Reviews

I have provided walking photo tours and street photography workshops for hundreds of visitors to NYC and New Yorkers alike. These are some of the reviews…

Review by John, United Kingdom

I really do need to say a big thank you for taking me on board and guiding me through the streets of New York. I have started to look at the photos and I am reflecting on the time I spent with you. As I reflect, I realise that what you have to offer is invaluable and goes well beyond simply identifying possible photo opportunities. New York was really my first attempt at Street Photography and you taught me so much. I know I was probably more focused on the buildings than the people but I did take in everything you said and I did learn a lot. I came home much wiser and a much better photographer for what you taught me. In the days after the workshop, I found myself using what you had taught me and more importantly looking at what was in front of me with a completely new perspective. I came home a much better photographer and for that I will always be grateful.

As I think back, I will become increasing appreciative of the time you spent taking me to the boxing club, the bar and the street photographer. This added a completly new dimension to my experience and added much depth to my awareness and experiences of the city. Thinking back, these were invaluable occasions and I find myself talking all the time about them. They have certainly become a focal point of my discussions with people. I love being able to say that I met local artists and saw things a typical tourist may not see. I would love to return some day and have you show me more.

You may be interested to know that The New York Times published an article on Thursday 8th Dec about Advent Calendars. The relevance is that they talk about the most expensive one being one produced by Tiffany which is based on the “Equals Pi” work of Basquiat. I was so pleased that you had introduced him to me and had taken me to see the art at his studio. I do not care about the Advent Calendar at $150,000 but I am so pleased to be able to say I was at the door and I saw the work on the wall. A big thing.

Thank you so much again, for everything. You really did make a difference to my skills, my perspective and my insights to the world of art.

Review by Emily, New York City
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Review by Emily, New York City

I had the best time! I did a street photography workshop in Chinatown and had the best time. I came in knowing very little and left with some amazing shots! So much insight and unique perspectives were shared.

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Review by Alex, Germany
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Review by Alex, Germany

I did a group workshop with Leanne and really enjoyed the tour. Leanne’s way of interacting with us was wonderful, from giving advice and showing interesting things to capture to interest and nice chats she did everything to make this workshop a success. I will definitely will book with her again. Thank you Leanne for sharing your knowledge and points of view. Alex

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Review by Pramit, New York City
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Review by Pramit, New York City

I typically do landscapes, which require different techniques. Leanne was patient, providing valuable tips and advice while navigating the SoHo neighborhood's bustling streets. I got ~ 75 photographs that I could use from the workshop. But more importantly, I now have a basic grasp of what to expect and do if I venture out alone.

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Review by Barbara, Queens, NY
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Review by Barbara, Queens, NY

I am certainly interested in exploring this more as constant movement of pedestrians and catching face expressions of strangers is something that I am interested in. I highly recommend this workshop and I am also looking forward to participating in Chinatown or SoHo workshop. Thank you Leanne!

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Review by Bryan, Baltimore, MD
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Review by Bryan, Baltimore, MD

There's such a big difference between photos I took the day before and by the end of our time in midtown. Leanne has so much experience and insight that really helped to shift my analytical brain over to be much more present.

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