Twelve Stone Studio
TSS Photo Camp La Vernia, TX
3-Day Photography Camp · La Vernia City Park · Summer 2026

Learn to
really see.

Three days of real photography fundamentals — taught with the phone already in your pocket. Walk away with skills that stick, photos you're proud of, and your own portfolio website.

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When
Summer 2026
Sessions
Multiple ages
Where
La Vernia City Park
Class size
12 per session
01 / About

Photographers and videographers who love to teach.

Ryan and Chloe have been photographers and videographers for most of their lives — senior portraits, sports, families, events across the La Vernia area. Between them, they also have two decades of youth and children's ministry through local churches. TSS Photo Camp is where both come together.

Photography changes how you move through the world. Genuinely. You start looking for light you'd normally walk right past. You find yourself framing moments before you even pick up the phone. You slow down and actually notice what's in front of you. That shift — once it clicks — tends to stick. That's what we're here to teach.

02 / What you'll learn

Real skills. All three days.

/ 01
Seeing like a photographer
Composition, leading lines, framing. Understanding why one photo works and another doesn't — and how to make it intentional every time.
/ 02
Working with light
Hard and soft light, backlight, shadows, the golden hour. The single lesson that tends to change how you see everything around you.
/ 03
Editing like a pro
Lightroom Mobile from scratch — exposure, color, tone, contrast. The difference between applying a filter and finishing a photo.
/ 04
Finding your eye
Selecting your best work, writing about it in your own voice, presenting it. The creative discipline that turns shooting into a real practice.
03 / The three days

Three focused days. A lot happens.

01
Seeing
Composition, framing, and what your phone is actually capable of. Two shooting walks through the park to put it into practice.
02
Light + Editing
The session that tends to change things. How light transforms a scene, portrait work, and a full run through Lightroom Mobile.
03
Voice + Showcase
Editing finals, selecting the portfolio, writing the artist statement. Then the evening parent showcase — prints, the camp film, and the website reveal.
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04 / The thing nobody else does

Every student gets their own photography website.

At their own URL. Their photos. Their words. Their portrait. Their signature. Something they can share with family, put on a college application, add to as they keep shooting. It's not a printout that ends up in a drawer — it's a real portfolio they own.

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05 / Available Sessions

Find your session.

Each session is sized for a specific age range so the pace and projects fit where students actually are. All sessions run the same 3-day format and every student leaves with the same portfolio and personal website.

June 3 – 5
Ages 7 – 11
Days Tuesday – Thursday
Time 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Location La Vernia City Park
Spots remaining 12 of 12
$250 or $100 deposit
June 8 – 10
Ages 11 – 14
Days Monday – Wednesday
Time 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Location La Vernia City Park
Spots remaining 12 of 12
$250 or $100 deposit
June 15 – 17
Ages 14 – 18
Days Monday – Wednesday
Time 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Location La Vernia City Park
Spots remaining 12 of 12
$250 or $100 deposit
June 22 – 24
Ages 7 – 11
Days Monday – Wednesday
Time 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Location La Vernia City Park
Spots remaining 12 of 12
$250 or $100 deposit
More coming.
Additional sessions and age groups will be added based on demand. Sign up for any session to be notified first.
Text us to get on the list →

Sibling discount: –15% off the second student · Questions? Text (210) 291-4553 or email us

12 spots per session.

Small by design.

Every student gets real instruction and real feedback every day. That only works with small groups — so when a session fills, it's done.

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Questions? Text (210) 291-4553 · Email [email protected]
Instagram & Facebook: @TwelveStoneStudio
06 / Questions
What equipment do students need?
Just a smartphone — iPhone or Android, anything from the last 4–5 years works great. The camp is built around mobile photography. No extra equipment to buy or bring.
What if my student doesn't have a phone?
We have loaner iPads for anyone who needs one. Just mention it when you sign up so we can plan ahead.
How do I know which session is right for my student?
Each session lists a recommended age range. If you're on the edge or have questions, text us at (210) 291-4553 — we'll point you to the right fit.
What are the daily hours?
9 AM to 3 PM, all three days. The parent showcase is the evening of Day 3 at 6 PM — that's the one you won't want to miss.
What's your refund policy?
Deposits are non-refundable but fully transferable to another session or another family. Full refunds (minus the deposit) are available up to 14 days before camp starts.
Will there be more camps after this summer?
Yes — we're planning to expand. Sign up for any session and you'll be first to hear about what's coming next, including a future video camp.