Photography Workshops

Photography Tour Guide
Hello, my name is Gene Tewksbury.  It's my goal to help you understand more about your camera, your photographic techniques and your creative process.  Photography is a whole lot of fun once you grasp some basic concepts and I aim to help you get there.


It's important that you have a chance to evaluate my photographs before allowing me to teach. Please View My Gallery.

Class Details

Intimate:  Our class size is capped at only five people.  This ensures that everyone gets all the attention they need.

Where?:  Locations will vary depending on the subject.  But they are always "In the Field".  No boring classrooms here.  All classes meet in the Golden, CO area.  Transportation is included for any trips outside the Golden area.

When?: View our list of workshop dates > Calendar

Private Tutor:  Can't make our workshops?  Schedule a private lesson.

Denver Area Photography Workshops


Beginner DSLR Photography

Beginner DSLR Photography Workshops | Denver ColoradoYou've got a new DSLR camera, now what?   Just one day learning the basics of your camera, photography techniques and composition can jump start you by months or even years.  There is no reason not to get a good base of knowledge to build upon as you start your love affair with the photographic world.

Topics include:

  • Learning about your DSLR
  • Working with depth of field
  • Basic lighting techniques
  • Core composition techniques
  • Working with ISO, shutter speed and aperture (f-stop)
  • and more...

Multiple Class Dates:
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Location: Red Rocks Amphitheater Park

Price: $99/Person

Wild Flowers

Wild Flower Photography Workshop | Denver ColoradoThe Rocky Mountains are unequaled in color and beauty during the spring months as wild flowers lay colorful carpets in the mountain valleys.  This year's big snows and spring rains are going to give some unequaled opportunities for photographing the Rocky Mountains amazing variety of wildflowers.

Topics include:

  • Working with depth of field
  • Working with backgrounds
  • Using diffusers and reflectors
  • Working with light tents
  • Proper composition
  • and more...

Multiple Class Dates:
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Location: Will vary depending on where the flowers are at their best. 

Prerequisite knowledge: This class assumes you have a working knowledge of your camera’s functions and understand the basics of exposure and depth of field.

Price: $99/Person


HDR Photography (2 day workshop)

HDR Photography Workshops and Class | Denver ColoradoHDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography has become bery popular in the past few years.  While the techniques for capturing an HDR image are not new, the software to process these images has advanced greatly.

HDR photography allows you to capture details, color and tone that otherwise would be impossible in a "standard" photograph.  This allows you to capture images which you once would have thrown away.  In addition you can push the envelope of of a photograph's details resulting in "surreal and magical" looking images.

  • HDR camera techniques for best results.
  • HDR composition techniques.
  • Software training (HDR requires special software during post production).
  • and more...

Day 1: “Field instruction” teaching camera techniques to gather your source images.
Day 2: 
Online conferencing software will allow the whole class to meet over the web where you will be shown how to use the applications which bring your HDR images to life.  Demonstrations will be made in Photoshop, Nik HDR Efex Pro and Photomatix.

Multiple Class Dates:
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Prerequisite knowledge: This class assumes you have a working knowledge of your camera’s functions and understand the basics of exposure and depth of field.  Some background with either Lightroom, Aperture or Photoshop can be quite helpful, but not required.

Price: $149/Person

Denver Photography Tours at NightNighttime Photography Workshops

At night, Denver comes alive with a whole new look.  The people are different, the buildings look different and the sky glows with the lights of the city.

At night we must tackle our subjects differently.  New techniques give you brand new perspective on architecture you may not have looked twice at during the day.

If you've always wanted to try capturing the world at night, but didn't know where to start, this is the workshop to take.

NOTE:  most of these techniques will require that you have a tripod.  And wear your walking shoes.

Multiple Class Dates:
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Location: See calendar for details

Prerequisite knowledge: This class assumes you have a working knowledge of your camera’s functions and understand the basics of exposure and depth of field.

Price: $99/Person



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