Comments on: A Minimalist Approach

By: Kristine Lang

Kristine Lang — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:02:12 +0000

The course is so diverse, exploring minimalism from so many angles: color, composition, and more. It also covers the process of taking photos, selecting shots, and editing (the last three topics were particularly fascinating to me). I love the great mix of PDFs and videos, as well as the numerous prompts. But there’s so much more to discover! I highly recommend this course!

By: Caitlin Matte

Caitlin Matte — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:14:29 +0000

This is such an impactful class! It really changed the way I approach my photos. It encouraged me to slow down, be more intentional, and to stop and think about what actually needs to be in the frame and what can be left out. Instead of trying to capture everything, I’m now focusing more on simplicity, light, and composition. It’s made my images feel more thoughtful and refined, and it’s something I find myself applying every time I pick up my camera.

By: Barb Bainbridge

Barb Bainbridge — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:27:43 +0000

I am so glad I took this course! It is so full of inspiration and ideas that I can’t wait to put them into action. The written material is full of information, the images beautiful and inspirational, and the editing videos fun to watch. I had not thought of myself as a minimalist before, but the examples really draw me in. There are prompts with the lessons meant to reinforce the material, and I am eager to work through those. Thanks Krista and Jo for this great course!

By: Jenny Rosenbring

Jenny Rosenbring — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:36:09 +0000

This is the most comprehensive course and I can not get enough of it! Less really is more and Jo and Krista are the perfects artists to teach about this. I love how they see the world; looking at the people we love and the places we visist with this kind of intention makes all the difference. Jo and Krista really share so much of their expertise. I am loving going through all the videos and seeing for myself how they create their work. I am feeling this course so much and I can not wait to put this in to practice.

By: Jennifer Carr

Jennifer Carr — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:45:44 +0000

A Minimalist Approach is a masterclass in intention! Krista and Jo offer a refreshing perspective for photographers of all skill level and genre looking master the art of storytelling with less. The course provides exceptional guidance through both the PDFs and videos. The PDF guide is comprehensive, balancing clear written instruction with stunning visual examples. The video lessons bring the course’s concepts to life, offering a view into the instructor’s approach to their creative process. Mindful observation was always a strong element of my photography practice and I have always leaned towards clean frames. Krista and Jo’s insights served as an important reminder of how to slow down and move even more intentionally toward the exact images I want to create. If you are a photographer looking to create images with more intention and impact, this is the perfect course for you!

By: Megan Arndt

Megan Arndt — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:59:38 +0000

This course is SO packed with information and inspiration! It’s really made me stop and think about the way that I photograph and helped me to see things with a new perspective. I think for a lot of us photographers, the more we shoot, the more we tend to go on autopilot and sometimes lose our spark. Jo and Krista really encourage us to slow down and pay attention to the small things in life and celebrate the beauty in simplicity. I can’t wait to get out and practice these concepts, to stop chasing perfection and to open myself up to quiet moments and simple compositions.

By: Molly Carstater

Molly Carstater — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:14:33 +0000

Jo and Krista have an amazing gift of being able to drill down their photos to only the most essential elements, and yet convey a grand sense of story. Even though I consider myself an advanced photographer, reading through the classwork left me with my mind spinning as to how I could tell better stories with less, and differently than I normally do. It is a great class for growth, and it encompasses multiple techniques and locations. This class is jam packed with information and I highly recommend it to anyone needing a fresh perspective, no matter how long they have been using a camera. Despite being a class on minamilism, this is one of the most comprehensive classes self-paced classes I have seen at CPS. It is not to be missed.

By: Melinda McIntyre

Melinda McIntyre — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:44:47 +0000

This course is great. So often we expect to have to fill the whole frames with things because so many other photographers are do. But Krista and Jo walk you through how to see and say more with less. They have inspirational images and point you to other artists that you can be inspired by. They also work through what makes a strong story and how to see the world with fewer things. Its a great course no matter what type of photographer you call yourself.