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Testimonials
Photography School Asia’s students have been saying about Jonathan Taylor and his courses: |
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"Jonathan provides an enjoyable, professional, informative photography course which makes you think about taking photos in a different way. Whether you know little or a lot about photography Jonathan is able to make you feel comfortable and challenged at the same time. Taking a photography course with Jonathan Taylor offers the chance for people to learn about photography at their own pace as he caters for individual needs. Jonathan's experience as a photo journalist comes into the fore as he infuses students with confidence to approach people in the streets, markets, or wherever they are in their daily lives and capture a moment of their life. This was one of the most empowering courses we have done for quite some years! " |
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Russell and Rosalie Uebergang, Bangkok |
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"Taking a course with Jonathan was a delight. Through his years in the region, Jonathan knows the off-the-beaten-track treasures of southeast Asia and is always looking for that special experience that will capture his student’s imagination and allow them to really flourish as a photographer. I found myself crouched in awkward positions, crossing precarious wooden bridges, waking in the early morning ... All to catch that perfect shot of a bustling city market, the daily rhythm and life of a rural village or the morning procession of monks collecting alms. Each part of this adventure was crafted to meet my needs as a photography student and to achieve the right balance of photography and travel. It left me with a renewed love for expressing my experience of this world through my lens and a new appreciation for the varied beauty of this part of the world." |
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Katrina Aiken, Luangprabang-Laos |
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"From Klong Toey to the Sheraton, you'll see the different sides of Thailand. Jonathan is passionate about the culture and photography. He'll be candid about your work – he wants you to learn. If you are searching for something diverse and adaptable with a reputable photojournalist, Jonathan's your man." |
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Karen Terry, 5 Days Course, Bangkok and beyond |
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"Jonathan was able to quickly asses my skills and start his instruction at the appropriate level in order to maximize my time with him. Most of all he provided me opportunities for shooting that I never would have had without him. This is where his years of experience in photo journalism pays off. I became more at ease with taking candid photos of people in their environments and learned how to always be ready for anything - including being in a racing boat on the Mekong at night! We also focused on the editing process and some basic understanding of the ins and outs of photo journalism. My time traveling with Jonathan was very rewarding!
(See her pictures of her travels with Jonathan by clicking on her Loas section here; www.ottsworld.com)
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Sherry Ott, Laos- Vientien, Vang Vien, Lamprabang |
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"I recently spent three days shooting with Jonathon around Bangkok. Focussing on lines and curves, colour, and finishing with a day photographing people. We also covered basic techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. As I am just starting out in photography I found Jonathon’s constructive, to the point tuition very beneficial and would certainly recommend him to anyone thinking of taking a course with him. Since taking the course my photography has come on leaps and bounds, and I intend to take another course with him when I am next in Bangkok. I found Jonathon to be very knowledgeable and friendly; taking time to focus on the areas I believed needed addressing. " |
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Ken Street, Bangkok |
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"My 5 day course in and around bangkok with Jonathan was superb. Ranging to abstract photography to composition techniques the diversity of subjects meant the course was new and interesting at all times. His foresight to develop the skills I needed and wanted to improve the most has left me feeling much more confident with my camera and with my photos. All this combined with his extensive knowledge of the country and culture made for a very enjoyable and productive 5 days." |
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Liam O'Dowd, Bangkok Five Day Course |
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"Photography School of Asia's 10-day course offers its students a comprehensive look into the life of a photo-journalist. Jonathan Taylor, who has worked as a photographer in southeast Asia for almost two decades, knows the area intimately. Using his past professional assignments as inspiration for student projects, he urges his students to work as vigorously on the course, as one would on assignment. His thoughtful crituques, attention to technical detail and good mentorship are bound to help the aspiring photographer grow. I came home from the course more confident, inspired, and very eager to apply all that I had learned.
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Deanna, Thailan Bangkok & Sangklaburi-Laos, Luangprabang |
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"Studying with Jonathan has given me a whole new perspective into the world of photography. He taught me so many invaluable lessons that it is hard to condense into a short testimonial, but primarily he taught me how to shoot from different angles, how to approach people for portraits, composition, technicalities of the camera and photographing etiquette. I have learnt how to differentiate between a simple snapshot and a good photograph. I spent ten days on a private course with Jonathan and four days with him at a workshop in Luang Prabang. Every second was well spent. Jonathan's love for photography is contagious and he has inspired me. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested in taking their photography, at whatever level they may be, one step further. It's not a "frills" course. It's the real thing.
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Catherine- 10 Days & Group Trip, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos |
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""I've attended similar trips by other groups, and I have to say these 3 days in Luang Prabang were the most well spent of all. I've learnt more from Jonathan about the finer points of photography during this trip compared to any other. What's more, I got to see a new place, travel and relax, and met a whole new bunch of friends ' enthusiasts. I learnt and enjoyed at the same time. What more can I ask for? :-)"
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Evan Ng, Group Photography Trip Luangprabang |
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