This was the most awesome experience I've ever had. I have some awesome pictures and I will never forget the sunset and the mood I had while doing the photoshoot on that beach with Juan and the fire. Thank you for the wonderful experience and your teachings.

Bogdan Marin

It was well worth the trip to take part in JP Stones' lighting workshop. JP was able to secure a model and find space in his schedule quickly. Communication was clear and comprehensive by email before I arrived in Mexico and JP even recommended a driver to ferry me both ways from my resort in Puerto Vallarta. JP explained some lighting basics so I understood the concepts. Then we headed down to the jungle with the Mexica model. JP had planned four locations in the jungle / beach and directed me to not only follow his direction but also use my own imagination. The whole afternoon was easy-going and you could sense JP's enthusiasm for the whole process, especially when he saw the images evolving in my camera. We finished the shoot on the beach with Juan delighting us all with his fire dancing on the shoreline. I was excited to see my captured images the next day on my computer and I was thrilled with the results. I'll book another workshop with JP to shoot the Charros ! What an amazing experience!

Barbara Howe

JP was just great to work with! He and his team made the experience really special. I was able to take some fantastic photos! No matter how much experience you have as a photographer, it will be worth your time to book this 1-day workshop!

Jim Miller

JP is a great photographer and teacher. It was crazy how much better my photography became with his guidance on composition and lighting. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in photography. Nothing else compares! The Aztec headdress was even more beautiful up close than it looked in photos!

Steph Beck

I feel very fortunate to have found this workshop. I got to have a deep experience learning about composition, lighting and Mexican culture! JP was patient with me every step of the way, finding a new way to explain something to me if I did not get it the first! The 3 days were terrific, as were the awesome photos I took!

Alan Gelman

I learned more about photography in a few hours than I ever did in a classroom setting. JP really cared about our experience and went out of his way, every step of the way, to make sure that we were loving our experience, learning new techniques, and coming away with some fabulous photos! JP was wonderful, absolutely wonderful. All in all, it was the perfect photography experience!!

Kim Rector

I am an amateur photographer and have to admit I was afraid I was in a little over my head. I had zero experience shooting portrait style photographs, much less shooting at a jungle location with a full crew and model! But JP was excellent from the very beginning. By the time we hit the pre-scouted locations in the jungle and on the beach I was more than ready and very excited. And when it was over, I realized I had just enjoyed the best day I’ve ever had as a photographer. This is a once in a lifetime creative experience for any photographer!

Ron Harr

As an amateur photographer, I’m always searching for experiences to improve my skills. I was very nervous before the day began, but because JP and his staff are so easy to work with, it made for an exciting day. JP had asked what I hoped to learn and catered the whole program to my needs. The personal attention made for lots of learning. I will definitely return next year. What I accomplished was amazing, I would encourage anyone looking for a photography workshop to sign up! Thanks JP for your encouragement, tips and lots of patience.

Chris Malatesta

The entire workshop was perfectly balanced between teaching and photo shoots. JP is an excellent photographer, but most especially a wonderful teacher! You can tell that he truly loves what he is doing and cares so much about the Indigenous models and their culture. From booking, to finish, JP was the ultimate professional.

Tim Rector