Illuminate Classes Student Feedback
"“I know that whatever class I take, the teacher and quality of content will be top notch. I have taken many other classes in other areas and platforms and nothing beats Illuminate for me.” -Brooke Wilson
“I have taken a few classes/courses over the years and they've all been amazing.” - Nadja Arold
“Astonishing depth of information presented in a compelling, inspiring, approachable way! Above and beyond all expectations.For me, one of the most surprising and powerful aspects of Illuminate has been the sense of community. I didn't realize how much I needed it, how much it would and has meant to me. I see now how intentional that is in your mission — THANK YOU!” -Laura Benys
"I have taken several classes at Illuminate and I have never been disappointed. I love the online platform, how easy it is to interact with teachers / other students, and how the assignments have detailed video feedback - so I recommend Illuminate to friends all the time. (Sometimes I wish you had a referral program “ - Erica Loewenguth
“Illuminate is such a perfect name … such an amazing group of exceptional photographers, who have created courses that truly do illuminate the way to personal creativity and growth, while sharing the joy that comes with discovery. Such an inspiration and beautiful light in this world. Thank you!” -Toni Porat
“I have taken several classes and have had a great experience in each one.” Carin Davis
“Out of all the courses I have taken, the Illuminate classes have pushed me the most and made me the most creative.” -Andrea Seider
“I thought the class I took was well planned and laid out, the teacher incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and inspiring. I walked away a better, more skilled, more confident photographer.” -Lindsey Bohlen
“I’m always amazed by how much I learn in the classes. And I love that I can access the classes whenever I need to - this is esp helpful being a busy mom.” -Amy Prager
“Wonderful teachers who are very skilled at their craft!” - Tricia Dunlap
“Your courses have given life to my photography - I would not hesitate at all to recommend them.’ -Kelly Knox
“I've enjoyed learning technical and creative skills with Illuminate Classes. Lessons are thorough and instructors offer constructive feedback leaving me encouraged to shoot more. My work has drastically improved after just one month of course work.” -Victoria Bailey
“I have had a positive experience in every class I have taken. I learned a lot, but also felt supported and encouraged.” - Paige Burrows
“I have taken many of Iluminate's classes and have always been left feeling full of inspiration and new, exciting knowledge and creative approaches to my art. The teachers are highly skilled, approachable, very interactive and give freely of their knowledge and feedback. The teaching quality is among the best I've encountered in an industry where photography education is coming from all directions and is, often, underwhelming or lacking originality.” - Desiree Deli
”The teachers are highly skilled working professionals who seem to go above and beyond to communicate and who clearly have a passion for the craft.” - Fairlight de Michele
“I have always taken away lessons that I immediately use and incorporate into my skill set.” - Kerry Grogan, Canada
“The platform is easy to use, the community is supportive, the content is relevant.” - Sara Crow, United States
“I’ve loved the classes I’ve taken and even returned to take a few again just to make sure I got everything I could out of the class.” - Allie Morrison, United States
“I am very happy with the quality of the classes, the amount and depth of information, and the openness and engagement of all of the teachers.” Lexi Brenner. United States
“'ve learned more than I could imagine from each class. Each experience far exceeded my expectations. Even after being a photographer for 15+ years, I still learned things through these courses that challenged me, wowed me, and inspired me.” Becky Kyle, United States
“The teachers are great and super responsive, the classes are interactive and usually a good community is created for their duration, and everything you get out of the class makes the price and incredible deal! Thank you for offering all these incredible courses! They have the primary reason I have grown so much as a photographer in the past few years!” - Marion Pope, United States
“So far, I have taken two classes. I ranked of 10 because this was the first thing I did immediately: I recommended the classes to my friends who are interested in photography. The classes exceeded my expectations—there was way more information than I anticipated, plenty of encouragement from the teachers, opportunities to practice, and valuable feedback to strengthen my skills. Both classes were quite intense. However, I loved it because it pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to learn so much in a short period of time.” -Tanya Mazur, United States
“I find the depth that goes into the courses impressive, the warmth of the teachers are second to none and the links to other creatives and resources spark my love for life through the lens further. Teachers acknowledge that they too will be lifelong learners and I admire that.” -Sarah, Austrailia
“The courses are deep and informational, while inspiring you to think outside the box and play. Just what photographers need!” - Tia Abbott, Canada
“I have loved your courses so much! So many talented instructors and fellow photographers. Such a warm and inviting environment. Greatly appreciate you all!” - Catherine Aldrich, United States
“Of all the online courses I’ve taken, the Illuminate class was by far the best in terms of instructor, content, and potential to improve technically while being inspired to try something new.” - Wendy VonSosen, United States
“The teachers are experts in the topic which they are teaching but are humble. They make themselves available to their students and genuinely want their students to learn and grow.” - Erin Ongom, United States
“My experience was fantastic. The skills I learned and the inspiration I got were exactly what I needed.” - Danica Donnelly, United States
“Instructors are not intimidating, they provide positive feedback with success but also, positive criticism. I appreciated that feed back as well and it was delivered in a manner where you didn’t feel intimidated to ask for help on a subject.” - Gretchen Giles, United States
“My experience has always been positive. The course I participate provided me with inspiration, technical skills, a community and professional support beyond my expectations.” - Jay Lioz, Australia
“I think that these classes are some of the most inspirational and educational photography classes out there. I've sent a few photographers your way. I would love to take every single class you offer.” -Alex Rhoades, United States
“I’ve done 3 courses with illuminate and I rave about them to people all the time. I loved them and learnt so much. technical was good but also I was highly inspired by the creative knowledge and inspiration.” - Tash Mohring, Australia
“I have enjoyed my classes from Illuminate and feel like each instructor has an authentic feel to their own work. Instructors aren’t ‘cookie cutter’ where their images all look the same like they do at some places I have taken classes from.” - Micaela Hoogeveen, United States
“I have had many positive experiences with illuminate and feel like I always walk away a better photographer than I was when I started. It’s a great way to learn something new or freshen up a skill that maybe doesn’t come intuitively.” - Shannon Svensrud, United States
“Each class I have taken has improved my photography skills, been fun to take, and positively impacted my business. I always recommend Illuminate if people are looking to up their photography skills. I also find traditional photography education to be too stuffy and rigid (lots of egos) and newer online education to be cookie cutter. Illuminate offers courses that are useful, impactful, and inspirational with great teachers.”- Jenna Boshart, United States
“Every class I've taken has inspired my creativity and has taught me something I still carry with me years later.” Seana Williamson, United States
“Keep up the amazing work! I have taken 3 classes in order to better document my family and the classes have been the best investment that I have made in myself.” - Ashley Kerkemeyer, United States
“Years after taking courses at illuminate - I continue to learn from them. The content meets you where you are and continues to do so as you grow.” - Adina Davidson, United States
“I've had great experiences with Illuminate classes. I learn something new in every class, have many lightbulb moments, and gain a deeper understanding of concepts. The materials are well organized, the instructors provide timely feedback, and the sense of community is both inspiring and invigorating. I love to learn, and Illuminate classes provide a platform that truly works. Thank you for offering a creative, supportive and kind space for learning.” - Holly Gravier, United States
“It is great for a large range of skills. Either for beginners just picking up their camera or an experienced photographer looking for refreshers and a push on their skills” - Samantha Gleason, United States
“Illuminate Classes is a great place to learn—welcoming, non-competitive, and free of toxicity. The materials and instructors are fantastic, and the content is well-thought-out and carefully planned.” - Alicia Mayorca, United States
“I love that it empowers photographers to find the unique voice within them instead of having them try to conform to a current trend.” -Elizabeth Anne Fesler, United States
“The topics, the caliber of teachers, and the interactive aspect of the courses. The thing that has impressed me the most are the instructors; they are kind, open, honest, helpful, encouraging, and very knowledgeable about their subject.” - Malinda Love, United States
“I’ve taken one class and it was transformative.” - Katelyn Hadfield, United States
“Loved everything about the classes I’ve taken!” - Tobie Bridges, United States
“Everything about the classes is perfect.Teachers, besides incredibly knowledgable and incredible professionals are outstanding humans. Im definitely convinced you have to have a giant heat to be an Illuminate teacher. This is my favourite part. Knowledge gained, and how is absolutely worth every single penny, I think you get so much more for your money than you can imagine. The only feedback I have is that I wish there were more classes.” - Monique Sabina Sainz McCommons, Argentina
“Because I do honestly believe that Illuminate Classes are one of a kind. In a digital world that offers us so much, Illuminate breaks that dense wall of info and makes the experience valuable, rich and most of all human. It pushes our creativity, it makes one feel welcome, and in a safe place where fear and doubt is normal to have, is human to have, but the most important of all is to notice that we all are creative in some way and we just need to let that creative flow. I took many courses and NONE had the impact that all the Illuminate Classes had on me.” - Nádia Carreira, Portugal
“Keep going, keep breaking the rules, keep sharing your kindness and knowledge with others. Inspiring humans around to make the world better. This is much more than just classes. You have a huge impact.” - Kristin Macapagal, Japan
“I improved dramatically by taking Illuminate classes compared to years of attempting self-study and informal classes.Thanks for creating such a great space with honest, genuine artists & guided learning” - Sally Rudy, United States
“I find the classes web format extremely easy to follow at my own pace. It’s broken down well in a not overwhelming way for a mom with limited free time and energy for hobbies.” - Kristi Eckstein ,United States
“The classes I've taken at Illuminate have made the biggest impact on my photography skills out of any other education I've invested in. I can singlehandedly point to these courses as the reason that I am where I am now as an artist.” - Erin Vestal, United States
“I’ve taken so many classes from Illuminate and always learned something new. The feedback is priceless.” - Jessica Hultink, United States
“There is a great deal of personal interaction and engagement from the teachers which makes the entire class experience incredibly fulfilling!” - Caeli Richter, United States
“I've not taken a class that wasn't top notch.” - Janet Crouch, United States
“Because of the reasonable price point, I've been able to take three classes over the past few years, although there are many more I wish I could take just for fun. I have walked away from each of these classes incredibly inspired. Each class has had a high amount of in depth conversation between students and teachers. They have helped me get out of my creative ruts and approach my workflow with a fresh, curious outlook.” - Meredith Baird, United States
“Illuminate is everything I was looking for! Online, go at my pace, quick feedback, inspiring, and much much more!” - Elizabeth Palomares, United States
“I’ve taken multiple classes now and each time the experience has been phenomenal. It’s truly a step above a run of the mill online course-because of the community aspect and teacher involvement what I’ve learned has really stuck with me, and I love that you can save the materials to get a refresher when you need one.” - Kristina Graff, United States
“My experience with all of the Illuminate Classes that I've taken so far has been incredible, and I have taken quite a few classes all with different teachers who have been incredible in their own ways. I was so impressed by the varied teaching styles and approaches to photography, which has enriched my classroom experience.” - Emi Otsubo, Japan
“The ease of taking the class combined with the technical and creative focus of each class would benefit the newest to the most experienced photographers.” - Kelli Sanders, United States
“I love Illuminate! I've loved both the courses I took. The teacher interaction is so valuable, and ensures your course doesn't end up in the Online Class graveyard we all have (but don't admit to).” - Lydia Fine, United States
These experience has changed my creativity and productivity. I wish I had found Illuminate prior to spending money on other less effective and supportive classes.” - Kelly Ann Gray, United States