We have been touched and gratified by the many thank-you notes and comments
we have received from our participants and those whom we fondly
call our "spousal units," including these from Springtime on the Outer Banks. For more comments from other workshops, click here.
"Margo Taussig Pinkerton and Arnie Zann are exceptionally gifted photographers and instructors. After scrutinizing numerous instructional workshops online and in professional photographic magazines, I spoke with Margo regarding their workshops and philosophy. Their website BCphotoadventures.com promised a lot at a very reasonable cost. Reviewing the student galleries from their previous workshop, I thought, these are very experienced photographers, if you can teach me how to make comparable images, I'll be tickled.
"April 2011 at the Outer Banks in North Carolina, Margo and Arnie delivered. They provided individualized field and classroom instruction challenging me to create beautiful — no, stunning — photographs utilizing light, elements of composition, and simplicity. They shared their passion, knowledge, and expertise, remaining ever-so-patient, allowing me to create stunning photographs. And, not just one stunning photograph, but many during that sleep-deprived, challenging, often-overwhelming-but exhilarating, fun week. Since the week of instruction with Margo and Arnie, before lifting my camera and pushing that shutter button, they are still asking me those questions, teaching me on my journey and quest for that award-winning photograph."
"Thanks, Margo and Arnie."
Annette Garthwaite, Pennsylvania, USA
"You are up early and you are up late. Sleeping and eating are optional. Margo and Arnie guide you, push you, and they know when to leave you to your own devices. It was a lot of work and you will be a bit tired at the end ... and I would not have had it any other other way.
" All of us in the workshop laughed and learned, and we learned not just from Margo and Arnie, but from each other as well and we laughed even more. At the end we all stood in amazement at the final critiques of the week, looking at the wonderful images we created. It was a great workshop and I would recommend it to anyone!"
" Thanks again for everything and take care,"
Gary Regulski, Delaware, USA
"Margo & Arnie,
"I wanted to drop you a note of thanks for all I learned while on your Springtime in the Outer Banks workshop. I returned home last week from a solo trip to Maine with the intent to do photography, since I had seen a lot of yours and members photos from the area that I was very impressed with.
"As I took my stance for that perfect shot I heard you, Margo, in my head with that un-un (sorry I don't even know how to spell that unusual sound you were always making) and remembered you saying to search the frame. And the information I learned from you Arnie on the Kelvin Scale helped when that sunset just didn't happened and I had the time to play around and get a decent shot from nothing.
"And yes, I learned to appreciate those early mornings and late nights when, because of Maine's ridiculously early sunrises, I had to get up at some dreadful hour to drive 1 1/2 hours to Port Clyde Lighthouse to try and catch it. As I watched the sunrise off to the side I continued shooting that glow that we were always trying to catch. And yes I was very happy with the results I got.
" Same thing when on a rainy, overcast day, I returned to Portland Head Light for a sunset that I never thought would happen. I waited with another photographer for 2 hours as the sky began to glow and a fantastic sunset occurred. It wasn't where I wanted it, but as I learned for your workshop, I walked in all directions, shot from all sides, and remembered to always look over my shoulder, because even though the sunset wasn't there where I needed it, the beautiful glowing sky was.
"So kudos to you both for those voices that stay in my head, for this was one of the most satisfying photo shoots I ever had."
Dolores Rebovich, Pennsylvania, USA
"Margo and Arnie,
"Thank you for the wonderful class. I learned a great deal, and I feel that I've grown as a photographer...
"I would also like to say I really enjoyed meeting everyone in the class and hope that we can keep in contact in the future. I would love to see some of the photos that you have created. I'm on ...
"Take care,"
Erinn Robinette, Colorado, USA
"To all,
"Thanks, Arnie and Margo, for a great experience and making learning so much fun! My excitement and enthusiasm have been re-ignited!!! Thanks to all of my colleagues for your insights, fun and fellowship.
" Best,""
Tony "anh anh" Schiano,
North Carolina, USA
"I just wanted to say thanks for all the help and instructions you gave while I was on the Outer Banks Workshop, along with all the fun I had and the knowledge I gained. Hopefully I'll see you again on another of your workshops!"
Dolores Rebovich,
Pennsylvania, USA
"Thanks go to you and Arnie. It was a great session. I learned a lot, had a great time, and met some very nice people.
"OK, no more 8X10s!"
Jack Welch, Massachusetts, USA
"Participating in the May 2010 “Outer Banks’ workshop made me realize that – even though I’m extremely familiar with digital photography, camera operations, composition, lighting, etc. - I had not been putting much effort into my photography.
"Thank you, Margo, for ‘forcing’ me to apply my theoretical knowledge and translate it into better images! You helped me a lot!"
Inge Weidmann, California, USA
"First
of all, I had a great time. Pretty part of the country and great folks
with similar interests to hang out with.
"Add to that a chance to improve
your photo skills with enthusiastic and knowledgeable (and that's an understatement)
professionals to provide you all the assistance you need or want. A difference
rarely accommodated in a workshop I might add.
"You even threw in all-you-can-eat
pizza! What could be better than that? You two provide not only a great
photo workshop but a great experience as well."
Jim Crowley,
Wisconsin, USA
"I
feel badly that I was unable to say good-bye to
you. None the less, I want you to
know that I had an amazing experience at the workshop.
I learned so much and on top of that, had so much
fun. I look forward to taking another workshop w/
you ... You all are very special people."
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