"By combining creativity and learning within the framework of an international locale, participants had the rare opportunity to live the culture of Italy in a personally visual way."

"Visitors to the gallery will see an exhibit of images of Florence and Tuscany that are more like personal stories of the culture and flavor of the country feels rather than how it looks."

"This is what the workshop concept is all about... helping the students find their own unique way of seeing so that their images are their personal stories and not merely tourist snapshots."

"The work is very varied as I don't tell the students what to shoot, but listen to what each individual wants to achieve and then guide them in achieving these goals."