About Us
I
have been a photographer for 33 years and have published three books
and several self-published workbooks and DVDs.
In 1972 my father started 3-B Ranch as a hobby ranch. Along with my grandfathers and myself, we cleared the land, built fences, built 2 lakes, a cabin, and a barn.
The 3-B Ranch has seen many changes since it began.
Today, in addition to our residence, the ranch consists of 110 acres, a 4-acre lake, 3 small ponds, the original cabin that houses guest instructors, a 3,000-square-foot main building that houses the studio, camera rooms, teaching room, and offices, the barn, several storage buildings, and a workshop.
My teaching experience began when I taught amateurs through community education in the early 1980s. I taught my first seminar for professional photographers in November of 1985.
That is when the concept of Texas Photographic Workshops began. Since then I have taught in 46 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, England, Wales, Scotland, and on 3 cruise ships.
Besides state, regional and local seminars I have presented programs at 15 national conventions, including Professional Photographers of America, Canada, and Mexico, and Wedding Portrait Photographers International.
Of the 23 different week-long schools in the PPA network, I have taught at 17 of them, and many of them several different times.
So why am I teaching you?
Good question. There are several reasons.
One - I teach all over the world, but by teaching here I have two advantages: all of my own equipment; and I am charge of models and schedules.
In addition, you have an advantage: it's more convenient. Many of the seminars I teach around the world run from Sunday through Thursday, which takes you away from your work. My seminars are held over the weekend from Friday noon to Monday noon, and you can learn the same information without losing your valuable work week.
Two - There is a great opportunity right now. With digital photography and the changing economy, the number of people who want to learn photography is increasing. Someone needs to teach you; why not me?
Three - As a pro, I don't mind competition but I want a level playing field. I want to show you how to make great photos and charge a fair price. If you are charging $10-$20 for 8x10s and pros are charging $50-$80, I can't compete with that.
I want to teach you how to both charge more and make better photographs. That way we both win!
Our Mission
Our mission is three-fold:
- To provide excellence in photographic training because of our deep passion for photography
- To provide a fun and relaxed learning experience that will promote students reaching their specific goals
- To give students the tools to make money in their chosen field of photography
