The trip was just fantastic. Everything was very well organized. Lovely hotels, great food and amazing coffee stops on the way. Our guides have been the best you can get for a trip like that, in my opinion. They always made sure, that everyone felt comfortable. We had an amazing week, even if the weather was not perfect all the time. Our three guides had always the perfect location for us to take outstanding photos of Ireland’s beauty and their advice to settings and compositions was very helpful and always on point. The best workshop experience I’ve ever had. I would book again immediately.

Despite wind and very frequent rain, our Irish guides knew exactly the photo locations to maximize the opportunities for excellent photos. The teaching in the field was terrific, with three guides more than enough to supervise 10 clients and make suggestions to composition or technique. Good accommodations. Good food and good coffee locations. Lots of laughs and good vibes among the group. Little time for processing images, but Michael supplemented this upon arrival in Dublin at the end of the trip. All together, one of the best workshops that I have attended.

An unforgettable photography tour of Ireland. It was one of the best workshops ever. Amazing locations with a bunch of exceptionally talented photographers.. The locations, the hotels, the food were fantastic. It wasn’t a fixed itinerary but with the changing weather in Ireland, there was always an even better spot to shoot. Will do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thank you Michael for giving the chance to experience something amazing….

This was a really fun and productive workshop. When I think of a trip like this, I'm looking for a few elements: the quality of the instruction, the location, and "vibe" that the leads give to the group. Michael and Eric were top-notch as instructors, planning wonderful experiences and adjusting plans depending on weather and opportunities, giving hands-on direct coaching in the moment and debriefing after each outing, and customizing their approach for the personality, experience, and hopes of each client. Death Valley was terrific as a location, and we had a great mixture of the popular spots (Mesquite Flats, Dante's Peak, etc.) and some more out-of-the-way spots (e.g., an epic trip out to the Ibex dunes). The experience was overall great, and I came away from it with some fantastic photos and memories.

The Death Valley workshop led by Michael Shainblum and Eric Bennett was inspiring, creatively invigorating and filled with stunning viewpoints that were off the beaten path. With Michael and Eric’s guidance, we adjusted with the weather each session of each day to pick the best locations. Their in the field instruction helped me correct settings quickly so I could focus on the art of composition. Mixed with the classroom post processing, I quickly got more comfortable with advanced techniques and applied them to images captured that day. Thank you Michael & Eric for sharing your knowledge of the area, the collaboration and shared experience with likeminded people!