We have been touched and gratified by the many thank-you notes and comments
we have received from both our participants and those whom we fondly
call our "spousal units," including these from People & Culture
of Belize:
"The
Belize trip is my third adventure with Margo and Arnie. It won’t be
my last. In fact, Kathy and I will be back for the Yosemite workshop
in December.
"I have been on other photography field
workshops, but have never repeated with any other provider. I have been
to New England, Moab and now Belize and although the locations have been
very different, the one constant is the commitment of Arnie and Margo to
advancing the skills of the participants and in creating a fun and friendly
experience. Besides being exceptional photographers, they are also exceptional
people.
"In these tough economic times, there
is no better value for someone interested in advancing their photographic
skills, regardless of ability. My only regret is that I didn’t meet these
two until 2007."
Dave Robertson,
California, USA
"I
joined the trip to Belize as a tag-along with a point-and-shoot and
a desire to experience a new place. I was totally unprepared for the
connection we made with the group, the people of Belize, and the countryside
in just over a week.
"The set-up in an eco-lodge in the jungle put us into a wild, new world with
howler-monkey wake-up calls at 4:30 a.m., but it was access to the real lives
of Mayan people that was even more unusual. Uncomfortable with the thought of
paparazzi snapping the locals, I was pleased with the arrangements to visit people
in their thatched homes, talk with them about their lives, and participate in
activities such as chocolate making. Cameras clicked, but so did people.
"The waterfalls and ruins were stunning – and I found travel with laggard photographers
means I see everything a little more closely, too.
"Thanks to Margo and Arnie for setting a tone
of earnest learning and good humor – and thanks to Charlotte [wife of another
participant] for being an accomplice to play when others turned to 'chimping.'"
"Spousal Unit" Kathy Robertson, California, USA
"My
experience in Belize far exceeded my expectations for a workshop in
such a beautiful country. The photographic opportunities were fantastic,
and the instructional insight to taking photographs by you and Arnie
was invaluable to me as a novice. It was also very interested to learn
about the Mayan people, their culture, and the villages they live in,
and to be able to photograph them in their way of life. The Mayan people
and their children were just delightful.
"I want to thank you and Arnie for all
the advice and the extra time you spent with me both in the field and during
the computer sessions. I have learned a lot about the features and settings
on my camera and appreciate your patience in trying to teach me a more stable
way to hold my camera.
"The accommodations at the Lodge were unique,
and the food was just outstanding. It was my second workshop with BCPA, and I
am looking forward to my third!"
John Ronayne,
Massachusetts, USA
"Thank
you for a wonderful workshop in Belize. It was fun and exciting to be
part of the inaugural workshop in such a beautiful area. The title and
promotional materials really did not do justice to the fantastic experiences
we enjoyed meeting the wonderful people of Southern Belize. We certainly
came away feeling we had been part of the real culture of the area.
"The Lodge exceeded all
expectations — great accommodations, wonderful food, and delightful
people. However, the real heart of the workshop was the fantastic instruction
that both of you provided.
"The collaborative, hands-on format
allowed each of us to learn and progress at our own rate. As I was
the most novice in the class, you were always patient and encouraging,
yet you pushed me to grow, sometimes beyond my comfort level.
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