Join Benton Downs for…
Creative Growth
Deepen your artistry and creative eye through photography. Transform your compositions and produce your best work ever.
Technical Experience
Our 30+ years of experience, hands-on instruction and video follow up help you gain technical competence in a way that fits your pace and style.
Trusted Guides
We take the worry out of photographing unique locations. We’ve been there, and we’ll help you capture each location like a pro.
Upcoming Photography Workshops
Introduction To Photography
January 21, 2023 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Art Centre of Plano
Take your first step towards capturing images that inspire the world.
Introduction To Lightroom Classic:
Organization & Workflow
Feb 18, 2023 – 8:30AM – 12:30 PM
Art Centre of Plano
In order to build a grand building, you must start with a proper foundation. The same holds true in creating your portfolio of amazing images.
Introduction To Lightroom Classic:
Editing tools & Techniques
Feb 18, 2023 – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Art Centre of Plano
Paint does not create a great painting any more than a raw image creates art. It takes interaction with a creative mind and the proper tools.
Introduction To Adobe Photoshop
April 8, 2023 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Art Centre of Plano
Imagine a lifetime painting with 2 colors and suddenly being given a rainbow of colors: this is Photoshop.
Primordial Landscape & Life
June 22, 2023 – June 25, 2023
Caddo Lake State Park
Hours of boat time to capture lotus blooms, birdlife, and maybe even an alligator!
White Sands Workshop
August 3, 2023 – August 6, 2023
Alamogordo, NM
Capture the incredible expanses of brilliant white dunes, desert plant life, wildlife, and mountainous horizons in this workshop.
Fall Colors & Wildlife in Grand Tetons
September 24, 2023 – September 29, 2023
Jackson, WY
Enjoy peak season for fall color and the Elk rut in Grand Tetons National Park and surrounding areas.
Arkansas Fall Colors & Waterfalls
October 26, 2023 – October 29, 2023
Ozark National Forest
Join us as we photograph in and around the beautiful Ozark National Forest near Russellville, Arkansas.
2023 Workshops – Magical & Mysterious Caddo Lake
November 2023 – 3 Dates
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us as we capture the unique & beautiful fall landscapes and diverse wildlife at Caddo Lake.
2024 Workshops in Magical & Mysterious Caddo Lake
November 2024 – 3 Dates
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us as we capture the unique & beautiful fall landscapes and diverse wildlife at Caddo Lake.
Meet Your Instructors
David Downs (l.) and Barry Benton (r.) are award-winning photographers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. Whether students want to create art or simply take better images, the team’s expert guidance help students reach their goal and grow as photographers.
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