For many years I have done most of my editing in Photoshop, using Lightroom Desktop for a few tweaks in preparation for the Photoshop work. I bought Rethink when it first came out, but didn't buy the videos, so just used a few parts of it.
I'd decided to Use Lightroom more, and coincidentally David made a chunk of lessons available, so I watched them and realised the full power of Rethink, and bought the full course. I now use Rethink routinely, only going to Photoshop for those things that only that program does well.
Importantly to me, David's support has been phenomenal, both in speed of reply and depth of detail in his responses, whether responding to questions from the videos or direct email.
As a Black and White fan I can't wait for the BW Rethink to be launched!
RETHINK has given me something that was missing from my post-processing for years: a clear, structured approach that brings out the very best in my photographs. Rather than jumping between adjustments, I now have an easy-to-follow sequence of steps that builds on itself and helps turn a good photograph into something special. In other words, it brings the sizzle that was sometimes missing from my images!
The training videos are excellent, but working through RETHINK with David during our Yellowstone workshop really brought the process to life. His explanations helped me better understand not just what to do, but why the sequence matters and how each step contributes to the final image. I particularly appreciate how the workflow brings together best practices in a logical, repeatable process while still leaving room for my own artistic interpretation.
I'm excited to continue my RETHINK journey, armed with new knowledge, renewed enthusiasm for post-processing, and high expectations for what I can accomplish with my photography!
Jennifer and David are exceptionally friendly and talented photographers with an impressive knowledge of Yellowstone. Their hands-on teaching approach encouraged us to develop compositions based on our own artistic preferences, while their professional guidance helped us capture everything from grand landscapes to intimate scenes. One of my biggest goals was to learn Milky Way photography, and I came away knowing how to focus on the stars and capture sharp night-sky images. I also discovered a whole new appreciation for the beauty and artistic possibilities of small scenes. It was a fantastic workshop that expanded my photographic skills and changed the way I'll look at future photographic opportunities!
As an engineer and passionate photographer, I love a great process, and RETHINK delivers! I began using RETHINK about a month before our Yellowstone workshop, and the training videos provided an excellent introduction. However, David's in-person instruction during the workshop took my understanding and appreciation of the workflow to an entirely new level.
What impresses me most is how thoughtfully RETHINK organizes the post-processing journey. It's not just a set of tools; it's an optimized workflow that guides you through the right adjustments in the right order. Several features really stood out to me, particularly the approach to evaluating and correcting white balance, the tools for assessing composition and cropping, and the structured evaluation of tone and color. Whether you're just learning Lightroom or have years of editing experience, there's tremendous value in having such a well-designed process.
What makes RETHINK even more exciting is David's passion for continually improving it. He's poured his photographic knowledge into the toolkit and continues to refine it as Lightroom and Camera Raw evolve. It's refreshing to find a product that's designed not only to improve your images today but also to grow alongside your photography. RETHINK has earned a permanent place in my post-processing workflow!
What an incredible week photographing Yellowstone with Jennifer and David! Their exceptional knowledge of the park and ability to make the most of changing conditions gave us fantastic photographic opportunities, from night skies to beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The workshop struck a wonderful balance between classroom instruction and hands-on learning in the field. As a rookie astrophotographer, I hoped to learn the fundamentals and come home with some great images. Thanks to their expertise, I accomplished both! I also loved the opportunity to expand my intimate landscape photography skills through foggy landscapes, abstracts, and beautiful small scenes. Add in a fantastic group of fellow photographers, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I can't wait for our next adventure with Jennifer and David!
I do not use Lightroom, and so I cannot use the Rethink app, but seeing the process and workflow and especially understanding what is being done at each step has helped me translate much of the workflow to my software.
If I were a Lightroom user, I’d instantly get Rethink.
I’ve always struggled with photo processing and editing. I used Photoshop for years, but when I switched to Lightroom in 2025, I found myself really struggling to understand how to use the tools effectively and, more importantly, how to develop a consistent editing process. I purchased David’s Rethink Toolkit, and that’s when Lightroom finally started to make sense to me.
David has done a fantastic job creating the tutorial videos. The combination of the tutorials and the way the Rethink workflow is structured has helped me understand Lightroom in a way I hadn’t been able to before.
One of the things I love most about Rethink is that it gives you a process to follow without making you feel like you have to follow a rigid set of rules. The workflow provides structure and gives you options, but you can use as much or as little of it as works for your image and your own editing style.
My photo editing has improved significantly since I started using Rethink. I’m more confident in Lightroom, I have a better understanding of the tools, and I no longer feel like I’m just randomly moving sliders and hoping for the best!
The more I use Rethink, the more I love it. Having a consistent process has made editing feel less overwhelming and much more intentional. For someone who has struggled with the technical side of photo processing, Rethink has made a huge difference for me.
My experience with the Exploring Exposure Photography Workshop in Yellowstone was truly amazing! David and Jennifer were incredible instructors, bringing an impressive depth of knowledge about both Yellowstone and photography. Their passion for the park and their willingness to share their expertise made every day an opportunity to learn something new.
I especially appreciated how they challenged and encouraged me to look at photography in new ways. I came home with a deeper understanding of composition, light, and the creative process, along with a renewed excitement for photography.
The beautiful Yellowstone landscape, great weather, and fantastic group of participants made the experience even more special. Everyone was so positive, encouraging, and fun to be around, which created an environment where it was easy to learn, experiment, and share ideas.
I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to grow as a photographer while experiencing the beauty of Yellowstone! I look forward to signing up for another workshop with David and Jennifer!
I was excited to try David’s Rethink editing toolkit. I use Lightroom and Photoshop and had developed a system of my own, although it consisted of a combination of techniques that I believed worked for me. I often found myself second-guessing my editing decisions. However, after my initial introduction to Rethink, I found that it helped me refine my approach in a logical and effective way, offering capabilities beyond what I had been doing independently. It opened my eyes to new methods for enhancing specific aspects of an image—methods I had not fully understood in Lightroom or Photoshop. I am still learning the system, but after using Rethink for just a few weeks, I can already see an improvement in my editing skills. I look forward to gaining a complete understanding of the workflow and will continue using David’s tutorials and updates to support my learning.
I attended Exploring Exposure’s Yellowstone Nightscapes and Landscapes Workshop in September 2026. This was my first workshop with David and Jennifer, and I was impressed by their expertise in Yellowstone, photography, teaching, and editing. We spent a couple nights out under the stars in various locations in the park. Both David and Jennifer helped our group look for scenes in the darkness and offered continuing assistance all evening. Sunrises and Sunsets were equally filled with ideas and suggestions and being in the right spot when it mattered. I truly enjoyed this workshop and each one of the other participants!
Their patience and guidance—along with David’s Rethink editing program and Jennifer’s eye for detail—helped me improve my skills and notice small scenes I might otherwise have missed. They are an exceptional team, kind and fun to be around, and I look forward to working with them again!!
I've been to many excellent workshops. If this wasn't the best, it's certainly in the top 3.
David and Jennifer made everything go smoothly, and pivoted when the conditions aimed us elsewhere. Everything was clear.
The in the field sessions were amazing and both of their insights were excellent. The presentations were very helpful from both Jennifer and David.
I assumed going in that since I don't use Lightroom that the discussions revolving around Rethink wouldn't apply to me, but David's discussions as to why he was doing particular things and what he was hoping to achieve actually was super helpful, and I found myself using a lot of the ideas in the software I use.
Because of this, I found myself doing new and creative things in post and actually started looking forward to processing rather than viewing it as something necessary.
Hearing from Jennifer in the field about why the colors were present and what caused the features we were seeing was a big bonus helping to connect to the places we went.
This was my first workshop with David and Jennifer, and it not only met but exceeded my expectations. They know Yellowstone exceptionally well and were able to take us to wonderful locations at just the right times, adjusting when necessary for the weather and conditions in the park.
The workshop provided a perfect balance between photographing in the field and post processing work in the classroom. Both David and Jennifer are excellent teachers and created a supportive and positive learning environment for our group that nurtured individual creativity and vision. They were always there in the field to provide help if needed, answer any questions, or to offer ideas or insights as we photographed.
Both my photography and my post processing (with David’s Rethink Toolkit) have improved from this workshop. Especially helpful for me was the work we did with smaller scenes, and I could sense myself noticing and seeing these landscapes differently by the end of the workshop.
I would highly recommend this workshop. I’m looking forward to working with both David and Jennifer again in the future!
This workshop delivered everything I was expecting, and more. From the first evening outing to view sunset from a small mountain lake to the final excursion in a quiet field of wildflowers to watch a sunrise, David and Jennifer continued to take us to spots with absolutely gorgeous views of nature. They know the area well and were able to find spots off the beaten path which were quieter and full of new discoveries. I was in awe from day 1. They're patient instructors, always attentive to each individual's need in the workshop. Our questions were answered, always in a way that the participant could understand. We improved our photography skills, made new friends, always sharing laughter and fun. I've already signed up for another one of their workshops and can't wait!
With the changes in weather and the warm, dry winter our group found ourselves in Crested Butte after the wildflowers had peaked. David and Jennifer spent days scouting for places with flowers and interesting places to photograph. Each location was better than the one before and all were great. Both instructors were terrific, and their approaches are so different: their advice and approaches are SO different that it forced me to see the environment in different ways. A great learning experience.
The Boulder Mt. Retreat was another treat of a workshop with Jennifer & David. As with all their workshops, they provided us with guidance to help us improve our understanding of the "why" of our photography, not just the "how". If you are looking for a workshop to better understand the why of your photography, and then to learn how to convey that, I highly recommend any of Exploring Exposure's workshops.
I decided to try the rethink toolkit because i had no concept of how to put a working system together within Lightroom. I was happily trying everything with predictibly chaotic results, fun and all as it was. Having gone through the toolkit something told me that there was something good going on here and that the course would be worth the extra jump in investment. David comments during the course that a lot of thought has gone into it. You get the sense of someone condensing years of experimentation and curiosity into the most simple explanations and methods possible without dumbing down in any way, In fact you are directed back to the ideas behind the toolkit and encouraged to go deeper yourself at your own pace, even as you work with the tools and develop your understanding of how to use them and where they came from. So finally order began to emerge from the chaos and I had a roadmap. The confidence this brings actually makes me more confident to experiment with everything again as you are encouraged to do in the course.So as someone relatively new to the journey i would like to express my appreciation for a job very well done and I am looking forward to exploring all the highways and byways on the way ahead. all the best.
I truly enjoyed this retreat and got a lot out of it. I took workshops with David and Jennifer before and always thorougly enjoy them. This felt even more special. The focus on our vision, what we are drawn to and trying to understand why helped me move forward with my creative journey. There are many tools I got in this retreat, ways of noticing, of seeing, or connecting with my emotions and my story. I know it will have a lasting effect on my approach to photography and how I can understand myself better through my photography. This retreat is great for anyone who wants to dig deeper into themselves and create images that truly reflect themselves. The retreat was also conducted in a really beautiful serence location (Boulder mountian lodge) which added a lot to the experience.
David and Jennifer model a gentle, thoughtful approach to photography. No rushing, chasing, grasping. They have a familiarity which comes from much time spent photographing in Yellowstone. "Wandering with intent" took us to stunning locations at optimal times, and we had as much time as we needed to explore and hone our own vision of this beautiful place. Jennifer and David point out possibilities and stay available for questions. We stopped when and where views and subjects drew us to them. The three nights in Yurt Camp were key to this experience. The accommodations are cozy, the guides are top-notch, and the food was tasty, hearty, and beautifully presented. Being in the park, gave us a jump start for the early morning play of light and fog, wildlife, and natural beauty in the quieter side of the park. I came home with images from the "iconic" locations, but also with quiet scenes and a new appreciation for Yellowstone National Park, its landscapes, ecology, wildlife, and the relationships between them. If you're seeking a different approach to visiting Yellowstone, I would highly recommend this experience.
My wife and I had an incredible adventure on the Yellowstone Winter Expedition led by David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick of Exploring Exposure. What made this photography workshop truly exceptional was the time spent at the yurt camp, an experience so unique and immersive that words and pictures hardly do it justice.
We were able to practice and refine our skills in wildlife, landscape, and abstract photography in one of the most inspiring environments imaginable. Our deepest thanks go to David and Jennifer not only for selecting such an extraordinary location, but for creating a relaxed, supportive, and stress-free atmosphere that allowed us to grow and thrive under their expert guidance. They are truly exceptional instructors.
This was far more than a photography workshop focused on capturing images, it was a once-in-a-lifetime, life-changing experience. If you are seeking outstanding teachers, breathtaking landscapes, and an unforgettable yurt-camp adventure, you will not be disappointed.
David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick’s intimate workshop in Death Valley was one of the best I’ve ever attended. Their deep expertise and knowledge of the area made the experience outstanding. More than just a photo tour, this was a true photography workshop focused on developing both artistic vision and Lightroom post-processing skills. I highly recommend this workshop and their approach to intimate landscapes.
This was only my second workshop, and it far exceeded my expectations.
Jennifer and David know Death Valley, and were able to make changes to our itinerary when weather impacted our plans. But our experience suffered not at all. Every location was fantastic, and in a few short days it became very clear why this park is much loved. From exploring mud to rocks to sand, every location provided photographic opportunities that were greater than time allowed. There's so much to see! I am already thinking about how to make a return trip happen.
While out in the field, Jennifer and David constantly moved amongst the attendees, with both offering ideas, insights, and encouragement, as well as answering questions. Our attention was directed to things that we might not have noticed on our own; the emphasis was on seeing things differently. Home now, and working through my many new images, I'm very happy with what I captured. And disappointed that I didn't have more time.
The schedule was packed: we were up early, and took advantage of dawn, daylight, and dusk to explore and shoot. It was rather nice doing this in December, where we could get some sleep at night; there was little downtime during the day, and we made great use of the light.
The other attendees were all enthusiastic and friendly; the energy of our group was contagious. Some had been to DV before (multiple times!), and some were new. All enjoyed what our leaders planned; there was no boredom. I, personally, had many fantastic conversations.
In addition to a wonderful itinerary and group, we were introduced to David's new toolkit Rethink. As a long-time Lightroom user, I was blown away by the methodology that Rethink allows, and am currently working hard to retrain myself to use a new approach to my images, in order to expand the scope of my work. Rethink is a breath of fresh air, and affords an approach to post that I've never seen anywhere else.
This workshop, and this new tool, will have a lasting impact upon my work, as well as the way I perceive photographic opportunities. And that's what you want from a workshop, right? Lasting change.
Finally, I've fallen in love with DV, and I'm not sure that would have happened were it not for this experience. I get it, and I'm very, very glad. Five stars, would recommend.
I just returned home from a California Coast workshop with Jennifer and David and it was everything I hoped it would be and more. This was my second workshop with David and Jennifer (I went to Yellowstone in 2023). I love participating in their workshops for several reasons. They have a very calm demeanor that I appreciate and they are both so knowledgeable about the area we are photographing. They spend a lot of time before the workshop starts scouting locations to make sure we get an opportunity to shoot a variety of subjects both large and small. The afternoon processing sessions are incredibly helpful. David’s Rehtink Toolkit editing in LR is a game changer for sure and I can't wait to process some of my images using it soon! We were able to capture everything from 15 foot waves crashing on the rocks to colorful sunsets to rock formations and anemones. It truly was an experience I will remember forever. I highly recommend their workshops for anyone looking to photograph an area with experts who know it well and improve their editing skills!
I recently participated in David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick’s California Coast workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. They are a supportive team whose skills complement each other. They made each participant feel comfortable by creating a positive and relaxed learning environment. David and Jennifer thoroughly researched the area so that our time spent in the field was totally maximized. Equally valuable was the time devoted to post processing and learning David’s workflow Tool Kit- which I highly recommend. My post processing skills have definitely improved as a result. They made learning fun!
I would definitely recommend any of their workshops to you in the future. You will grow in your skills and confidence.
Attending my first photography workshop with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick, owners of Exploring Exposure, was truly a transformative experience. Their expertise, thoughtful instruction, and supportive teaching style helped me grow both technically and creatively.
Every part of the workshop was inspiring and impactful, from photographing the beautiful Monterey and Carmel coastline, exploring composition, editing in Lightroom Classic, to David and Jennifer's thoughtful critiques of our images.
This experience changed the way I see and approach my photography. I'm incredibly grateful to David and Jennifer and look forward to joining Exploring Exposure workshops in the future.
Attached is my first effort and result with the Rethink Toolbox. Thanks David for your time ad effort in creating
a clear, logical path and the tools to transform and process images. I am excited to continue to learn and experiment with the Toolbox.
