photo walks & classes
Pack your camera, charge your batteries, and don't forget your "film" — because this is what a photography festival is all about: learning from the best through hands-on experience! Take a look at our instructors and from the 2023 festival:
All Photography CLASSES were held March 18, 2023 at the Georgetown Public Library in the Hewlett Room 222.
PHOTO WALKS started at the Williamson Museum:
All Photography CLASSES were held March 18, 2023 at the Georgetown Public Library in the Hewlett Room 222.
- 10 AM Russell Graves
- 11 AM Dennis Kelley
- 1 PM Shari Hunt
- 2 PM Robert McGee
- 3 PM Todd White
PHOTO WALKS started at the Williamson Museum:
- 9 AM with Todd White
- 12 Noon with Todd White
Meet our 2023 Instructors!
Take a look at who led classes and photo walks at the 2023 festival:
Todd White
PHOTO WALK @ 9 AM and 12 Noon
PHOTO CLASS @ 3 PM
Todd White is a Videographer and Photographer based in Georgetown, TX focusing on Content Creation for brands and businesses. He's worked with a variety of brands and notable people such as Neiman Marcus, Sam Villa, LUMIX, WynnBET, VMware, UBER Eats, BBC Network, Nolan Ryan Foods, Facebook, Author Tim Ferriss, and Country legends Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson and George Strait. Todd received 3 Emmys for his work on PBS's The Daytripper, and he's been published in Vogue, British Vogue, Elle, Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Monthly, People and Texas Highways Magazines.
9 AM Photowalk - Join Todd and a model on a morning photo walk through downtown Georgetown. The focus will be on capturing environmental portraits in morning light and learning to use the environment around you to craft unique shots.
12 Noon Photowalk - Join Todd and a model on a mid-day photo walk through downtown Georgetown. The focus will be on capturing environmental portraits in challenging light. Learn about working with harsh light and using shadows to craft unique shots.
3 PM Class: "One Light Portraits" - Wanting to learn about studio lighting in the context of editorial and fashion style shooting without breaking the bank - this is the right course for you. You'll learn how to use and setup lighting gear to create dramatic and interesting photos with ONE LIGHT. Todd will show setups with speedlites and strobes. The concepts learned in this class can be applied to portraits, editorial, e-commerce and product photography. You will learn how to control your light using various lighting modifiers and the effect they have on your image.
PHOTO WALK @ 9 AM and 12 Noon
PHOTO CLASS @ 3 PM
Todd White is a Videographer and Photographer based in Georgetown, TX focusing on Content Creation for brands and businesses. He's worked with a variety of brands and notable people such as Neiman Marcus, Sam Villa, LUMIX, WynnBET, VMware, UBER Eats, BBC Network, Nolan Ryan Foods, Facebook, Author Tim Ferriss, and Country legends Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson and George Strait. Todd received 3 Emmys for his work on PBS's The Daytripper, and he's been published in Vogue, British Vogue, Elle, Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Monthly, People and Texas Highways Magazines.
9 AM Photowalk - Join Todd and a model on a morning photo walk through downtown Georgetown. The focus will be on capturing environmental portraits in morning light and learning to use the environment around you to craft unique shots.
12 Noon Photowalk - Join Todd and a model on a mid-day photo walk through downtown Georgetown. The focus will be on capturing environmental portraits in challenging light. Learn about working with harsh light and using shadows to craft unique shots.
3 PM Class: "One Light Portraits" - Wanting to learn about studio lighting in the context of editorial and fashion style shooting without breaking the bank - this is the right course for you. You'll learn how to use and setup lighting gear to create dramatic and interesting photos with ONE LIGHT. Todd will show setups with speedlites and strobes. The concepts learned in this class can be applied to portraits, editorial, e-commerce and product photography. You will learn how to control your light using various lighting modifiers and the effect they have on your image.
Robert McGee
Photo Class 2 PM
"Artificial lighting guide 101"
Join Robert McGee March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library for his class, “Artificial lighting guide 101.” a look into the attributes of light, color of light, continuous light and strobes for today’s modern photographers and videographers.
Photo Class 2 PM
"Artificial lighting guide 101"
Join Robert McGee March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library for his class, “Artificial lighting guide 101.” a look into the attributes of light, color of light, continuous light and strobes for today’s modern photographers and videographers.
Harrison Funk
PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION
Well known as Michael Jackson’s personal photographer throughout the height of his career. Harrison has photographed some of the world’s best known faces including Janet Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2 and countless others from around the world. He will share his incredible photos and amazing stories. Join Harrison Funk for a presentation of his amazing photos and incredible stories at 3pm at the Georgetown Public Library during the 2023 Georgetown Texas Photography Festival.
PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION
Well known as Michael Jackson’s personal photographer throughout the height of his career. Harrison has photographed some of the world’s best known faces including Janet Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2 and countless others from around the world. He will share his incredible photos and amazing stories. Join Harrison Funk for a presentation of his amazing photos and incredible stories at 3pm at the Georgetown Public Library during the 2023 Georgetown Texas Photography Festival.
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the happiness hourThe 2023 GTX Photography Festival welcomed Linda Nickell for her in-person Happiness Hour classes!
Linda Nickell is a native Texan and professional photographer, storyteller and traveler, who created a way for fellow photographers to connect during the shelter-in-place months of Covid. The meetings were a huge success and continue to attract world-renowned photographers each week to an ever-growing audience. In 2023, the GTX Photography Festival brought those creative connections live and in-person to Georgetown, Texas! To commemorate the 175th anniversary of Williamson County, Linda invited three Texas-based photographers to lead educational classes at the festival in the Georgetown Library, Hewlett Room 222 for a little happiness, inspiration and connection! |
Past instructors and classes
Take a look at some of our previous instructors, classes, and photo walks:
Rick Friedman
Creative Lighting - 2021 class
Based in Boston, Rick Friedman has been a photojournalist for over four decades. He travels the world for numerous publications, corporations, advertising assignments and film and television productions. His published work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Nature, USA Today, The Guardian, National Geographic, and many other publications. Rick has been teaching his Location Lighting Workshops for 16 years across the USA, UK, Canada, and UAE. Rick has taught thousands of people his style of practical lighting. Below are a few of Rick's amazing photos.
Creative Lighting - 2021 class
Based in Boston, Rick Friedman has been a photojournalist for over four decades. He travels the world for numerous publications, corporations, advertising assignments and film and television productions. His published work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Nature, USA Today, The Guardian, National Geographic, and many other publications. Rick has been teaching his Location Lighting Workshops for 16 years across the USA, UK, Canada, and UAE. Rick has taught thousands of people his style of practical lighting. Below are a few of Rick's amazing photos.
Linda Nickell
Social Media class, Let's Instagram! - 2022 class
Instagram is the most popular photo-sharing app, but it's more than “likes,” “followers,” and “selfies” — it’s an opportunity to connect, to share your favorite subject, take a trip from the comfort of your armchair, and can even help promote your business. This presentation focuses on how you can use Instagram to improve your own photographic skills, to create stronger content, and to make new friends along the way.
Linda Nickell was named as a “Top 25 Texas Travel Photographers to Follow on Instagram” by texashighways.com. A native Texan, Linda spends her free time traveling along Texas backroads, national parks, and anywhere her passport finds interesting.
Instagram: @coznlinda lindanickell.com
Social Media class, Let's Instagram! - 2022 class
Instagram is the most popular photo-sharing app, but it's more than “likes,” “followers,” and “selfies” — it’s an opportunity to connect, to share your favorite subject, take a trip from the comfort of your armchair, and can even help promote your business. This presentation focuses on how you can use Instagram to improve your own photographic skills, to create stronger content, and to make new friends along the way.
Linda Nickell was named as a “Top 25 Texas Travel Photographers to Follow on Instagram” by texashighways.com. A native Texan, Linda spends her free time traveling along Texas backroads, national parks, and anywhere her passport finds interesting.
Instagram: @coznlinda lindanickell.com
Earl Nottingham
The Art of Landscape Photography - 2022 class
For over 40 years, Earl has been telling the story of Texas and much of the American Southwest through his photography. He is considered one of Texas' preeminent photographers and has been published in National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian Guide to America, Texas Monthly, Texas Highways and Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine.
The Art of Landscape Photography - 2022 class
For over 40 years, Earl has been telling the story of Texas and much of the American Southwest through his photography. He is considered one of Texas' preeminent photographers and has been published in National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian Guide to America, Texas Monthly, Texas Highways and Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine.
Randy Kerr
Travel and Nature Photography class - 2021 class
Explore the elements of nature, floral, wildlife, and soulful travel portraits through 11 assignments scripted to address both the art and science of image capture.
Randy Kerr developed the global, award-winning Westway Method of Photography, and authored “The Compass Code.” He taught this methodology at The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and has photographed Texas and national public servants along with grand-opening events such as The National Wildflower Research Center, The Bob Bullock Museum, and the Austin Convention Center. His photographs hang in 27 countries around the world and have been seen on ABC World News, NBC Today and the History Channel.
Travel and Nature Photography class - 2021 class
Explore the elements of nature, floral, wildlife, and soulful travel portraits through 11 assignments scripted to address both the art and science of image capture.
Randy Kerr developed the global, award-winning Westway Method of Photography, and authored “The Compass Code.” He taught this methodology at The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and has photographed Texas and national public servants along with grand-opening events such as The National Wildflower Research Center, The Bob Bullock Museum, and the Austin Convention Center. His photographs hang in 27 countries around the world and have been seen on ABC World News, NBC Today and the History Channel.
Todd White
Studio Lighting - 2019 class
Wanting to learn about studio lighting in the context of editorial and fashion style shooting without breaking the bank - this is the right course for you. Join Todd White as you will learn how to create dramatic and interesting portraits with ONE LIGHT. The concepts learned in this class can be applied to portraits, editorial, e-commerce and product photography.
Todd is a multi Emmy Award winner for the Daytripper on PBS and is an Ambassador for Lumix. His work has been published in Vogue, British Vogue, Elle, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Monthly, Texas Highways and many many more.
Studio Lighting - 2019 class
Wanting to learn about studio lighting in the context of editorial and fashion style shooting without breaking the bank - this is the right course for you. Join Todd White as you will learn how to create dramatic and interesting portraits with ONE LIGHT. The concepts learned in this class can be applied to portraits, editorial, e-commerce and product photography.
Todd is a multi Emmy Award winner for the Daytripper on PBS and is an Ambassador for Lumix. His work has been published in Vogue, British Vogue, Elle, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Monthly, Texas Highways and many many more.
Harrison Funk
Portrait Lighting - 2019 class
As Michael Jackson's personal photographer, Harrison Funk will show how to photograph portraits of the stars at the highest levels of the Rock and Roll entertainment industry. New York born photographer, Harrison has been shooting entertainment, fashion, and advertising for nearly two decades. He has photographed some of the biggest stars of stage and screen for publications such as LIFE, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Spin, TV Guide, USA Today, and Paris Match since the ‘80s.
He is well-known as Michael Jackson’s personal photographer throughout the height of his career and after Michael’s passing in June 2009 was responsible for producing the programme book and on-stage/on-air visuals seen around the world at his Memorial Service. Harrison has also photographed some of the world’s best known faces, including Janet Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amy Winehouse, John Travolta, Johnny Depp, Barack Obama, and Nelson Mandela.
Portrait Lighting - 2019 class
As Michael Jackson's personal photographer, Harrison Funk will show how to photograph portraits of the stars at the highest levels of the Rock and Roll entertainment industry. New York born photographer, Harrison has been shooting entertainment, fashion, and advertising for nearly two decades. He has photographed some of the biggest stars of stage and screen for publications such as LIFE, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Spin, TV Guide, USA Today, and Paris Match since the ‘80s.
He is well-known as Michael Jackson’s personal photographer throughout the height of his career and after Michael’s passing in June 2009 was responsible for producing the programme book and on-stage/on-air visuals seen around the world at his Memorial Service. Harrison has also photographed some of the world’s best known faces, including Janet Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amy Winehouse, John Travolta, Johnny Depp, Barack Obama, and Nelson Mandela.