Kevin Gourley Photography - Austin, Texas - Classes/Workshops

Special Summer Extended Class Format!
A full weekend of learning!
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This WEEKEND WORKSHOP is a Mix of Lecture / Hands-On Examples / Homework and fun! Special Extended Summer Weekend Format! With more hands-on class learning exercises. (This extended version has more hands-on activities than our standard Photography 101 Workshop, plus it includes lunch on both Saturday and Sunday.) Take your Photography to the Next Level! Registration is on a first-come basis. Sorry. This class has already been completed! Check out our other classes! One Weekend  June 25-26 Sat 9am-6pm Sun 9am-5pm (Includes lunch both days) Ages 15 Through Adult Location: Kevin Gourley Photography Studio 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400  Austin, TX Register Now - Click Here

Students of Kevin's Photography 101 Workshops say: "I thoroughly enjoyed the Photography 101 class. I learned so much about my camera that I'm much more comfortable pushing myself and my photos. The classroom setting is comfortable and Kevin is a really great teacher - combining technical information and answering questions readily. Kevin's way of teaching is friendly and you feel that he listens to you and understands what your needs are. I can't wait to take another class! I will be telling all my photo friends about Kevin and definitely encourage them to take some classes!" "I have learned SO much more than I ever thought possible." More Testimonials Does this class not fit your schedule?   Tell us what works best for YOU!

Learn all the things your manual will NEVER teach you!

"To create better photographs, it's tempting to think
you have to buy a better camera. 
The REAL key is to become a better photographer."

A Great Class for Beginners
If you are new to photography, this is a great class to help you understand the basics, giving you a jump start on creating great photographs.   Is your new digital SLR overwhelming with all of its options and settings?  Do you envision all sorts of great ideas for photos, but then find yourself frustrated because you don't know what to do?   We'll take the mystery out of photography and you'll start taking better photos.

A Great Class for Intermediate Photographers
Even if you have been taking photos for quite a while, understanding the fundamentals will help you create the best photographs possible. People often "jump in" and start taking photos, fall in love with photography, get a better camera and more lenses, but skip over really learning some of the important basics.  They then get frustrated when they hit a wall where they just can't seem to get the shots they are wanting to get, because they don't know what to do.   If this describes you, then this is the class for you!  This class will provide a foundation on which you can build your own creative style and images.

Beginner or intermediate,
this fun and informative workshop is for you!
It is so important to learn the "basics", to understand how cameras, lenses, light, composition, interact together in the process of creating great images. Once you understand the "rules", we will explore when "breaking the rules" can be creatively used to produce beautiful and engaging images.

The ultimate objective in this class is to empower you with the
tools and techniques to create great photos.

Your Camera:
If you own a Digital SLR (DSLR) this is a great class to learn how to move beyond shooting in "automatic" mode. This class is more suited to DSLR's, but if you have a "point and shoot" camera, many of the topics covered will help you improve your photography!

Learn how to:

• Select the right lens and equipment to use to get the perfect shot
• Take photos with a "soft background" making the subject in the photo really stand out
• Shoot images with more vibrant colors
• Photograph waterfalls to get that soft water flow effect
• Capture a genuine smile in a portrait
• Make your images "pop" through creative use of light
• More effectively capture the grandeur and majesty of mountains
• Break the "rules" and shoot some really fun images that others will ask "Wow!  How did you do that??"
• Compose your photographs to be more visually pleasing
• Take consistently sharper photographs
• Shoot better photographs with your electronic flash
• You'll even learn some surprising information the camera
  manufacturers won't tell you!
• Much much more...

What we'll cover:

• The fundamentals of photography
• Composition
• The art of "seeing"
• The Digital Revolution
• The Camera
• The Shutter
• The Aperture
• ISO settings
• Exposure
• Metering
• Manual and Automatic Exposure Modes
• Color Temperature
• White Balance
• Lenses & Focal Length
• Depth of Field
• Digital Imaging - Sensors, File Types, Capabilities, Limitations
• RAW vs JPG
• Light
• Flash Photography
• Perspective
• Creative and Fun Techniques
• Portraits
• Nature / Landscape / Wildlife Photography

Class Format:
Come prepared to learn with camera and notebook in hand!   Please make sure to bring your manual!   

This class is an "extended version" of our very popular Photography 101 Workshop, but this class is all done over ONE GREAT WEEKEND!

While our standard Photography 101 Workshop is a total of 12 hours over 6 weeks, THIS extended version is 17 hours, which includes a mix of lecture, live demonstrations, hands on examples, personal photography projects done during class, and lunch provided on both days.  There will be question / answer times throughout. Water, coffee, soft drinks, and snacks are also provided throughout the day. 

Keep in Touch! 
Once you have been a student of one of our classes, you are invited to future photographer social get-togethers at our studio (for free).  Everyone brings potluck snacks / finger food, and we'll provide the drinks.  It will also be a time to share your photography with the rest of the group and celebrate your great work!  Our next potluck get-together is July 21st, 6:30-9 PM.

The Photography 101 Workshop is a great investment. 
The return on your investment is great photographs.

Your Investment:             $449

17 Hour Workshop, Includes Lunch on Both Days!

Coming from Out of town?
We have negotiated a special discounted rate of $91 at Hilton Garden Inn Austin NW/Arboretum at 11617 Research Boulevard (US 183) which is very nearby our studio!  Once you register, we can give you more information about how to get the special rate.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made on or before June 1, 2011, will receive a refund of the workshop fee minus a $50 cancellation fee. Sorry, but no refunds will be made for cancellations made after June 1st.

Register:
To reserve your seat, you may pay online or mail us a check.

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Space is limited!  Photography 101 is our most popular class. 
It often fills up quickly!

This Makes a Great Gift!
Give this class as a gift to your photographer loved-one or friend!  I will provide a nice gift certificate that you can give as a present!

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Student Comment:  "I would, without hesitation, recommend Kevin's 101 Workshop to anyone wanting to learn more about photography. Even if you are a beginner and feel a little intimidated, you will instantly be at ease with Kevin. This is someone that is living his passion and passing it on to his students brilliantly. This class was a joy to be in, and I learned so much without ever feeling overwhelmed or confused. Kevin has put a lot of time and effort into making his classes a top notch experience, and he has succeeded beautifully. In addition, his demonstrations and unique perspective on his craft make it truly special. I look forward to taking more classes from him in the future!"

Student Comment: "While the class was a great introduction into digital photography, it was also so much more. It was a perfect mix of technical detail and creative elements, stressing the photographer as much as the camera. This class was just what I was looking for. Highly recommended!"

Student Comment:  "Kevin Gourley is a fantastic instructor! He exceeded all expectations taking the Photography 101 class. Kevin's ability to bring together the technical and artistic side of photography is magical. I highly recommend any beginner to take this class. :)"

Student Comment:  "Kevin, after 30 years of experimenting with photography but always using automatic settings, I finally learned how to shoot manually! You did a fantastic job of explaining photography and light. You are very talented and creative - thanks for sharing. I love that you are so passionate about photography as an art and that you encourage it in others!"

Student Comment:  "I really liked the pace and how the homework assignments helped cement my understanding of different lessons. I really, really enjoyed the get-together/slide show as the last class."

Student Comment:  "This has 'jump-started' me into understanding my camera and hopefully using it at a different level now. It will be fun to play and learn while doing something I love."

Student Comment:  "Kevin's classes are incredibly well organized, and they are a terrific blend of technical and artistic information. He manages to impart a huge amount of information in each class and makes himself available for questions outside of class too. I finally "got" some concepts that I'd been struggling to understand -- and FINALLY had the courage to turn off the Automatic settings and try Manual. Great experience! I'm looking forward to taking more classes with Kevin."

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About the Instructor:
Kevin Gourley has been an avid photographer for over 35 years. He has taught classes on many aspects of photography through the years, and has led various photography groups. Kevin is an award-winning, nationally published professional photographer and has a full-service photography studio in NW Austin, and specializes in portraiture, commercial photography, fine art, and landscape photography.

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