Listen, I've been coming here for a while now and I want to say I absolutely love it without fail…read morebut that's not always true. I will say where I can say I don't love them 100% of the time is the staff. I have seen new staff come and go, and I've seen senior staff stay (which is always nice to see them). BUT not everyone is very welcoming or polite. I don't need kissasses or anything but for those who are looking for "outstanding" sales people, I will warn you that some of the staff are a little rough around the edges. Now, with that said, I think that there are staff members who are beyond kind and welcoming and make me love this place (when they are present). I think this is an awesome store to grab what you need and even be able to talk about what products best suit you and your needs. Again, overall I love it here, there are just a few too many experiences where I've left feeling that the staff don't actually respect me as a customer - which is fine but leaves me feeling discouraged and hesitant to return.

Staff member, Amid, was a fantastic problem-solver for me with the issue I had with my lens. He…read moretook the time to really assess the issue and didn't give up on it till he found a solution. Super grateful for his patience and service!

Tom knows photography and is an excellent teacher. He explains things clearly and in a manner I can…read moreunderstand. Tom is also patient and nice!

Tom is a terrific teacher. His personalized photography class meets the student at his/her own…read morelevel. I'm truly glad that I took Tom's class, as he focused immediately and systematically on the basics of photography using a DSLR camera. His experience, thoroughness, and follow-up made for a wonderful learning experience. One of his primary goals was to wean the student from using the "auto" settings regularly and he made me more comfortable in doing so. By scheduling an early morning final class at Fell's Point in Baltimore, he was able to integrate the principles taught earlier into a fun experience and "bring it all together". Would highly recommend! Michael J. Columbia, MD

Together again. I brought a 2 x 3 inch black and white of my mother-in-law from the 60's in asking…read moreif it could be enlarged, color added and a back ground effect to match a 20" x 24" painting we had of her husband. I worked with Neil who was amazing and understood exactly what I wanted. He was very reassuring. The quality of the results were amazing and well worth the cost! They now will both look over us at our family cabin for generations to come! Thank you so much!!!!!!

They did an absolutely wonderful job restoring a very old photograph for me ( mid 1800's). The…read moreattention to detail was amazing. They got the project done in 3 days and were responsive by email and phone. Easy to get to in Leesburg and made me feel like a first priority. I highly recommend these people.

Great classes! I had no idea about photography, and he helped me a lot. He went directly into…read moreteaching me manual mode, which I think is crucial, and he made sure to build the foundations for me to become a better photographer!

Great class, l learned exactly what l wanted and more. This class took me through shutter speed,…read morelSO, f stop, white-balance, metering and more. I wanted to learn how to use my camera in Manual mode and that is what Sam learned us to do. Highly recommended:-))

I've had a very nice Canon digital camera for several years that has never seen any setting other…read morethan "Auto". I found Elliot Cohen and his company, Washington Photo Focus, via a Google search when I was contemplating upping my photography game. I signed up for his intro class (via Zoom right now) and just finished the three class course. It was wonderful experience! It was just what I was looking for to increase my knowledge and comfort level with my camera. Elliot is a patient, methodical instructor. He encourages questions and answers thoroughly. He keeps the class sizes small which means a lot of personal attention. He had us give him info on our cameras before the class started so that he could give us very specific instructions on the various settings. See the "before" and "after" photos of one of our dogs.

I have had two online classes and a one-on-one session with Eliot Cohen and can report that he…read moreexceeded my expectations. He is an excellent teacher: knowledgeable, clear, patient, willing to listen, and with a sense of humor. Who could ask for anything more? Bravo. By way although the review says I am in San Francisco I am really in Washington, DC. Hard to trust this review system. But my review is genuine and true.

These guys are great!!! I am new to photography and I was a bit hesitant to attend a class because…read moreof my inexperience but I am glad I decided to go with Journey Photo Academy. They made my first photography experience fun and interactive. Despite having others in the class of a higher experience level they too the time to provided me with personalized attention to help me with my specific photography needs. I left the class with a ton of new knowledge. I would defiantly recommend them to anyone of any experience level!!!

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Online photography classes. Workshops and classes. Taught by professional photographers. They have…read moregreat free photo tips on their website. A great place to learn photography.

I did the fall foliage sunset and sunrise trip to Shenandoah National Park in October 2019 and…read morewould recommend it. Scott timed the trip perfectly-- the autumn colors were at peak and the weather was mild. I got many spectacular shots and received hundreds of likes on Facebook. We also photographed several waterfalls. The hikes at times were strenuous-- uphill and rocky paths -- but the effort was worthwhile.

I signed up for a photography class last June, excited to learn how to use my new camera. Never…read morereceived any communication other than a receipt, so when I reached out got a rude reply making it clear he didn't want any communication until the class took place. Then, the class got canceled because he didn't get enough students to make it worth his time. Thing is, it was reschedule for months later when I wasn't available. I requested a refund but got no reply. I went to my credit card company to get it refunded, but weeks later I got hit with the fee again. A big mistake getting involved with this guy.

Re Kyrgyzstan: A…read moreriver of email photo trip offerings arrive in my inbox each week. While they have merit and are attractive, the opportunity to travel throughout Kyrgyzstan is unique in the photo workshop/expedition world. I'd never seen an opportunity like this before, and it immediately intrigued and excited me. Additionally, I'd never been on a photo workshop before. The logistics of the trip are daunting. Eighteen days long, with fifteen days on the road. Other than three hotel nights in Bishkek, the capital, at the start and end of the trip, only three nights are in hotels, the rest in yurt camps or tents. The execution of the logistics was impeccable. There was never an oversight or a dropped ball. And, despite the demands of this trip and extensive behind the scenes coordination and decision making, trip leaders Justin Black and Jerry Dodrill were always warm and in good cheer, with abundant photographic suggestions, insights and approaches to subjects. There is great instruction while shooting, exposure to diverse environments (2,500 feet to 13,400 feet elevation), and more than enough time at a multitude of locations to develop both a feel and an approach for/to the subject matter. Both Justin and Jerry are world class photographers with decades of experience teaching, and it shows. Ask a question and you get an answer with years of knowledge behind it (Stop, I can't absorb any more!). A word of advice to potential participants...this is not a hotel-based experience. You will be able to most enjoy this trip if you've spent some time outdoors, some time in tents, understand the clothing necessities of weather and altitude, and are prepared to tolerate a little bit of discomfort for an extraordinary experience. Justin's packing list is flawless. I give this trip six stars, and I'm a tough grader.-Lee G., 2024 Kyrgyz Republic Expedition participant

I have been traveling with Visionary Wild all over the world since 2012 . With 28 workshops and…read moretrips completed, I have never been disappointed. I believe he provides expert photography information (instructions, critiques, advice), excellant lodging and food, and most importantly he gets us to the best locations in perfect time to catch the light. Every detail on a trip or workshop is managed ahead of time-there are no surprises. Each location is carefully planned and scouted out. Justin has always been patient and willing to listen and help from the time I was new to photography till I had gained some expertise. I always learn something new and will keep coming back!

Brooke is extremely talented with photography and has a gift for making people feel comfortable in…read moreany environment! I highly recommend Brooke for all your photography needs, I will be using her for all future events! I cant say enough positive things about Brooke, she is truly gifted!

If you are looking for a down to earth professional who just 'gets it' hire Brooke…read more We hired her and I could not be more pleased with the outcome of both our engagement shoot and our wedding photos. Her attention to detail, and to what was important to both my husband and I was key and she captured literally everything I asked her to, plus more! I can say that I have recommended her to everyone that has asked me for a photographer, including two of my friends getting married in the next few months. She is really just a gem of a person and so talented, I highly recommend her.