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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great course. I appreciate his expertise and advice. I have skills from other courses i had from estetics to modeling, but his experience made it more understandabIe and more creative..i am h... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Makeup class by A. Babsky. Great, clear explanations. I love the fact all products are listed and shown, though missing information about brushes! Also, would be nice to add a module about imperfectio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Why it is worth it I liked that the course is divided into different topics: light, composition, storytelling and etc. The videos are very enjoyable to watch. Greg is a very interesting speaker and w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took a makeup course by Alex Babsky. Such an amazing educational experience! I loved the detailed approach to different age groups and skin tone side by side, it really helped me understand the tech... See more

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Skillsfaster is a website for people who want to quickly learn life skills. We provide video classes that help people advance in their careers, hobbies, or personal development. The classes are created by industry experts and professionals, and are designed to provide the highest quality learning experience.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

He's likeable and it's ok but not worth paying for - You'll get more useable and practical advice from YouTube

I liked the concept of having a 'tutorial' with the great celebrity photographer Greg Williams. The opening module, Observer/Participant was really interesting and I was excited to watch it all. But that was about as exciting as it got ... I was hoping for practical tips about things like zone focusing, how to set exposure on the fly, auto v manual settings and when to choose which, Low light, quick captures etc. There were some ok bits, but to be brutally honest, you could get way more practical and applied advice on YouTube. It is also pretty old ... he refers you to his behind the shot videos on Vevo, which are about 5 years old. Finally, it's easy to lose sight that he is an iconic photographer who the celebrities want to be photographed by. I'm not convinced the images were simple shoots, and suspect there were minions, with reflectors, make up, props, and lights in the background ready to step in. Very likeable but his settings, clients, lighting etc are just not real world for the average photographer.

30 January 2024
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Hi Robin,

We appreciate your candidness in sharing your thoughts. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we continue to improve our content.

We understand your desire for more practical tips, particularly on topics such as zone focusing, exposure, and auto-v manual settings.

Regarding the age of the content and the reference to Greg Williams' behind-the-shot videos on Vevo, I completely understand your concerns. We are constantly evaluating and updating our tutorial library to ensure that our customers have access to relevant and up-to-date information. Your feedback will certainly be taken into consideration. We will continue to review and refresh our content to ensure our users have a quality learning experience.
You can also reach out to us via our support email address (support@skillsfaster.com) if you have further questions or concerns. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tutorial

I appreciate the variety of models and explanation of skills shown. I appreciate the highlight of products to help in my decision to purchase different products inorder to accomplish the looks I desire.

28 January 2024
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We're glad to hear that you found the skills demonstrated to be helpful, Dalice, and that the highlights of the products featured in the tutorial helped you make informed decisions about your purchases. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward and highly applicable …

As a photographer who finds staged lighting and the technical aspects of photography both overwhelming and cumbersome, the simplicity of this course was refreshing. Very straightforward and applicable to how I like to approach a shoot.

23 January 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved this course with Alex

I loved this course with Alex. I am a makeup artist since 15 years and this course is another proof that you can always learn from someone else and evolve. I loved that he used different models with different skin and age, very helpful to see the same technique adapted to different faces. I loved the format with different parts, everything is very detailed. Thank you Alex for this course!

21 January 2024

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