I learned so much about composition and lighting in Photography 2. Lighting is so key to photography that I would say it's probably more important than any other compositional element, really. Now I know that being aware of lighting - where your light source is - is crucial. I also really enjoyed looking at the photos of my fellow students. Everyone did a really great job, and in doing that, they pushed me to do a better job, and I loved that.

Jackie, Amherst, NH

In Photography 2, I learned how to properly take a photo and make sure everything composition-wise is there, as well as keeping everything in focus and really how to bring everything together. I know more about how to take the picture versus just pointing and shooting and hoping for the best. I'm finding myself taking my camera out every day now and just having a ball with it.

Cynthia, Danbury, NH

I got a lot out of Photography 2. I loved the people in my class - they're all awesome. Learning photographic composition was great, and I liked the fact that the hands-on assignments gave me a chance to practice that, but also to work on all the technical skills I learned in the basics course, too.

Stacy, Manchester, NH

I think the intermediate course really does take basics to the next level. I think what I got most out of the course was a whole lot of practice with the camera, doing exercises and learning composition, as well as a few different tricks with light. I got what I think are some pretty fantastic photos out of the development I've come through from the time I took the Basics course until now.

Shawn, Bedford, NH

For me, Photography 2 was essential. I had been shooting for 10 years with DSLRs, and I'd never taken my camera off of auto. Learning how to use my manual mode from the basic information Walter provided was great. But design, composition, line, texture, light - it was a whole new world to me, and it's all been very helpful. I'm much more attentive to detail that I never noticed before.

Reid, Rochester, NH

After Photography 2, I feel a lot more confident taking pictures in different lighting situations or looking at my surroundings and being able to find different places where I could take photos. I'm not so limited now. It's liberating.

Katie, Pittsfield, NH

Photography 2 taught me a lot about the artistic aspect of photography.  I had a lot of fun, and it encouraged me to go out and take more pictures and be more creative in the pictures I am taking.

Cynthia, Henniker, NH

In Photography 2, I really started to understand how to compose pictures. It's made me more thoughtful about how to take the shot, and so I get better results.

Joanne, Goffstown, NH

In Photography 2, I learned how to take the artistic side of photography and put that into my photos. Instead of only worrying about the exposures and ISO and getting that all right, I also learned to consider the elements of design.

John, Merrimack, NH

The primary thing I got out of Photography 2 was to look at my environment in a different way and to look at things from a different angle that I wouldn't have thought of before.

Mandy, Bedford, NH

Photography 2 gave me back my love for photography by pushing me to just get out and do it. Walter has inspired me.

Paula, Salem, NH

By taking Photography 2, I've advanced my composition skills. The best part for me was going out and trying to find photos. I was able to put the techniques together and understand the reasons behind what makes a photo look good.

Heather, Hooksett, NH

I got so much out of Photography 2. I think my favorite part was learning how to expose the face in the sun with the backlighting.

Yvonne, Pittsfield, NH

The biggest thing I got out of Photography 2 was learning how to put together all the elements I learned in the Basics course.

Joe, Nashua, NH

I loved Photography 2. Now I have a better understanding of composition and especially the rule of thirds.

Helene-Marie, Exeter, NH

I loved Photography 2. It really built on everything I learned in the Basics and put it all together. Everything came together and made sense.

Mark, Merrimack, NH

After taking Photography 2, I can take better portraits of people. I'm looking forward to continuing my photography education.

Astrid, Townsend, MA

I would say from the beginning of Photography 2 to end I have improved immensely and have learned a tremendous amount. I'm not afraid of my mistakes anymore, because I feel like I learn from them. It was great watching everyone else in the class grow as well. Week after week, everyone's pictures just got better and better. It was nice to see, and it also challenged me to get out there and try to keep up.

Sheree, Brookline, NH

This course was amazing. I am leaving it much more confident than entering. One of my goals starting Photography 2 was to put my cheat sheet away. It may still take some time thinking on my end, but I haven’t pulled it out since our field trip. The field trip was super helpful. Actually being out with a model learning made certain aspects of taking a photo really click with me. I also gained a much better understanding of the composition of a photo - how to place your subject, and how much space to have around them. It really is what makes the whole thing come to life. I look forward to learning more at C1M as Walter is so knowledgeable and makes learning easy and fun.

Tracy, Goffstown, NH

I got even more out of Photography 2 than I expected to. Now I know what a picture is going to look like before I take it, and that's huge. I can look at a potential subject and now I'll notice things in the background I never would have seen before, or I'll know from the lighting conditions, "yes, this will work," or "no, don't even bother." I loved Walter's ability to teach us, but then let us do our own thing. That was awesome. A lot of teachers really only want you to do things their way. Walter told us, "this is how you do it, and now go do your own thing, and we'll talk about it," and then gave us feedback.

Kate, Hollis, NH

Photography 2 made me see photography in a more artistic way and really brought me out of my comfort zone. My favorite part was the field trip. I liked the chance to practice the skills hands-on in the real world. It was fun to be able to put what we did in class to use with Walter there guiding us.

Jessica, Nelson, NH

I learned so much in Photography 2 about the composition of photos and how to look for the right background when you're taking photos. Instead of just focusing on the subject, now I think about the whole picture and the light and all of the small details that go along with it. That's made my photography so much better. I really enjoyed the art show at the end of the course. That was a really cool event and a way to help me and the others who were in the course with me build our confidence. Now we are published artists and we experienced an event that were the focus of, which is something that I had never done before.

Sarah, Pelham, NH

I learned all kinds of good stuff in Photography 2. I'm definitely more confident in my camera, and being in manual mode doesn't scare me anymore. I really appreciated the fact that Walter made learning easy. It was relaxed, it was comfortable. It's always good to have a little lightness to the class, and Walter makes that happen.

Rob, Litchfield, NH

For me, the biggest takeaway from Photography 2 was learning to see and practice photography as an art form, versus just snapping photos. I'm not really an "art person," so thinking about the art, thinking about the subject, thinking about how to put things in the frame - those were all things I had never thought about, even taking family portraits. I learned that in photography, light is power. Aperture and shutter speed are all about managing that power. And you can add a unique personal twist by manipulating the photo after the fact in editing. That was the kind of stuff I found really cool.

Frank, Merrimack, NH

Photography 2 helped me to get better with lighting, and I learned how to have better control of myself and my camera, which allows me to take better photos. I really liked it that among the students, there weren't any big egos, or anyone saying, "I'm a better photographer than you." It was just people coming together and helping one another through the course.

Nick, Derry, NH

Photography 2 gave me confidence in my ability to artistically compose an image. I loved learning not only from Walter, but also from other the people in the class - and having fun doing it.

Lisa, Windham, NH

Photography 2 taught me to be a little bit more creative and appreciate the artistic aspect of photography. I feel like I have a better eye now for landscapes and I know how to frame a shot to enhance certain aspects of the picture. I was impressed by the ability Walter has to answer questions thoroughly.

Lyelle, Nashua, NH

In Photography 2, I learned what to look for in a good picture. I liked that we critiqued each other. That participation from everybody was so important. It seemed like everybody had some constructive input for me every week, and I enjoyed being part of that.

Terri, Londonderry, NH

I got more familiar with my camera during Photography 2, which was what I wanted. My pictures are coming out better. Most of all, I enjoyed the people who were in class with me. They're very talented, and it was nice to work with them, as well as with Walter.

Patty, Pepperell. MA

I think that I came out of my comfort zone during Photography 2. I enjoyed the course very much and came away feeling like I am capable of achieving what I want to with my photography as long as I'm willing to work at it.

Layla, Nashua, NH

Photography 2 taught me that I already knew a lot, but there's an immense amount I still need to learn. Every week, I learned more and more about how to improve my photos. And I learned that I love the pictures I take, so I need to frame them and put them around where I can see them and enjoy them. Now my house is going to be filled with my own photography of things that matter to me.

Amy, Merrimack, NH

In the Basics course, I learned all about the nitty-gritty - aperture, shutter, how they work together. Photography 2 was all about using them creatively to be able to make the image I want.

Erica, Litchfield, NH

The thing I liked best about Photography 2 is that it gave me the chance to use what I'd learned in the Basics in a more artistic sort of way. I found that even though I thought I was pretty good at laying out a photo, I had definitely gained some knowledge from the composition piece of the course.

Hunter, Claremont, NH

In Photography 2, I learned a lot about lighting and choosing subject matter and how to take better images. I'm looking forward to practicing while we're on break before the next course starts.

Margaret, Pembroke, NH

After Photography 2, I know how to compose pictures now, so when I travel to other countries, I'm going to get better pictures than I could before. The class field trip was one of the things I liked the best. I liked that we were all learning together.

Roberto, Claremont, NH

I learn best by actually doing, and that’s what I liked best about Photography 2. A lot of it is hands-on. The classroom stuff is informative, but when we actually went out and practiced what we’d talked about in class, that helped me really understand how to take better photos. I learned a lot about lighting techniques and posing subjects. I would definitely recommend C1M.

Dani, Milford, NH

Looking back at the pictures I took when I first started Photography 2, I was shocked at the improvement I made. A lot of subtle things, like where to put your subject or what different colors convey made a big difference in my photographs. I had a lot of fun and I always looked forward to class. Walter made it easy to learn everything and I could go at my own pace.

Jill, Bow, NH

Photography 2 taught me a little more subtlety in composition, so my photos look better and less like stock graphics. I liked the weekly assignments that got me out there practicing with my camera. I feel like what Walter teaches is stuff you can't get just learning on your own. You need somebody who can direct you and who has been there and has the teaching background.

Janis, Tyngsboro, MA

After taking Photography 2, I think that I am finally starting to understand light so much more than I did before, and I am so much more comfortable with my camera and its settings. I can very quickly adjust my camera to get the photo I want. I loved the alphabet assignment. It really helped me to get out of my mindset and think more creatively about what's around me. It is so easy to learn from Walter, and he teaches a lot of things that aren't necessarily textbook - they're from his experience.

Karen, Milford, NH

I learned a lot about how to compose a picture. My favorite part was working with lighting and practicing taking good shots and trying to get more bokeh. I learned a lot about that and how to kind of meld composition and lighting together to make a photo look good. I needed that very badly. I would highly recommend Photography 2.

Heather, Swanzey, NH

In Photography 2, I learned about some of the rules of composition, what makes an image great, what raises an image from being ordinary. I learned that I still have a lot to learn. It was great fun. Walter teaches in a very interesting, human manner. He makes it fun for everybody and speaks to people at their level, so I would most certainly recommend it.

Katalina, Winchester, MA

Taking Photography 2 really helped me to develop and grow my style in photography. What I liked best about the classes was the energy. If anyone had a problem, everyone kind of came together to help solve it. I think it's a very easy learning situation - you just come to the class and you learn so much. I would definitely recommend it.

Hannah, Merrimack, NH

I took Walter’s Basics class, and then Photography 2 18 months later. I really can't wait to come back to C1M again for the next course. My favorite part of Photography 2 was lighting. I learned great little tips for shooting in natural light, and I also really enjoyed the class on in-studio lighting.

Tammy,  Sullivan, NH

I learned how to more effectively utilize my camera to get clearer, crisper photos and really broaden my knowledge of my camera and how to take better pictures. Not only that, but the course was so much fun. I'd recommend C1M because Walter’s got the patience of a saint. His knowledge is so broad, but yet he was still able to come down to my level and explain things so clearly.

KD, Brookline, NH

What I like about learning at C1M is that it's not stuffy. There's not a lot of pressure. If you don't  get it right, it's not like you failed. You just have to rethink it. Walter is very patient about walking you through anything you don’t understand. Photography 2 taught me not to be so afraid of some of the buttons on my camera, and learning metering was really important to me. I like knowing now when I go to shoot a picture I have an idea of what the settings should be and I don’t have to fumble around so much.

Tracy, Northwood, NH

I had a lot of fun in Photography 2. I learned so much, and I'm way more comfortable with my camera now than when I started. This course helped me see things in a different, more creative way.

Sarah, Concord, NH

I've seen my work get better from taking Photography 2. I learned how to position my subjects better and I'm paying more attention to the details. For anyone who is wondering if they should take the course, I'd tell them to go for it - they'll learn so much.

Veronique, Nashua, NH

I would definitely recommend the Photography 2 course. There's more to a picture than you think. Even photos that are just casual can be improved by taking a minute to make sure everything is the way you want it before you take the picture. You don't have to take 42 pictures in a row and then pick the best one. You can get the shot you want the first time.

Amy, Hudson, NH

People say I'm creative, but I don't personally see it, so having the assignments helped me figure out how to see more creatively. I would say that anyone could learn a whole lot from Walter, because the course is very hands on. I had fun.

Kaitlyn, Weare, NH

I had a lot of fun in Photography 2 and learned so much. I learned to be more in touch with the artistic side of photography and to pay attention to my surroundings. I learned a lot about my new camera, which has so many more functions than I was aware of. It's nice to feel like you know what you're doing and like you have control over the images you're taking instead of the camera being in control. It's very rewarding to feel like you're part of the art you're attempting to create. I think anyone could take something from the course, whether they were a beginner or an advanced photographer.

Jes, Bedford, NH

By taking Photography 2, I gained confidence in how to make my images look more professional. Photography is truly my passion. I was self-taught, so I kind of "winged it." Walter's course brought me to the next level. He really got into detail with everything and took time to make sure that we understood. People are seeing the difference in my work since I've taken the course and wanting to hire me. I'm getting more bookings because of the images I'm able to put out now. I just photographed a wedding, and everything Walter taught me came into play. My clients were absolutely satisfied with every picture I gave them, and I owe it all to what I learned in Photography 2.

Krystal, Pelham, NH

I took photography classes in Manchester before finding C1M, and I didn't make any progress at all. It was all lecture, we didn't have assignments, and the teacher went very fast. In Walter's Photography 2 course, I saw progress. Lightbulbs went on. Walter teaches at a mellow pace. He gives lots of hands-on work and there are assignments to complete outside of class. Walter also critiqued our photos, which I didn't get from my other classes. I learned to find art anywhere, and I loved the course. It was awesome.

Barbara, Chester, NH

I think that if you're interested in improving your photography, it's really important to have the structure of a class and to work with other photographers. I knew about elements and principals of design before, but when I'd go to take pictures, I'd sometimes find myself rushing and not really stopping to think it all through. The course made me much more intentional, and I think my photos definitely benefited from that. I'd taken an adult ed course before, and a few Craftsy classes on my own, but Walter's course was much better for the time investment and having the teacher - and other students - right there.

Debbie, Hollis, NH

I had a blast in Walter's Photography 2 course, and I've gotten a lot more confident in my photography. When I was looking for a photography class to take, I compared the course to a community college course, and Walter's went into more depth in digital photography than anything else I found near me.

Daniel, Lowell, MA

There's a lot of classes out there, but I don't think you'll experience anything as good as what you'll find with Walter, because he's hands-on. If you have any questions, he stops and he'll walk you through any issues or problems. I just loved his sense of humor. The course was definitely worth my time, and I'm looking forward to taking more classes at C1M in the future.

Carl, Milford, NH

I just took the intermediate class & I loved it! We made friends, had fun and learned the elements to create beautiful photography. The art show was a blast - we were in awe of the skills every classmate developed in an 8 week course! Thanks Walter!

Alyssa, Medford, MA

If you are looking to get your photography or post work up to the next level, Walter is the guy! More tips than your average hard drive can handle!

Doug, Amherst, NH

During the Photography 2 course, I gained confidence shooting in manual, and I had fun. I enjoyed learning not only from Walter bur from my classmates. Everyone was in a different place, and so I think we taught each other, and Walter encouraged that.

Su, Merrimack, NH

Photography 2 gave me a better sense of perspective in taking pictures, and I definitely learned more about lighting. I liked interacting with Walter and with my classmates. Being able to hear feedback from peers is always helpful. When you put your heart into something and somebody else appreciates it, that's always rewarding.

Donna, Manchester, NH

During Photography 2, I definitely gained confidence with the camera. I also learned to think outside the box artistically, and I'm more willing to take risks with my shots. The course was great.

Erica, Milford, NH

Composition was my biggest fear, but I think I learned more about it. That, and to learn more about lighting and framing, were what I wanted to get out of Photography 2, and I did. My favorite part of the course was looking at everyone else's pictures and naming and picking pieces for the art show. That was a lot of fun.

Heather, Brookline, NH

I enjoyed the overall experience of taking Photography 2. I liked the field trip. That was a lot of fun.

MacKenzie, Londonderry, NH

I enjoyed the overall experience of taking Photography 2. I liked the field trip. That was a lot of fun.

MacKenzie, Londonderry, NH

I got a lot out of Photography 2. I think now I can put an image together so that it's appealing to the eye and not just a snapshot. The most fun for me was taking the pictures for homework assignments and the art show, because now I know what to look for. I knew what I wanted to see in my finished photo, instead of just, "oh, that's pretty."

Kristen, Alstead, NH

What I mostly got out of Photography 2 was to take my time and try to see the final image. That improved my composition skills, because instead of just taking  a lot of pictures, I was thinking about what I wanted the result to be beforehand. I really enjoyed the homework, too. It was fun having a goal every week.

Cindy, Lunenburg, MA

I discovered my style from this class, based on the homeworks that you had us do. I've always tried taking pictures of pretty things, and I just didn't like how they came out. Then we had a homework assignment to create abstract art, and I realized that I just like the simple things.

Meaghan, Manchester, NH

Taking Photography 2 helped me develop a more creative viewpoint. The course was so much fun. With a teacher like Walter, how could we not have fun?

Ann, Nashua, NH