REVIEWS FROM PAST STUDENTS:

“Before Naturally Lit, I had zero experience with OCF. Carolyn broke it down in a way that helped me understand how to implement flash into my workflow and how to have control over how it works. She is kind and engaging and has a love for the craft and teaching which came through in her classroom. I feel really lucky to have had the opportunity to learn directly from someone who so beautifully photographs naturally lit portraits. I'm excited about the new dimension this can bring to my image-making and am grateful to this class for showing me how.” - Ellen Shaw

“This was an amazing class. I was able to learn new skills and to really improve my lighting. Carolyn's detailed feedback and welcoming personality really made the course enjoyable on top of the technical knowledge we learned.”- Jessica Lee

“Naturally Lit was an excellent starting point for learning off-camera flash. Carolyn is a fantastic instructor, breaking down the concepts into manageable pieces and quick to answer questions. I loved how she brought the discussions people were having in the comments into her teaching - it gave the class a very collaborative feel, even as we were all learning. I would 100% recommend this class to any OCF beginners!” - Lynnae Day

“Thanks Carolyn for your course: Naturally Lit. I credit you for finally allowing some flash concepts to really click for me and I've been a professional photographer for over 10 years and trying to get my head around this for a while. You were clear and practical and so wonderfully positive. I am SO glad I invested in this (even as a silent student).” - Rebecca Matheson

“Carolyn's Naturally Lit course has given me the boost in confidence I needed to take on any assignment without worry. The course is easy to follow and understand. It does not complicate a subject matter that can be easily overwhelming to those new to artificial light. It gives easy formulas that can be taken into every photo session and you have the confidence to take control over the light you want to achieve. I am excited that I have expanded my knowledge in this area and I am looking forward to the new doors of creativity it will open. Thank you, Carolyn!” - Mary Otanez

“Carolyn is an incredible teacher. She is friendly, affable, approachable, extremely sharp, and explains complex concepts in such an easy manner that I looked forward to each lesson every night. I began this class with high hopes because of Carolyn’s past reviews and she exceeded those expectations and beyond. Flash was an aspect of photography I dreaded and procrastinated to learn. I had the equipment but I didn’t fully understand how to use it, so it made me not want to lug any extra equipment to photo sessions because why bother? It would just frustrate me more. Carolyn’s technique of using one OCF flash, one portable stand, and one unobtrusive modifier (my biggest turnoff) was totally inline with how I preferred to work and exactly how I envisioned myself working with clients. After years of studying other lighting courses, I couldn’t believe she mastered this simple yet powerful way of not only working with such finesse but producing beautiful storytelling images that looked like they were made in natural light. I feel so lucky to have spent time with Carolyn in class and on Zoom, and am grateful for her patience, energy, passion, enthusiasm and natural ability to teach a confusing concept in a fun, clear, and easy to learn manner.” - Lisa Hu Chen

“Naturally Lit was a wonderful course to take, unlocking many of the 'mysteries' around using a flash and enhancing my work in this way. Carolyn's dedication to her students and her time with them is faultless making your time with her hugely beneficial. All the coursework is explained in a way that makes logical sense demystifying what, can otherwise, feel overwhelming and if it still feels hard to understand Carolyn goes the extra mile to make sure she's taught in a manner understandable by all with no one getting left behind. I was also hugely appreciative of her efforts to work around the huge time difference between California and Australia. I'm pleased to walk away with a big jump in understanding and confidence to continue exploring and building flash skills.”- Sally Frawley

““Let me just say THANK YOU for a great class! The material has challenged me and I feel like there will be lots of growth in my work as I incorporate OCF. I'll be reviewing all the material again and again until I get it. And it's been so nice getting to know you :)” - Lindsay Nolan