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
Dallas Skyline Workshop
April 5, 2020 Dallas, TX [SOLD OUT]
Join us for an evening capturing the iconic Dallas Skyline and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
Night Sky Workshop at Ft. Griffin Historic Site
July 18, 2020 | Albany, TX
Join us for beautiful skies in a great historic location.
Big Bend Milky Way & Landscape Workshop
August 2020 | Big Bend National Park
Master your photography while capturing legendary night skies and incredible vistas.
Lake Tahoe Photography Workshop
October 15-18, 2020 | Lake Tahoe
Photograph the largest Alpine Lake in North America. The shoreline, mountains, and waterfalls in the area provide endless opportunities for dramatic imagery.
Caddo Lake Photography Workshop
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2020 | Caddo Lake
Join us for gorgeous scenery and excellent wildlife opportunities at Caddo Lake, one of the largest Cypress Forest Lakes in the US.
Arkansas Waterfalls & Fall Color Photography Workshop
November 5-8, 2020 | Ozark National Forest
Come join us as we play in and around the beautiful Ozark National Forest near Russellville, Arkansas.
Introduction To Photography
January 16, 2021 | ArtCentre of Plano
Take your first steps towards capturing images that inspire the world.
Intro To Lightroom Classic CC: Organization & Workflow
January 30, 2021 | ArtCentre 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.
Intro To Lightroom Classic CC: Editing Tools & Techniques
January 30, 2021 | ArtCentre 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 CC
January 31, 2021 | ArtCentre of Plano
Imagine a lifetime painting with 2 colors and suddenly being given a rainbow of colors: this is Photoshop.
Introduction To Creative Photography
January 31, 2021 | ArtCentre of Plano
A picture is worth a thousand words…done properly, a creative image can leave people speechless.
Printing & Selling Your Photography
February 20, 2021 | Richardson, TX
As I once said, “I’d love for my hobby to pay for itself.” Learn how to make that happen.
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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