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Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 05 July
Castle Park, Colchester - 10am - 3 Hours
Colchester Photography Group
Christopher Thorne
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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£72      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 05 July
Aylesford ME20 7AU - 10am - 2 Hours
Maidstone Photography Group
Dan
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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£28      
 Natural Light Portrait Photography Class

Natural Light Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 05 July
Mundania Road - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Bromley Photography Group
Simona Aru
Welcome to Natural Light Portrait Photography!

In this 3 -hour class, we'll explore how to capture beautiful, expressive portraits using nothing but natural light. Whether you're shooting outdoors or near a window, natural light can create stunning, authentic images, no studio gear required.

We'll begin by understanding how light works, its direction, quality, color and a potential B&W, and how to use it creatively to flatter your subject. Then we'll cover positioning, simple tools like reflectors, and how to adapt to different lighting conditions. Finally, we'll put it all into practice with live shooting exercises and tips on composition, expression, and storytelling.

This session is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts who want to elevate their portraits using natural, available light. Let's get started and learn how to see light in a whole new way!
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£75       5 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 July
Willesborough Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Nathanael Lowden
This is your chance to learn more about your camera and how to adjust settings to get the correct exposure. No more Auto!You will learn about Aperture Shutter Speed and ISO and how changing these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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£72       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 12 July
High Street, Colchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Colchester Photography Group
Christopher Thorne
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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£28      
Master you Camera A Beginners Guide to Shooting in Manual mode

Master you Camera A Beginners Guide to Shooting in Manual mode

Saturday 19 July
Castle Hill, Rochester - 10am - 2 Hours
Maidstone Photography Group
Dan
Ready to take your first steps in photography? Join our beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to shoot in manual mode to capture beautiful outdoor scenes! This hands-on course will teach you the basics of the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in a fun, easy-to-understand way. Perfect for complete beginners, this workshop will help you move beyond auto mode and start creating photos that show your unique style. Bring your camera and let's unlock your creative potential!
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£28      

Seascape Photography

Seascape Photography

Saturday 19 July
Harbour Approach Rd. - 11am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Nathanael Lowden
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and drama of the ocean through photography.

We will also explore methods for capturing the unique atmosphere of the ocean, including the play of light and shadow on the waves, the beauty of reflections, the drama of the seas with different weather, and the colors and textures of the ocean.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 July
Ryegate Rd. - 11am - 3 Hours
Colchester Photography Group
Christopher Thorne
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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£72       5 places left
Beginners Photographer Session

Beginners Photographer Session

Sunday 27 July
Herne Bay - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
Buying a new camera or hoping to get a new camera?

This photography session, is the ideal gift for someone starting their photographic journey or even if you wanting to learn how to use their camera this session is perfect for you.

I will teach you about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, cover composition, filters, composition and so much more. Regardless of what make of camera you may have from Canon to Fuji to Nikon, to Olympus all of these settings will apply.

Get the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself.
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£72      

WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Saturday 02 August
Margate - 10am - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 10 August
The King's Mile - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
Did you receive a camera as a gift but struggling to understand how to use it - then this is the ideal session for you.

In this three hour session, we will go through the basics of the camera, learning about ISO, Exposure, shutter speed, lenses, and the different modes your camera has to offer other than auto mode as well as composition.

This session is suitable for mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

This could also make an ideal gift for a loved one too!

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£72      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 16 August
The King's Mile - 10am - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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£28      

ABOUT ROCHESTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Rochester.

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Gino Cinganelli
    My name is Gino. I have been a photographer for over 15 years. I am internationally published and my website has around 4 million views a year. I have my own multi set studio in Rochester Kent, UK

    Gino Cinganelli is available for private bookings

    Available most Sunday mornings 10am- 1pm
    Studio lighting and portrait photography for beginners.

    PHOTOS
    Rochester Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: Pielanberg Game Reserve in South Africa
    We were simply driving around looking for/at the animals. We came across a herd of giraffe and this beautiful specimen was standing right at the edge of the road eating from the tree, completely unbothered by the attention
    Credit: Paul Abrahamse

    Rochester Photography Group
    2025-06-09
    Title or Location: Shorne
    On one of my local walks I am lucky enough to have nesting buzzards, luckily they are not accessible so it?s pure luck to get close up shots and on this day recently I was in that lucky position as this one flew over me
    Credit: Quentin Moss
    Facebook: QM Photography
    Instagram: qm_photography.page
    Rochester Photography Group
    2025-06-02
    Title or Location: Dungeness
    On the stony beach experimenting with silhouettes while my son played the swordsman defeating a particularly aggressive triffid.
    Credit: The Art of Darkness

    Rochester Photography Group
    2025-06-02
    Title or Location: Offham, Kent
    I'm lucky to get great spotted woodpeckers visiting the bird feeders in my garden quite regularly. These two males alighted on the post next to the feeders at the same time and I had a second or two to take a shot before they squawked at each other flew off in different directions! I used a fast shutter speed to freeze the action and a wide aperture to create a soft bokeh background.Nikon Z6III, Sigma 150-600mm 1/2000 sec f/5.6 Auto ISO 450
    Credit: Paul Turner
    Instagram: p_tee_photography

    Rochester Photography Group
    2025-05-26
    Title or Location: Studio.

    Credit: Donna Hollingworth
    Rochester Photography Group
    2025-05-23
    Title or Location: This photo was taken from my back garden in Walderslade, Chatham, Kent.
    I do like a moon shot. I actually acquired a camera just for my moon shots. A Canon Power Shot SX60 HS.
    Credit: Ron Williams

    Staffordshire Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: West Midlands safari park
    The meerkat was perfectly standing on top of the rock looking over everything and it was just a perfect shot
    Credit: Jordan fairbanks
    Facebook: Jwf-photography
    Instagram: jwf.photos

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: New Orleans Audubon Aquarium
    Audubon Aquarium 6/3/2025. 1st photo captured after redeeming my 2nd place Audubon Membership award for the 2025 NORD's outdoor nature photo contest. The beautiful sea nettle jelly fish used to be the last thing I'd see before they renovated and added the Insectarium
    Credit: Stephanie Kay Porche
    Facebook: [email protected]
    Instagram: [email protected]
    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: Sitka, Alaska
    I was fortunate to capture this vivid image of this Majestic Bald Eagle while I was visiting Sitka, Alaska on a cruise. I felt she was the most beautiful bird I ever saw and couldn't wait to capture her image with my older Nikon D7100 camera.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Charlotte Photography Club
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: Miami, FL
    Right after a terrific storm, we went outside to see if any damage had been done to the waterfront and were amazed to see the clear lights of the city with a bright moon shining overhead. The peaceful, calm water made it look like not a drop of rain had fallen.
    Credit: How rd Stevens

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