Testimonials

"Mark Fitzgerald is a master at teaching technology to photographers. When I wanted to switch over to Adobe Lightroom, Mark came to my studio and worked with me in my own environment. He listened to my questions, concisely walked me through my options, and followed-up after the consultations. His in-depth knowledge of Lightroom saved me hours of time. Mark's professionalism and follow-through won my trust and respect. I can't recommend him highly enough."

Kimberli Ransom

Kimberli Ransom Photography

Portland, OR

"I just wanted to let you know how much your tutoring helped me in Adobe Lightroom. Now the book I bought actually makes sense. You seemed to help the stumbling block with your expert teaching. It's also great to have someone to rely on with the ever changing and new updates that I wouldn't necessarily know about. Thanks again, I know I'll be working with you many more times."

Melody Saunders

Poochini Pet Portraits

Lake Oswego, OR

"Mark, thanks so much for helping us get our workflow down. It changed life for us! You are an excellent teacher and very patient."

Lara Blair

Lara Blair Images

Camas, WA

"Having been dragged into the digital age kicking and screaming I quickly learned to depend upon assistants who were digitally savvy. When on assignment without an assistant I was not as comfortable as I needed to be handling the workflow process. Mark's classes have made these basic skills seem relatively simple and given me a new sense of confidence while I'm on location. The possibilities that Mark presents in his lecture make me want to learn even more advanced techniques."

Keith Wood

Keith Wood Photography

World Wide Annual Report Photography

"Thank you for your assistance with Lightroom. We are doing really well, and in fact the other night I shot a wedding, loaded it into Lightroom, made some small tweaks, and posted them online the same night. I was amazed!"

Emily Andrews

Emily Andrews Portrait Design

Beaverton, OR

"Mark has been an invaluable resource in my business. His knowledge of Photoshop and skills at teaching have helped me to further my own skills in Photoshop. I have benefited greatly from his one-on-one coaching. Thanks!"

Darcie Radtke

Truth in Light Photography

Vancouver, WA

"I have managed several computer technology training organizations in both the federal government and private sector as well as acted as a technology instructor myself. I have been in technology and related training for over 20 years. Bottom line - Mark is one of the best technology instructors I have ever encountered."

Michael Anderson

West Linn, OR

"As Public Relations Chair for ASMP Oregon, I became aware of Mark two years ago.  I have had the pleasure of participating in a 60+ person workshop that  Mark conducted and I have paid to have him tutor me  "one-on-one" in my office.  His breadth of knowledge and easy way of explaining new application upgrades and concepts make time spent with him a bargain and a pleasure.  In itself, that level of being able to organize and explain new concepts is remarkable.  Beyond that, however, Mark understands my profession and my personal approach to be able to tailor his instruction to meet my primary workflow concerns.  He is an outstanding professional and I recommend him highly."

Gray Wilson

Gary Wilson Photo/Graphic

Portland, OR

"I just wanted to say thanks and tell you how much I appreciate your newsletters and advice on Photoshop, etc. I think you represent the best of how photographers need to collaborate and share information."

Frank DiMarco

DiMarco Images

Portland, OR

"Mark, your RAW to the Wall seminar taught me many useful, effective Photoshop techniques. Your instruction is clear and easy to follow, your teachings immediately useable. My improved image quality and faster workflow makes me happy each time I see a print. Thanks to you, my clients are getting a much better product than I produced before meeting you.

Tom Irey

Tom Irey Photography & Framing

West Linn, OR

"Mark is so accessible that I like to think of him as part of my staff here at Something Blue. With his help I have transitioned from a film-based workflow to a one hundred percent digital workflow. Without him my knowledge of Photoshop and this digital world would still be at square one."

Denyce Weiler

Something Blue Photography

Portland, OR

"Just a note to say what a splendid job you did last night in your presentation. Even though you and I had gone over a lot of the material, the way your presented it last night really helped put a lot of things in perspective for both Laurie and me. It also helped our understanding of the differences between Lightroom and Photoshop. I still have a huge learning curve ahead of me, but the way you explained things last night left me with the feeling that there's still hope for my old brain."

Dan Christopher

Dan Christopher Photography

Portland, OR

"Mark is such a nice person and good with people. He is never condescending or impatient."

Andie Petkus

Andie Petkus Photography

Portland, OR

"Mark, I think you're a great teacher and I'm very impressed at how well you teach and explain. Also the amount of knowledge you have about Photoshop as well as the photography industry is very impressive. Your background and experience are very helpful. It's great that you are so organized and efficient and still have an artistic eye."

Beverly Gray

Portland, OR

"Mark has proven that he not only knows his stuff, but that he also knows how to listen and tailor fit instruction to my needs, (instead of filling my head with too much information just because he knows it!) There are teachers and there are Geeks. Mark has a good blend of both, getting me on the road of actually feeling somewhat skilled with what I am doing!"

Doreen Wynja

Eye of the Lady

McMinnville, OR

"Mark I got a lot out of your seminar. You are a very good teacher.I'm using new wrinkles every day."

Bob Bahner

Bob Bahner Photography

Portland, OR

"I attended your PMPA sponsored class 'From RAW to Wall Portrait' Saturday. I am relatively experienced with Photoshop / Bridge CS2 so I wasn't sure how much I would learn in the class. I must say I am extremely pleased however, with the many important new things I learned. You opened new doors for me and have empowered me to take my digital darkroom work to a new, more organized, more proficient, and more expert level. Your knowledge and presenting skills are superb and I recommend you whole heartedly to anyone using Photoshop at any Level. Thanks very much."

Michael Fant

Supreme Images

Vancouver, WA

"Mark has given me the tools, knowledge and confidence take my images and workflow to a higher level and standard. That is so exciting! Thanks Mark!!"

Jodi Collins

Urban Photography

Portland, OR

“Mark, I want to thank you for your time in coming to my studio this morning. I appreciate it so much and it has given me new hope, vision, and direction. It is so wonderful that you have such and understanding of a photographer's plight. I feel very lucky to have you in the same city and I look forward to learning so much.”

Krista Blythe

Krista Blythe Photography

Portland, OR

"You should be proud of your excellent training; I was able to do the Photoshop for this entire project myself!! It saved me time and money to not have to hire a free-lancer."

Annette Orban

Graphic Designer - Orban Ranch

Portland, OR

"I have been teaching software programs for 15 years. I am seldom impressed and more often underwhelmed by people trying to demo software. I must say though, what a great job you did in explaining the program and ease at which you moved around. Kudos for a job well done."

Bob Hestand

Portland, OR
 

"I had no previous Photoshop experience and Mark’s clear, concise, hands-on instruction helped me to create a solid foundation that I have continued to build on. Thanks to Mark’s excellent teaching skills I was able to successfully design and publish a stunning coffee-table book of photographs. Mark’s Photoshop class was invaluable to me."

Donna Lee Holmes

Executive Director

Focus on Youth

"Very useful class. Instructor moved efficiently and quickly which was great! There was no time wasted on useless outside or irrelevant information. Thanks!"

Melanie Conner

Melanie Conner Photojournalist

Portland, OR

"I was very impressed with your work and professionalism and will definitely recommend you to anybody that I know that could use your help."

Tim Ehlbeck

Tim Ehlbeck Photography

Portland, OR

"The class was very informative in a small amount of time. Thank You!!"

Marne Lucas

Visual Artist

Portland, OR

"Great introduction...wish I had taken this earlier. Your session is a must for anyone going digital."

Lee Freeman

Portland, OR

"I just wanted to thank you for the Digital Perfection class. It has been very, very useful to me. I'd say I use at least one of the "tricks" learned in that class each and every day now and my images have been looking much better. I'm recommending your workshops to everyone I talk to. Thanks!"

Craig Mitchelldyer
Mitchelldyer Photography 

Milwaukie, OR

"I am a portrait photographer who feels very grateful to have found The Digital Darkroom. The owner, Mark Fitzgerald, is a great listener - which I feel is very important as one artist to another. I would recommend him to become a team member in your photography business.”

Loma Smith

Loma Smith Photography

West Linn, OR

"Mark is always approachable: willing to answer questions, provide valuable suggestions and give hands-on sessions to help us understand the challenges of a digital world.  I have chosen Mark Fitzgerald and The Digital Darkroom to do all of my digital work"

Danny Abrego

Portland Reign Photography

Wilsonville, OR

"Mark, I really enjoyed the class yesterday, I got so much out of it.  Your class has gotten me kick started again. Thanks."

Barb Parker

Barb Parker Photography

Gresham, OR

"Mark, I didn’t even know I didn’t know this stuff.   Thank you for your ability to share information so patiently and clearly until I got it!  I know I can take the information from your class and put it to good use immediately."

Beverly Woodard

Sew Essentials

Portland, OR

“Thank you for helping me solve my problems with converting from film to digital. You make me look good in the digital world.”

Jerry Auker

Jerry Auker Photography

Portland, OR

"Your training has really made a huge difference in every aspect of my workflow and overall technique. I wouldn't be able to take on the workload I have this ear without either a Micronesian sweatshop post studio or those skills. Thank you."

Michelle Burke

Michelle Burke Photography

Portland, OR

"Mark, Thanks for opening the door to Photoshop for me. The tools you gave me allowed me to increase the quality and speed in which I work in my digital darkroom. I feel like I went from a toddler to a college graduate in our short time together. Your patience and clarity were the best teachers for me."

Jan Sonnenmair

Jan Sonnenmair Photography
Portland, Oregon

"Thanks for your follow up. Nice to see someone with excellent customer service such as yourself. I would recommend you without hesitation to anyone"

Chris Ludwick

Images of You Photography Studio

McMinnville, OR

"Mark supplies me with the expertise and artistry to create award-winning prints from my slides by providing me with high-resolution digital scans. He uses his amazing eye and expertise with Photoshop to deliver the best possible images. Mark is not only very creative, he is also a joy to work with."

John McAnulty

Inner Focus Photography

Portland, OR

"Last week's workshop was just great... you certainly took things to another level that I never knew existed. Just hope I can put a small portion of that lesson into practice.
Thanks again."

Ken Wohlers

Beaverton, OR

"Mark, it was really nice meeting you. You are an amazing teacher."

Davina Sims

A Clear Image Photography

Portland, OR

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