About Benton Downs

Benton Downs Photography is a creative community of like-minded photographers who love to travel, enjoy learning, and grow together through education and competition.

About Benton Downs

Benton Downs Photography is a creative community of like-minded photographers who love to travel, enjoy learning, and grow together through education and competition.

What we bring to the table...

Workshops

Small-group workshops with hands-on guidance in beautiful places. 

Education

Practical instruction to build skill, confidence, and creativity.

Community

Ongoing support and connection to help you keep growing.

Workshops

Small-group workshops with hands-on guidance in beautiful places. 

Education

Practical instruction to build skill, confidence, and creativity.

Community

Ongoing support and connection to help you keep growing.

Meet The Benton Downs Team

Barry Benton

Barry began his photography career in high school and soon realized that he enjoyed sharing the craft with others. Now, almost 35 years later, he coaches other professional photographers on a regular basis.

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David Downs – Photography Instructor

David Downs

David is an award-winning and Certified Professional Photographer who is passionate about sharing what he’s learned with others, whether they want to create art or simply take better images. Understanding the creative energy within each person and helping students harness that energy and apply editing techniques to produce remarkable photos/art has proven to be a reason many students take multiple courses with David.

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DeLania Truly

DeLania Truly is a lifelong learner and creative spirit.  Photography has been a part of her life and career for decades, beginning with taking slides for junior high projects and...

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David Begis

My passion for photography started during a workshop in Colorado 2017 when I photographed fall colors. But before that, like most other photographers, I started taking pictures for the enjoyment...

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Our Guiding Principles

Encouraging Education

We teach in a way that is clear, supportive, and welcoming, so photographers can learn without feeling overwhelmed. 

Intentional Image-Making

We guide photographers toward stronger images through thoughtful decisions about light, composition, and story.

Community That Lasts

We believe the best workshops build more than a portfolio. They build connection, encouragement, and lasting creative relationships.

Respect For Our World

We respect the landscapes and communities we visit and work to leave them as beautiful as we found them. 

Our Partners