"I was used to taking photos from instinct, rote, training, experience. I knew what I liked. But after my first critique, I shut my computer lid and said, "I want more". I knew I would have to do something different. From that day forward, instead of just shooting as always, I asked myself, "Why"? Learning to ask this one question has led to a subtle shift in how I see: I could tell the difference in every photo I took after that. It was the start of a new pilgrimage. Now I want to go back and see everything in a different light! Karen Hutton, we need a reprise!! "

Mike Roberts

Artist's Voice Retreat: France, Italy

"This approach to photography gave me permission to break rules and really go after a feeling rather than worrying so much about getting the 'perfect' shot. It opened me up in all new ways. I would tell anyone looking to go deeper into your craft as a photographer - take this retreat!"

Monica Beck

Artist's Voice Retreat: Lake Tahoe

"I remember this very clearly - the moment when my view of the world shifted from chaos to peace. I felt it within myself. In that moment, I finally understood how sharing through my art and through my life is a gift. Suddenly it made sense in a whole new way. Once I saw and felt that peace, I saw photos everywhere. THANK YOU!!"

Lisa Peterson

"The tools you taught us for preparing to shoot and be creative will stay with me because they're so easy to implement. The exercises for stretching our photographic muslces will provide ongoing education and dividends.
To anyone considering The Artist's Voice: JUST DO IT! "

Tina Blum

Artist's Voice Retreat: Lake Tahoe

"As a novice photographer I was able to learn and grow on the technical side, while being free to explore and experiment. Karen's scavenger hunt had us considering all new perspectives and offered encouragement to try different frame of reference. For me, technical concerns slipped away as I eased into experiencing awe in color, light, movement and the sensations as they presented - simple or sublime or breathtaking. Bottom line: I felt warm, I felt invited and like I could just be me… which in turn made me feel like I could open up and believe that I could find my voice."

Debra Tufts

Artist's Voice Retreat: France, Italy

"The whole process made us more focused within ourselves, able to find our grounding and discover where and how we want to be.... and not just as photographers!" 

Lauri Novak