Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 September
East Dulwich - 11am - 3 Hours
Simona Aru
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.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 21 September
Broadstairs - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
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.
Landscape Wildlife Photography
Saturday 28 September
Willesborough Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Nathanael Lowden
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Photography Meetup
Sunday 29 September
Littlebourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Take Your camera for a Walk on the Wild side at Howletts Wild Animal Park. From elephants to gorillas to leopards, Howletts has over 390 animals at its Wildlife park giving us animal loving photographers plenty of subjects to focus on, at this meet up you will learn about the rare and endangered wildlife and gain hints, tips and tricks on how to capture their movements through the lens.
Please note, this event is not affiliated to Howletts Wild Animal Park and you will need to purchase your entrance ticket separately and will follow the refund policy as set by Howletts Wild Animal Park.
Winter Nature & Woodland
Saturday 05 October
Rough Commons - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
We will explore woodland and nature photography in this setting. Embracing winter, we will walk and try some landscape and abstract nature photography. Suitable for beginners, or anyone with an interest in nature photography!
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 October
East Dulwich - 11am - 2 Hours
Simona Aru
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Street Photography
Saturday 05 October
High Street, Colchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Christopher Thorne
Step into the vibrant world of street photography where everyday life unfolds and moments are captured and preserved forever. Learn the art of observation, a fundamental skill in great photography, in an immersive, hands-on experience. Easy-to-follow methods will turn you into a keen observer, revealing a world rich with detail, featuring cafes, vendors, buskers, historic buildings and art installations, allowing you to grasp the heartbeat of the street.
Unlock the rewarding skill of engaging with interesting people and persuading them happily to pose for you. Additionally, hone your technical prowess as we guide you through settings, focusing techniques and optimal lens choices, tailor-made for street photography. Equip yourself with invaluable techniques to capture those unexpected, spur-of-the-moment encounters. Join us and embrace the world through a photographer's eye.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 October
High Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Nathanael Lowden
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Street Photography
Saturday 12 October
Margate - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
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.
Beginners Photographer Session
Saturday 19 October
Herne Bay - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Autumn Colours Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 October
East Dulwich - 11am - 2 Hours
Simona Aru
Capture the beauty of the changing season at our "Autumn Colours Photography Meetup." This gathering is perfect for photography enthusiasts of all levels who want to explore and document the vibrant hues of autumn. We'll stroll through scenic locations, share tips and techniques, and enjoy the crisp autumn air while snapping photos of stunning landscapes, colorful foliage, and seasonal details. Whether you're using a smartphone or a professional camera, this meetup is an excellent opportunity to refine your skills and meet like-minded creatives.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 26 October
Broadstairs - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.