Lily, Nothing motivates a person like success. By taking your students out into the “real world” you are saying to them that upon completion of your training this will be you contributing to the success of the photo shoot or wedding. This has to get your students excited, after all this is why they are in school in the first place. The problem is that sometimes they forget their career goal and need to be reminded that only through much effort and hard work will they be able to accomplish their career goal. From the discussions in the forums I am sure that you are having a great impact on your students and that you are constantly striving to improve your expertise as an instructor. Good luck! Gary