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BTW, I don't know if anyone has told you - but ever since your title
went live it has outsold every other title on our library. Kudos -
people love what you did! :)
Lynda Weinman
Founder/Owner Lynda.com
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Chris,
My name is Charlie Lytton and I am a Senior Imaging Technician and Training Supervisor for the Digital Imaging Services at the National Geographic Society in Washington,D.C. Recently I completed your course on Lynda.com Enhancing Digital Photography with CS2, I very much liked the course and learned a great deal and am in the process of currently implementing some of the techniques into our lab procedures. As I was going through the movies I was impressed about your passion for photography, working for one of the premier organizations in the field for almost 40 years I also share that passion for images. I would like to extend to you an invitation to tour our lab and observe how we prepare images for publication in the National Geographic Magazine, and our other publications as well as for exhibits for our photographers. I would also like to show you some of the other areas of the organization whose mission is images. In my 40 year career here at NGS I have had the high privilege to be associated with some of the best photographers in the world and am always willing to share with others in this wonderful art.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Charlie Lytton
National Geographic Society
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Hey Chris,
I am absolutely elated now that I have finished your tutorial. I
don't know what not to say!!! It has truly opened my eyes and given
me a fresh lease on being a photographer.
Since I left my job to follow my dream of being a photographer, or
visual creator of some sort, I have gone through waves of feeling
unworthy, untalented, and unprepared. I have been bogged down with
feelings of not having the right equipment, not having the right
environment, and overall just not being able to create any profound
imagery. After watching these movies I feel completely reassured that
all it takes is time and patience. With Chris' guidance everything
has become clear and manageable. I CAN do this!
Chris Orwig is SUCH a talented teacher in that he shares his passion
for photography and life...it is infectious! His creative tips seem
as though they come from someone well beyond his years. I played them
for my fiance (who is completely technologically challenged) and he
found them to be just as inspiring! Chris Orwig helps you prepare for
every goal that you set for yourself, not just taking meaningful
photographs. Many people in the creative and photography field are
guarded, cold and elitist but not Chris Orwig. Throughout the tutorial
he is warm, friendly and answers every question before you think to
ask it.
I have no doubt that I will watch these movies over and over again as
I continue my journey of becoming a photographer.
Thank you Chris!
Auriga
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First of all, I don't send letters like this. I just don't.
I've gone completely digital in my photography. I've been studying
PhotoShop for a few years. You know, I thought I had a pretty good handle on it.
But, I saw Chris Orwigs class. I thought I'd check it out.
Oh my goodness--goodness gracious, and all the things I can say in mixed
company. I'm a little over 1/2 way through the class and my photography has been
changed COMPLETELY. I'm totally blown out of the water. I hang around
with nature and landscape photography buffs in northern Nevada and the
Sierra Nevada Mountains area. I'm blowing their minds with what I'm now
producing. One of my friends told me he was going to throw away his camera and
take up golf. :O)
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Graham
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Hey Chris,
I'm going through your Enhancing Digital Photography training on Lynda.com
and
just had to write and tell you thanks. You explain everything is such easy
to
understand detail and your happy, positive way shines through. I've listened
to a few other tutorials on Lynda.com and have to say that I wish you taught
all of them. Not everyone has your skill and pleasant vibe.
This is by far the most helpful instruction in Photoshop that I have had.
Thank you.
Justin H.
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Chris, you have some amazing photos you posted to your site from
Flashforward with great personal perspective. I feel humbled to be
able to watch you work and view your photos. You do remarkable work,
with an excellent eye and the ability to show life in an interesting
way that comes from you.
It was good to see you at Flashforward in Seattle. Like usual, you
were a fantastic hit with everyone. You are a remarkable
communicator, story-maker and storyteller.
Kudos!
- Bruce
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Chris -
Taking your Photoshop training was supposed to be my way of improving my meager digital photography skills, but it ended up changing, how I view the world around me (really). I'm seeing color and images connected in ways I never had. The conceptual development in the lessons was outstanding and always readily applicable. Sure, my postproduction work became more appealing, but I realized more of these skills had been internalized than I thought when had a couple of folks at work asked me to sit down so they could watch my workflow. I found this ironic since the reason I pursued the training was to have the opportunity to do what I could never do otherwise - sit down and be mentored by you - one-on-one - at my own pace. Great work!
Thanks,
Rich
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Hey Chris,
My name is Adam and I felt compelled to contact you after viewing your
Enhancing Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop tutorial. This is an
extremely informative tutorial and your passion as a photographer and an
educator is very apparent and makes the movies very enjoyable. Straight away
I looked for your name on the internet and I love your images. If I can
obtain a minute fraction of your knowledge and skill I will be very happy.
Anyway, good luck with your future projects and hope all is well.
Adam G.
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Hey Chris,
I've been a member of Lynda's for a few months
now, and I can honestly say that I've gotten more out of your
tutorials than all others combined. You have great enthusiasm and an
excellent way of delivering information. I appreciate the way you
make sure to credit past influences/inspirations and create some sort
of visual/mental reference to make info "sticky".
Hope to see more from you in the future, and
best of luck on your endeavors.
Regards,
Chris S.
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Hi Chris,
Just looking at your portfolio on the web - really nice stuff you got.
You don't know me but i just finished your training videos on enhancing
digital photography in photoshop and i thought i'd check out your site.
Just wanted to say a big thanks for doing that training series. Been
using photoshop for years for general illustrations but never knew how
to get the most out of my photos. Has really helped a lot and have found
a newly revived interest in photography (had it not been for your video
i probably wouldn't have seen it the same way). Can't wait to get out
to some other parts of the world now and get started.
So many thanks, it really made a difference.
All the best man,
Rich
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I have taken MANY Photoshop classes, read lots of books, done tons of
exercises and thought of myself as an intermediate to advanced Photoshop
user. Well, this series has shown me that the more you learn, the more you
realize you do not know and the more there is to benefit from additional
training.
This is the first series where I actually stop every single movie at least
once to take notes. Chris has taught me more in the first half of this
series then any other training tool has taught me in it's whole, and I have
used some great training tools.
I do hope that Chris will be doing other advanced Photoshop series with you.
He must have much more to share with all of us. At least I hope so.
Thank you from a long time subscriber,
Leslie D.
You take photography to a whole new level with your incredible compositions,
and your talents (free spirit) for capturing the heart and soul of the
world.
Magnificent.
Julie
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Mr. Orwig, I just finished watching your entire "Enhancing Digital Photography with Photoshop CS2" course on Lynda.com. I wanted to thank you for creating it. I started out watching these just to gain more knowledge to pass the Adobe Photoshop CS2 certification test, but your passion and excellent teaching skills inspired me and gave me a renewed passion for photography and photoshop work. I really wish you had been my instructor in college. Your work and teaching skills are excellent and your passion is contagious.
Thanks again.
Casey
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Just wanted to compliment you on your inspirational skill as a photographer and Photoshop instructor. I am on the same road although at the beginning but I look forward to traveling to the destinations that you have reached!
Travis
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Awesome!
Your first Photoshop lessons (feels so long ago now... ) from Lynda.com jump started me into digital photography... thanks a million times over, you're an amazing teacher and photographer!
Matthew
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You are such an inspiration to me! I am just an amateur photographer but your work challenges me so much as I shoot that I strive to be so much more.
Thanks for sharing your work and your insight.
David
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I have taken several courses through your Online Training Library, and I have to say that this title was one of your strongest. Though every course that I have taken provides exceptional training, this Photoshop course was so energetic and full of great real-world tips, tricks, and stories — it made me want to keep coming back for more. Great job! I would love to take more courses from Chris Orwig — especially a course on general photography! Thanks so much for providing this and all of your titles.
Sincerely,
Matt
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i'm just sitting at home because i'm sick and can't work, so the best thing to do for me in "my free time" is sitting in front of your lynda-video and following your exercises. i'm just in the layers-exercise where you tip to your web site, so here i am! i think you just created a great video with beautiful pictures, i was trying a lot of ways to learn photoshop, your video is now the key. greetings from all away in switzerland, a lot of my friends just bought the video too after i've showed them mine.
So keep your great work on!
Norman
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Just like to say I'm a real fan of yours, I really love your work and what you have achieved as a photographer and as a person!
You are a real inspiration!
James
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Thank you so much for helping me to realize the vision I
had when I first started in this career field. You really
helped me remember the "roots" of my creativeness. You are
very inspiring and captivating, plus I love your stories and
your work!
Thank again & I hope that I get to hear you
speak again!
Shelly
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I have been using "Enhancing Photography Using Photoshop CS2", and I really enjoy your instruction style and the way you de-mystify PhotoShop
Thanks!
Shaun
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Good Morning Chris,
Just wanted to flick you a quick email to thank you for your work on the training video Enhancing Digital Photography with Photoshop CS. I was so enthused after viewing it, not just to focus more on my retouching work, but to get out and take more photos.
You live in a great part of the world as well - I spent a few weeks in California a few years ago, and loved the drive from LA to San Francisco - what a buzz, and the visit to Santa Barbara was a treat, as was the trip to Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Hopefully I'll get back to the US again soon, but for now I'll enjoy spring in Sydney (Australia).
Take care, and thanks again for the inspiration.
Tony
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I just had to say thank.
I've been into photography for about two years now. I recently made the jump into its digital realm. Ironically, even though I'm in the IT field professionally, post-processing my shots has never been an area of any strength for me. I've been blindly using Photoshop CS2 for months now with nothing but tips from fellow photographers to help me out. That is up until I chanced upon a friend watching one of your movie tutorial clips for PS CS2. I never thought anyone could present the concepts with actual practical use so comprehensible that even a dinosaur like me could get it.
And the site itself has come to rescue me a number of times now. Again, thank you. I hope you?ll be able to keep up all the good work. As I?m sure a lot of people like me out there really appreciate all the hard work and dedication.
More power to you, all your endeavors and your whole family.
Troy
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I just wanted to take a second to tell you how much I enjoyed your lynda.com title. You went well beyond expectations, and imbued your lessons with real passion and spirit. Your touch of personality added heart to the breadth of technical information.
Thanks so much, you have been very inspiring, and I'm sure I will be a better photographer and Photoshop user in the long run.
Nicholas
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Just like to say thanks for your great Lynda.com title, its helped me so much not only with my editing but also with my photography, you are very inspirational, browsing you site, i just love your work.
Thanks again, from down under.
Steve
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Chris, While I'm watching your lynda.com tutorial movies, I'm interested to your baja trip, as u mentioned. You are absolutely fantastic. If only I have the eyes like you! Keep up the good work pal!
Azran
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I've been working my way through your Lynda.com training videos, and I cannot put them down. Your work is an inspiration, and your energy and enthusiasm for life is truly awesome. Thank you!
Brian
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Hey there! Lynda.com subscriber from London here and absolutely love the tutorials - I have learned so much and it's inspired me to want to learn even more! Keep up the fantastic work!
Maureen
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I've been watching your tutorial on Lynda.com entitled "Enhancing Digital Photography with Photoshop CS2". You've done a great job. Thanks for the tutorials, they have helped me grasped new techniques towards learning Photoshop CS2. Keep up the good work!
James
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I'm about 10 hours into your tutorial workshop on Lynda.com and just wanted to say "thanks." You have a tremendous spirit and ability to teach. I considered myself a pretty competent Photoshop user before your lessons ... now, as I told my good friend today, I think I've moved from the subjective to the scientific. Hell, I think I might even be a better person.....LOL.... Truly, your passion is evident and inspiring.
Take care,
Jackson
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Hi Chris, I find your tutorials very helpful and fast moving with a lot of content that keeps me coming back for more. Much appreciated.
Thanks,
Laurel
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Hello Chris I'm living in Venezuela and I wanted to say to you that I love the CS2 Photoshop Classes I am taking over internet at Lynda's.com Your classes have made me think and wanted to take my camera all over. I thank you for that. your work is amazing. Soon I will post a virtual gallery and I will send you the link. If you ever come to Venezuela for any reason, please let me know. Also my wife is expecting a baby boy and his name is going to be Christian... jeje We had the name choose long before I took your classes... Well friend good work and thank you again.
Ciao
Pedro
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Dear Chris,
I don't have words to express what I feel, I am just overwhelmed.
I am going through your training material with Lynda.com - Enhancing
Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop.
Its just great..... just finished the first cd.
You are so good in expressing and teaching the details of Photshop and
Photgraphy....wow....U r blessed.
I have never in my life saw such a nice explanation with nice
examples, which just fit directly in the head.
I wish there were many people like u in this world....
I wish you all the best in life and hope that all your dreams come true.
I am from India and I am in love with the way you teach....GREAT!
Thanks.
Best and warm Regards,
Shriram
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Dude my name is Drew and i have been watching your tutorials on lynda.com and I just wanted to tell you that your AMAZING photographer and teacher thanks for the all the help and inspiration.
Drewski
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Well, after watching your tutorials on bit depth 1 2 3, I watched the first chapter on resizing images. After that.....I said the 'f'' word.....Darn it, I knew nothing about the default of the resampling. I had no idea what resampling was. Man o man, what an education today has been. Thank goodness I have all my original files untouched, and most of the new stuff is all in raw. Thanks again for your excellent teaching, including your fun analogies. These tutorials were at Lynda.com, in Enhancing Digital Photography with Photoshop CS. My work will now be so much more professional, due to your instruction.
Jay
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Your site is fantastic - my husband was glued to it and kept commenting about how you look at simple things and make them a work of art! I have to say the Indian corn, pumpkin stem and candy apples are spectacular examples.
Stephanie
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I moved from Florida to Venice beach a month and a half ago to try to break into the world of commercial photography. Long story short it's been anything but easy. I was turned onto Lynda.com two days ago by an acquaintance at a photoshop seminar. Bottom line, I cannot thank you enough. I watched your entire image retouching seminar in two days and I can honestly say, I wish I had you to teach me from the start. All the money and time I spent taking photoshop classes hasn't even touched on 1/100 of the material I've learned the past two days. I'm sure you get e-mails like this every day, but honestly you're one of the best teachers I've ever had.
Hopefully I'll see you in the line up one day and thank you in person.
Ryan
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