Cheyenne Morris
Light, Lens, and Posing: Model Walk with Cheyenne Morris
Join us for a hands-on model walkthrough in the heart of charming Georgetown Square. This walk is designed for photographers of all skill levels, this interactive event will feature 2-3 professional models and a guided experience to help you level up your portrait work. You'll get practical experience posing and directing models in creative, engaging ways while learning to use natural light- including harsh sun, open shade, and dappled light- to your advantage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your eye, this is a great chance to build your portfolio and direct models.
Cheyenne Morris is a portrait photographer and educator with a passion for helping photographers grow their skills through hands-on experiences. Known for her creative use of natural light and approachable teaching style, she specializes in guiding photographers on how to confidently direct models, capture authentic expressions, and elevate their portfolio work. Whether working in the controlled studio environment or on location in challenging outdoor light, Cheyenne brings a blend of technical expertise and artistic vision that makes her an inspiring leader for photographers of all levels.
Light, Lens, and Posing: Model Walk with Cheyenne Morris
Join us for a hands-on model walkthrough in the heart of charming Georgetown Square. This walk is designed for photographers of all skill levels, this interactive event will feature 2-3 professional models and a guided experience to help you level up your portrait work. You'll get practical experience posing and directing models in creative, engaging ways while learning to use natural light- including harsh sun, open shade, and dappled light- to your advantage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your eye, this is a great chance to build your portfolio and direct models.
Cheyenne Morris is a portrait photographer and educator with a passion for helping photographers grow their skills through hands-on experiences. Known for her creative use of natural light and approachable teaching style, she specializes in guiding photographers on how to confidently direct models, capture authentic expressions, and elevate their portfolio work. Whether working in the controlled studio environment or on location in challenging outdoor light, Cheyenne brings a blend of technical expertise and artistic vision that makes her an inspiring leader for photographers of all levels.
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Amy Jasek
Shadows & Light: The Black and White Walk with Amy Jasek Strip away color and focus on form, contrast, and mood. This walk invites you to see Georgetown through the lens of light and shadow—whether it's the hard lines of midday sun or the soft gradations of overcast light. Capture the drama of architecture, street scenes, and textures in timeless monochrome. Amy Jasek is a fine art photographer devoted to capturing the quiet grace of everyday life through black and white film. Influenced by early exposure to the work of Weston, Arbus, and Adams, she brings a deep reverence for light, place, and authenticity to her street photography and handmade prints. 
Bridgett Piernik-Yoder
Join us for an imaginative photo walk where we'll focus on portraying the vibrant world of color that is all around us. This group experience will encourage you to explore how to use color in your images, discover dynamic color relationships, and use color as a powerful compositional tool. We'll practice creating unique images through using a color theme for our walk. All skill levels are welcome as long as you bring an open mind and a creative spirit! The world is full of color waiting to be discovered through your lens. Bridgett Piernik-Yoder is a San Antonio–based photographer whose work celebrates the beauty and spirit of Texas. Her portfolio features iconic Lone Star landscapes—from blooming wildflower fields and weathered barns to sweeping rural vistas that evoke a deep sense of place. Bridgett’s love of nature also shines through in her intimate floral and macro studies, as well as in quiet vignettes captured within the region’s historic missions. A true backroad wanderer, she finds inspiration in the simplicity and authenticity of everyday Texas scenes. 
Karen Riley
Karen Riley is an artist, designer, and accountant who finds beauty in both creativity and practicality. A backyard urban gardener, she draws inspiration from the natural world she cultivates just outside her door. Her macro and still life photography reflect this harmony—transforming everyday subjects into moments of quiet delight. In all she creates, Karen seeks to make productive things enjoyable. 
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Doug Gebhardt
Hometown Heartbeat: Downtown Documentary with Doug Gephardt and Tricia Zeigler
Capture the soul of small-town Texas—shop owners sweeping their steps, families on benches, musicians busking, or vintage cars cruising by. Think of this walk as a living documentary of a day in downtown Georgetown.
Doug Gephardt is a Texas Hill Country photographer who finds charm and beauty in the everyday. Drawn to quiet backroads and the unique characters of rural life, he captures the poetry of simplicity
Hometown Heartbeat: Downtown Documentary with Doug Gephardt and Tricia Zeigler
Capture the soul of small-town Texas—shop owners sweeping their steps, families on benches, musicians busking, or vintage cars cruising by. Think of this walk as a living documentary of a day in downtown Georgetown.
Doug Gephardt is a Texas Hill Country photographer who finds charm and beauty in the everyday. Drawn to quiet backroads and the unique characters of rural life, he captures the poetry of simplicity
Tricia Zeigler
Tricia Zeigler spends countless hours exploring the backroads and small towns of Central Texas, where history and personality are etched into every corner. She is drawn to the quiet details that tell a community’s story—ornate doorknobs on old doors, layers of paint peeling from century-old storefronts, and plaster slowly crumbling from weathered brick. Through her photography, Tricia preserves these visual traces of the past and highlights what makes each town unique. By sharing her images, she hopes to inspire others to venture beyond their own city limits and discover the rich character of small-town Texas.
Tricia Zeigler spends countless hours exploring the backroads and small towns of Central Texas, where history and personality are etched into every corner. She is drawn to the quiet details that tell a community’s story—ornate doorknobs on old doors, layers of paint peeling from century-old storefronts, and plaster slowly crumbling from weathered brick. Through her photography, Tricia preserves these visual traces of the past and highlights what makes each town unique. By sharing her images, she hopes to inspire others to venture beyond their own city limits and discover the rich character of small-town Texas.
Dennis Kelley
Street Style + Strangers: Urban Portraits Walk with Dennis Kelley
Learn how to work with natural light and discover interesting backgrounds for compelling environmental portraits. Gain confidence by approaching friendly strangers for quick portraits and sharpen your street portrait skills in a dynamic downtown setting.
Dennis Kelley is a Certified Professional Master Photographer based in San Antonio, specializing in portraiture, wildlife, and sports photography. A passionate visual storyteller and award-winning artist, Dennis is also a dedicated educator, camera club leader, and advocate for the photographic community in Texas.
Street Style + Strangers: Urban Portraits Walk with Dennis Kelley
Learn how to work with natural light and discover interesting backgrounds for compelling environmental portraits. Gain confidence by approaching friendly strangers for quick portraits and sharpen your street portrait skills in a dynamic downtown setting.
Dennis Kelley is a Certified Professional Master Photographer based in San Antonio, specializing in portraiture, wildlife, and sports photography. A passionate visual storyteller and award-winning artist, Dennis is also a dedicated educator, camera club leader, and advocate for the photographic community in Texas.
Kamil Rizvi
The Art of Composition: See It Differently with Kamil Rizvi
Join this guided photo walk through Georgetown’s streets to develop a sharper eye for composition. We’ll cover key elements such as leading lines to guide the viewer’s gaze, filling the frame for visual impact and using negative space to create balance. You’ll learn to spot repeating patterns and apply he rule of thirds to strengthen your images. Each stop will provide an opportunity to practice these techniques, discuss results, and refine your way of seeing.
Kamil Rizvi is a portrait photographer based in Georgetown, specializing in studio portraits, headhsots, and personal branding photography. His work is influenced by renowned photographers like Peter Lindbergh, Yousuf Karsh, and Annie Leibovitz, and he draws inspiration from Baroque masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer. Kamil’s unique approach bombines digital and medium format film photography, using vintage Nikon and Pentax cameras and rare German and Soviet lenses.
The Art of Composition: See It Differently with Kamil Rizvi
Join this guided photo walk through Georgetown’s streets to develop a sharper eye for composition. We’ll cover key elements such as leading lines to guide the viewer’s gaze, filling the frame for visual impact and using negative space to create balance. You’ll learn to spot repeating patterns and apply he rule of thirds to strengthen your images. Each stop will provide an opportunity to practice these techniques, discuss results, and refine your way of seeing.
Kamil Rizvi is a portrait photographer based in Georgetown, specializing in studio portraits, headhsots, and personal branding photography. His work is influenced by renowned photographers like Peter Lindbergh, Yousuf Karsh, and Annie Leibovitz, and he draws inspiration from Baroque masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer. Kamil’s unique approach bombines digital and medium format film photography, using vintage Nikon and Pentax cameras and rare German and Soviet lenses.
Jon Fischer
Seeing Beyond the Obvious: The Details Walk with Jon Fischer
Challenge your eye to uncover the hidden rhythms of the square — patterns in brickwork and shadows, reflections dancing in windows or puddles, repeating textures in architecture, and visual echoes that connect one scene to another. This walk is all about slowing down and noticing how shapes, lines, and light interact in surprising ways. It’s a creative exercise to train your brain to “see” beyond the literal and begin composing images that lean toward the abstract — photographs that reveal how beauty often hides in plain sight.
Jon Fischer is a nature and landscape photographer based in North Texas, with a portfolio that spans from the rugged deserts of New Mexico to the lush coasts of New Zealand—and countless breathtaking places in between. For Jon, the natural world is more than a subject to photograph; it’s a place of refuge, inspiration, and connection. Guided by his philosophy “Where Nature and Art Meet,” Jon seeks out the world’s most artistic forms and captures them with an artist’s eye. Through his platform, Fischer Photography, he shares not only his striking imagery but also educational resources and insights to help photographers of all levels grow their craft and deepen their appreciation for the landscapes around them.
Seeing Beyond the Obvious: The Details Walk with Jon Fischer
Challenge your eye to uncover the hidden rhythms of the square — patterns in brickwork and shadows, reflections dancing in windows or puddles, repeating textures in architecture, and visual echoes that connect one scene to another. This walk is all about slowing down and noticing how shapes, lines, and light interact in surprising ways. It’s a creative exercise to train your brain to “see” beyond the literal and begin composing images that lean toward the abstract — photographs that reveal how beauty often hides in plain sight.
Jon Fischer is a nature and landscape photographer based in North Texas, with a portfolio that spans from the rugged deserts of New Mexico to the lush coasts of New Zealand—and countless breathtaking places in between. For Jon, the natural world is more than a subject to photograph; it’s a place of refuge, inspiration, and connection. Guided by his philosophy “Where Nature and Art Meet,” Jon seeks out the world’s most artistic forms and captures them with an artist’s eye. Through his platform, Fischer Photography, he shares not only his striking imagery but also educational resources and insights to help photographers of all levels grow their craft and deepen their appreciation for the landscapes around them.
David Valdez
In Your Pocket: iPhone-Only Challenge with David Valdez
Discover how to take better photos with the camera you always have with you—your iPhone! This walk is designed for photographers who want to learn simple tips for improving snapshots of everyday life. We’ll explore how to use natural light, frame your shots, and try out some easy features built right into your phone. No fancy equipment needed—just bring your iPhone and curiosity. Note: All mobile phone users are welcome but emphasis will be on the features of the iphone.
David Valdez is the founder of the Texas Photography Festival and a former White House photographer, best known for serving as President George H.W. Bush’s official photographer. With decades of experience capturing history, his work has been published worldwide and exhibited in museums across the country. These days, David has embraced the technology of the iPhone, bringing the same eye for storytelling and composition to mobile photography that has defined his career behind the camera.
In Your Pocket: iPhone-Only Challenge with David Valdez
Discover how to take better photos with the camera you always have with you—your iPhone! This walk is designed for photographers who want to learn simple tips for improving snapshots of everyday life. We’ll explore how to use natural light, frame your shots, and try out some easy features built right into your phone. No fancy equipment needed—just bring your iPhone and curiosity. Note: All mobile phone users are welcome but emphasis will be on the features of the iphone.
David Valdez is the founder of the Texas Photography Festival and a former White House photographer, best known for serving as President George H.W. Bush’s official photographer. With decades of experience capturing history, his work has been published worldwide and exhibited in museums across the country. These days, David has embraced the technology of the iPhone, bringing the same eye for storytelling and composition to mobile photography that has defined his career behind the camera.
Photo walks are a vital component to the growth and practice of photography. They allow photographers to engage with the outside world and use their creativity to capture an environment while learning from peers and mentors. Photo walks are not exclusive to professional photographers and can be fun activities for anyone who enjoys taking pictures and being outside.
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