Comments on: Foundations of Composition

By: Maida Kreeger

Maida Kreeger — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:28:21 +0000

This was my second Click Photo School class. Not only do you receive valuable information through out the class. The feedback you receive from the instructors is amazing. I am a hobbyist that has aspirations of becoming a professional, and the Foundations of Composition class helped take my photography to the next level. Well worth the money, and if you are town between doing the read along of the full class, the instructor feedback is well worth the incremental cost.

By: Katie Whitson

Katie Whitson — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:59:42 +0000

I am so glad that I took this course! I’ve been learning photography on my own for several years and haven’t taken any courses because I thought I was too busy. This course was the perfect pace for someone who is busy because you can learn and shoot at points during the week that are convenient for you. There is so much valuable information packed into this course and the materials that are provided will make it easy for me to refer back to them as needed. I see photos in a whole new way now and I can’t wait to put all of this new knowledge into practice in my photography. Susan is an excellent teacher and provides very detailed and thorough feedback to help you learn. I really enjoyed all of her explanations about her own work in helping me understand her thought process, workflow, and style. I love her work and I hope that I can bring some of her style into my photography now. I also love that I learned from others taking the class as well. It was neat to see how each person had their own style and they inspired me to try new approaches in my shooting. I feel like I got a lot more out of this class than what the four weeks of lessons describe. If you are considering this class, do it! I highly recommend it!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:52:28 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Hargrave. Thank you for the fantastic feedback Elizabeth. I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:50:59 +0000

In reply to Andrea. Thank you for your wonderful comments Andrea! I love hearing how it impacted your photography.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:48:48 +0000

In reply to Erinn Letts. I'm so glad you finally could take the workshop and apply the materials to your beautiful nature images, Erinn! Thank you for your kind words.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:44:25 +0000

In reply to Beth Billstrom. I'm so glad the timing of the workshop worked out for you Beth! It was a joy to see all your traditions and your furry friends each week.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:42:45 +0000

In reply to Melissa Foxman. Thanks Melissa for your kind review! I hope you have continued to feel inspired.

By: Elizabeth Hargrave

Elizabeth Hargrave — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:46:29 +0000

I so enjoyed Foundations of Composition with Susan , she was really good at adding little shifts and tid bits that allowed me to not be as overwhelmed. It was so much fun and inspiring

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 07 May 2024 11:16:55 +0000

This class is awesome! It really changes the way you read a photo. I really loved and appreciated all of the content giving and how her videos are to the point and easy to process. A must take!

By: Erinn Letts

Erinn Letts — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:43:08 +0000

I have been waiting to take this course for years and I am so glad I finally did it! Taking this course Full-Participation was essential for me. I didn’t realize what I wasn’t seeing and doing until she showed me on my own photos. Most participants in the class, and Susan herself, photograph their everyday lives with their children, but the course materials show examples from many areas of photography. I was easily able to see how the tools would work in my own genre of photography. The feedback on my nature macro photos was impactful. In addition, Susan’s instruction is thorough and efficient and I really felt she understood and valued our time.

By: Beth Billstrom

Beth Billstrom — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:36:10 +0000

What a game-changer! I’m so glad that I took this course as the full study. I’ve self-studied composition before, but the image feedback throughout the course inspired a whole new way of looking at my subjects, settings, light, and everything that goes into my images. Susan gives such thorough and thoughtful feedback. She was very attentive to the mood and stories that I was trying to create/share. I was a little concerned about taking this course during the Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas holidays because of the time commitment. However, it worked out really well! The holiday decorations in my home and our family traditions provided extra opportunities to practice what I was learning. I was also able to ask some great questions on shooting interior/exterior Christmas lights. Bonus!

By: Melissa Foxman

Melissa Foxman — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:42:14 +0000

Susan explains compositional concepts in detail, and her examples are beautiful. It was a delight to go through this workshop! For so many images I knew that I liked their compositions, but to really dive deep and find out why certain compositions are more compelling was so helpful. Photographers of all levels will enjoy this course; there is so much material and it’s very thorough and well-structured. The videos are clear and informative and I was left feeling so inspired to get out and create!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:01:20 +0000

In reply to Ling Ling. I'm so happy you enjoyed the workshop Ling Ling. Thank you for your kind comments.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:00:02 +0000

In reply to Paty Decker. Thank you Paty! I love hearing that you enjoyed the materials and gained a deeper understanding of composition.

By: Paty Decker

Paty Decker — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:46:02 +0000

I thought I knew a great deal about composition, but decided to take Susan’s workshop cause I am huge fan of her work and find her imagery so inspiring. However, when I started going through the detailed materials (both, pdf and videos) and reviewed Susan’s thorough explanations for each concept, she made me understand I still had a lot to learn and improve re. composition. It is such an enlightening and amazing course! And definitely one that every photographer, at any skill level, should take! Thanks, Susan!

By: Ling Ling

Ling Ling — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:20:42 +0000

I feel like I’m looking at the world literally through a new lens now. Susan was prompt and detailed in her responses. She was an open book and I enjoyed learning from her!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:27:40 +0000

In reply to LaDonna. Hi Ladonna! I think it would be helpful to have at least started learning the basics of a DSLR but it is fine to not be completely proficient with nailing exposure settings. I'm sure you could benefit from most of the material using an iPhone too.

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:25:13 +0000

How much do you need to know about photography in order to profit from this course? Do you have to be able to rock a DSLR, or can you take this course with a phone? And do you need to know about setting your exposure manually?

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:12:22 +0000

In reply to Masha Lyons. I'm so glad you found the full participation worth it! Thank you so much for your amazing comments.

By: Masha Lyons

Masha Lyons — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:23:25 +0000

This was hands down my favorite and most useful Click Photo School course. I’ve taken maybe 5 now, mostly full participation and a few study along and this has been really eye opening for me. Susan and our TA Jillian were so thorough in all of their feedback and tailored each person’s feedback to their skill level. I thought the course info was really fantastic but unlike most of the classes which I have found are okay even if you study along, this one is truly one where full participation is very helpful. I found Susan to be very detail oriented and really interested in advancing each student’s photography. She is the most wonderful teacher and I learned so much!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:48:29 +0000

In reply to Ana Anderson. Thank you so much Ana for all your enthusiastic comments. It makes me so happy to have such a positive impact on how you "make" your images.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:43:50 +0000

In reply to Autumn Tetrault. I agree that composition does make life more exciting! Thank you so much for all your fantastic comments Autumn.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:40:30 +0000

In reply to Megan Luton. I love hearing that it was a "game changer" for you Megan! Thanks so much for your wonderful comments.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:39:12 +0000

In reply to Christina Tribble. I'm so glad you decided to join the workshop Christina! It is great to know that the visual feedback is so helpful.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:21:38 +0000

In reply to Rachael W.. Thank you so much for your kind comments Rachel! I’m so you enjoyed the material and feedback.

By: Ana Anderson

Ana Anderson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:26:13 +0000

Wow! I can honestly say I didn’t know what I didn’t know about photography until I took this course with Susan Grimes! It felt like so many “secrets” were opened up to me about what makes a photo seem not “quite right” but, more importantly, what makes the good ones catch our eye and keep our attention longer. So much meat in this course on HOW to make your own photos go from ordinary to something special – weekly PDF’s that were filled with insightful information that was easy to read and put to use immediately on the first day of each week, followed up with weekly videos that included beautiful examples and a further deep dive into each topic discussed in the PDF which deepened my learning (and included personal videos by Susan that broke down her own processes for creating her own BEAUTIFUL photos!) There was also EXTRA information included at the end of each week for further understanding and ways to take my photography to the next level. Additionally, throughout the entire process, Susan was there with her team to help me by going through my own photos one at a time and guide me on what I did that worked and what I could do to make each one better – I cannot express how invaluable this part was in helping me see my own photos in a different mindset – she was so patient, detailed, and literally showed me the process on how she edited each of my photos herself to get a better result. It may sound cliche, but this course literally changed the way I see the world around me, and now I don’t just TAKE a photograph, I MAKE a photograph.

By: Autumn Tetrault

Autumn Tetrault — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:47:08 +0000

I have put off taking this class for awhile. Composition didn’t feel nearly as important to me as other elements of photography, such as light. I was so wrong! There are so many things that go into making interesting photographs. Life in general is more exciting now that I know these techniques. I feel like I am seeing the world with new eyes as I look for the compositional elements taught in this class. I don’t make money as a photographer so taking this class full participation was a bit of a stretch for me, but I am so glad that I did. Susan and her assistant Jillian are so fantastic! They gave thorough and quick feedback and are masters at their art. I can already see so much growth in my photography, but I am so excited to see what I can create as I continue to practice the things I have learned over the past four weeks!

By: Megan Luton

Megan Luton — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:12:21 +0000

Wow! This class was a complete game changer and really makes you think about how you see the world and how you can compose an image to share your vision. The materials (PDFs, videos) are so incredibly user-friendly and helpful and I know I’ll refer to them repeatedly in the days to come. And the individualized feedback from Susan on our weekly assignments was thorough and thoughtful, and each suggestion she offered helped me to enhance my images without changing my vision. I recommend this course highly and without hesitation to any photographer who wants or needs to look through her lens with fresh eyes. Thank you, Susan ❤️

By: Christina Tribble

Christina Tribble — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:54:47 +0000

I hesitated taking this course, because I thought I had a grasp on composition, but I was very wrong! This course is for a photographer at any stage in their photography journey. I have taken many classes on clickin photo school and Susan went over composition techniques that I had not learned before, and the information I did already know, she expanded on the topics and I learned even more. She had an incredible aid, Jillian, who offered cc on many photos and when Susan gave advice she would show how she would crop the photo and add what else would be helpful, and that was like no other teaching I had gotten before. I was able to see instead of just read what I needed to do. I would take this class again, just for the constructive criticism. I always seem to grasp the information when I read it but then forget. The cc helps instill what I just read and then that knowledge stays with me. Their is an abundance of information to learn and it is not basic material of composition. I walked away from this class with a whole new mind set and understanding of composition which is funny how I thought there was nothing new I could learn. Don’t hesitate, sign up, you will not regret it!

By: Rachael W.

Rachael W. — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:58:39 +0000

Susan was absolutely incredible in guiding us through the material. I received invaluable feedback on not only composition, but also editing. The course materials easily lend themselves to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Cannot recommend this class enough.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:28:31 +0000

In reply to Kristin Lunny. Love hearing about those "ah-ha" moments! Thank you so much for the kind words.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:27:04 +0000

In reply to Kerri Zastrow. I'm so glad you benefitted from all the content Kerri. Thank you for your feedback!

By: Kristin Lunny

Kristin Lunny — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:38:39 +0000

I was a full participant in the March 2022 run of this course with Susan Grimes and it was fantastic. I can honestly say that it’s changed the way I see the world around me and certainly how I think about setting up an image. I had many Aha moments, both through the practice lessons and in watching and reading the materials. Susan is an AMAZING photographer with such a depth of knowledge, experience, and talent. She did an excellent job supplementing the already comprehensive materials and her behind-the-scenes shooting videos are incredibly insightful. I highly recommend this course, regardless of where you are in your photographic journey.

By: Kerri Zastrow

Kerri Zastrow — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:00:46 +0000

This is an excellent class to help improve your photography skills. There is so much more to learn beyond the rule of thirds. The class includes a wealth of content and Susan is so helpful in breaking it all down, providing examples and answering questions to make it easy to understand. I highly recommend taking this course. I can see the difference in how I compose and edit my photos.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:22:34 +0000

In reply to Jen Atwood. I'm beyond happy you had such a great experience as a full participation student! It was a joy having you as a student.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:19:33 +0000

In reply to Jamie Eilts. I am so thrilled that you liked all the materials and are feeling inspired Jamie! I really appreciate your feedback.

By: Jen Atwood

Jen Atwood — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:11:37 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Thank you for this review, Kathleen. Your comment about taking this as a refresher or if you are in a rut was the encouragement I needed to sign up and I am so glad that I did! You are so right that Susan's class is very helpful at any point in your photography journey. I can already see improvement in how I am approaching my images - it was just the kickstart I needed.

By: Jen Atwood

Jen Atwood — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:07:54 +0000

As a graphic designer I kept putting off this class, thinking I already had a good handle on composition. When I found myself in a photography rut this fall, I decided to sign up and it was just the kickstart I needed! Focusing on the fundamental concepts of composition is important for any stage of your photography journey. Whether you are a beginner or pro, everyone can benefit from this class. Highly recommend taking this as a full participation course. Susan’s very focused and specific review of the weekly assignments is some of the best feedback I have received on my images. She breaks it down in a very organized and practical way so that I know exactly what to work on in my next shoot or edit. She also gives a lot of insight into the whole process – so that you not only see a finished image but all of the masterful steps that went into achieving her final vision. This included things like showing the rejected images, sharing what steps she took during a photo outing to change perspectives or better frame the subject, and more. She is engaged in the class and very encouraging. Even if you think you already know all there is to know about composition, you should consider taking this class. I guarantee you will come away with new insights into your work and very practical steps for taking it to the next level. Thank you so much, Susan!

By: Jamie Eilts

Jamie Eilts — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:33:35 +0000

What a wonderful class! This is one of those courses where you think you have a good grasp on a topic, and then the material just blows you away! There is so much great information in this course to take you to the next level in your photography work, whether you are a beginner or seasoned pro. The course materials are beautiful and organized, and I am feeling motivated and inspired pick up my camera. Highly recommend this fantastic workshop!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:27:19 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Thank you so much for the great feedback Kathleen! I really appreciate it!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:39:43 +0000

In reply to Alyssa. Yes, I have one starting November 22nd, 2021. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:33:05 +0000

Extremely helpful and must take class early in your photography journey (or as a refresher if you are in a rut!). Susan was an amazing, committed instructor who provided detailed, valuable critiques and could answer ANY questions . PDFs and videos were not too long, not too short and images throughout the material were soo inspiring.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 02:07:59 +0000

Is there another composition class that you will be offering? I’m sad I just missed this august one!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 27 May 2021 20:45:06 +0000

In reply to Michelle M.. Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback Michelle! I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 27 May 2021 20:41:35 +0000

In reply to Madeleine. I'm so happy to read your comments Madeleine! I love being a part of of those wonderful "a-ha" moments!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 27 May 2021 20:38:25 +0000

In reply to Sidra A. Thank you so much Sidra! It was just wonderful to have you in the class and I’m so happy all the feedback and content were eye opening.

By: Michelle M.

Michelle M. — Wed, 26 May 2021 01:56:16 +0000

This course has been absolutely wonderful. I loved taking concepts I “knew” and really thinking about them so much more deeply and approaching images differently now – either as I’m planning a shot or in post. The course materials and prompts were fantastic – it will be such great reference material later on since there’s such depth covered in the curriculum that you cannot absorb it all in a relatively short amount of time. So much to consider – framing, perspective, lines, color, shapes… In addition, Susan’s thoughtful and thorough feedback during the entire course has really helped me gain a better understanding for the movement in an photograph, and also how to critique my own work so I can better compose an image next time. For anyone who’s on the fence about this class – don’t be. If you’re even thinking that you should take it, then sign up!

By: Madeleine

Madeleine — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:39:44 +0000

I needed a reset with my photography and Foundations of Composition was just what I needed. Susan and her alumni team (Jillian and Diana) were wonderful with their reviews and generous in REALLY sharing their knowledge. I always felt their feedback was encouraging whether an image was good or if it needed adjustments to be stronger. Reviews were presented in a written format with screen shots of recommended edits to demonstrate the concept. It was really great to revisit reviews and edits and then apply the new information during my next photography outing. Often their recommended edits led me to an “A-ha! moment” followed by “wow, that really is better” or “I never thought about that.” I know I am shooting with more intention now and I’ve seen a noticeable positive change in my photography. There’s a lot of information to take in, but Susan and her team were very responsive to everyone’s questions. I often found that I learned so much not only from the critiques of my work, but also from reading the reviews of the other participants’ submissions and responses to all of the questions. Susan also provided many invaluable links and extra content to continue our photography studies; I know I’ll be using the course materials for a long time. If you have an opportunity to take this course, take it and be prepared to see the world in a new way!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Mon, 24 May 2021 00:18:19 +0000

In reply to Laura. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments Laura! I love hearing that you are already seeing an impact in your images.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Sun, 23 May 2021 21:38:50 +0000

In reply to Linda M. The next run will be August 23rd, 2021

By: Sidra A

Sidra A — Sat, 22 May 2021 19:26:27 +0000

This course is a must for anyone who wants to improve their photography and is wondering why their photos do not have a wow factor. Susan is such an awesome and involved instructor. Her feedback is so in depth and she carefully comments on every aspect of your photo. Daily practice is encouraged so you can get feedback on all your work, not just end of the week assignments. She includes so much extra information and videos that help supplement all the course work. This course has been so eye opening and I’m so glad I took it Full Participation.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 22 May 2021 11:31:40 +0000

This course from Susan is an essential course in your photography journey. Susan is an attentive and thorough teacher and walks through each step of the curriculum beautifully. Her feedback is well thought out has helped me learn how to critique my own images for composition. The actually course material is well laid out, easy to follow and filled with examples that really help you understand the concept. I was really happy to see that this foundations class covered much more than the general rule of thirds that most people already know. And I am so very happy to see that I can shoot more deliberately now and have already increased my “keepers” when I shoot while needing to take less shots to get there. Also, I loved how down to earth Susan is – she is open and honest about her process and seeing her culling video was probably one of favourite videos of the course because it felt like I was at the shoot with her as she shared her thought process through the shooting. Overall it was just a wonderful class and cannot recommend it highly enough!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:27:11 +0000

In reply to Pritha Ghoshal. I'm so glad to hear you are still enjoying and learning from the materials! Thank you so much for your helpful feedback.

By: Linda M

Linda M — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:46:40 +0000

How often is your course offered throughout the year? I just returned from maternity leave and I would love to join the next class if it’s not too far away when I have more time to focus.

By: Pritha Ghoshal

Pritha Ghoshal — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:56:13 +0000

This course had been recommended to me multiple times as a stepping stone to learning the basics of photography, and it did not disappoint. This course is full of different ways to see the world and helps to compose a single scene in various different ways. There is so much material packed in this course, that I am still going back to this a month after the course ended to read through the pdf-s, look at the videos discussing various images and why the composition helps make the image stronger. I am also able to look at my own images and critique them better with the help of Susan’s critiques at the back of the mind.

Susan and our TA-s Jillian and Diana, were very prompt with their helpful feedbacks on daily shooting images. Even though due to some personal reasons I had not been able to shoot as much as I would have liked during this course, to get more feedback, I have learnt a lot from the feedback that my other classmates received for their daily images as well as the assignment images.

I definitely recommend this class for anyone who wants to strengthen his/her images

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:27:07 +0000

In reply to Nina Nelson. It was great seeing you work through all the concepts with your shoots each week, Nina. I'm so glad all the feedback led you to those "ah-ha" moments!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:19:07 +0000

In reply to Christina Zerhusen. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback Christina! I really appreciate it!

By: Nina Nelson

Nina Nelson — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:06:46 +0000

This class, hands down, has been the most instrumental in giving me the confidence I need to walk into any situation and find options that I KNOW will make my images sing.

Leading lines, reflections, foreground, framing…they are everywhere once you know what to look for and this class showed me what to look for. Not only what to look for, but also how to use things like perspective, lens choice, and shapes to maximize them.

When I practiced the specific tools that were covered each week (highly recommend!) I could then: work through my mistakes, ask Susan questions, get feedback and have those ah-ha moments where things click (pun intended).

Susan is quick! She gets back to you right away and is honest and thorough. I can’t wait to go back and read her responses to everyone else’s homework because I KNOW there is even more gem advice to be gleaned..

By: Christina Zerhusen

Christina Zerhusen — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:34:04 +0000

This course is a game changer!!! I’ve taken a handful of classes that were so helpful, but this class really help tie them together. My only regret is that I didn’t take it sooner. Susan’s feedback is specific, tangible, and incredibly quick. The guest moderators that provided feedback in the group were just as encouraging and responsive. Don’t hesitate, it’s such a great course.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:13:50 +0000

In reply to Holly. The next date will be April 26th, 2021 :)

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:09:15 +0000

In reply to Jamie Bergen. I love hearing all your feedback Jamie! It makes me so happy that the class is already impacting your work in a way that others are seeing. Thank you so much!

By: Jamie Bergen

Jamie Bergen — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:10:51 +0000

I had heard great things about this course, and it did not disappoint! Susan was an excellent instructor. She was always very responsive and gave helpful answers to all of our questions. For our weekly assignments, she provided thoughtful feedback, often suggesting alternative crops and editing techniques to improve the image. Several times, she was able to pinpoint an issue with my image that had been vaguely bothering me and suggest a good way to fix it. In addition to all of that, we had two great TA’s, Jillian and Diana, who provided helpful feedback on our daily practice images.

Susan’s example photographs were inspiring, and I especially appreciated that she pulled back the curtain, so to speak, and revealed her entire process for creating a strong image. As with the other Click Photo School workshops I’ve taken, this course was well organized and broke a large topic down into manageable, practicable pieces. I’m already getting feedback from friends and family that my photography is improving, and most didn’t know that I was taking this workshop.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:32:48 +0000

In reply to Karyssa Rosales. Thank you so much for your kind words Karyssa! It was wonderful having you as a student and I can't wait to see the impact in your art after this class.

By: Karyssa Rosales

Karyssa Rosales — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:15:10 +0000

I cannot recommend this class enough! I have been admiring Susans work for a bit now and wondering how she gets certain shots or how she decided to shoot it that way and this class was so helpful and eye opening! She goes through her process and walks you through everything you need to know to get started with composition. I am so excited to see what I will continue to learn as I think through all the things I learned in this class while taking photos. This will definitely make my art better and just allow me to tell my stories with a unique perspective. Thank you so much Susan for this class and all your feedback! Definitely TAKE THIS COURSE!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:38:45 +0000

In reply to Holly. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear the next date!

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:13:58 +0000

When will this be offered next?

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:52:55 +0000

In reply to Tracey Osterman. I see you signed up and am very excited to have you in the class!

By: Tracey Osterman

Tracey Osterman — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:05:21 +0000

Hi- I’m deciding between the follow along and the full participation. I am wondering when the live discussions will take place. I am a teacher so will be in class during the day…thank you!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:48:35 +0000

In reply to Goda. The next run will start January 18th, 2020! Hope you can join.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:08:05 +0000

In reply to Goda. I'll let you know as soon as I hear the next date!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:07:42 +0000

In reply to Nicole H.. I love reading that you are seeing a big impact from the class! I really appreciate your kind comments!

By: Goda

Goda — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:55:37 +0000

Hello, I can’t wait for this workshop!! Are there any news when will it come again?

By: Nicole H.

Nicole H. — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:29:40 +0000

I am so glad I took this class, and my only regret it not taking it sooner! Susan is a wonderful instructor, so knowledgable and thorough in her critiques and in answering any questions I had along the way. I learned so much about composition and flow in my images and now see so many more opportunities when I set out to take photos. One of the biggest compliments I received is from my mother-in-law, who didn’t realize I was taking this class, told me, “Nicole, your photos are getting so good! The composition of [this one photo] was amazing!” If you’re debating taking the class, or feel intimated, I would encourage you to take it!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:15:43 +0000

In reply to Chau Ngo. I’m truly happy that you had a transformative experience Chau! It was a joy to have you in the class.

By: Chau Ngo

Chau Ngo — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:46:06 +0000

One of the best classes I’ve ever taken. Susan will help you to better organize your shots. I now understand flow and what makes a photo work. After her class I’m better at recognizing certain rules and know why I’m not making good photos. In order to break rules you first have to understand them and Susan is amazing with her composition.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:24:23 +0000

In reply to Jessi. I can’t thank you enough for your kind words Jessi! I am beyond happy that this workshop was impactful and informative for you. I was honored to have you as a full participation student.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:18:42 +0000

In reply to Lyndsay. I'm so glad you finally took this workshop too! I really enjoyed seeing your beautiful images every week. Thank you for your feedback!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:08:24 +0000

In reply to Michelle P. I love reading all your fantastic comments Michelle. It was wonderful having you in the class!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:03:06 +0000

In reply to Angela Zbojniewicz. Thank you so much for your kind feedback Angela! I'm so happy I could be a part of your learning journey!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:59:05 +0000

In reply to Julia Signorotti. I am beyond happy to read all your amazing comments Julia! I am so thrilled that all the materials and critiques were so helpful. I'm so glad you were able to join the workshop!

By: Jessi

Jessi — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:47:11 +0000

What an amazing class! The PDFs and videos are all fantastic and so full of information – I know I will be revisiting much of the material over and over again. Susan was an incredible instructor. She is so knowledgeable and encouraging and always ready to answer any question someone may have. Her critiques were so thorough and informative and I learned so much just from Susan’s feedback alone. The two assistants, Diana and Jillian, were also great and offered wonderful feedback on daily posts. I can’t say enough about how great this class is! It has given me tools to not only strengthen my work right now, but to help me grow as a photographer for a long time to come.

By: Lyndsay

Lyndsay — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:02:36 +0000

This class was everything I hoped it would be and more! Susan was an exceptional instructor and broke down the information a clear and easy to understand manner. Feedback was always timely and incredibly helpful. I had been eyeing this workshop for quite some time now and I’m so glad to have finally taken it. Most of the time I just got lucky when it came to composing my images. To now know the theory and why behind how to create powerful images using composition. Thank you so much Susan for all you lessons and valuable feedback. Don’t miss the next run of this workshop, I don’t know why I waited so long!

By: Michelle P

Michelle P — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:39:23 +0000

This course was so helpful – probably the most useful class/breakout I’ve taken. Susan’s feedback was enormously helpful and the pace was challenging but not overwhelming. I will be coming back to the materials again and again. This class is exactly the creativity boost I needed. My only regret is that I did not have as much time as I would have liked to devote to participating. Even so, I learned so much. DEFINITELY take this class if you haven’t taken a composition class before!!!

By: Angela Zbojniewicz

Angela Zbojniewicz — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:01:25 +0000

I loved this class! I am a newbie so this was my first composition class. Susan is wonderful! She opened my eyes to so many ways I can improve my photos. I really appreciated the way she broke things down. Definitely take this class!!

By: Julia Signorotti

Julia Signorotti — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 22:07:37 +0000

This class was fun, challenging, and one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a long time! Susan’s PDF’s, videos, critiques, and encouragement were so supportive and inspiring, and I will be forever grateful for the experience of this course. She walked us through her own family outing at an apple orchard, not only showing us her best shots, but ALL of her images! It was so inspiring to be able to see her process from start to finish! The ability to post daily photos and get feedback quickly was super helpful and made me excited about picking up my camera every day. I can enthusiastically encourage everyone — regardless of where they are in their photo journey — to take this class! Thanks Susan!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:56:17 +0000

In reply to Jennefer. Love your comments! Thank you so much Jennefer. It was a joy to have you in the class.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:54:37 +0000

In reply to Amy. Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback Amy! It makes me extremely happy to have had an impact on your photography.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:43:51 +0000

In reply to Kate. I'm so happy you had such a positive experience Kate! It was such great run and I'm glad you could join.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:37:20 +0000

In reply to Vanessa. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Vanessa! I enjoyed having you in the class!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:57:17 +0000

In reply to Nicole Bahn. Thank you so much Nicole! I'm so glad to hear this workshop is still having an impact on your work!

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:55:00 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Sorry I'm just seeing this Lisa. The full participation seats filled up fast for this last run. I'll let you know the dates for the next run as soon as I know them.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:49:59 +0000

In reply to Tania. Sorry Tania! This past run filled up fast. I'll let you know when I find out the dates for the next on.

By: Susan Grimes

Susan Grimes — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:49:06 +0000

In reply to romina. Thank you so much Romina! Loved seeing your beautiful images every week!

By: Jennefer

Jennefer — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:59:22 +0000

This workshop is a game changer! Susan is such a wonderful instructor, and her critiques of the assignments are detailed, personal, and enlightening. The material is full of so many great examples that really help to solidify the principles, and the lesson plans are well thought out as well. There were also TA’s to provide feedback in the daily shooting forms, and their feedback was also invaluable! I highly recommend this class!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 22:23:52 +0000

This class was absolutely worth every penny! This was the second course I have taken from Click Photo School and I learned so much and will continue to use all the course materials again and again. This was my first time formally learning about composition and it was so incredibly eye-opening and will have a huge impact on my photography going forward (I hope!!). Susan is a very thorough, kind and informative instructor and the TAs were also incredibly helpful and involved. I highly recommend taking a full participation seat if possible because the personal feedback on your photos and work is really where there is so much growth opportunity in my opinion.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:40:57 +0000

This is the second class I have taken through Click Photo School and similar to my first one, this was an amazing experience. I so much appreciated the feedback that Susan and the TAs gave on all of our images. I agree with what other commenters have said about being pushed past the basics. The readings were incredibly helpful and paired with the videos were a great way to communicate information. Being able to then take the material, work with it daily and get feedback really improved my skills. I am so glad I took this class and would encourage anyone on the fence to DO IT!

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:50:57 +0000

This was such an amazing course! Would highly recommend taking it to anyone would would like to study composition in depth. Susan is an awesome instructor and a master at what she does. I loved learning from her and seeing all her examples from her own work. This course really gets you excited for trying out everything you’ve learnt in camera. Thank you so much Susan! Also the helper Jillian was a great addition and so helpful with her feedback, thank you!

By: romina

romina — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:20:06 +0000

LOVED it! it was so heplfull and Susan is the best at composition!

By: Tania

Tania — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:21:52 +0000

HI, are there still full participation seats available for this course starting 17th August? Thanks

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:52:45 +0000

Hi Susan, is the full participation seats full for this term? I tried to sign in just then, but the link showed error. If so, when is the next run?