Comments for Marko Kulik Photography - Montreal photo tours

Comment on Happy Clients by Dave L

Dave L — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:27:34 +0000

Just got back from photo tour with Marko (6//3/16). It was fantastic and so, so worth the price. I booked this for my wife and daughter who are avid amateur photographers. I tagged along just to listen. Even though my wife and daughter had both taken photography lessons previously and understood the basic concepts, Marko did an amazing job of distilling these concepts down to a handful of very clear guidelines they could use to massively elevate their skills. Even I, a non-photographer listening in, gained a significant understanding of the basic concepts. Not only did he explain to to us, but he provided us with a printed cheat sheet as well as an ebook explaining these concepts in detail. What a great value! Marko is a friendly, knowledgeable, and gregarious Montreal native who knows the city intimately. He gave us suggestions on what to do and see while in the city. We really enjoyed our time with him. If you are a photographer, or a wannabe like me, there is no other activity I would recommend more highly than Marko’s Photo Tour.

Comment on Photo Tour Montreal — walking — driving — night photography tours by 6 Unusual Montreal Cold Weather Activities | Live Out There

6 Unusual Montreal Cold Weather Activities | Live Out There — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:40:14 +0000

[…] Marko provides 2.5 and 3.5 hour walking or driving tours. He’ll not only give the photo enthusiast tips for better shots, he can help with specific issues regarding any aspects of photography. […]

Comment on Happy Clients by jrsvp

jrsvp — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 03:13:32 +0000

This photo tour was the highlight of our vacation which ended in Montreal. Marko took us to the best places to see plus the best place to photograph in Montreal. He stimulated our diverse group to do more things with our cameras then we have done before. He was extremely patient and knowledgeable. It was much more like traveling with a close friend than a tour guide or teacher. If you are interested in photography we highly recommend a tour with Marko,

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Comment on Happy Clients by 183drf

183drf — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:41:25 +0000

I received a camera from my husband as a gift & I was frustrated that my pictures were not turning out the way I wanted. I decided to take a course with Marko and boy was I glad I did!!! He came to my house (I live in Montreal & did not need the tour) and we sat outside and he thoroughly went through the 3 pillars of photography (who knew??) He gave me detailed explanations and plenty of examples. He definitely knows his stuff and his enthusiasm for photography is obvious. He also explained backgrounds/lighting/poses (I want to do more portrait). Honestly, this is the best decision I made. After I finished his course I practiced with family members and I can already see a big difference in my pictures. I’m so excited because the improvement is already noticeable. A big THANK YOU to Marko for such an interesting course!

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Comment on Happy Clients by kathy w

kathy w — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:33:53 +0000

Yesterday my husband and I went on Marko’s 3.5-hour photo tour of Montreal. (We were visiting Montreal from the USA). This morning I woke up pinching myself to test and see if it was all just a dream, or if we had really experienced such an incredible time.

I am the primary family photographer; my husband is a fully functional photographer, loves to learn and was happy to join me in the adventure. Marko began with a 30-minute clear, easy-to-follow mini-lecture on basic exposure and camera techniques. While most of this was not new to me, it was good to hear it stated in such a clear, concise way.

Then…the tour. Oh…my goodness! Marko totally not only knows photography…he knows how to TEACH photography. And Marko knows Montreal! He is an instructor who is keenly aware of just the right pace, suggestions, critique, and encouragement his students need. He has more love and enthusiasm for what he does than should be legal! ☺ If you spend a couple of hours with Marko and your heart for photography hasn’t grown five times bigger…you may want to take your pulse to check if you HAVE a heart.

Whether you are a beginner, or feel like you have a fairly good grasp on basic photography, exposure, composition, etc. – this is a tour that will change the way you use your camera as well as change the way you see your world. Marko is an experienced, professional, and excellent photographer – and an energetic teacher and coach.

To top it all off…this morning I had an email from Marko with links to TWO of his e-books. They are both excellent and are filled with photographs taken by Marko. Exposure Exposed is 100 pages of pictures and easy to follow instructions, tips, and clearly explained techniques. These just add to the treasure!

Our day ended with our heads and hearts full – and with the joy of having made a new friend. Thanks, Marko!

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Comment on Happy Clients by 593Christine

593Christine — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:23:11 +0000

Marko was very knowledgeable on the functions of my Nikon SLR. He gave excellent explanations on the workings of the SLR and how to enhance the quality of the pictures. The course was more about increasing the ablity to take better pictures, which is what I was interested in. The course was long enough to give you good insight on the camera functions without overloading you. I would recommend this course. Marko is very personable and makes learning interesting.

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Comment on Happy Clients by David B

David B — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:02:11 +0000

This tour was organized more as a photo class than a photo site seeing tour which was good — that was what I was looking for. But we did walk around Vieux Montreal as well which was fun. Marko was very responsive before the lesson, very friendly and knowledgeable and a good teacher. I learnt a lot on how to better use the camera — up to now I’ve mainly used auto mode but from now on I’ll have more fun creating better photo’s with more manual settings. Thanks a lot Marko and, as said, I hope I can organise my schedule to fit another lesson in next week (focusing on photo’s with the autumn/fall tree colors changing).

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Comment on Happy Clients by Joseph K

Joseph K — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:19:09 +0000

I recently took a photography course with Marko. Not only did I visit areas in Montreal that I had not been to before but also learned how to take better pictures as well as learn how to use my camera. Marko is a most personable, knowledgeable and friendly person. He is a great teacher and has the utmost patience and loves to impart his knowledge. I highly recommend Marko to both the experienced photographer as well as the beginner. I had a great experience.

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Comment on Happy Clients by Steve_a

Steve_a — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 02:55:32 +0000

I wanted to learn how to use my SLR camera better because I always used the Auto settings. I emailed Marko about his availability. He was very quick to respond to my emails and called me to confirm the date, time and location. When we met, Marko took 20–30 minutes to explain what happens when a picture is taken, taking pictures at various settings to illustrate his point. I found I learned a lot quicker as a result. Marko did not rush this part, asking me if I understood or had any questions. He also suggested a few accessories I might like, given the type of photography I am interested in. That is just one example of how he customized our session together which I appreciated. Marko is also very personable and easy to talk to. We then walked around and took pictures to put what we discussed into practice. Marko is very knowledgeable about Montreal. In addition to all the great photos I have of have now of Montreal, Marko includes 2 e-books on photography. I highly recommend Marko if you want to learn to be a better photographer, no matter what your skill level. I am very glad I took this tour — I feel I know how to work my camera now.

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Comment on Happy Clients by Tjglal

Tjglal — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:15:40 +0000

Marko is a genuine person who takes the time to talk to people and tries to ensure that each person gets what they need from his tour.

He’s knowledgeable without being condescending and informative without being pushy. I learned a lot from him and wasn’t scared to ask the “stupid questions”.

This tour is good for all levels from beginner to advanced and a great activity for those who want to learn more about photography. The double bonus is learning a little about Montreal at the same time! ;)

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