WORKSHOP/MENTORING TESTIMONIALS:

“Amy is a next generation instructor…the very first who has incorporated the sharing of secrets, feedback directed at the individual and true empathy. Her lessons are what most people pay thousands for in self-help courses and surprise! it relates to what you love doing already- making images. Her feedback is next level. I've never taken a course, photography or writing related, where the instructor came back with truly lyrical feedback...Without reservation, I can say this is the very best course as a photographer I've ever taken.”

“I was a house plant with enough water and light, thriving. With Amy, we went outside and I turned to face the light instead of twisting toward it. And words now flow to me and I'm going to let them all come, thankful for anything and everything.”

“I'm still trying to internalize so much of what I have learned. It's likely that I will be thinking about it for some time. Amy is so honest and open with herself that you can't help but be honest and open yourself. The result is a safe space where you can explore a deeper part of yourself and your art that you didn't know existed. Amy is all heart.”

“This isn’t a normal class. It is a journey, it forces you to look inwards and backwards and up. It is the definition of a safe place. You will be inspired, you will feel nurtured, you will find your own voice and understand why it’s beautiful. I have never been a good student. But in this class, I didn’t miss one word. I couldn’t get enough.
Amy gives so much of herself to guide, encourage and inspire us with her feedback, delivered in her unique and beautiful words. Where often the feedback is as meaningful to read as the piece. Whether it is insight or intuition- she seems to understand the inner meanings in our words and our voices.
You will be moved to reflect, to connect, to write.
You will be moved.”

“This is an an experience that reaches the soul, grips the heart and expands the perspective to brand new bounds. Amy Grace is a masterful guide to new artistic plateaus. Feedback was deeply thought provoking, enriching, and extensive. Amy painstakingly illuminated paths to artistic growth for each of us. If someone wants to push every artistic boundary, this is a must take workshop. Amy guides participants to write freely and to see exquisite illustrations in even the mundane. It is consuming, illuminating, and liberating. I’m so glad for this life changing experience.”

"This class felt like a master-level apprenticeship in the personal, emotional side of the creative process. Amy Grace has a gift for articulating this process from the inside – by showing us her work and letting us into her head as a creator – and from the outside – by nurturing the creative process and truth of each student. She provided feedback with a level of thoughtful, individual attention that I have never experienced before in an art (writing, photography) class. Amy is an amazing artist, teacher, and person. This class is a must for any artist wanting to go deeper with their work."

“This class is quite unlike any other that I have taken. It does not work on the surface plane but rather deep dives into arenas typically untouched by other classes in the photographic realm. It is brilliant. If your goal is to write catchy captions to social media posts then this is not the course for you. If your goal is to thread a connection between your images and your emotions - and to then be able to understand and articulate this with words - register asap. Amy and her course are the real deal.”

“I feel like there is just so much I want to say to you. But it’s all just different ways of saying the same thing … thank you. What you do here in this course, all the heart and soul you pour into this, I feel so deeply. I can only take in a little bit at a time. Because with each little bit it feels like I crack a little more. A little more gets released. A little more light shines through. Is this real? Someone else is speaking these thoughts that circle around in my head…So it’s overwhelming to be in community with people who feel similar. And you bring all those hearts together in your course. What a beautiful thing. This course was a challenge, but the very best kind.”

“This was a deep and difficult class, in all of the right ways, particularly for advanced photographers looking to find a new outlet or way to photograph and access something that might be missing within their work that only they could find. Amy is a gifted instructor and makes each student's journey feel valued.”

“It felt like I was touched by magic... and you know what? I think I was.
It was the permission from Amy to write from the deepest part of myself and the feedback I received along the way.
I couldn't recommend Amy or this shared space enough.”

“Amy is a genius and I would describe her as an open heart who wears a human costume! There were so many in depth conversations that I doubt any other teacher could give me at this specific period of my life. The dynamics of the class were extraordinary, and even if you think you can't write, Amy makes it such a natural and organic experience for you.”

“I found the class profoundly moving and raw. It is one you have to experience, it is so hard to explain what it is like to have Amy validate you as a person through your images and words. I couldn't recommend it any more highly. …it was the most thorough, detailed and thoughtful feedback I have ever received and I have done over 20 workshops. Not only that, the feedback was from the heart and I felt Amy really did try to make it personal for every person.”

“Amy goes above and beyond. I didn't want it to end. loved this class so much, I took it twice! Amy gives you the tools to reach deep within and write from your heart and soul. She is amazing.”

“Amy gave so much of herself. The feedback was so personal and heartfelt. I finally got the 'why' of photography and how my connection with the craft can touch an audience, the viewer. It was creatively inspired, reaching my heart and mind. I loved every bit.”

"I have loved every minute of this class and was sad to see it end. It felt like the deepest conversation over coffee with your best friend. For a long time, I've been wanting to explore writing along side photography and felt blocked and self-conscious about it. Amy has completely changed that. The class is so full of inspiring and deeply personal writing and exercises to get you to write from your heart that it is impossible not to pick up a pen or to sit down at the keyboard. I also loved getting to know and interacting with my classmates who were on a similar journey of self-exploration. This class is unique, and the best possible space in which to create with words--Amy has created a safe, encouraging and inspiring environment in which to write without fear and through fear. It was also the best form of therapy! I so looked forward to her feedback which was always full of understanding, encouragement, kindness, and inspiration. The lessons and assignments flow and address all the aspects of writing with truth and honesty. If you are curious about self-exploration through the written word or writing in any form, whether for your client blog or your eyes only, don't walk, but run to this class. If you are a beginner or a pro with words, this class is guaranteed to get those creative juices flowing. Amy has had a profound effect on me--I not only gained the confidence to write and express myself but I also re-discovered my love for poetry and have continued to write after the class has ended. I also started a personal blog following the class and am no longer scared to write from my heart."

“I'm well into my photography journey and writing felt like an interesting medium to explore alongside photography. (I'm not a writer and far from it) Amy's class was that perfect boost to explore yourself and your life inside and out and write about it. Amy is very open and encouraging and creates a very safe place to put your thoughts down no matter how simple or complex they are. She gives you keys to open many doors and find paths and find writing. There are no rules. She gives excellent feedback to help you move forward and forward only. If you feel you want to communicate alongside your visual images, this class is for you.”