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Magic of Cowboys - Montana Post-Workshop Survey

Your feedback is important to us and helps shape future workshops. This survey gives you a chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions about your experience, from the planning and lodging to the photography and overall feel of the event.

When you finish, you will get access to a special video of your 2025 workshop. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and help make each year even better.

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Magic of Cowboys – Montana Post-Workshop Survey

 

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. This was our first Magic of Cowboys workshop in Montana, and your honest input will help us learn, grow, and make future experiences even better.

 

Please know that your responses are confidential. We will not share the identity of any participant with staff, instructors, or models.

 

We truly appreciate the time and thought you put into completing this survey and for being part of this special first Montana workshop.

Travel & Arrival

We’d like to hear about your experience getting to and arriving at the workshop. Your feedback helps us understand how well travel details were communicated and how smoothly the arrival process went, so we can continue improving this part of the experience for future participants.

Question 3 of 74

Did you receive clear information before the workshop about travel and arrival logistics?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Somewhat

Question 4 of 74

How complicated was it to book your flight into Billings? 

A

Very Difficult

B

Somewhat Difficult

C

Neutral

D

Somewhat Easy

E

Very Easy

Question 5 of 74

Was it easy to find the group upon arrival in Billings?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Somewhat

Question 6 of 74

Were you comfortable with the arrangement of meeting at 4pm at the main entrance of the airport?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Would prefer a different plan

Question 7 of 74

Do you feel the group transportation from Billings to Red Lodge well organized?

A

Very Disorganized

B

Somewhat Organized

C

Neutral

D

Well Organized

E

Very Well Organized

Question 8 of 74

Any challenges you experienced during travel or arrival? 

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Lodging

Your comfort during the workshop is important to us. Please share your thoughts about the accommodations, including cleanliness, comfort, and overall experience. Your feedback helps us choose and prepare lodging that meets the needs of future participants.

Question 10 of 74

How important was it to you that lodging was included in the price of the workshop?

A

Not important at all

B

Slightly important

C

Moderately important

D

Very important

E

Extremely important

Question 11 of 74

How would you rate your accommodations overall?

A

Very uncomfortable or unsatisfactory

B

Somewhat uncomfortable or below expectations

C

Adequate but could be improved

D

Comfortable and met expectations

E

Exceptionally comfortable and exceeded expectations

Question 12 of 74

 

Would you have preferred to stay in a hotel instead of a rental home? 

 

 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 13 of 74

How comfortable were your sleeping arrangements?

A

Very uncomfortable

B

Uncomfortable

C

Neutral

D

Comfortable

E

Very comfortable

Question 14 of 74

Was your lodging clean and well-maintained?

A

No, it was not clean or well-maintained

B

Some areas needed attention

C

Generally clean but with a few issues

D

Clean and well-maintained

E

Exceptionally clean and very well-maintained

Question 15 of 74

Did you feel comfortable with your roommates?

A

Not at all comfortable

B

Slightly comfortable

C

Moderately comfortable

D

Comfortable

E

Very comfortable

Question 16 of 74

Did you feel you had enough personal space and privacy?

A

Not enough space or privacy at all

B

A little limited on space or privacy

C

Mostly adequate space and privacy

D

Comfortable amount of space and privacy

E

Plenty of space and privacy throughout the stay

Question 17 of 74

Comments or suggestions regarding lodging:

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question.  

Meals & Dining

We’d like to know about your dining experience during the workshop. Please share your thoughts on meal quality, variety, timing, and overall enjoyment. Your feedback helps us plan menus and dining options that make future workshops even better.

Question 19 of 74

          How would you rate the breakfast each morning? 

A

Poor

B

Fair

C

Good

D

Very Good

E

Excellent

Question 20 of 74

When breakfast was served in the vehicle, did you find it inconvenient to eat?

A

Very inconvenient

B

Somewhat inconvenient

C

Neutral

D

Somewhat convenient

E

Very convenient

Question 21 of 74

If you were given the choice, would you prefer that breakfast be handled differently in future workshops?

A

Yes, I’d prefer a different approach

B

No, I like the way it was done

C

Unsure / No preference

Question 22 of 74

Were snacks and beverages available as needed? 

A

No, they were rarely available when needed

B

Occasionally available but limited

C

Usually available with some gaps

D

Readily available most of the time

E

Always available and easy to access

Question 23 of 74

Do you have any feedback about the breakfasts or snacks provided during the workshop?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Meals Prepared by Barb and Shelby

Barb and Shelbey were our chuckwagon cooks who prepared brunches and dinners for the group almost every day. The following questions focus specifically on the meals they created. Please share your thoughts on the quality, variety, and overall dining experience as part of the workshop.

Question 25 of 74

How would you rate the quality of meals?

A

Poor

B

Fair

C

Good

D

Very Good

E

Excellent

Question 26 of 74

Did the meal variety meet your expectations?

     

 

A

No, the meals were too repetitive

B

Some variety, but less than I expected

C

About what I expected

D

Good variety that met my expectations

E

Excellent variety that exceeded my expectations

Question 27 of 74

Did you feel the portion sizes during meals were sufficient?

A

No, portions were too small

B

Some meals felt a little light

C

Portions were adequate

D

Portions were generous

E

Portions were more than enough

Question 28 of 74

Were dietary needs handled appropriately? 

A

Not at all

B

Slightly

C

Moderately

D

Mostly

E

Completely

Question 29 of 74

During the workshop, we served a light breakfast early in the morning, followed by brunch around 10 a.m., and dinner at approximately 4 p.m. Please rate how well this schedule worked for you throughout the workshop.

A

Very poor

B

Poor

C

Good

D

Very good

E

Excellent

Question 30 of 74

Would you have preferred eating meals at restaurants instead of having them prepared on-site?

A

Yes, I would have preferred restaurant meals

B

Maybe for some meals, but not all

C

No, I preferred the on-site meals

Question 31 of 74

During the workshop, we paused shooting for brunch and dinner breaks. We’d like to know if the timing between when the break began and when food was served felt reasonable to you.

A

No, the wait was much too long

B

The wait was slightly longer than expected

C

The timing was reasonable

D

The food was served promptly

E

The food was served very quickly and efficiently

Question 32 of 74

Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve meal planning for this workshop in the future?

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Workshop Activities

This section focuses on the photography experiences before and during the workshop. Your feedback helps us refine future workshops to ensure each experience is both rewarding and creatively inspiring.New Question

Question 34 of 74

Before the workshop, did you feel you received enough information to feel confident using your camera during the event?

A

No, I didn’t feel prepared at all

B

I received some information but could have used more

C

I felt mostly prepared

D

I felt well prepared

E

I felt completely confident and ready

Question 35 of 74

Each morning, we shared updates about pickup times and daily plans to keep everyone on schedule. Please let us know how well you felt those plans were communicated.

A

Not communicated clearly at all

B

Occasionally unclear or confusing

C

Mostly clear with minor gaps

D

Clear and easy to understand

E

Extremely clear and well communicated

Question 36 of 74

Each morning, did you feel we had a clear schedule and that you knew what to do when you arrived at the ranch?

A

Very unclear

B

Somewhat unclear

C

Neutral

D

Clear

E

Very clear

Question 37 of 74

Was the pacing of the daily schedule comfortable? 

A

Much too slow

B

A little too slow

C

Comfortable

D

A little too fast

E

Much too fast

Question 38 of 74

Did you feel the amount of shooting time at each location was appropriate?

A

We spent too little time at most locations

B

The amount of time felt about right

C

We spent too much time at some locations

Question 39 of 74

Was the pacing of the daily schedule comfortable?

A

Much too slow

B

A little too slow

C

Comfortable

D

A little too fast

E

Much too fast

Question 40 of 74

How did you feel about the number of breaks during each day?

A

There were too many breaks

B

The number of breaks felt about right

C

There were not enough breaks

Question 41 of 74

How did you feel about the length of the breaks?

A

The breaks were too long

B

The length of the breaks felt about right

C

The breaks were too short

Question 42 of 74

Did you feel supported by instructors during shoots? 

A

Not at all supported

B

Slightly supported

C

Moderately supported

D

Well supported

E

Very well supported

Question 43 of 74

Were the shooting locations diverse and inspiring? 

A

No, the locations felt repetitive and uninspiring

B

Some variety, but several locations felt similar

C

A fair mix of locations with a few standout spots

D

Good variety with many inspiring scenes

E

Excellent variety and truly inspiring locations

Question 44 of 74

Do you feel safety was adequately managed during activities?

A

Not at all

B

Slightly

C

Moderately

D

Mostly

E

Completely

Question 45 of 74

How well did the workshop meet your expectations overall?

A

Fell far below my expectations

B

Fell somewhat below my expectations

C

Met my expectations

D

Exceeded my expectations

E

Far exceeded my expectations

Question 46 of 74

What additional instruction or topics would you like to see included in future workshops?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no.”

Question 47 of 74

What was your favorite photographic moment of the week?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Question 48 of 74

What would you change or improve about the workshop activities? 

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Instruction & Team Support

This section focuses on the instructors, assistants, and overall organization of the workshop. We’d like to know how well you felt supported, how effective the instruction was, and how the team contributed to your overall experience.

Question 50 of 74

How would you rate the professionalism and friendliness of the staff?

A

Poor

B

Fair

C

Good

D

Very Good

E

Excellent

Question 51 of 74

Did you feel comfortable asking questions and receiving feedback? 

A

Not at all comfortable

B

Slightly comfortable

C

Moderately comfortable

D

Comfortable

E

Very comfortable

Question 52 of 74

How effective was communication during the workshop (group texts, morning updates, etc.)? 

A

Not at all effective

B

Slightly effective

C

Moderately effective

D

Very effective

E

Extremely effective

Question 53 of 74

How attentive and available were the staff throughout the workshop?

A

Not at all attentive

B

Slightly attentive

C

Moderately attentive

D

Very attentive

E

Extremely attentive

Question 54 of 74

How knowledgeable did you feel the instructors and assistants were about photography and the workshop locations?

A

Not at all knowledgeable

B

Slightly knowledgeable

C

Moderately knowledgeable

D

Very knowledgeable

E

Extremely knowledgeable

Question 55 of 74

Was there anyone on the team you’d like to recognize for outstanding help?

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Question 56 of 74

Do you have any feedback about how the staff could improve for future workshops?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Learning Outcomes

This section focuses on what you gained from the workshop. We’d like to understand how the experience contributed to your growth as a photographer, what new skills or insights you took away, and how valuable you found the educational aspects of the workshop.

Question 58 of 74

Do you feel this workshop helped improve your photography skills?

A

Not at all

B

Slightly

C

Moderately

D

Significantly

E

Greatly

Question 59 of 74

Did you capture images you’re proud of? 

A

Yes

B

No

C

Maybe

Question 60 of 74

Was there enough balance between learning and shooting time? 

A

Not at all balanced

B

Slightly unbalanced

C

Neutral

D

Well balanced

E

Very well balanced

Question 61 of 74

What new techniques or ideas did you take away?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Question 62 of 74

Would you recommend this workshop to others?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Maybe, not sure

Question 63 of 74

How do you feel this workshop has influenced, or not influenced, your photography moving forward?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no.”

Overall Experience

This section looks at your overall impressions of the Magic of Cowboys – Montana Workshop. We’d like to know how you felt about the experience as a whole, from the organization and activities to the atmosphere and value. Your feedback helps us continue refining every aspect of the workshop for future participants.

Question 65 of 74

Overall, how satisfied are you with your Magic of Cowboys – Montana experience?

A

Very dissatisfied

B

Dissatisfied

C

Neutral

D

Satisfied

E

Very satisfied

Question 66 of 74

Did the workshop feel worth the price? 

A

Yes

B

No

C

Not sure

Question 67 of 74

If you were to attend a similar workshop in the future, what price range would you consider reasonable?

A

Under $2,000

B

$2,000–$2,999

C

$3,000–$3,999

D

$4,000–$4,999

E

$5,000–$5,999

F

$6,000 or more

Question 68 of 74

Would you attend another Langell Photography workshop? 

A

Yes

B

No

C

Maybe

Question 69 of 74

If this same workshop or a different one were offered as a “Lisa Langell Designed Workshop,” with the itinerary created by Lisa and led by her hand-picked team, but Lisa herself was not in attendance, would you consider attending?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Not sure

Question 70 of 74

What was your favorite part of the entire week?
If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no.”

Question 71 of 74

What would you change or improve for next time? 

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Question 72 of 74

Is there anything we didn’t ask that you’d like to share? 

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

Question 73 of 74

Which future offerings from Langell Photography would you be most interested in?

(Select all that apply)
A

In-person workshops like Magic of Cowboys or Magic of Alaska

B

New workshop destinations or themes

C

Online educational courses

D

Online videos or tutorials

E

Access to an online photography community or social platform

Question 74 of 74

What types of workshops, destinations, or online experiences would you like to see added to the Lisa Langell Photography schedule in the future?

If you don’t have any feedback for this question, just type “no” to advance to the next question. 

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