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Testimonials from Real People Like You "Mark, thanks so much for being part of our event. I was so impressed with your presentation style. Your organization, your pacing, the tone of your presentation made it easy to listen." Dennis Wilson Navigate Photography Seattle
"I want to thank you for the Lightroom workshop you did at Evan Pilchek's studio. My workflow is SO much faster now and editing is a breeze. I actually feel about 3x as efficient. I also like my edits so much more now and feel very confident about the files I send out." Anna Campbell Anna Campbell Photography Portland, OR
"We really appreciate your participating in the 2010 Winter Wings Festival. Our goal was to provide a complete weekend of activities for nature photographers and you really helped us achieve that. We look forward to working with you again." Diana Samuels Festival Co-coordinator Klamath Falls, OR
"It's a great day when a room of your peers rank you as GREAT! And, the did! Congratulations for a great presentation, a professional look into some murky waters for some of us, and a clear and concise understanding of the potential for Lightroom. You definitely are my Photoshop and Lightroom hero from this point on. Thank you for enlightening our professional group." Fay Marley-Clark Vice President Pierce County Professional Photographers Association Tacoma, WA
"Mark - Lightroom is saving light years of my life. Thank you for always suggesting a better way to operate my business. My husband thanks you too!" Denyce Weiler Portland, OR
"I recently attended two brilliantly designed sessions on Lightroom and Photoshop presented by Mark Fitzgerald. His confidence in his ability and the depth of his knowledge was displayed many times through his willingness to answer basic and advanced questions during his presentations. His examples were dramatic and to the point, and easy for all to see. His style is more like that of a committed coach having a conversation with a team member. It's easy to feel he's only talking to you." Marc Weinberg
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your Lightroom 3: Beyond the Basics workshop. You made the software useable for me. It was a pleasure meeting you and watching a master present a subject he really cares about." Jerome Hart Jerome Hart Photography Portland, OR
"I attended your 10 Things I wish someone had told me about Photoshop class. I learned two important things in that class: (1) I can enjoy learning deep software when I know which parts I want to use. (2) The right teacher can help me find those parts and how to efficiently use them in an efficient workflow. Thank You!" Sandy Hall-Behrens
"Mark, I was really impressed by your presentation, very insightful, investigative, and well illustrated and documented. I was personally able to take away some good information and challenge some of my conceptions (misconceptions) of the camera profiling process." Gary Hush Portland, OR
"Mark, would you be interested in being our guest speaker again for Feb 26th in Portland? You had an incredible amount of requests to come back again (by attendees) that put you at the top of our list." Rick Hatmaker Pacific Northwest Color Management Users Group
"Thanks for your camera profiling info the other night at the seminar in Seattle. I took those bits of info and incorporated them into my next two assignments and you can see the results. It's amazing to me what one little thing will do to get a photo to POP." Mike Penney Seattle, WA
"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 Portland, OR
"Mark, I just finished that Lightroom class with you, and I am SO excited to start working with it. It's just amazing. No wonder all the photographers I know are always going off about it." Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn Portland, OR
"I started working with Mark on Lightroom a little over a year ago, basically from the ground up. It has been a remarkable learning experience. Because of Mark's experience (both traditional dark room and digital), his clear and precise instruction, his knowledge of the systems and his infinite patience, I have quickly moved to a point where I am comfortable with digital workflow and the Lightroom tools. And the bonus is that, thanks to Mark, I also have a better awareness in the field and have become a much better photographer." Connie Morrison West Linn, OR
"Mr. Fitzgerald's knowledge of the subject matter (color management and workflow in Adobe Lightroom) and his presentation style are refined to the point of creating a truly engaging and memorable learning experience. His description of raw image capture and the impact of underexposure to the data curve was one of many points that was topical and, in many cases, counterintuitive to photographers that were weaned on film exposure or the jpeg format. Mr. Fitzgerald's descriptions are succinct and coupled with clear examples or supporting graphics that make his style perfect for those of us with a visual orientation." Michael Wilhelm Staff photographer Custom Publications The Oregonian
"I just wanted to let you know that you may consider me one of your 'successful graduates'. I have moved to a different computer and successfully set up Lightroom and Photoshop. I doesn't seem like much for most people, but for me it is a major triumph! I hope you realize that you've created a very loyal disciple--I only do things your way." Heidi Watts Oregon City, OR
"Mark, you saved my bacon today when we talked. I have two projects due to clients tomorrow morning when I developed soft/hardware problems that slowed my post production to a crawl. You suggested three measure I should undertake, in order of priority, and even noted that I might want to try the first one before moving forward with the other options. That suggestion got me back on track toward meeting my clients' needs and expectations. I can't thank you enough for your technical expertise, ability to find solutions quickly, and your responsiveness to my needs. Paul Sivley Tualatin, OR
“I have worked with Mark for a few years now, and have always found him to be one of the sharpest professionals in his field. His understanding of photography, workflows and tools is unrivaled. Couple this with his unique ability to impart his knowledge upon others, and the result is simply amazing. I truly enjoy having him present at seminars and classes here in the MacForce Theater. I would recommend Mark to anyone who is interested in learning more about digital photography, editing, restoring or retouching images. Especially those who want to get up to speed on emerging digital tools.” Chris Gear Portland, OR
"I have attended several seminars taught by Mark Fitzgerald in the Seattle area. Each seminar has built upon the prior learning experience. Mark instructs with a complete curriculum in a short amount of time and he does a great job of imparting new information. Each seminar includes notes that follow the day's instruction. It's very helpful to have the speaker notes so that you can absorb the content without having to take an exorbitant amount of notes. Mark is adept at accepting and answering questions, yet doesn't let the audience bog him down. I highly recommend seminars taught by Mark Fitzgerald. Robb Drake Sammamish, WA
"Mark Fitzgerald was the perfect person to show us what's new in Photoshop and Bridge CS4. It's obvious he really used CS3 and has spent a lot of time with CS4. I've barely started with CS4, and I was pleased that Mark anticipated (and eased) the trepidation of a frequent Photoshop user facing a revised user interface." Nancy Wirsig McClure Portland, OR
"Mark is what you expect in a teacher; knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, and respectful of a student's present skills and the difficulty he or she may be having. His services apply to the newbie as well as the experienced photographer. Mark understands Lightroom, Photoshop, and the whole arena of digital photography and how to apply the available tools to achieve world class images." Ron Gasser Image Reflex Everett, WA
"I was at the Raw to the Wall workshop and learned a lot f useful information! I've been struggling with using Lightroom to its full advantage, and the workshop was extremely valuable. Thanks." Colleen Zobel Portland, OR
"Mark's knowledge of Photoshop and Lightroom is extensive. He has the ability to teach photographers in a way that is easily understandable and well-paced. If you have the opportunity to attend one of Mark's seminars, don't miss it." Jeffery Fong Kirkland, WA
“Mark has led two Photoshop classes for our photography association and both were valuable to me in my photography and web businesses. His ability to speak and write are excellent.” Daniel Payne Tualatin, OR
“I have known Mark for several years now and he has always provided me with the solutions to my problems when I'm crunched with a clients deadline, or new ideas to make my studio's digital workflow smoother. In addition, I recently participated in one of his full day seminars on workflow and retouching images and the information I was able to immediately plug in to my studio processes is priceless. He is both technically proficient and down to earth at the same time and I would highly recommend him to assist your studio or organization.” Brian McLernon 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 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 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 World Wide Annual Report Photography
"The Raw to the Wall workshop moved quickly and efficiently and really demonstrated how Lightroom and Photoshop work together to form the total workflow. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone just starting out with LR or PS, or to anyone wanting to pick up a few more useful tips. Chris Sollart Sammamish, WA
"I want to thank you for helping me get started on my career in photography via a couple of classes I took at Advance Camera a couple years ago. With just a couple of your classes, I was able to jump in and start editing photos immediately. I now have a business as of this year and am hoping to continue to grow it for many years to come. Don Currier Portland, OR
"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 Beaverton, OR
“My hats off to Mark Fitzgerald as a first rate professional whose superior technical knowledge is matched by his exceptional abilities to guide and interact with others. Mark proves time and again that he is a superlative leader and teacher in the field of work flow for photographers.” Dan Christopher Portland, 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 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 Portland, OR
“Mark is the man I call when I have to untangle anything involving PhotoShop or Adobe Lightroom issues. He is generous with his time and his expertise and I know he is worth his fees. Jamie Bosworth 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 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 Portland, OR
I recently took your workshop, RAW to the Wall, in Seattle. You are a great teacher. I use your soft light for all of my burn/dodge, awesome! Thanks so much! Willow Eskridge Tacoma, WA
"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 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 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 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 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 was wasting a lot time and becoming very frustrated trying to learn Photoshop on my own. Mark's one-on-one coaching was a great help to get me started on the right track. Mark not only knows his subject but is an excellent teacher with a clear and easy to understand way of teaching. I am glad that he is local and will be available as I need more help. Mark has been great and the money was well spent!" Kathi Lamm Sherwood, OR
"Mark's classes are excellent! He has the technical knowledge and hands-on experience to provide an environment for learning real-life solutions. I especially like how Mark answers questions - always with respect and with insight. Plus, the classes are fun because of Mark's style and sense of humor." Jim Orr Salem, OR
"Mark is easy going and easy to understand. His teaching format is very personable and people like him. All of the comments we receive on our evaluation forms are positive. Advance Camera is fortunate to sponsor classes taught by Mark." Jordan Sleeth 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." Executive Director
"Very useful class. Mark 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
"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 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 West Linn, 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 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
"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.
Ken Wohlers Beaverton, OR
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