Here's what participants said about our last retreat:

• "I highly recommend this fun weekend applying and improving your photography techniques in a beautiful setting. Kevin provides opportunities for creative exploration of the grounds and the variety of photography techniques needed; instruction is tailored to an individual's needs, and all will leave having gained some new skill and improved confidence."
• "I had time to practice techniques and improve practices that hadn't completely clicked previously. It was great to have time to ask you questions and to be reminded of setting recommendations and why, in the field as I needed them. I enjoyed the scavenger hunt, as I was encouraged to spend time outside looking around me in potentially creative ways."
• "I loved the time in nature, and I really enjoyed interacting with the other participants. ... Really, there was nothing about the weekend that I didn't enjoy!"
• "This is a place to 'find' your photographer's 'inner eye' and practice at ones own pace, photography! Students are free to ask/discuss any photography topic and get assistance from Kevin."
• "The Mo-Ranch Retreat is a great, tranquil, hill country location that really challenged and allowed me to work on my technical skills, delve into advanced camera settings, and explore my absent "artistic eye". It is just as advertised, a retreat to reflect and try to see the world, through photography, in a different way. There was no shortage of professional assistance from Kevin, for any photography topic - Camera usage/settings, technics, post processing (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc), cell phones, etc. All you had to do was ask.
• "At the 3-Day retreat, Mo Ranch provided many opportunities for photography, learning/practicing new skills, hiking, enjoying nature, architecture, history, and most importantly: reconnecting with yourself and the fun of photography."
• "What did I like about the weekend? Mo Ranch: the location, history, diversity of the landscape---Being able to hike so many different trails---Learning HDR and light painting was wonderful---Classmates; the class size was just right---The teacher---Getting away (even though we were busy it was such a recharge for me that I didn't realize I needed. I hit the ground running Monday morning with regular mundane chores, but I had such a good attitude about all of it. Nature is such a good brain reset.) Thank you so much, Kevin, for giving us the opportunity to attend such an awesome workshop."
• "We very much enjoyed the weekend. Kevin had a variety of optional learning opportunities and activities to learn new techniques and ideas for improvement. I came out of The Weeknd feeling stronger with bracketing and my tripod. My photography skills took a solid step forward."
• "What did I like about the weekend? Lots of photo opportunities in an idyllic setting."
• "The best thing, though, was you as a leader, you were so patient and kind, and so helpful, whether it was a small thing or if a participant needed a lot of help. Your love of photography and helping others to love it, too, was so evident - not just a job. I don't know how much they were used, but the walkie-talkies are a brilliant addition to stay connected when the group goes off in so many directions. I've never been with a group that had that available. I was never afraid to be off by myself, and it added another layer to a stress-free weekend. I also greatly appreciated all the printouts. There is always something to learn - or refresh - and your explanations were very well presented."
• "The retreat was pure joy--beautiful landscapes, comfortable rooms, good food, and the enjoying benefit of Kevin's extensive knowledge and exceptional teaching skills."
• "What did I like about the weekend? All the flexibility! I enjoyed the opportunity to discover on my own, yet check in with others to learn what they were finding. It was a congenial group, with folks open to chat and problem solve with others. It was just the right balance of structure and open schedule to enable us to pursue places multiple times, or not at all! Mo Ranch was a great venue."
• "This workshop was a fun learning environment with ultimate flexibility and a superb location. We had numerous opportunities to get our questions answered by Kevin."
• "Wonderful opportunity to embrace photography in a relaxing atmosphere. Many interesting things to photograph."
• "This was a great weekend to provide photography opportunities of a wide variety of settings and brief structured learning opportunities. Kevin was there to spend 1:1 time with any one who needed it to answer individual questions regarding camera settings or processing challenges."
• "Enjoyed the weekend in the idyllic location and gained important skills in photography in the process. Kevin is a passionate and energetic teacher."
• "I think the weekend was perfectly planned. I particularly enjoyed the flexibility."
• "What did I like about the weekend? The quietness. Stillness. And ability to learn one on one!"
• "The weekend at Mo Ranch was very tranquil and magical- It was a perfect opportunity to get to learn photography on an individual basis along with the group teaching- And the ranch is a perfect setting for this workshop."
• "What did I like about the weekend? Getting away and spending three days roaming a beautiful camp with fellow photographers, talking photography, and relaxing from the tensions of life."