Comments on: Creative Approach

By: Amanda Vandecoevering

Amanda Vandecoevering — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:36:49 +0000

The Creative Approach was an amazing course! Ardelle packed so much information into the 4 weeks full of exercises, videos and examples. I will be able to refer back to this information to help my creativity, especially when I am in a rut. Her weekly meetings were invaluable and extremely helpful. I love that there is a daily practice to help push me to learn and practice what I was learning. I loved seeing other students work and getting feedback from them. Ardelle was inspiring and gave wonderful critiques, pointing out the skills that I used and helping me think ‘what if’ I tried something different next time. I would definitely take a class from her again.

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 30 May 2022 15:39:43 +0000

This course is AMAZING! Ardelle is such a fantastic instructor. Her PDF’s and video’s are packed with a ton of invaluable information and imagery/examples. Ardelle’s weekly critiques are so detailed and she is always present in the daily forum and Q&A. Her weekly zoom meetings are a brilliant addition to this course. I enjoyed them so much. This course is intense in a good way. If you are looking to grow, challenge yourself in new ways, or need more reasons to pick up your camera this course is a MUST! I was always intimidated to take this course because I see so many talented artists share images from here, but I am so happy that I took the plunge! I even reached out to Ardelle ahead of time to make sure it was a good fit. I will forever be grateful for all insight, creative challenges and her generosity. Get on the wait list and take it as a full participation student….every minute of the experience is so worth it.

By: Terri Shivas

Terri Shivas — Mon, 30 May 2022 15:16:26 +0000

This course is AMAZING! Ardelle is one of the best instructor’s. All her PDF’s and videos are extremely informative, detailed and filled with beautiful imagery/examples. I was in such a rut when I signed up for this course, but also intimidated by all the artists I see taking the course as well. I reached out to Ardelle and she provided such valuable insight. I will forever be grateful to her wisdom and detailed critiques. She is also very present in the forum and responds to all the daily shares and questions. Her weekly zoom calls are such a brilliant addition to the course and I found myself enjoying each one while learning so much as well. I learned so much and still have a lot of material to keep practicing. There is a lot of information in this course and I’m so thankful for every piece of it.

By: Heather Caporali

Heather Caporali — Sun, 29 May 2022 10:26:12 +0000

JUST DO IT.

I took Ardelle’s “The mindful approach” workshop, immediately followed by “the creative approach.” I could not recommend these courses more. I’m a hobbyist photographer who just wants to improve, grow, and have fun. I feel that my work has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few months, thanks to Ardelle! I have no doubt that I’ll think of her words often as I photograph in the future. I struggle with creativity and Ardelle has helped me to come out of my shell and explore. I will always be grateful to her for sharing her time, knowledge, and feedback. It’s been invaluable!!

By: Myriam Farah Cobb

Myriam Farah Cobb — Sat, 28 May 2022 13:11:42 +0000

What a wonderful workshop! I’ve learned so much in the past few weeks thanks to the PDFs, videos, Zoom meetings and constructive feedback on our assignments. I’m so glad I joined in Full Participation, it was so worth it. I’m excited to apply all that I’ve learned and keep growing as a photographer. Thank you so much Ardelle!

By: Nina Nelson

Nina Nelson — Thu, 26 May 2022 14:08:35 +0000

I was thrilled to finally take Creative Approach! I’ve heard that it always fills up immediately and I can see why. It will change you for the better.

Ardelle has put her heart and soul into this class and during the live run, she is there for any question, comment, or concern we had. Tons of ideas, and suggestions and the kick in the pants of daily shooting was necessary to try them out for myself and experience the magic happen. The best thing for me about this class is the way I now shoot…it’s a lot more intentional. This is due to the repetition of Ardelle’s comments of the things she liked that made the photo work. “I like the way the lines lead the eye and the color brings the subject forward, and the repetition of shapes helped imply movement.
Rather than just realize that an image is pleasing, this class had drilled in me to break down WHY—what specific things led to that pleasing image, and then consider those things while shooting.
I’ll be coming back to the notes of this again and again. Sign me up for the Ardelle Neubert fan club!

By: Julia Signorotti

Julia Signorotti — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:40:52 +0000

How to explain how deeply Ardelle and Creative Approach changed the way I take photos? From day 1 of the class, the readings, the videos, the peer feedback, and the constant supportive help from Ardelle, were total game-changers. I had recently completed an “immersive two-day course in Inspiring Creativity in photography” that left me confused and UNINSPIRED. The very next day, I had an email about Ardelle’s class! It was fate! The work that she put in to weekly PDFs is phenomenal. We were given tons of inspiring videos, books, lists of photographers of all genres to explore; weekly zoom meetings with photo inspiration. I’ve taken many classes with Click, and I can honestly say, they just keep getting better and better………thank you Ardelle!!

By: Helena Goessens

Helena Goessens — Tue, 24 May 2022 01:03:54 +0000

Creativity is a big, abstract concept. I have to be honest, I had my doubts the first time I saw this course advertised on Clickinmoms but Ardelle’s work captivated me. I decided to give it a try and enrolled in this course in the Spring of 2022. Despite all the craziness of Spring, I have been enjoying every single word/ image/ video/ assignment of this course! Not only Ardelle is a super talented photographer and a huge inspiration, but she also is an amazing instructor! She is super organized, and inspirational, and the material she prepared is clear and full of information. Her critiques have helped me tremendously to understand my own work. If you are looking for a way to improve your photography, this is a course for you!
I can’t sincerely recommend her workshop more!

By: Karyssa Rosales

Karyssa Rosales — Mon, 23 May 2022 17:39:56 +0000

This course is definitely the creative kick in the pants I needed! The material is so easy to follow and understand, the assignments and daily practice are so challenging (but good challenging) to get your creative juices flowing. I am very very happy I took this course! I loved how Ardelle made me think about each photo differently, it made me think “how can I make this photo more interesting and creative” before taking the picture! I highly recommend this course to anyone and everyone, no matter where you are on your photography journey!

By: Melissa Foxman

Melissa Foxman — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:05:04 +0000

I so enjoyed Ardelle’s course! Such a fantastic way to dig deeper into the creative mindset. Ardelle provided wonderful examples of different ways to access your creativity. I first saw this course offered months ago, and waited for the live run to open up again. The wait was so worth it! We learned techniques like shooting with prisms and wands, and even multiple exposures done in camera. I’d never tried any of those before, and found Ardelle to be so welcoming and encouraging. I think the best part of the course for me was freeing myself to look for ways to incorporate these creative techniques in my images. Highly recommend!

By: Amanda Johnson

Amanda Johnson — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:13:23 +0000

Ardelle is such a kind and supportive instructor. The material in the Creative Approach is presented clearly with numerous creative examples along with an abundance of tools to extract the creativity from within you, no matter your genre of photography. Not only is she generous of her time providing thoughtful critiques to weekly assignments and answering questions in the Q&A thread, she also plans and leads a weekly meeting with the participants that is enormously beneficial to learning. Ardelle puts everything into her courses – this is the second one I have taken with her, and I would happily take a third and fourth!

By: Kristen Skager

Kristen Skager — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:01:44 +0000

I have taken many classes at Click and this class is just incredible. Ardelle poured her creative soul into this class and the result is pure magic. She has collaborated with other artists to share their process and discuss how they think about creating art. She is so supportive, and the material is stacked with information. This class is so valuable as a full participation student for many reasons. First, Ardelle gives feedback in a way that makes you think like an artist – she dissects each technique so carefully, as would be expected in a university setting. She gives clear advice on how to improve your work. And as if that wasn’t enough, the caliber of artists taking this course and also providing feedback in the daily shares is invaluable. I have made so many friends here that are ultra-talented, unique, and supportive. If you are an advanced photographer searching for a community, this is the place! Thank you for everything, Ardelle!

By: Irina Butter

Irina Butter — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:42:18 +0000

This class is such a treasure! If you feel like you are in creative rut, if you feel like you want more from your photography, if you want to evolve as an artist and see what other genres and ways of shooting are out there, this is the class to take! Ardelle is such a wonderful, talented instructor, kind and considerate yet always providing you with ideas and suggestions on how to improve yourself and get to the next level. I can honestly say that in this past month I have shot in ways I had never even considered before, and I feel like I have grown as a photographer and an artist and still have so much to draw from the course materials! The PDFs and the videoa are beautifully composed, well organized and inspiring, Ardelle’s critiques are very thourogh, encouraging and helpful, and I know I will be returning to the materials again and again to spark my creativity whenever I feel uninspired again. This was the first time I felt like I was creating art, and it was so much fun! If possible, I would absolutely recommend taking this class as a full participant because there is so much to gain from submitting the daily exercises, getting feedback from other students, giving feedback yourself and just communicating with all the talented photographers who will accompany you on your journey in this class! The weekly Zoom meetings, Ardelle’s critiques and the interaction with others is what makes this class so valueable and special. Thank you so much, Ardelle!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:00:58 +0000

In reply to Mandalyn Gilles. Mandalyn, thank you kindly for the kind and thoughtful review. Your high praise means so much to me.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:59:16 +0000

In reply to Marie Schrier. Wow so kind, thank you Marie! I appreciate this thoughtful and thorough review. Thank you for joining Creative Approach, it was a pleasure to work with you.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:56:29 +0000

In reply to Geraldine Bien. Glad you enjoyed Creative Approach Geraldine! I appreciate this thoughtful and thorough review. Your kind words about me are heartwarming and very meaningful, something I will always remember. Thank you.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:50:37 +0000

In reply to Alex Eischeid. Alex, thank you for the kind and thoughtful review. Your high praise means so much to me. It was an honour to work with you.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:48:39 +0000

In reply to Laura. You're very welcome Laura, so glad you enjoyed the workshop! It was a pleasure to see your unique creations throughout our time together. Thank you for the kind and thoughtful review.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:44:34 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Dietmeyer. You’re very welcome Cheryl! Thank you for joining Creative Approach and your thoughtful review. It was an honour to work with you.

By: Stephanie Glotman

Stephanie Glotman — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:09:48 +0000

What an incredible workshop! The Creative Approach is beautifully crafted with stunningly presented and thorough material that can be applied to many if not all genres of photography.
Ardelle is an inspired and inspiring instructor. Her passion and love both for photography and for teaching and mentoring students is palpable. She is available and responsive throughout the entire workshop. Her course material and feedback is thoughtful and informative. She provides insightful interpretations of student’s work. There is so much that can be learned from Ardelle both in terms of creating powerful imagery and learning visual literacy. This is a workshop that will continue to inspire and guide my photography for a long time to come. Thank you Ardelle.

By: Robyn Moore

Robyn Moore — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 02:17:32 +0000

This seriously is one of the best photography workshops I have taken. Ardelle puts SO much into her workshop. There is a ton of rich information here. She helps grow your creativity by teaching so many different skills and ideas. Personally, she helped grow my appreciation for other genres of photographic art. My mind was just blown by her work but also work of other artist that she introduced us to and helped us learn from them as well. She reaches far beyond what is expected in a workshop to pack as much material, ideas, opportunities for growth and creative experimentation. And I feel like I got a bonus with extra material to keep my creative juices flowing long after the class is over. I can’t say enough about her workshop.

By: Madeleine Tringali

Madeleine Tringali — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:31:56 +0000

I actually signed up for Ardelle’s Creative Approach workshop by accident. I knew her workshops filled quickly so when I saw the announcement, I registered and it wasn’t until it started that I realized I wasn’t signed up for Mindful Approach! I’m so HAPPY for that accident! I spent the last year immersed in photography education and The Creative Approach workshop was AMAZING and the icing on the cake!! Ardelle’s thorough collection of material, ideas, and techniques stretch creative muscles and help you approach photography in refreshing ways to achieve work you may never have imagined. I’ve learned so many things that I never considered or thought were out of my reach. Ardelle’s detailed and insightful critique of our weekly assignments was so helpful and encouraging that it inspired me to really explore creativity. She always provided detailed responses to all questions. I also wanted to add that the feedback and connections from the other participants was invaluable; the daily interaction with everyone was supportive and helpful in working through challenges. One of my favorite aspects of the workshop was everyone’s generosity in sharing information with the goal of helping to make us better.

Creativity is in all of us and Ardelle’s workshop helps to release and embrace the possibilities and encourages us to follow and achieve our artistic vision. 1,000% recommend signing up for this course!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:45:25 +0000

In reply to Eunice Kim. Thank you so much Eunice for the kind and thoughtful review. Your words means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:43:59 +0000

In reply to Jessica Nelson. Jessica, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review. Your high praise means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:43:10 +0000

In reply to Sanja Markovic. Sanja, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review. Your high praise means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:41:52 +0000

In reply to Sue Bahen. Sue, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review. Your high praise means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:39:47 +0000

In reply to Amy Dangerfield. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review Amy! It was an honour to work with you again!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:37:58 +0000

In reply to Alice Hammerton. You're very welcome Alice! Thank you for joining the workshop and the thoughtful review. . I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:36:04 +0000

In reply to Mary Kaminsky. Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review Mary! It was an honour to work with you again.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:34:30 +0000

In reply to chau ngo. Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review Chau! It was such a pleasure to work with you again.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:32:55 +0000

In reply to Wendy Bickis. Thank you so much for your kind compliment and thoughtful review Wendy! It was an honour to work with you.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:29:41 +0000

In reply to Aimee Glucina. Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review Aimee! It was such an honour to work with you.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:28:52 +0000

In reply to Ally Quinlan. Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review Ally! It was such an honour to work with you.

By: Nella Sammartino

Nella Sammartino — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:12:18 +0000

I just completed Creative Approach and I wish it could go on for another month. The material was so inspiring and packed with so much great, thought-provoking info. It opened up my eyes to how I was shooting and to all the ways I could be trying things to communicate my vision differently.
Ardelle is well-organized and takes the time to give a detailed feedback on the assignments, which is so useful to understand what works and what could be tweaked.
The weekly meetings and daily interactions with the other photographers in the group help as well to create a community of photographers who help, learn and support each other.
I strongly recommend doing this class as a Full Participant if you can. This was the first time I joined as a FP and it provided me with so much growth.
Thank you so much for a great class!

By: Jennifer Woizeschke

Jennifer Woizeschke — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:42:07 +0000

This class is absolutely amazing! Ardelle really pours her heart into it, and it shows. The feedback she gives is invaluable: thorough and thoughtful, encouraging yet pushing you to the next level. I feel like I have grown so much in just the past month just from this class. The best part is that the assignments she gives are able to take you beyond the class and the material she provides I know I will return to again and again! Thank you so much, Ardelle! I was not able to nab a full participation seat for the Mindful Approach and am considering trying to get one for a future run, just to get the full experience. SO grateful that I was able to enroll in this Creative Approach class!

By: Mandalyn Gilles

Mandalyn Gilles — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:24:58 +0000

I can’t say enough amazing things about Ardelle and the Creative Approach course! She is such an amazing and thoughtful instructor and her course materials are so well put together. If you’re looking to get your creative juices flowing, Ardelle and the Creative Approach are definitely for you! Don’t think, just join before it’s sold out!!

By: Marie Schrier

Marie Schrier — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:43:06 +0000

This workshop has been nothing short of a miracle for sparking creativity and taking your work to the next level. There is SO much amazing information that you will want to come back to, over and over. I really look forward to how this course will change my work going forward. The PDF’s are well-organized and thought-provoking, with weekly Zoom meetings to reinforce what you have just learned. The other participants in the workshop were so supportive and kind. Ardelle, besides being so amazingly talented, is so kind and responsive, and gives wonderfully detailed feedback to help you grow as an artist. If you are on the fence, take this workshop, and take it as full-participation!

By: Geraldine Bien

Geraldine Bien — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:43:52 +0000

This is is not only in an invitation into YOUR own creativity but Ardelle provides structure in such a way to keep you moving forward. This is a unique container to really roll up your sleeves and deep dive into creative thoughts, technique and experience. Ardelle’s generous critique’s provide exceptional feedback that is only found in a 1:1 mentoring experience – this is as close to any formal art training Ive ever received. She’s thorough yet free and sets this context for creative freedom. Plus she’s just kind of an amazing person with a huge heart. This is a must for any photographer looking to lean into their own creativity!

By: Alex Eischeid

Alex Eischeid — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:27:27 +0000

This is one of the best workshops ever! The material is thought provoking and leaves an imprint in you each and every week. I have found myself thinking in ways I’ve never thought before. The workshop has made me want to experiment with my art. I highly encourage anyone who is looking at taking this workshop to sign up for full participation. Ardelle is very thoughtful and detailed in her critiques which is crucial for artistic development. I have also enjoyed the connections I’ve made with the other students! 12/10 recommend this workshop!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:50:53 +0000

Ardelle has helped me take a step further to believe in my work and my ability as an artist.
Her creativity is infectious, inspiring, and it ignites your own personal creativity.
I believe her other workshop is The Mindful Approach, and I think this workshop comes under Mindful Creativity! The careful analytical reasoning but freedom to have fun and play, I have enjoyed this class so, so much – THANK YOU!
Even better, the class finishes with a list of creative challenges to keep you on a roll for the rest of the year

By: Cheryl Dietmeyer

Cheryl Dietmeyer — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:02:46 +0000

Thank you, Ardelle for an amazing experience! This workshop is just what I needed. We get so set in our ways, but you have helped me jump way outside my box! The best part is that there is so much material to digest, that I’ll be working on it for months to come. If you are considering this workshop, don’t hesitate to take a Full Participation seat!

By: Eunice Kim

Eunice Kim — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:34:13 +0000

This workshop is one of the best that I’ve ever taken. I was feeling burnt out after a busy season and this course was just what I needed to get my creative juices flowing again. We all know Ardelle is a creative artist but she’s also a talented teacher who helps you knock down walls by challenging you. This is a workshop that will be reviewed over and over again. Highly recommend for anyone who is ready to think outside the box and take their photography to the next level!

By: Jessica Nelson

Jessica Nelson — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:28:21 +0000

This was such a fantastic class. I just love Ardelle’s style of teaching by using so many amazing visuals so that we understand exactly what she is trying to convey. The PDFs were very valuable as were the videos. I loved the variety of this class and how it covered so many fun and creative techniques. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to break out of a rut or just gain some new creative perspectives.

By: Sanja Markovic

Sanja Markovic — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:02:11 +0000

This is one of those courses that leave a lasting impact on your photography. I took a short family vacation right at the end of the course, and had so much fun documenting it with this newfound creativity and inspiration. Never have I gotten so many compliments when I posted the album – the fun I had when taking the photos translated into more unique and fun photos as well! I am sure most of us know Ardell’s teaching is always amazing, and of course she outdid herself with the course material! So, step out of your comfort zone while ‘stepping into the box’ (you need to take the course to find out what this means ;) ) and have so much fun while learning and discovering creativity!

By: Sue Bahen

Sue Bahen — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:28:41 +0000

Ardelle has done it again! She is so gifted and generous as a photographer and a teacher. Her mission is to get us excited and inspired to create. Creative Approach is one of the most inspiring classes I have taken. I will revisit the materials over and over when I feel like my creativity is waning. Ardelle is such an attentive and present teacher. She always gives her students so much for their money and it’s worth every single penny.

By: Amy Dangerfield

Amy Dangerfield — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:48:08 +0000

Ardelle did it again! This is such a wonderful workshop that people from at any level could enjoy. The concept of creativity goes beyond genres and styles. Ardelle designed challenges and exercises to help us students to literally see the world from a different perspective. The content is solid. The feedbacks we get each week is fantastic and thorough. Ardelle is super amazing that she left us something that we could continue to work on beyond the workshop time frame. I know I will come back to the content of this workshop often. On top of that, it is just a really cool feeling when all the students are working on the same assignment yet coming up with all different interpretations. It felt more like a collaboration amongst a group of talented artists than a class. If you want to live a creative life, you have to take this workshop!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:48:08 +0000

In reply to Beth Shepherd. Oh Beth, your words mean so much. Thank you for the thoughtful, thorough and kind review. My intention was that participants leave with exactly this, I'm so glad it was well received.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:43:26 +0000

In reply to Lori. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review Lori! I am blushing. It was such an honour to work with you again!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:41:54 +0000

In reply to Yasmin. Thank you so much Yasmin for the kind and thoughtful review. Your words means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:39:44 +0000

In reply to Hanna. Thank you so much for your kind compliment and thoughtful review Hanna! I am glad you enjoyed this workshop so much.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:37:54 +0000

In reply to Kristin Dokoza. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Kristin! Your kind words are a huge compliment. I am so glad you enjoyed the material!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:35:56 +0000

In reply to Megan Arndt. Thank you kindly for the thoughtful review Megan! Your words are a huge compliment. I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop!

By: Alice Hammerton

Alice Hammerton — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:29:41 +0000

This course is just what I wanted and needed! It has given me soooo many creative ideas to try, I now have some really great resources to rely on when a creative rut strikes or I am just feeling uninspired. Each week gives you some extremely valuable lessons and I can already see the impact of those lessons in my recent work. Ardelle makes you feel at ease throughout the course with no question too small to ask. If your photography needs a push and you want to feel inspired and enthused- look no further and sign up NOW!!
Thank you Ardelle!

By: Mary Kaminsky

Mary Kaminsky — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:57:08 +0000

Ardelle is hands down one of my favorite teachers. She is kind, patient, and so knowledgeable about bringing vision and creativity to photography. I took her first class, The Mindful Approach, a little over a year age and was so thrilled that she decided to put together a second course. The material and the month definitely did not disappoint. She goes above and beyond with her students and really puts in time to personally answer every question, comment on daily shared work, and put together weekly virtual zoom discussions. She encourages her students to speak and makes everyone feel at ease. I can’t recommend Ardelle and The Creative Approach enough. Go take this class—it is so worth it!!!

By: chau ngo

chau ngo — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:14:38 +0000

This is my 2nd class with Ardelle. Once again she does not disappoint. I always learn sooo much with Ardelle. I love the style she has that’s all her own. Our weekly zoom meetings are my favorite. I love hearing directly from other students – all the different perspectives really help you grow as an artist.
With the Creative Approach – Ardelle presents multiple ways to enhance your creativity. It’s pretty awesome how much your photos can be enhanced with something as simple as a sparkly scrunchie or random items from the dollar store. Her amazing photos are definitely enough to spark creativity. I also really enjoyed seeing other students work throughout the course. I really wish this class can be broken down to an 8 week course. Ardelle – hint hint

By: Wendy Bickis

Wendy Bickis — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:02:04 +0000

I knew when I saw this course, I had to take it, especially after taking the Mindful Approach. Ardelle is a wonderful person and teacher, and her passion and love for photography is weaved through the entire class. Her PDF’s are full of detailed information and inspirational videos, and of course her stunning photos. Ardelle is an encouraging and positive teacher. She gives the most thorough and detailed critiques, and the way she looks and sees a photo is so helpful. I learned many new creative techniques, and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. It was just what I needed. If you’re looking for something to challenge you and see and think outside the box, this is the course for you. The talent from all the other photographers was also incredibly inspiring. I wish it wasn’t over.

By: Aimee Glucina

Aimee Glucina — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:13:27 +0000

The Creative Approach is a much needed kick in the pants when you find yourself complacent or in a rut. Ardelle’s materials are a thoughtful and comprehensive round up of challenging ideas, creative sparks and technique deep-dives. There’s something for you regardless of where you’re at in your photography journey and irrespective of whether you’re a hobbyist or in business.

By: Ally Quinlan

Ally Quinlan — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:42:13 +0000

If you are in a rut or feeling down about your photography, Creative Approach is the course to take! I had been feeling drained as I scrolled through the millions of pretty images I saw on social media and I was feeling very “blah” about my own abilities. I had run out of fresh ideas to express myself through my work. Then through this course, Ardelle gave me the tools and the push to see that I can create meaningful, creative, and artistic imagery that is true to MY art and my vision. I’m so happy I took this class!!

By: Beth Shepherd

Beth Shepherd — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:44:45 +0000

The older we get, the less creative we become. Why is this? For most, creativity gets buried by rules and regulations. We forget how to play and experiment. We become afraid of failure or being judged and so we keep doing things the way we’ve been doing them for so many years. And this is why you need to take Ardelle’s course. She helps you open your mind and your eyes to the familiar world you live in and see it anew. Ardelle’s course is loaded with all the goodies you might hope for: excellent videos, thorough pdfs, engaged detailed feedback on your submissions and encouragement to interact and learn from others in the class. But mostly Ardelle makes this class about you–and that is so freeing! She gives you the permission to take a walk out of your wheelhouse and try new approaches in a supportive environment. If you want to grow as a photographer, take this course!

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 18 May 2021 17:32:47 +0000

This class is nothing short of amazing! Ardelle is one of my all-time favorite teachers. Her feedback is so thoughtful and clear. She explains things in a way that just make the ideas easier to understand and apply. The class is full of inspiration and exercises to keep your creative soul full and excited. There is a wealth of information and a genre or inspiration for every artist!

By: Yasmin

Yasmin — Thu, 13 May 2021 21:48:24 +0000

I loved this course!! totally exceeded my expectations.
When I signed up it was oversold, so I signed up for the Study Along. I think it was good since it was the first time, because at first it took me a bit to understand the dynamics, so next time, I know how it works, and maybe I would do it full participation. My only fear was that since my maternal language is not English, it would have been difficult for me to participate in the meetings, but now that it’s over, I think I wouldn’t have had a problem with the language.

Suggestion is to do this with time to dedicate, because it is very demanding, if you want to take full advantage.

Congratulations very good course and Ardelle very nice person.

By: Hanna

Hanna — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:29:49 +0000

Ardelle is the most talented photographer I know. Her course the Creative Approach is full of valuable content. The course is super organized and Ardelle has great taste! I learned so many new techniques, She is so generous with providing for us so much. I am really looking forward in putting all this new information in use. This is my favorite course and I have taken many courses! I hope Ardelle comes up with many new course as she has so much to offer.

By: Kristin Dokoza

Kristin Dokoza — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:57:28 +0000

I love to think deeper about how my photography can feel to the viewer. Pushing my creativity in ways that I haven’t considered before. If you are ready to take a deeper look into your photography work, or maybe you just feel like you are stuck! The Creative Approach is a workshop that you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to take! Ardelle is a wonderful teacher who explains the technical side as well as the creative side to your work.

By: Megan Arndt

Megan Arndt — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:12:26 +0000

GOODNESS. This workshop is like 4 workshops in one. It is absolutely PACKED full of amazing information and inspiration. Ardelle is such a talented teacher, and really pushes you outside your comfort zone to help you break through to the next level, get out of a rut, or just hone your creativity. I highly, highly recommend this workshop for photographers who really want a boost and to dive deeper into their voice. I honestly can’t say enough good things about it; you just have to experience it for yourself!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:12:16 +0000

In reply to Amy Smith. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Amy! I am so glad you enjoyed the material!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:56:05 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Dixon. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Jen! Your kind words are a huge compliment. It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:54:37 +0000

In reply to Dawne Carlisle. Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review Dawne! It was such a pleasure to work with you.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:53:28 +0000

In reply to Kristy Drake. Thank you so much for the kind review Kristy! I am glad the workshop brought back the joy of photography.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:51:54 +0000

In reply to JULIE PEASE. Thank you so much for your kind review Julie! It was such a pleasure to see the creative images you shared throughout the workshop. I am glad you enjoyed the material!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:50:55 +0000

In reply to Aviva Raichelson. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Aviva! I'm glad the workshop spoke to your creative heart. It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:41:51 +0000

In reply to Donna Grider-Reisel. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Donna! Your kind words are a huge compliment. It was such a pleasure to work with you again.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:40:40 +0000

In reply to Kimberly Archambault. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Kim! Your kind words are a huge compliment. I am so glad you enjoyed the material and have found your "why" again.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:38:47 +0000

In reply to Leslie Crane. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Jen! Your kind words are a huge compliment. I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:38:00 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Boutilier. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Jen! Your kind words are a huge compliment. It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:36:29 +0000

In reply to Katy Wehbeh. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Katy! Your kind words mean so much to me. I am glad you enjoyed the workshop.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:35:16 +0000

In reply to Joan Showers. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Joan! Your kind words means so much to me. I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:34:09 +0000

In reply to Tammy Brandt. Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review Tammy! It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:33:04 +0000

In reply to Amy Ruan. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review Amy! It was such a pleasure to see the amazing creative images you shared throughout the workshop.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:31:59 +0000

In reply to yinet gonzalez gomez. Thank you so much for the kind review Yinet! It was such a pleasure seeing the creative images you shared throughout the workshop.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:30:52 +0000

In reply to Stacy McEligot. Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful and thorough review Stacy! It was such a pleasure to work with you again! I really enjoyed the work you were creating throughout the 4 weeks and will look forward to seeing what you create beyond.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:30:12 +0000

In reply to Lindsay Beros. Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful and thorough review Lindsay! It was such a pleasure to work with you again! I really enjoyed the work you were creating throughout the 4 weeks and will look forward to seeing what you create beyond.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:28:17 +0000

In reply to Monika Thomson. Thank you so much for your kind review Monika! It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:27:13 +0000

In reply to D'Ann Boal. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough comment! I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop material.

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:26:22 +0000

In reply to Lisa Brind. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough comment! It was such a pleasure to work with you again! I am so glad this workshop pulled you out of a rut.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:25:10 +0000

In reply to Karen Yau. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough comment! It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:24:04 +0000

In reply to Michelle Wright. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough comment! It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:22:47 +0000

In reply to Wendi Matt. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review! It was such a pleasure to work with you again!

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Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:21:37 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Carr. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review! I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:20:38 +0000

In reply to Jamie Eilts. Thank you so much for the kind, thoughtful and thorough review! I am so glad you enjoyed the material.

By: Jennifer Dixon

Jennifer Dixon — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:48:38 +0000

The Creative Approach… well, what can I say? You absolutely need this workshop in your life. IT. IS. AMAZING.
Ardelle is fantastic and an incredible instructor. Leading with her experience, mentoring with unwavering patience and giving you undivided attention, her desire to inspire you will motivate and challenge you in ways you didn’t think were possible. The material she covers is vast, beautifully organized and allows you to think beyond the normal avenues of photography. It helps to gently push you to see, think and capture subjects in a new way. This workshop will ignite your creativity and let you experience the freedom of moving out of the ordinary. I highly recommend anything Ardelle teaches, and this is no exception. When available again, run to register for The Creative Approach workshop!

By: Dawne Carlisle

Dawne Carlisle — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:21:38 +0000

Such a beautiful course to waken up your creativity and jump start you if you have fallen into a rut and just need a kick start! Ardelle is a master of creativity and thoughtfully walks you through 4 weeks of wonderfully and beautifully prepared materials and exercises. Her content is organized and easy to follow. It is a workshop I will revisit and lean on for years to come both personally and professionally. This is a “must take” and “highly recommend” workshop

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:16:25 +0000

In reply to Ardelle Neubert. Many thanks

By: Kristy Drake

Kristy Drake — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:27:07 +0000

This year had me feeling completely uninspired and ina rut of all ruts. This class single handedly brought back the joy of shooting that I was missing so much. Her lessons give you the freedom to find your voice within and in some cases surprise yourself at the creativity you never knew you were capable of. It was such perfect timing to take this class and I feel motivated and proud of my work all over again.

By: JULIE PEASE

JULIE PEASE — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:06:50 +0000

What an amazing workshop! Week after week you could feel how much heart Ardelle poured into this course. She is so inspiring and pushes you to think outside the box. I highly recommend you take this now! The material is invaluable!

By: Ardelle Neubert

Ardelle Neubert — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:54:37 +0000

In reply to Laura. Hi Laura. Thank you for your message! The next run starts May 17th 2021. The past run sold out Full Participation seats in 2 hours to Lifetime Members. If you are interested in a Full Participation seat I encourage you to grab one early if you are a Lifetime Member, or when it opens to general April 5th.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:01:48 +0000

When is your next class of 2021 likely to start please?

By: Aviva Raichelson

Aviva Raichelson — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:50:55 +0000

This class spoke to my creative heart from the moment we began Week 1, all the way through to Week 4. Ardelle did such an amazing job of curating and delivering inspiring pdfs and assignments. Ardelle’s critiques were also so helpful and illuminating. I love how it expanded upon and reminded me of what we learned with her in the Mindful Approach. I am definitely motivated and excited to keep practicing using the different methods and techniques.

By: Amy Smith

Amy Smith — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:42:40 +0000

Ardelle’s Creative Approach workshop is exactly what you need to get the creative juices flowing. Whether you are in a rut, or just want to try something new in your photography journey, this is where you need to focus your time and energy! Each week is FULL of prompts and thought provoking ideas to spark your creativity, giving you “permission” to step out of your box and really reach as an artist. Ardelle puts her heart and soul into her teaching, from the development of the beautiful materials, to the weekly zoom chats for full participation students. Don’t hesitate to sign up for the next run of this workshop – you’ll be so glad you did!

By: Donna Grider-Reisel

Donna Grider-Reisel — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:21:58 +0000

It’s been a long, dry year with all that the world has experienced and my creative soul was drying out as well. This class was the perfect antidote for all that was ailing me. Ardelle infused life into all that was dry, giving us so many creative tools and the encouragement to use them. This class is WAY MORE than a 4 week course and will continue giving for a long time to come. If you’re on the fence in any way about whether or not to take this – don’t hesitate – sign up at your first opportunity. This experience was more valuable than I ever could have imagined – and I knew it was going to be an excellent ride! I will be working through these materials for months to come and I’m really excited to do so. This was like being a kid again and feeling like everything was new and shiny and possible.

By: Kimberly Archambault

Kimberly Archambault — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:02:35 +0000

I spent the past 4 weeks as a study along student in this class and I cannot express how well spent my 4 weeks here were! I was feeling stuck and trying to get back to my “why” of photography and I feel so inspired and excited to photograph again! I feel like I’ve not just renewed my passion but that I’ve actually discovered my “why” for the very first time and now I’m more passionate than ever! I cannot recommend this course enough. Ardelle is an amazing photographer and teacher and she is incredibly inspiring! But what I love is that she doesn’t inspire you to be like her, she inspires you to be yourself and to express yourself through your own photography journey. Truly amazing course!