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Photo 101 Texas Style
February 7–9, 2026
A Straightforward Approach To Core Skills Designed For Beginners And Growing Photographers
Get a clear and practical introduction to the fundamentals of photography. Over three days, you’ll learn and practice core concepts in real shooting environments. Small group format, seats fill quickly.
Original price was: $495.00.$445.00Current price is: $445.00.
15 seats available
3 Days to Better Images
Gain a full understanding of your camera and settings to stop guessing and start making intentional images. We introduce each concept in the classroom and then put it into practice immediately through hands-on shooting and guided review.
Core concepts covered:
- ISO
- Aperture
- Shutter Speed
“This class is different every time I teach it, because no two groups of students are the same.”
— Joe Duty
Who This Workshop Is For
Photo 101 Texas Style is built for photographers from Dallas–Fort Worth, North Texas, and across the country who want:
- A direct, practical introduction to manual control
- Repetition and guided practice
- Clear explanations without jargon
- Structured progression from basics to real-world shooting
- Feedback that helps you understand why an image worked or didn’t
- A mix of portraits, lifestyle, low-light, and action practice
This workshop is beginner-friendly while still valuable for photographers who want a stronger technical foundation.
Full Workshop Itinerary
DAY 1
- 12–2 PM: Introduction, camera basics, composition
- 2–3 PM: Manual portraits
- 3–3:15 PM: Break
- 3:30–5 PM: Image review; low-light and lifestyle discussion
- 5–6 PM: Low-light lifestyle shoot
- 6–7 PM: Low-light discussion
- Evening: Download images and choose five for Saturday review
DAY 2
- 8:30–10 AM: Review images; composition; aperture-preferred
- 10–11 AM: Shoot around town
- 11 AM–12 PM: Sports or rodeo action session
- 12–1:30 PM: Lunch + drive to Denton
- 2–4 PM: Sports or rodeo action session
- 4–5:30 PM: Dinner break
- 5:30–7 PM: Low-light / sunset shoot downtown
DAY 3
- 9–10 AM: Sunday Morning Sidewalk Shoot
- 10 AM–12 PM: Image review + introduction to editing
What You’ll Learn
Each topic has a clear purpose and direct application.
Understand how ISO impacts brightness, noise, and overall image quality. Learn how to choose the right ISO in indoor, outdoor, and low-light environments.
Learn how aperture affects background blur, subject separation, and the amount of light entering the camera. Practice selecting aperture for portraits, lifestyle, and daytime shooting.
Master how to control movement in your images—whether it’s stopping action at a rodeo or using slow shutter speeds for intentional motion blur.
Start in full manual mode to understand the fundamentals, then learn how to move into semi-automated modes without losing control.
Practical instruction on low-light street scenes, evening lifestyle images, and sunset sessions.
Learn how to anticipate action, select the right shutter speed, and track movement effectively.
Simple techniques for balance, framing, timing, and visual clarity.
Structured image reviews help you see your progress. We finish with a clear introduction to editing fundamentals.
How We Teach
Our method is straightforward: Learn it → Shoot it → Review it.
- Each concept is immediately applied in a shooting session
- Manual mode training builds a strong foundation
- You’ll practice in both controlled and real-world environments
- Reviews help you understand why an image worked
- Small class size means personal instruction
- Clear, practical feedback throughout the weekend
Location
Sanger Chamber of Commerce
300 Bolivar St, Sanger, TX 76266
This location provides easy access to surrounding towns, allowing students to practice a wide variety of shooting scenarios throughout the weekend.
What to Bring
- DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Fully charged batteries
- Empty memory cards
- Laptop for image reviewing
- Optional: tripod or external flash
- our team
Meet Your Instructors
An award-winning photojournalist with 18 years at the Wise County Messenger, Joe brings deep experience in portraits, sports, events, and community storytelling. His teaching style focuses on clear instruction, hands-on practice, and direct feedback.
Owner of Pro360 Virtual Tours & Photography, Lisa specializes in architectural imaging, HDR work, and real-estate photography. She is Google Street View certified and an FAA-certified drone pilot. Lisa supports instruction, coordination, and student guidance throughout the workshop.
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Experience hands-on learning that will immediately strengthen your photography skills. Secure your place now to guarantee a spot in this small-group weekend workshop. Limited seats – early registration is recommended.