Testimonials
Change your photography business forever.
Martin Grahame-Dunn I landed back in London at 7am this morning and my head is still spinning from the After Dark adventure. In all my years of teaching this has probably been the most crazy and rewarding few days and I have made so many good new friends. That was MY After Dark...
Judy Host AfterDark totally rocks. As a mentor, I learned as much from my students as I hope they learned from me. I loved the opportunity to photograph 24/7 in all different types of lighting situations and loved the energy I experienced from mentors and students a like. There was a caring and sharing across all lines at all... times between the models, makeup artists, students, mentors and sponsors. Thank you to Dave, Kevin and Jordan for creating this wonderful and unique place to learn and Thank you for including me in it.
Timeless Memories The best way to describe my AD experience? ROCKIN !!!! Thanks to the many mentors, other photographers and vendors that helped rock my socks off!!! Special shout out to Jordan C, Mark F, Lou Freemen & J Holt.... I'll see you in New Orleans for sure!!! My head is about to explode!!! (with new knowledge, inspiration and creativity the whole experience allowed me to harness!!) LOVE YA'S
Al Lougher I have to say this was without a doubt one of the best experiences I've ever had as a photographer. I learned SO much I thought my head was going to explode. Sign me up for future AD dates, I'll be there! I posted some of my take-away images on my blog if anyone is interested: http://bit.ly/cTFWEn
Kelli O'Brien Boley Wanted to say a quick thank you to those who have posted pics thus far, they are incredible! We are still reeling from our Miami experience...so much inspiration and passion from a group of people with a common goal- sharing and creating. After Dark Ed is so awesome!
Eddie Tapp After Dark is an experience everyone should have... fun and educational at all levels and an opportunity to work with a variety of equipment, models, backgrounds, mentors and learn from each other in a way you won't find anywhere else... it's the most creative energizer I know for the portrait photographer...
Alicia Jean Boldt Love you guys!! Can't we go back to Miami?!! I had such an amazing experience... thanks to everyone oxox
Penny Doty Rincones I'm one of the mom's who was in Miami with my 14 year old "model". What an incredible experience! Everyone, and I mean everyone, was so nice & friendly & helpful. None of the photographers were impatient because our girls had never modeled before. Sierra and I both came back changed for the better. And we have memories (& photos) to last a lifetime. Well Done:)
Optical Treasures photography by Tonesha I had an amazing experience at After Dark Education in Miami. I know I will be going back in November. I cannot wait to apply the different techniques I learned. I will be posting pictures of my experience this weekend. Stay tuned!
Terrence Bibb I missed Imaging USA, I missed WPPI, but I had the best DAMN time of my life at After Dark. There is no comparison to the learning experience that this gathering provides. My hat's off to Dave, mentors, staff, and to all the wonderful models. This is a must attend event. Do not be surprised to see me at another this year! Cheers
Steven Ragland After Dark Rocks. What an awesome experience. Its the boot camp of photography education with some of the best in the industry. It was great to experience and an honor to share my knowledge with others. After Dark is a big family that shares their passion of the industry, giving their all to make you feel energized, refreshed and ready to take control of your dreams & goals. If your ready to have FUN - LEARN - PLAY than see you in Minneapolis in May. A Huge thank you to the models and makeup artist!!
Chuckie Arlund Back and Alive from a fab After Dark Education. Seriously one of the coolest setups for learning ever. If you have a chance try to come to the next one in Minneapolis May 24-27th
Skye Todd Hey everyone! I was one of the models in Miami, and I just wanted to say what an amazing experience this was and Thank you to all of the photographers, and I hope I can do this again!!! (If y'all will have me!!!)
Pete Wright AWESOME!!! Put that at the beginning of all of these things...People, education, models, students, mentors, experience and most of all friends! I can't express to all of you how much of a good time I had being with ALL of you and am looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
Terri Joiner Thank you guys for giving my daughter, Danielle Joiner, such a wonderful opportunity!!! She had a blast and feels so fortunate to have met so many wonderful people! Great job, After Dark!!!!!
Mark Levesque After Dark Miami was THE best photographic learning experience, ever. No excuses not to learn a ton and come back inspired! After Dark provides TREMENDOUS opportunity. What you learn is entirely up to you.
Melissa Cannon Photography back in the studio after an awesome experience in Miami at After Dark Education. Thanks to all of the mentors who where there to share their knowledge, it was more than worth the money! Espeically Lori Nordstrom, Julie Klaasmeyer and Kay Eskridge you helped me realize that I am on the right path and just needed some tweeks. You all rock! Can't wait to After Dark New Orleans
David Ramos It was incredible to get to know so many gifted and talented people all in one place. I can't thank everyone enough, I left truly inspired and with an strong drive to go in new directions. If you can make an it to AD event, you must go! Everyone just kept going and going! You will find an incredible energy that will feed your creative soul (and your business side too). Thank you for a great, unique experience!
Diane Dechert Schafer AMazing experience with After DArk Miami photogs and all the people behind the scenes... did anyone stop to think about all the people moving allllllll that equipment around, I mean all the sofas alone, so we had somewhere comfy to hang out..... a wealth of knowledge and everyone willing to share share share!!! THANKS DAVE, for the awesome experience!
Diane Dechert Schafer I'm still editing images from the 4-day explosion of the photographers candy store called AFTER DARK Miami!!! Check out my short little video of what I did at AFTER DARK ... thanks to EVERYONE who made this experience so inspirational... I have made soooo many business changes already in the week after ...kudos to the Mentors , models, assistants, the incredible pod set-ups.. and so much more!!
Jonathan Piccolo My friggin' head is going to explode...so much information...so little sleep...and I wouldn't rather have been doing anything else! Awesome time! Awesome people! ♥
Kevin Jairaj Thanks to everyone for a great week. My voice Is just about gone and I am majorly sleep deprived, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat!(oh wait, I will in Minnesota! Lol!). Thanks again!!
Judy Host AfterDark totally rocks. As a mentor, I learned as much from my students as I hope they learned from me. I loved the opportunity to photograph 24/7 in all different types of lighting situations and loved the energy I experienced from mentors and students a like. There was a caring and sharing across all lines at all times between the models, makeup artists, students, mentors and sponsors. Thank you to Dave, Kevin and Jordan for creating this wonderful and unique place to learn and Thank you for including me in it.
Ken Lewis I Learned that AfterDark is AWESOME, I learned lighting in every atmosphere, I learned that I Love the people of Miami, I learned Salsa dancing 101 at Mango's, I learned to work with groups of people better, I learned that I love making new friends, and that life is bigger and better and Yes Mike I am going to raise my prices... did this effect anybody else like this? Or am I ...............?
Lora Krugh Campbell Once again AD surpassed my educational expectations and met needs that traditional workshops could not meet. I applaud the forward thinking approach in the mentors and their fostering of a creative,cross-cultural mecca of photographic bliss. I have been inspired, energized, and ignited with a new passion for my craft----thank you for everything.
Marcia Montero After Dark was the most incredible workshop I have been to thus far! The hands on, one on one education with all the AWESOME mentors was just priceless. Their unselfish ways & knowledge sharing was greatly appreciated! Would love to go to another After Dark soon. Coming back to Florida???
Eddie Tapp
"It's organized photographic bliss." -- Eddie Tapp, Photoshop mentors, director of the Institute of Visual Arts in Maui, Hawaii.
