TESTAMONIALS
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| "I never had a photography mentor before SSA VIII. Now I feel like I have 60 of them. Words can't express what The Academy meant to me. Everyone there, from the college upstarts to the seasoned pros, inspired and challenged me in a way I'd never been inspired or challenged before. I learned more over the past four days than I had the previous four years." — Paul Hayes, photographer/Littleton, NH "There are so many cool things about this workshop that it I'm not even sure where to start! I guess it all begins with the instructors, they are incredibly knowledgeable, patient and...fun to be around. The workshop gives you access to sporting events that otherwise most would not have. The friendships you build and contacts you make will carry on through your career. Plus the confidence and skills you gain will help you reach your goals. Whether a beginner or more advanced I truly believe that the workshop will not be a disappointment!" — Carrie Jesenovec, student/Santa Monica, CA "I know of no other place where you are exposed to a diverse number of events to shoot, access to the best sports photographers in the business and be able to expand your own network in a five day period. Even if you have been shooting for a period of time, you will learn A LOT! Little pearls of wisdom are given out all of the time, just take the time to listen and keep an open mind and WOW will you see your images improve." — David Bernal, photographer/Glendora, CA "Let’s start with the staff and faculty, which is a "Who's Who" list of photographers and think what it would be like to just hang out with them, let alone have them instruct you, shoot with you, and then critique your work, all on a daily basis. There’s just nothing like having your toes in the Pacific Ocean, photographing surfers, and being able to turn to Sports Illustrated's John McDonough and ask, “How many focus points are you using, John?” — Randy Sartin, photographer/Knoxville, TN "Simply put, it is a valuable investment you won't regret. It is a league of its own, nothing else compares." — Jeannette Merten, photographer/Oshkosh, WI |
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