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Photography Basics
Instructor: Al Mierau
Course Description

Ruth Brooks:
"Information was clear and at the level I needed. There was also the right amount of detail. The instructor is friendly, positive and supportive. The extra information he gave was also most helpful."

Dave:
"This is the first time in 3 years of using my camera that I really got to use it. I found out how it worked, and how to shoot some really good pictures.

"I enjoyed each new thing that was covered, and have been able to go back in the lesson plans, to re-check how to do things again."

Joah:
"The lessons were great with several aspects of photography being well covered in each lesson. The images included were good examples to follow and to understand the lesson. The assignments were perfect at getting students to experiment with the different aspects of the camera and aspects of composition. The classwork and assignments was just right for a challenge, yet not overwhelming. I appreciated the comments from the instructor and they were given very quickly after a post for review."

Heidi Hjorth:
"I liked the way the lessons were written. Made everything very easy to understand. Al was great in answering any questions and giving feedback. The other classmates were also wonderful in making suggestions. The discussion board was very easy to use and made interacting with both Al and the other students very convienent."

Mary:
"The teacher was very understanding that I was very new to all of this and helped me work through my problems with thumbnailes"

Jennifer:
"I liked the personal touch each student received, almost like having the teacher one on one but in a group setting."

Tonya:
[Liked best:] "The break down of how to use your camera. I finally learned what all the symbols were for."

Patti Emmerling:
"The course was well organized and contained the essentials needed for the students to complete the coursework. The instructor was available to answer questions and assisted students not only in a professional manner, but also in a way which allowed the students to understand and apply the new skills. This is an excellent course and an excellent instructor.

"...This instructor covered more than what I had expected in a Basic Photography class. The instructor has obviously kept current with technology and current standards; it is also very apparant he loves what he does - he has passion - and this is what makes a great instructor. This class was a wonderful and enjoyable learning experience. Thank you Al!"

Patti Emmerling:
"The course was well organized and contained the essentials needed for the students to complete the coursework. The instructor was available to answer questions and assisted students not only in a professional manner, but also in a way which allowed the students to understand and apply the new skills. This is an excellent course and an excellent instructor.

Linda Mitchell:
[Liked best:] "Fast feedback! Al is great at the way he teaches concepts, too. His explanations are superior.

"This is an A-Plus course."

Kathy M. Palmer:
[Liked best:] "The instructor, Al, was super. He really knows photography! Being able to see your classmates photos, and being able to comment on each other's work is a big plus."

Saralyn Cutrell:
"Al is a great instructor, he makes things easy to understand and is always helpful with any questions you have. He goes above and beyond what you would expect. I am thrilled to be able to finally use my DSLR and KNOW what I am doing with it. I can't wait to take his second class and learn more from him."

Teri:
"Our instructor Al is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and provided the guidance we needed to improve our photography skills."

Sharon:
"I recently purchased a new SLR camera and had very little knowledge of what a SLR could do.  This class made me more aware of the capabilities the camera had and also, the fact I had to try and use them."

Kelly O'Connor:
"This is the fourth time I have taken this class, and every time I take it, I learn something new. Al is a fantastic instructor. He answers posts promptly and is a wonderful mentor. We had some very talented people in this class and I can only hope that everyone had as much fun as I did."

Beverly:
"I have taken Al Mierau’s 35mm Photography class three times. His lessons were revised each time in order to include current improvements. Because of this, each time that I took the course, I was able to better perfect my photographic skills. My family and friends have told me that my photographs definitely show this improvement.

"Al Mierau is an excellent teacher. Since I am a retired educator, I recognize it when someone has the natural ability to teach. It is a lot harder to teach a class on-line because one cannot see the immediate responses from the students. Not only does Al honestly critique each student’s progress, but also, he spends much extra time helping with individual questions asked of him. He even takes the time to research the answers in order to recommend more detailed instruction about the problem. In my case, I had the feeling that I was sitting in a real classroom where I could get an immediate response from the instructor.

"I have written this testimonial because it is rare to find an on-line teacher who is sincerely interested in the progress of his students. The course has been worth much more to me in dollars (other classes were much more expensive and required the purchase of an expensive text book, while Al includes all of the necessary information in his lessons without the need of a text book.) and time spent than if I enrolled in a comparable course.

"I am sure that you will enjoy Al Mierau’s classes as much as I did."

VickiDT::
(Liked Best:)"Lots of contact with the instructor who looks at every detail of the assignments.

"Al is so enthusiastic about photography and this really comes over well and inspires one to try new things."

Kim Anderson::
"Al is so great about giving postive feed back. I felt like I was really doing great work."

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