What we’re about
We have three discount options to fit almost any budget:
Currently, during COVID-19 our in-person classes are only given in a 1 on 1 setting. The only time we have more than one student is when the students are from the same family. So all of our current scheduled classes have no openings. If you wish to book a class or block of classes you only need to contact us at the studio to set it up, we would be happy to add you to the schedule.
As far as cost, single classes are $125 each, but we currently have a promotion going at Groupon where you would only pay $75 to Groupon and you could then use your Groupon to book your class. You can locate the Groupon here, https://www.groupon.com/deals/schertz-photography-1
If you’re a veteran or first responder we provide a 50% discount and your class would only cost $62.50. This discount is only good for classes booked one at a time, and can not be applied to the basic photography package.
If you book our basic photography package which is four classes, one class a week for four weeks. The basic photography package consists of our Photo 100, 101, 102, and 103. The cost of the basic photography package is $140 which breaks down to $35 a class.
We offer two classes for Public Safety / Health Care Professionals that deal with victims of abuse.
Digital Photography for Public Safety: Free - Contact the studio for details.
Forensic Photography for Health Care Professionals: Free - Contact the studio for details.
Schertz Photography School & Studio offers the following photography educational options:
Seminars:
Seminars are taught by experienced photographers and are a one-time session focusing on a particular topic. We will provide a notepad and pen -you will need them! Titles: "Get out of Auto Mode" -our most popular, "Lenses & Filters", many more!
Workshops:
Workshops are instructor-led a one-time session focusing on a particular topic. Bring your camera, you are going to use it! Examples: Macro Photography, portrait photography, photographing the moon, etc.
Field Trips:
Field trips are conducted at area locations where we hold photography classes. These locations make great backdrops for students during their hands-on sessions. Field trips last 3-4 hours per session.
Pick from any of the below locations, for your hands-on DSLR photography field trip. Where we will cover;
Camera Basics
Exposure using the L.I.S.A. concept and practice-M mode
Photo perspectives and creativity
Composition-symmetry, balance, shapes
Equipment issues and thoughts
You will come away with really great shots from any one of these below locations and have a great day of photography.
(Driftwood TX) (San Antonio Botanical Garden) (San Antonio Missions)
(San Antonio Riverwalk) (Wimberley TX) (Austin TX)
Here is a video from one of our Driftwood/Wimberley field trip workshops.
Your Instructor: Victor Watson
Mr. Watson is retired from both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Army where he was active in the field of law enforcement on the local, state, military, and federal levels for over 35 years. Mr. Watson has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education (BSOE) and has an extensive resume that includes photography training he received from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and the Department of Homeland Security. He has attended and provided instruction on actual forensic and crime scene photography using the photography skill sets required for both film and digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLR). During his last 10 years of public service with DHS, he served as a Senior Instructor, Program Specialist, and Law Enforcement Specialist where he oversaw the basic photography program for all of DHS, led groups of Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agency employees engaged in performing digital photography duties related to crime scene photography, and spearheaded the development of the Law Enforcement Digital Photography Training Program later renamed Digital Photography for Law Enforcement Level 1. In retirement, Mr. Watson continues to actively teach photography to both the private and public safety sectors.
