"Before I became Executive Director of Aperture Foundation, I was a photography student in one of Shauna’s classes at ICP. I was inspired by Shauna, and remain in contact with her for advice and discussion, and to keep me apprised of exhibitions, programs, and competitions (along with legions of former students and colleagues). In Malcolm Gladwell’s, The Tipping Point, certain people are called “connectors.” Shauna is a connector in the world of photography. She is a gifted artist, and a committed pedagogue." Ellen Harris
"In looking back on my undergraduate experience at Parsons School of Design, Shauna Church, was, by far, the most influential professor I studied under. Her passion for photography and sharing knowledge comes through in her classes. Shauna’s enthusiasm for teaching and patience with her students, no matter what their level of expertise, is an invaluable trait for a professor. The world of digital imaging seems to always be in a state of rapid change, and Shauna is always on top of the latest technology and techniques; most importantly she conveys the information clearly and effectively. Since graduating, Shauna has gone out of her way to stay in touch with me and many other students. Though I am no longer her student, I still turn to her for advice and critiques on my own work. I value her opinions, and really appreciate her sincerity, and generosity with her time. In addition to devoting a tremendous amount of time to teaching, Shauna is also an accomplished artist whose work I truly admire. I always look forward to seeing new work from her, as she pushes the boundaries of both traditional and digital photography. Her control and understanding of the medium is second to none. Obviously I cannot say enough about Shauna, but what it comes down to is...she is inspiring. Her energy and creative enthusiasm is contagious, making her a joy to work with." David Packer
"I have taken many courses at ICP for several years, and in that capacity, I've been aware of the unique leadership and support roles Shauna Church offers to students in all areas of the institution. In the classroom, Shauna quickly gains the respect of students due to her incredible knowledge base and experience, and more importantly, her passionate and sincere desire for students at all levels to learn and move ahead. Shauna enhances the course material with a deluge of relevant information from the art and technical worlds. She alerts us all to gallery shows, new products in photography and important references in publications. Shauna is an important teacher to her students even after the classes have ended. She helps people prepare for exhibitions and directs us to the problem-solving people and places when we are in need. Her status in the art world and her talent as a teacher are valued and praised by her many devoted students. Many times, when I recommend Shauna's classes, I find they are also her former student and we proceed to discuss how much inspiration and knowledge she imparts and comment on her cult status among the ICP student community. Shauna is the link that brings us all together, whether in darkroom or digital, and keeps us connected between classes." Jeffrey A. Weisberg, M.D.
"I have taken two courses with Shauna: PHOTOSHOP 1 and DIGITAL IMAGING IN BLACK AND WHITE at ICP. Shauna knows how to teach! There are few people in a specialized field like photography who not only live what they preach, but make their interest in the subject so intense that you can’t help but feel the energy. In case you are lost, Shauna has the unique ability to pick up on your confusion and lead you back on course. Photoshop means a lot of different things to different people. Shauna can guide you according to what you are trying to do, not her own agenda. Shauna is a teacher who really can do." Robert Sachs
"I took my first class, PHOTOSHOP 1, with Shauna Church, but it certainly won't be the last! Shauna knows her subject inside out and is very effective at imparting that knowledge to a class with various levels of experience. I most appreciate that her answers focus on understanding why something is done so that one is left with the ability to problem solve instead of just blindly taking an action and not knowing why it might have a certain unwanted result. Shauna is incredibly keen, visually, and aside from Photoshop skills, she really helps you to "see" what's going on in an image. Beyond the class Shauna keeps her students informed about all things "photographic" via email and is very supportive of her student's work. Shauna eats, drinks and breaths this stuff. Her passion and dedication are clearly visible to anyone who comes in contact with her. I'm looking forward to my next chance to take a class with her." Charles Chessler
"Shauna has an enthusiasm for teaching which enlivens the classroom experience. She is thoroughly prepared for every class, with demos, written documentation and internet sources for all related issues. Though these courses are very technical, Shauna presents each lesson as a service to the aesthetic challenges facing us as photographers. I've witnessed her response to students' work with either patience or provocation, instinctively knowing which would help them reach the next level in their development. I have taught photography for 15 years, and I was impressed by the way she balanced content and technique and inspired each student. Shauna is generous with her time and deep knowledge of photography. Her interest in her students is genuine, and continues with email notices about their exhibitions and publications. I feel fortunate to be a part of her alumni and I look forward to the next time I can take a workshop with this gifted teacher." John Maggiotto
"Shauna is a very effective communicator, and is patient with her students, who come to her at all levels of understanding. She backs up her lessons with written and digital sources for easy reference. She is a generous teacher, and makes herself available to her students when questions arise. She stays current with the latest technologies and tools. Shauna imparts an understanding of the computer, scanners, printers and software programs, with the mindset of an engineer. She understands the mechanics, and can explain them to artists in a way that we can understand. Shauna works very thoroughly during class time. She offers a lot of information, and uses student work to teach lessons, for a hands-on experience. Shauna also has wonderful artistic skills. She has extremely sensitive eyes and sees great detail in images, which helps to train her students to see in greater depth. She has a creative mind and informs her students with an array of solutions to imaging problems. Shauna encourages using new tools for a different approach and she inspires experimentation. Her knowledge of the History of Photography, as well as the practice of contemporary digital artists, is another resource that she brings to class. Shauna makes learning exciting!" Midge Valdes
"My first encounter with Shauna was a class in B & W Infrared photography in 1991. This more traditional film and darkroom workshop was where I first experienced her gift for sharing, her passion as a photographic artist and her ability to inspire. Without delay she was able to quickly understand the various special needs and experience of each student and help them grow with their own art in the short two weekend workshop. Shauna's rare and sensitive teaching ability is very much like an artist working with a special palette. If it wasn't for her special teaching ability, I would have not taken a digital photography class years later. Once again, her patient style of teaching proved an inspiration for my desire to bridge into the digital B & W world. With the internet as her communication link, she continues to inspire with brief emails about issues of photographic interest long after class ended. I look forward to my photographic workshops with Shauna which always help lead me into my next phase of photographic art." Paul Grieco
"I have been a student of Shauna Church’s for several years. She is a wonderful teacher, who is able to convey her wealth of knowledge in a clear and precise way that makes it easy to understand the complexities of the digital editing and printing process. Shauna’s standard use of modeling followed by supervised (and very supportive) practice has helped me to develop independent skills. The handouts she provided were helpful references when trying things outside of class, and she continues to be a great resource for information about photography and digital imaging. Most important, Shauna, as an artist herself, has motivated me (and many other students) to develop my skills further, to explore new photographic methods, to look at my work with a critical eye, and to continue in my photographic endeavors." Arlene Goldberg
"I took PHOTOSHOP 3 with Shauna Church at The International Center of Photography. She is, by far, one of the most competent instructors that I have ever had. Her passion for the arts, patience with students, knowledge of the material, and ability to convey the information in an interesting manner made the class a great learning experience for me. I have referred several photographers to take Shauna’s classes and I would recommend her again in any teaching or artistic capacity." Eugene Gologursky
"I have taken several Photoshop classes with Shauna Church. As a former instructor of a technical subject in another field, I know how difficult it is to teach a lecture-demonstration class such as Photoshop. Shauna is well organized and has good handouts which I still refer to. She is able to clearly explain the working mechanics of a complicated software program. She is also able to pace a group of people of different abilities so the more advanced are learning something new or perfecting skills while she patiently works with those of lesser knowledge. That is a clear advantage in a class situation involving techincal and aesthetic material. Shauna is extremely generous with her time and knowledge and is a constant source of information and inspiration to me. I highly recommend her as both a teacher and an artist." Katherine D. Crone
"I recently took DIGITAL IMAGING IN BLACK AND WHITE at ICP with Shauna Church. It was the most valuable course I have ever taken. In 4 classes, Shauna gave the class a thorough understanding of how to scan negatives and slides, convert color images to black and white and retouch images. In addition we learned how to tone and print these images on various archival papers to enhance our image content. Shauna manages to communicate a tremendous amount of information in a brief period of time. She made sure everyone in the class had a clear understanding of the lesson. Plus, the course was a pleasure due to her enthusiasm and passion, which was contagious and exhilirating and encouraged us all to enjoy our work. Since then, Shauna has been an tremendous source of information for me on all aspects of Photography, via email and at the open lab at ICP. Taking a course with Shauna brought me to a new level in photography. I highly recommend her classes to all photographers." Karen Cattan
"I took PHOTOSHOP 2 with Shauna Church. The skills I learned in her class has helped me expand my photography business. She made it very exciting, with hands on visual directions and impressive results. Shauna made it easy to review at home with her syllabus for each topic and she welcomed all questions and would elaborate on why some methods are better suited than others for a specific task at hand. When I need to update my photoshop skills, I will take another class instructed by Shauna Church." Gerry Montesano
"As a student of Shauna Church, I appreciated her clarity of instruction and the generosity with which she shared her time and enthusiasm with her students. As an artist, I appreciate her ongoing relationship with her students via her emailing list. This emailing list serves to inform her students, past and present, of new developments in the medium of photography, opportunities for exhibition, and to announce upcoming shows and workshops from which we may benefit. In essence, Shauna fosters a sense of community and connection among her peers and students by giving Shauna a platform upon which to promote and praise the works and continued growth of those self-same peers and students." Jeremy Helton
"Recently, I took a DIGITAL IMAGING IN BLACK AND WHITE with Shauna Church at The International Center of Photography. Shauna was knowledgeable about every aspect of the subject matter and was determined to get every detail explained clearly and effectively. When I had questions, she took the time to listen to and show me the way to experiment to acheive my own vision for the photo. After attending the class, my understanding of the capability of Photoshop to further my work increased more than I expected, as my skill level did not meet the prerequisite for that level class. The catalyst that can be attributed to this gain is my teacher, Shauna Church." Benj Gershman
"Shauna was my professor during my senior year at Parsons School for Design. Before this class, I barely knew anything about Photoshop and that was the main reason why I didn't do digital work. Shauna taught the digital work flow in a way that everyone in the class understood. If one person in our class did not understand, she was patient and took the time to go through the steps again. I really enjoyed being in Shauna's class because she explained the techniques in a very clear way, and I knew that Shauna enjoyed teaching us as well. If I ever have a chance to take another class with Shauna teaching, it would be great! Kay Saida
"I took PHOTOSHOP 3 with Shauna Church at the International Center of Photography. This class focused on advanced photographic techniques, and in addition to the valuable information tied to the subject matter, Ms. Church was willing and able to speak to the many related topics that came up during the course of discussion. I found Shauna Church to be an excellent teacher. Organized, efficient, hard-working, dependable, she had a lot of knowledge at her fingertips, couldeffortlessly demonstrate difficult examples, and passed information to the class generously, in a personable, easygoing manner. Ms. Church made great effort to ensure her course would be useful to every individual, as she continually invited students to think about and bring to class questions and possible topics relevant to the work they were doing. As a former student, and as an artist and educator, I can highly recommend Shauna Church as a superb teacher and conscientious artist." Glenn Lieberman
"I have taken 2 classes with Shauna Church, PHOTOSHOP 2 and PHOTOSHOP 3 at ICP. The second class I registered for solely because I was so impressed by what I had learned, and her teaching style, in the first class! Shauna is incredibly professional and thorough in her methods, providing the students with clear information and handouts. I have recommended her class to several peers interested in learning about Photoshop, and they were also impressed with Shauna and thanked me for the recommendation. I use alot of the techniques Shauna taught me in class and it has improved the way I work on my art. Aside from her classroom time, I am grateful that Shauna has also worked to create a community; by forwarding on relevant information regarding technological advances, residencies, juried competitions, gallery shows etc. Besides my highest recommendation of Shauna as a teacher, I have great admiration and respect for her work as an artist. She is a great asset to the programs she is involved with." Barbara Sullivan
"I took a Intensive January Workshop with Shauna Church at ICP. She knows her subject and is able to present it in an easy-to-understand manner,demonstrating with examples as needed. The presentation was well organized, tIme was allowed for questioning and her answers were to the point. Shauna is an excellent teacher and I will definitely travel to NYC again to take another one of her classes." Selma Josell
"As a student of the International Center of Photography in New York City, I had the unique opportunity of taking two courses that were taught by Shauna Church. She is an outstanding instructor and one who can convey information to her students in a logical and rational fashion. Shauna is an extremely talented individual, who provides mentorship to her students in a very professional manner. Her leadership goes beyond the ordinary and exudes her passion to teach, which in turn intensifies her students quest for knowledge and their learning experience, far beyond the classroom. Shauna Church's skill set, when combined with her creativity, generates a springboard upon which her students are elevated to a very high level of performance. This synergy, combined with her high energy and experience, in turn raises her students to excellence. It was an honor to be a student in her classroom and be the beneficiary of her teaching." Jon L. Gelman
"I recently had the pleasure of taking DIGITAL IMAGING IN BLACK & WHITE taught by Shauna Church, at the International Center of Photography. It stressed working with black-and-white negatives, and original digital images in Photoshop to control contrast and tone and to produce prints equivalent to those created in the darkroom. Shauna thoroughly explained how to perform the entire workflow from image acquisition, through image adjustment in Photoshop; including burning and dodging techniques, and tonal adjustments, and printing options. She covered a number of complex subjects in a manner which balanced technical detail with artistic concerns. I would rate Ms. Church as highly capable in both her technical proficiency and educational skills in digital photography. Shauna is certainly one of the most competent instructors in photography with whom I have had the opportunity to study in the last 4 years, since I devoted my full attention to photography. I have taken a number of courses at the ICP and I would rate Shauna Church's course as one of the very best." D. Steve Harris