San Diego
Sue G.
2024-11-17 17:36:10
Just finished this class in Las Vegas and it was wonderful. Hector explained things in a way that everything finally made sense. He took the time to ensure...
Vanessa M.
2024-11-14 10:22:43
Great course!! I was very intimidated with jumping into any other mode other than Auto, and Hector really helped us navigate every setting and button. I...
Jack B.
2024-08-13 12:01:23
Hector is a gem of a person and taught a great class. I could not recommend this class more. It's worth every penny and then some. Thanks Hector!
Taylor L.
2024-08-12 20:36:21
Hector was such an amazing teacher. He taught us step-by-step details and buttons on my Mirrorless camera. Highly recommend him as. Teacher! so many amazing...
Alexandra S.
2024-08-12 08:22:40
My class was on Saturday Aug 10, 2024 and it was amazing. Hector's class will bring absolutely great value to your photography journey. He is very well...
Mike S.
2024-07-09 14:48:07
Where to begin? The class started promptly at 7am. We held class in a corner of a park on Coronado Island. I was expecting we would be walking around the...
L R.
2024-07-09 14:00:11
Hector puts on a great class! If you're ready to get out of auto on your camera, you need this class. His class is well structured and he works closely...
Ana M.
2024-07-01 11:52:49
Hector is a great teacher. He was very patient with everyone and he put a lot of effort and time into organizing no more auto mode class. We did many...
Drew M.
2024-06-17 22:19:57
-If you're considering taking this class, let my review guide your decision. I attended on June 15th, 2024 at Speckles Park, San Diego CA, initially drawn...
Steph B.
2024-05-06 17:17:18
When I signed up and saw how long the class was, I wasn't sure I could make it through the day. Hector made it fun, educational. I know things about my...
Melissa G.
2024-05-05 21:45:30
Attending Hector's 'Get Out of Auto Mode' photography training was an enlightening experience. Hector's patience and extensive knowledge made the 10-hour...
David ..
2023-10-26 08:10:38
Great workshop!I recently gifted my wife with a new Canon DSLR for her birthday. It is a great camera but I knew she was going to be intimidated by the...
Sandra J.
2023-09-10 13:18:04
I had the privilege of taking Hector's No More Auto class yesterday in San Diego and it far exceeded my expectations. Hector is an outstanding teacher who...
Tyler D.
2023-02-01 07:28:20
Hector's Get out of Auto Mode workshop is a fantastic way to dive into the world of photography. This is class is very well organized into sections so you...
Melanie D.
2023-01-25 18:31:08
I really enjoyed the "No more Auto" workshop and wish I would've taken it a decade ago.Hector does a great job explaining things and answering questions...
Mary S.
2023-01-25 04:20:30
Excellent class! Hector is very knowledgeable and has a beautiful portfolio of work. That drew me to want to want to take the class. I knew he would be...
Elizabeth C.
2022-11-13 10:17:25
What a great class! Hector is a experienced photographer, a truly amazing instructor!I have always been interested in photography and now with two little...
Brandy D.
2022-11-06 16:57:20
I took this class yesterday and WOW!!! Hector was amazing! He took the time to explain to the features and the benefits. We all had different cameras and...
Mary H.
2022-08-15 09:02:58
Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this workshop!! Hector is an absolutely AMAZING instructor. He worked SO hard all day, non stop, with such...
Angela L.
2022-05-31 16:08:34
This was my first class for photography. I tried to learn as much as I could from YouTube videos, but nothing compares to the knowledge I obtained during...
Melissa B.
2022-04-16 20:09:57
This one-day workshop was exceptional: small, hands-on, and practical. We were outside and shot all day, in all kinds of situations. By the close of the...
Alejandra V.
2022-04-11 17:34:31
I'm glad I decided to take Hector's photography class. I left with a lot of knowledge, and feeling less intimated by my Nikon camera. Hector was very...
Laura S.
2022-04-10 22:51:21
Hector Gonzalez's class, No more Auto Mode, packs a LOT of information and some great hands on practice with the different modes of shooting, different...
Debora S.
2022-01-29 07:34:36
During the pandemic, I was trying to learn as much as I could about photography using online videos and courses, but something was still missing. I signed...
Edna M.
2022-01-28 12:42:16
This was the first time I took a photography class. I bought a Canon T6 Rebel and had zero clue how to use it. Hector did a great job in teaching this...
Sarah V.
2021-04-25 18:48:12
If you have a DSLR camera and are not using it to it's full potential, still using Auto Mode... then Hector's class is for you!! Hector was an exceptional...
N B.
2020-10-06 09:59:27
So thankful for Hector and his workshop. I highly recommend taking his course if you are interested in learning more about your camera and photography. As...
Renee L.
2020-09-30 10:30:10
Great opportunity to learn more about my mirrorless camera. I have a better understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Very informative, active...
Gilberto L.
2020-09-28 21:51:25
I had SO much fun taking the Get Out of Auto workshop with Hector. Went into the class not knowing anything about cameras, it was basically the first time I...
Michelle S.
2019-12-02 16:17:42
I have been what some may call a semi-professional iPhone photographer for a few years now....which means not much of a photographer at all. lol. I travel a...
Clemens S.
2019-09-09 17:05:28
Couldn't be happier with this workshop and highly recommended. I got a mirror-less camera about two months beforehand and had some time to read about...
Simon P.
2019-08-20 14:19:29
I have been shooting for a long time but without any form of training. A day-long class with Hector helped me organize my understandings of digital camera...
Laura H.
2019-04-11 10:33:25
I had the opportunity to have a private lesson with Hector yesterday. I was fairly new to DSLR photography....having dabbled back in high school with film...
Las Vegas
Kristina W.
2023-07-02 11:28:47
Hector's Las Vegas class, Get Out of Auto, was the perfect introductory class. I had only picked up my camera to admire it, never really knowing what the...
Kasey H.
2021-04-18 15:29:32
This class is totally worth it, a lot of fun and amazing. If you are a new photographer or getting back to it, and want to understand how to use all of...
Denise G.
2020-07-26 18:00:24
It was such a privilege to take his class , perfect for beginners .i loved it !! thank you so much for all your patience Hector you are such a awesome...
Twinmama V.
2020-07-26 08:56:03
This was such a great class! Hector was an amazing teacher and he imparted a wealth of knowledge from his 20 years of experience. I learned so much from the...
Audrey L.
2019-06-23 10:47:47
I have been looking for classes to learn more about my camera and photography in general. I was past a beginners stage (at least I think so) and was looking...
Raul C.
2019-01-29 21:16:30
This is a very good class to take if you are just starting. I myself am a beginner and I took this class and came out with so much more knowledge. Hector is...
E A.
2019-01-26 18:04:33
I have owned a digital camera for many years, however, I have been stuck shooting in automatic mode The entire time. Not anymore! Thanks to Hector's...
Nancy T.
2011-03-27 14:03:58
Hector Gonzalez does a one-day (12 hours!) workshop in downtown Long Beach for owners of DSLR cameras who want to learn how to "take the camera off 'Auto'"...
Long Beach – San Pedro
Edna M.
2022-01-28 12:41:15
This was the first time I took a photography class. I bought a Canon T6 Rebel and had zero clue how to use it. Hector did a great job in teaching this...
Monique L.
2022-01-24 08:27:33
This class went beyond my expectations. Hector is an amazing teacher and made sure everyone in the group understood the topic and could perform the action....
Antonio C.
2021-06-27 22:35:52
Hector is an amazing instructor, very patient and knowledgeable. His knowledge of Knowing how to set up a shot it was quite amazing. Hector mentioned that...
Penelope B.
2020-10-07 17:32:01
I can not recommend this class enough! I've had a basic DSLR for years and used it while traveling and shot family and friends but even after a couple...
Michelle S.
2019-12-02 16:15:02
I have been what some may call a semi-professional iPhone photographer for a few years now....which means not much of a photographer at all. lol. I travel a...
Carlos R.
2019-11-12 19:20:29
Very good, very informative class. This class allowed me to understand what I have read from the camera manual and all the instruction videos on YouTube....
Edweird R.
2019-01-14 14:01:12
I was booked on the Get out of Auto Workshop as a Christmas present and was extremely excited at the prospect of learning more about using my Canon DSLR....
Yvette C.
2018-02-11 21:59:23
I attended Hector's workshop in San Pedro yesterday. It was outstanding. He was patient, extremely knowledgeable and the class was hands on. I went not...
Temecula
Hector M.
2025-02-06 18:40:29
If you're looking to learn how to use today's picture taking technology, look no further. I recently bought a new mirrorless camera, and let me tell you, I...
Priscilla T.
2025-02-03 09:27:06
I am sooo glad I found this class and was able to attend. It was so informative. I'm a beginner at photography and was doing so many things wrong and...
Chris Z.
2024-02-25 11:57:43
If you, like myself, purchased a camera with all the bell and whistles and you're still doing point and shoot, then this class is for you. My camera is a...
Victor V.
2024-02-14 07:32:57
I took this class last Saturday. Hector is not just a professional photographer, but an excellent teacher. You don't always get both in one person. His...
Chris B.
2024-02-11 08:26:55
I took this class yesterday and I was not disappointed. Hector is a great instructor and helped open our minds to the possibilities of photography. His...
Danny C.
2019-05-20 03:41:30
I'm glad I took this class. I was the slow learner of the group and I appreciate the fact that Hector was very patient with me the whole time. I might get a...
Green B.
2018-07-15 09:52:21
I purchased this as a gift for someone and I am delighted to hear that the course was knowledgeable and insightful.
Richard H.
2018-06-08 13:43:35
A great class that covers everything while taking everyone's interest into consideration.This class covers mirrorless cameras as well so whichever type you...
Dennis D.
2016-03-27 12:22:49
From Dennis D. Took Hector's photography class yesterday, March 26th in Temecula. I had an awesome time with my classmates and learning sooooo much from...