I took Dean's Secrets to Creative Photography class and having taken other workshops from various places, I wasn't expecting much. To say the least, I was pleasantly surprised. The curriculum was unique and his delivery was easy to understand. More importantly, it was interesting. If you are looking for honest and straight forward critique, take one of his classes. Fair warning, he will coax the creative out of you so just let go of any and all inhibitions before you enter the studio. Your resistance is futile.