Austin Photography Classes / Workshops
Our most popular class! Often sells out!
Student Comment: "Kevin Gourley is a
fantastic instructor! He exceeded all expectations
in 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. :)"
NEW PHOTOGRAPHY 101 WORKSHOPS!
Jump-start your photography with
this special Summer Photography 101E Extended Workshop:
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Photography 101 E Workshop * AUGUST
- MIX NIGHT/DAY
Fundamentals of Great Photography
* NEW:
Special Summer Extended Class Format with extended hands-on
class sessions, and includes lunch on Friday.
August 10-13, 2010
Tues / Wed / Thurs Evenings + All Day Friday (Lunch
Included on Friday)
Tuesday August 10, 2010
7-9pm
Wednesday August 11, 2010 7-9pm
Thursday August 12, 2010
7-9pm
Friday August 13, 2010
9am - 4pm (+ lunch)
Mix of Lecture / Hands-On / Homework
and fun!
Kick off the Fall
by improving your photography before the holidays with my
Photography 101 Workshop:
Just Announced!
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Limited to only 6 students!
Painting With Light - Photography
Class
September 7 & 14, 2010
Tuesday Nights
7:00 - 9:00 pm
This is our
most fun class!
Prepare to create some amazing photographs!
"I had so much fun learning these light
'painting' techniques!"
"Painting With Light was an amazing
experience!" |
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Photographic
Lighting Techniques
(stay tuned... YES it's
coming!)
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We'll be adding more
classes throughout the year!
If you're
interested in taking a future class and want to add yourself to
our email list, please
click here and tell us!
PRIVATE TUTORING: I am also available for individual
photography tutoring.
Click here to contact me about
individual tutoring.
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These classes have
already ended:
Young
Photographers Workshop
A Fun Photography Basics
Class for Ages 11-17
Don't see a class that
fits your needs or schedule?
Click here and tell us what you'd like
to see us offer!
Also: Stay tuned for other workshops and
classes! I am also available for one-on-one tutoring on all
sorts of photography topics. If you're interested,
please contact me!
 Over the years, I have taught classes
and workshops on photography with various photography clubs, ranging
from basic to advanced photography, nature, landscape, color,
lighting, composition, technique, portraiture, low light, darkroom, etc.
Here
are some recent testimonials about my
classes:
- "Kevin Gourley is a
fantastic instructor! He exceeded all expectations
in 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. :)"
- "Kevin's workshop has
given me the basic understanding of my camera & it's
manual functions.... Something I could never learn from
a book. His clear and concise education of the basics of
photography was just what I was looking for after YEARS
of taking pictures in automatic mode. I thoroughly
enjoyed the relaxed open discussion setting & would
definitely recommend this class to others! Thanks
Kevin!"
- "What I really loved
about this class is that Kevin has so much experience
and great tips for every issue you could possibly think
of. He doesn't only teach the theory, I could really
tell that he actually DOES what he's talking about -
these are real tips from a real photographer."
- "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!"
- "After taking the
Photography 101 class with Kevin, I feel I actually
understand how my camera works and all of its
capabilities. Kevin's presentations and hands on classes
were well put together and easy to understand. Whether
you are wanting to get serious about photography or just
take better snapshots in your everyday life, I would
recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn the
basics of photography."
- "Kevin's class is so
informative. He cares about everyone understanding all
of the material he covers and invites your questions.
Students receive a copy of everything covered in class
which eliminates spending too much time taking notes.
Kevin's knowledge & passion for cameras and photography
make him an excellent teacher."
- "An excellent class to
learn the basics of photography as well as some great
pointers from a seasoned professional!! Kevin was an
exceptional teacher with a hands on approach to help a
'newbie' learn photography."
- "After many thousands
of dollars worth of cameras from 1999 until now, I've
finally realized that I didn't just need a better camera
but instead I needed Kevin's Photography 101 Weekend
Workshop. I guess I don't have an excuse to buy the
latest and greatest camera now."
- "Kevin is a great
teacher, especially for those of us who are new to
digital SLR photography. Thank you for offering a basic
Photography class, Kevin!" Janis
- About Photography 101:
"An excellent class to learn the basics of photography
as well as some great pointers from a seasoned
professional!! Kevin was an exceptional teacher with a
hands on approach to help a 'newbie' learn photography."
- "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!"
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 "I learned quite a bit
about my camera and how to use it. The homework really
helped to take what I learned in class and apply it in
my pictures. The things we learned about how to set up
the picture and what to look for when we take a picture
was really helpful. Kevin is an awesome teacher. Even
the simplest questions were answered and discussed w/o
making the person asking the question feel
uncomfortable."
- "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!"
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 "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."
- "Kevin did a great job
making the information interesting and the shots I
wanted to get attainable by introducing basic
information in an easy-to-understand format."
- "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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 "Painting With Light
was an amazing experience! After shooting film and
digital for a total of 30+ years, this was a fantastic
opportunity to learn a new art using photography. Kevin
teaches with patience and enthusiasm, ensuring everyone
learns. I highly recommend this experience to newcomer-
and oldtimer-photographers of all ages!" Heather
- "I had a blast and
learned so much, thank you!!!" AC
- "I loved how this
class made me realize how little I knew about my camera.
I have always used automatic settings and have sometimes
been very happy with the results and not so happy other
times. This class opened my eyes to so many things and I
can't wait to experiment with different settings,
shutter speeds and lighting. I would love to take future
classes and would recommend this class to anyone that
wants to get out of the "automatic" settings." Angie
Churchill
- Painting with Light:
"It was a lot of fun. Hope I can go to some of
your other classes." JP
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 "If you're new to
photography, like me, books will only get you so far.
Kevin's class answered all the questions the books did
not. His knowledge of photography is vast and his
guidance was invaluable. The passion he has for
photography is evident throughout the session and highly
addictive. Kevin, thank you for turning a novice into a
photographer." - Robert R
- "Kevin's photography
classes provide an excellent foundation in digital
photography and are perfect for enthusiasts who would
like to take their photography to the next level." Eric
Deal
- "Kevin is an extremely
knowledgeable photographer who communicates with a lot
of passion. Taking his class gives you real motivation
to take better photos and gives you the know-how to do
it." - Beth Schrader,
The Busy Traveler www.busytraveler.us
- "Photo 101 took the
mystery out of all the little buttons on the top, sides
and back of the camera. Things like white balance, ISO,
speed and aperture were cleared up."
-
 "Kevin's passion for
photography is obvious in his teaching. He goes above
and beyond helping his students to understand and
explore various aspects of the subject. Everything I
learned in this class was helpful and I walked away with
a renewed enthusiasm for photography." - J.M.
- "Kevin Gourley shares
his passion for photography very well by delivering on
the dot with this class. The amount of concepts covered
in the class are very diverse and broad. Kevin certainly
inspires you to spend the time and learn photography as
well as look beyond the lens!"
- "I really enjoyed the
classes and learned a lot. Even though I had read about
many of the topics, a classroom setting was better for
absorbing and understanding the information."
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 "Kevin, Thank you for
the outstanding lesson you provided in your studio. With
your engineering background you were able to
methodically breakdown each step of the process, but did
it in a way that was very organic, easy to understand
and unintimidating. It was a priceless experience for me
to see how each studio light affected the subject and to
see how much control a good photographer can have with
light. The lesson only got better as I watched you
transform from a technical instructor to visual artist
during the last 30 minutes of the lesson. It was like
having two different instructors. I have a whole new
respect for studio photography and can’t wait to try
some of the lessons at home. Now I have to clean out the
garage to have a space to shoot!" Jaime G.
- "Thank you so much for
putting on this workshop. This is EXACTLY what I've been
needing!!!" - Ramona H.
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 "As someone who is
starting out in photography I have been so blessed to
find Kevin. I love his work! He is so knowledgeable in
all aspects of photography and is always willing to
share that knowledge. I've been on a couple of photo
shoots with Kevin and it's easy to see how much he loves
what he's doing. Thanks for everything Kevin!" - Joanna
- "When Kevin teaches
photography, it's clear that he's passionate about
quality, professionalism and customer service. To him,
photography is a form of creative expression that
requires attention to detail." - Sam
-
 "Kevin is the nicest
and most helpful person you will ever meet and he really
knows his stuff. He can help you no matter what your
need might be." - Christina
- "It has been a joy
being in class with Kevin. You can tell he loves
photography and loves to help others understand the
different areas of photography. It doesn't matter if you
are a beginner or an intermediate you always seem to go
away with learning something. Thanks Kevin!!!!" -
Elizabeth
- "Kevin's classes are
where Right Brain meets Left Brain … and they play
nicely together! All those photographic 'techie' things
intimidated me; but I knew that ignorance of them was
limiting my ability to use my camera the way I really
wanted to. But Kevin makes the science simple and
quickly helps you put it to work in service to your
creative spirit. He quickly grasps your vision– the
vision of your eyes and your camera -- and those visions
of your heart – and teaches you how to better express
them." - Linda
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