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Give Yourself This Gift – 2018 Rocky Mountain Photography Workshop

As 2018 quickly approaches, I wanted to put out this reminder we have only TWO SPACES LEFT in our 2018 Rocky Mountain Summer Photography Workshop and only ONE SPACE LEFT in our 2018 Rocky Mountain Fall Photography Workshop!

This is the perfect gift for any photographer, and that photographer might be YOU!  In these fun photography adventures, we spend four full days in magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park. This park is truly a national treasure and a photographer’s paradise!

In addition to the four days we spend photographing the park, we also have two pre-trip meetings (which you can view online, if you don’t live near our studio).  In these meetings, we fill you in on what to expect on the trip, travel plans, info about the park, as well as important camera settings to use to get the best shots.

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Student Comments:

  • “The workshop was outstanding because we had total access to a Kevin and Gail’s knowledge and experience in photography. We were presented with multiple shooting locations and lighting situations from which to learn. Kevin was always available to provide advice and help resolve any problems with camera settings or answer questions. The availability of daily photo reviews permitted one to make any adjustments to shooting techniques before the next day. This was the most hands-on learning experience I have had and I look forward to more with Kevin.”
  • “This workshop provided a broad depth of experiences in the RMNP because Kevin is so knowledgeable about the area and about the best way to photograph it. I really appreciated the care given to maximize each student’s experience, no matter their skill level. I will definitely consider taking other trips with Kevin and Gail.”
  • “This exceeded all my expectations!”
  • “The natural beauty of RMNP was enhanced by Kevin’s knowledge of the park and locations that were custom picked for great photographic shots. Kevin’s calm, patient and knowledgeable teaching style meant that everyone, at whatever level they were at, felt comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, learning from them and then getting immeasurably better pictures as a result. The improvement in my photography from Day 1 to Day 4 was unbelievable. I came thinking the auto settings on my camera really took better pictures than I did, and I left seeing and believing that the pictures I now understood how to take were vastly superior to anything the camera could capture in auto mode. It was a 5 star experience from beginning to end.

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6 Photographers, 6 Projects – A New Learning Opportunity

This class is now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

Limited to only 6 students!

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I am calling this the
‘6×6 Photography Workshop’

I am offering a unique opportunity for 6  select photographers to participate in this program where we meet to work on a different photographic project each month for 6 months.

Once we have 6 definite students, I will add the class.

  • The projects will be very hands-on learning opportunities with a mix of teaching and doing at my studio in NW Austin.
  • I am intentionally designing this as a very small group experience to maximize your ability to learn and create great images
  • I will provide professional models for some of our activities as well as the studio, studio lighting etc.
  • Class is for DSLR (Digital SLR) and MILC (Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras)
  • We’ll meet once a month, on a weekday evening.
  • You will create your own great images
  • Have a lot of fun
  • Projects will vary each month focusing on a mix of different topics
    • Beautiful studio lighting / Glamour / Dramatic lighting
    • Jewelry Photography
    • Light painting
    • Creative techniques
    • Water droplet magic
    • High shutter speed fun
    • Composite portraiture
  • The price will be only $99 per session when you commit to the 6 sessions.

Who can participate?

It depends on your current photographic knowledge. You must apply to be considered for this program. If I determine your knowledge level isn’t quite a fit for this yet, I might refer you to one of my other classes first. But don’t be discouraged. I want to help you learn! So if you are interested, complete this form and we’ll talk about it.

 

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Thank You From Kevin

Reflecting back on all of the photographers I have taught over the years, I have to say, for me, this is not about earning an income. Sure, since I am neither retired nor independently wealthy, I have to earn an income in order for me to be able to do this, but that is not WHY I have chosen to teach photography.  I frankly could have made way more money in my previous career.

When I reflect back on the people who influenced my life the most, they were all teachers. I have always had a lot of respect for teachers.  And I have always loved teaching.  Since I love photography and I love teaching, it is only natural for me to teach photography.

Actually teaching photography sharpens my skills as a photographer, and doing photography professionally empowers me to be a better instructor, but what motivates me the most has to do with my respect for the art of photography.  Photography is not just about creating pretty pictures. It is more meaningful than that.  Photography is an important way we tell our life stories about our adventures, our vacations, our celebrations, our sorrows, our tragedies, and our accomplishments.  Photography captures the record of our human experience on this earth.

Our photographs grasp onto fleeting moments of time, embracing those moments, and remembering them, to be appreciated at a later time.  Some of our photographs rise to something beyond just a “snapshot” and become a “priceless possession” remembering a moment we can never go back to, or a memory with a loved one who is no longer with us.  A few of our photographs can even become cherished possessions. The bottom line is that photography is important, and I see the endeavor of teaching photography as therefore important.

I have so many wonderful memories with so many of you, in teaching photography, and experiencing some real adventures with you. Thank you for participating in my workshops, and thank you for the memories. I love photography, and I can honestly say I love you all.  You are truly wonderful people. My life is better for having known you.

Kevin Gourley

 

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