kevin, Author at Rocky Mountain Photography Workshops

Make it a Driving Adventure!

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020
by kevin

Every year, as we host our Summer and Fall Rocky Mountain Photography Workshops, we make the trip up to Colorado from our home base in Austin, TX. While I live in Austin, I KNOW Rocky Mountain National Park really well, and I love traveling up there ever Summer and Fall.

Rather than flying, we drive. It is always a wonderful trip, with many “usual” stops we make along the way. Regardless of where you are coming from, remember driving might be a fun option to consider instead of flying! Take pictures along the way!

Here are a few spots we like to stop on our route up:

Coleman, Texas has this little drug store, Owl Drugs. We love stopping there for a late breakfast or an early lunch because it’s like stepping back in time, to an era where drug stores often had a soda fountain / cafe in the store!

As we get near Sweetwater, TX we see lots of these wind farms generating electricity! You can’t miss them. They’re everywhere!

One of the landmarks I always notice along the way is this enormous, multi-silo grain elevator in Plainview, TX. Note the scale, compared to the train engine. That thing is huge.

Before we get to Amarillo, we pass beautiful Palo Duro Canyon! Always a great place to stop for some photos at sunset time.

Once we get to Amarillo for our first night stay, we sometimes stop by the Cadillac Ranch. That’s right, those Cadillacs are buried in the ground!

Every time you visit, the Cadillac Ranch looks different! People spray new graffiti every day!

Part of our “routine” is to stop here for dinner at The Big Texan Steak House. They are famous for offering the “Free 72oz Steak” if you can eat the whole thing with sides in under an hour. No, I have not tried to do that. 🙂

Lots of tourists eat here. It is definitely a “tourist destination” but the food is good.

I am always fascinated by this abandoned gas station in Texline, TX.

As we pass through the corner of New Mexico, we like to stop at Capulin Volcano! It’s a pretty perfect volcanic cone with a road that takes you to the top!

Mount Capulin Volcano, New Mexico
(no worries, it’s dormant 🙂

You can hike down to the center of the extinct cinder cone of Mount Capulin.

You can hike the trail around the rim of Mount Capulin. Spectacular views in all directions.

Parking lot at the top of Mount Capulin.

You can see for many miles. It is so peaceful up on top of Mount Capulin!

Heading on through New Mexico, we are soon in Colorado.

We often stop briefly at Garden of the Gods, in Colorado Springs.

There are lots of wonderful hiking trails around Garden of the Gods!

We often grab lunch at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post. Their gift shop is huge!

You know you’ve reached Estes Park, CO (elevation 7522′) when you see potato chip bags look like this. 😉

Our driving adventure concludes in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. But that means we transition over to our magnificent photography adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park!

Wherever you may be traveling from, consider driving as a way to experience the journey quite differently from the view at 30,000 feet from an airplane window!

I hope you’ll join us this year!
Happy Travels,
Kevin Gourley

Workshop Update

Convert “Maybe” to a “Yes” and Join the Adventure!

February 27, 2020July 28, 2021
by kevin

We are so excited about our upcoming photography adventures in spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park this Summer or Fall!

If you have been thinking about signing up, but haven’t done so just yet, we encourage you to sign up SOON! Lodging options will be filling up AND spaces in our workshop are also filling up.

Sitting on the fence and just haven’t decided yet?? Talk to us! Let us know (email kevin@nullkgphotoworkshops.com) if there is any way we can help you move from a “maybe” to a “yes” because we just KNOW you are going to love this.

Options are limited – NOW is the time to decide!

Consider this:

You are welcome to bring along an adult non-photographer spouse/partner with you on all of our adventures at no extra charge!
Repeat attenders: We have had many of our Rocky Mountain Workshop participants come back and join us again 2, 3, even 4 times!
You have options of either doing the 4-day or 9-day option!
This is truly a “5 star” ***** experience! Don’t just take our word for it, click here and read actual reviews from past participants.
We’ll be taking you to some of the best spots to create beautiful images in the best light, at the best times of day, and increasing your chances of producing stunning wildlife, nature, waterfalls, and landscape images.
Even before the trip, we help you be prepared with pre-trip meetings (which are also posted online) to ensure you are confident and ready for this magnificent adventure.
Kevin will be with you to help ensure you are using the best camera settings etc. to get the shots you are wanting to create.
This is truly a fun memorable experience. We go as photographers, but we come back as friends!

wildlife photography, elk, Rocky Mountain National Park — Wildlife Encounters!

We Always Do a Cookout Along Fall River!

Wildlife Might Just Choose to Nap Right in Front of Your Cabin!

Join us NOW!
- 2022 Summer Rocky Mountain Photography Workshop
- 2022 Fall Rocky Mountain Photography Workshop

Workshop Update

NOW is the Time to Register for Summer or…

January 10, 2020July 28, 2021
by kevin

Summer seems so far away!

Sign Up NOW for Summer or Fall 2022!

Make your plans now!

If you are considering (or have even just thought about) joining us on our Summer or Fall Rocky Mountain Photography Workshop, here are several reasons to sign up NOW:

Why Now?
- Lodging: People are making their vacation plans now, and lodging options will be filling up.
  So, if you want to go, do not put this off.
Why Summer?
- Rocky Mountain National Park is stunningly beautiful in the Summer.
- Spring snow is melting and there’s usually a lot of snow still in the mountains at the higher elevations. (The snow-capped mountains are beautiful.)
- Waterfalls are flowing more (due to the snow melt). That means better photography opportunities with the many waterfalls and cascades in the park.
- Wildflowers blanket the park… Colorado Columbines, Mountain Iris, Horsemint, Mountain Lupines, Aspen Daisies, Tall Chiming-Bells, Alpine Forget-me-nots, Western Yellow Paintbrush, Marsh-Marigolds, Alpine Thistles, and so much more.
- Wonderful wildlife encounters! Here are some of the wildlife we have seen on past trips:
  - Elk
  - Moose
  - Marmot
  - Pika
  - Rabits
  - Big Horn Sheep
  - Bear
  - Coyote
  - Bobcat
  - Squirrels
  - Chipmunks
  - Muskrats
  - Wide variety of birds
- If you live in a warmer climate, this is a great escape from the heat of Summer! Cool daytime highs in the 70’s are typical.
- Old Fall River Road typically opens just a few days before our workshop begins. You simply must experience this scenic mountain road with us!
Why Go with Us?
- Experience: Kevin Gourley has been leading these workshops for years in Rocky Mountain National Park. He knows the area really well.
- Everything is planned out for a worry-free experience!
- Kevin has helped photographers at all skill levels with all different brands of cameras.
- Use this as an opportunity to grow in your photography skills as well as being led to beautiful locations within magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park.
- The entire adventure is carefully planned out by Kevin to ensure your best opportunities for getting great shots, being at the right places at the right times to ensure the optimal light, and increased chances of wildlife photo opportunities.
- This is arranged as a small group experience with just 6 photographers. Enjoy the camaraderie with your fellow photographers as we embark on our daily adventures.
- We offer 4 day and 9 day options! The 9 day option offers more than double the opportunity for great photos and wildlife encounters in the park.
- Over 40 hours of photography learning (in the 4 day option, double that in the 9 day option)! Includes pre-trip meetings, and a post-trip opportunity to share some of your best shots.
- Unlike many workshops, we offer the opportunity for you to bring along a non-photographer spouse/partner to join us on all of our activities at no additional charge! (It’s ok for them to use a smartphone camera though.)
- Enjoy a complimentary burger cookout on Fall River (weather permitting).
- We go out to dinner on the other evenings. Kevin knows the best places to eat in town. 🙂
- Simply read the reviews! Our previous participants comments explain why you will want to go with us!
- Many of our workshop participants have come back to join us year after year, returning a 2nd, 3rd, even 4th time!

Sign Up NOW for Summer or Fall!

Sitting on the Fence?

Have you been thinking about signing up, but have held off?

You only need to pay a deposit now. Pay the remaining balance later! If we need to work out some sort of custom payment plan for you, let’s talk!
Do you have some questions you need to ask first? We’d LOVE to talk to you and answer any questions! ASK your questions NOW! Contact kevin@nullkgphotoworkshops.com!
YOU WILL LOVE THIS TRIP – We honestly want you to experience this adventure because we know how much you will love it, just like the many others who have joined us in past years.
If there are any barriers you feel are keeping you from signing up now, please talk to us.
As participants have commented in the past, this is “a trip of a lifetime for a photographer.”

I sincerely want to do whatever I can to encourage and enable you to join us on our 2020 Summer Rocky Mountain Photography Workshop.

You won’t regret it!

Kevin Gourley

Workshop Update

Help Me Spread the Word!

January 7, 2020July 28, 2021
by kevin

Dear photographer friends,

I am asking a favor from you all!

I have been leading leading these photography adventures in magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park for numerous years. Anyone who has gone on these workshops knows what a wonderful time we have and what a fun experience this is. (Just read the participant reviews.) Several participants have returned to do the workshop a 2nd, 3rd, even 4th time!

Please please, please: Help Me Spread the Word!
Please share with your photographer friends, your photography clubs, etc. about my Rocky Mountain Photography Workshops!

Website:
http://RockyMountainPhotographyWorkshops.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RockyMountainPhotographyWorkshops

Through my entire career, nothing has meant more to me than the opportunity to introduce you to my favorite place on Earth, and lead you to great locations at the right times of day to capture amazing images of mountain scenics, sunrises/sunsets, waterfalls, wildflowers, wildlife, and so much more.

It’s not just the photography that makes this a wonderful opportunity. It is the whole experience and the adventure.

SO: If you know anyone who might even possibly be interested, please tell them NOW about this amazing opportunity that awaits them. And if they have any questions or hesitation about signing up, encourage them to talk to me! I am more than happy to answer any questions!
Thank you,
Kevin Gourley

Workshop Update

Put this at the TOP of your BUCKET LIST…

December 31, 2019July 28, 2021
by kevin

Put this at the TOP of your BUCKET LIST for 2022: Join us on our fun photographic adventure in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park!

Learn More – Click Here

Register SOON!

Our Participants will tell you WHY you should make this a “bucket list” item:

“I cannot imagine a better opportunity than this workshop for photographers who love nature and want to hone their skills.”
“Kevin guided us to a variety of great photographic places when the lighting was ideal. We were able to photograph beautiful lake and mountain sunrises, a lot of wildlife including moose and many herds of elk. Kevin knew when to be at different areas when there were the best chances to see wildlife. Thanks Kevin for a great trip.”
“…excellent workshop leader…. Highly recommend.”
“The workshop was outstanding …”
“…excellent teacher – patient, explained well, relaxed and never felt rushed … very rewarding and would highly recommend Kevin’s workshops!!”
“Kevin is a natural-born teacher and superbly facilitated the group while providing one-on-one attention. …. I highly recommend this workshop!”
“This exceeded all my expectations!”
“… a 5 star experience from beginning to end.“
“This is a workshop you can’t afford to miss! …The whole experience was amazing. I’m ready to sign up for the next workshop!” – Barb
“… incredible learning experience … I wholeheartedly recommend this workshop“
“… spectacularly successful workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park! … We were at the right place at the right time to capture some incredible images. Thanks for everything!”

LEARN MORE – CLICK HERE

Register SOON !

Workshop Update

We go as photographers, come back as friends.

December 29, 2019July 28, 2021
by kevin

We have so much fun on our Summer and Fall Rocky Mountain Photography Workshops. As I always say, “We go as photographers, come back as friends.“

This is truly a marvelous adventure for all who join us in Rocky Mountain National Park. We get out early and photograph this magnificent park, experience the beauty of the mountains and sunrises and waterfalls in the early morning light. We hike on trails together.

BONUS: You can even bring along your adult partner/spouse to join us for all of our outings at no extra charge (if they are not doing photography with a fancy camera).

We take photographers to the right places at the right times for the best light and best photo opportunities for wildlife. We hike some magnificent trails (no we’re not mountain climbers 😉 and we provide a complimentary burger cookout right on Fall River.