KimberlyF Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

I checked with admin and they said it would be alright for me to post this. I am interested in purchasing the on-line Annie Leibovitz Master Class on portrait Photography. It is offered as $180 for two passes to the class. Evidently you can't buy one pass for $90. So, I'm throwing this out here for any takers to share the two passes with me. Here is a link to the course:

https://www.masterclass.com/classes/annie-leibovitz-teaches-photography?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=AL&utm_content=Nonbrand-{keyword}-US_BM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtLT1BRD9ARIsAMH3BtWwDMTbJ3GLvg5ZT65EmrwXvb6KmtYgQd5CibAXY9X5YR7K0YlqRFcaAgruEALw_wcB

And here is a screenshot of it:

Debbie Gomila Loc: Long Beach, Mississippi

I’m taking a class with David Molnar right now. Although, I may consider it.

chuck1376

Enjoyed the class. She deals less with technical and more with why we shoot and how to express that.

More of the art and less of the tech.

CO

I took her class. I was very disappointed. It was a story telling video. I only learned one tidbit of information in the entire course that was useful. It had to do with the output level of fill lighting when doing portraits. I don't know why they're forcing you to buy the $180 package. I bought the single course for $90. I would have been much better off buying a couple of good photography books. I actually did buy a couple of good books after that - Portrait Photography From Snapshots to Great Shots by Erik Valind and Portraiture Unplugged Natural Light Photography.

zayrey Loc: Michigan

If you look at the MasterClass site you will see that they offer more than 80 courses taught by professionals in a diverse subject matter. There is a lot to view and learn and a great opportunity for families because of the wide variety of subjects. Jimmy Chin also has a course in MasterClass. I purchased it for myself and gifted my son's family with the other membership.

ksmmike

Masterclass overall is an excellent product. I've been a member almost since the first day they released the James Patterson class, which I believe was their first one. I've been a beta tester for one of the classes and was a full member for 2 years and watched almost every one (at least in parts) of the classes through mid 2019.

I watched the entire Annie L class and felt it was one of the weaker ones. I know many complained and they redid some of the lessons. I'm not sure if I've seen the changes or not.

Since I'm a writer by trade, I watched in parts all the writer classes. Some where better than others with Dan Brown's being the best in my opinion. I watched the other one about photography, mostly high energy, climbing mountains stuff. I didn't take away much from that one either, but then again, it's not a style of photography that I do.

For overall knowledge on varied topics, I highly recommend Master Class but be aware since you're dealing with individuals talking about what they do, some are more forthcoming than others, or some know how to teach better than others. I agree with the other comments that Annie wanted to discuss mostly on a spiritual level and not a technical one. Unless they changed it in the up dated parts, she never once mentions her camera gear. Just my 2 cents. I'm sure you can take something away from her talks, but I was expecting a bit more from her. I know I got a lot from some of the others.

Mike

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

I’ll second that about Leibovitz.

Stan

nikonbrain Loc: Crystal River Florida

Check out The classes from Joel Grimes Subscribers are getting discounts NOW You have seen his work in adds everywhere ..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r0m3_DdRs0

nikonbrain Loc: Crystal River Florida

And here is another link to one of his Master class https://www.joelgrimes.com/

ksmmike

The Joel Grimes classes for $9 are a steal. I've seen a few of them and are very good.

KimberlyF Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Hi CO! I guess it's much more worth it if you do two passes for $180 because then you get access to every master class, writing, cooking etc. I do appreciate your feedback on the course. :)

KimberlyF Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Oh thank you Chuck for your input. One person wrote that it wasn't worth it, so you encouraged me more. I do want to take it more for the artistic reasons than technical.:)

KimberlyF Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Thanks Zayrey! I realized this shortly after posting my message. I am looking forward to many of them such as the authors on writing!

KimberlyF Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Hi Mike! Thanks for your info. Actually I'm very interested in Annie's creative and spiritual take on photography and not as much on the techy stuff. I'm also looking forward to the authors' info. What a great idea these master classes, not so much for an all in all training but insight into how successful people in their fields think. :)

KimberlyF Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Wow! He and his class look amazing!! His is definitely the one for technical info on portrait lighting. Thank you so much! :)))