I just wanted to touch base with you again to reiterate how much the workshop changed my creative thinking. I have felt for a while that I lack a bit of creativity (my organised brain gets in the way) to take the next step in my photographic journey. Before this wekshop on the whole my photos were ok with composition, sharpness, tones etc but they were lacking a bit of ompf, a bit of additional creativity.

Your workshop certainly made me step outside my comfort zone and I was very pleased with the end results (although still lots to learn). Working with a 50mm lens and F2 all weekend (almost) seemed to change my thinking... I love that lens! The soft bokeh from using F2 changes the image so much.

I've still lots to learn, however I'm planning my photography outings with 'a story' in mind and the 50mmm hasn't been off my camera yet!

I was apprehensive about doing the workshop as I feel that I know so little and would be with others who were well down the track in their photographic journey. But I am so glad that I had the courage to attend and to learn from a great photographer, Ewen. Bruce was also such a support.

I did learn so much and will continue to learn – the workshop reignited my passion and as predicted by Ewen, I will never look at light the same way again! Thank you Ewen.

I knew I needed to do your course and have been absolutely vindicated on the other side. It was really worthwhile and I sang all the way home! The straightforward steps of wide angle, diversity in the shot, looking into the light, autofocus and C settings will definitely take me on a new path. Plus it was fun hanging out with you all at Longmeadow and being nourished by beautiful Shellie.

My photography is an isolated pursuit (apart from my great clients) as I picked my camera back up when my third kiddo and now 8 year old was born, not really having any photographer friends or mentors. Now that I’m popping my head up again after almost two decades running my own businesses, combined with giving my all to my kids in early childhood, it was a fantastic reset to soak up your offering. I took quite a few photographs of my son in our kitchen this morning - seeing everything through a new lens. Literally!

Coming to this workshop I was a relatively new user of the Lumix G9, and was excited at the prospect of exploring the camera & prime lenses as well as learning some new photographic styles & techniques.

Being in a room of enthusiastic photographers under the expert tuition of Ewen was fabulous. He provided so much information in our theory sessions and was always available to answer the dumbest of questions.

I came away with far more photographic knowledge and confidence in the use of my new gear with the added bonus of gaining a group of lovely new friends.

I experienced feelings at both ends of the spectrum; fun, discovery and satisfaction in capturing some special portraits of my team buddy. And, elation in finally being able to present the shots in a curated portfolio. At the other end of the spectrum: discomfort wth the assigned project; frustration in my ineptitude with process and particularly the with preferred software. I was totally challenged.

However, my photography, knowledge and use of my gear is better for the experience; I would definitely recommend this workshop. But be prepared…it is intense.

Having done a few of Ewen’s workshops previously, I knew that the quality of the experience in all aspects would be really high and with Shellie onsite to look after the group, the food would be amazing and they did not disappoint. As a landscape photographer, I was curious to understand what a workshop without the travel would look like and the idea of sending a portfolio ahead of time was daunting… but this workshop was so impactful in so many ways.

It pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me the power of having a story in my head before heading out to take what otherwise can end up being random photos; this has changed the way I think about photography. Ewen is such a talented photographer and a wonderful human and it comes through in spades in this workshop. He has some much to offer, which he freely shares with the group, and his feedback is direct and forthright, but delivered with a gentleness that allows you to really engage with it. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to take their photography to a new level.