera (duh) and a laptop or pen + paper to take notes. Lindsey is great instructor and really easy to follow. She uses easy to understand concepts and example photos in her slide deck to illustrate the intended effect of a setting. Some of the topics covered were: Shutter Speed Aperture Camera Modes Lenses ISO The photo walk took place on and around the Santa Monica Pier. The photo walk is where you put the things that you learned from the class into action. There weren't too many people on the walk which is great cause that means more 1-on-1 time with Lindsey.

Aperture practice while the carousel was still. My S Priority motion shots need work.
Courtney W.

I am updating my review to encompass the second part of the course - the photo walk on the pier. Even though I said I wouldn't be partaking in Part II of the course due to the cost, Lindsay reached out to me after my original review which I really appreciated. The photo walk was an excellent opportunity to put into practice what was learned in Part I, while still under the suggestive eye of a seasoned photographer. Practice gives you the confidence that what you're doing is "right." Taking the photos and evaluating the variations according to adjusted settings made me way more excited about photography than any kind of motivation a lecture in a classroom can give. It's the real fruit of your labor in front of your eyes. Lucky for our class of 11, we got the added bonus of also having Steven, who was training to be an instructor but was also there to assist so Lindsey could be more available. The 3-5pm time slot for the photo walk course is perfect for this time of the year when it gets daek early. You get ample practice with natural light the first hour and also great sunset shots after 4. I think my favorite part was playing with exposure and creating silhouettes of people fishing on the pier with the backdrop of boats, birds and the gorgeous sunset. I really learned a lot and could have been out all night practicing if I wasn't parked at a darn meter. Thanks Lindsay, Lindsey and Steven! Cheers.

The first photo I took after class. I played with the Aperture settings.

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