50mm Lens Meetup
Saturday 09 December
Castle Hill, Rochester - 12pm - 2 Hours
Helen Crowley
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 December
Penenden Heath, Maidstone - 10am - 3 Hours
Edmund Vallins
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.
Street Photography
Saturday 03 February
Castle Hill, Rochester - 12pm - 2 Hours
Helen Crowley
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 09 December
Ryegate Rd. - 10am - 2 Hours
Rishabh Bhalla
Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop centered around mastering the art of portrait photography. This opportunity caters to photographers of different experiences, from novices to professionals. We dive into the basic do 2019s and don'ts of posing, tackling common issues like how to adjust to daylight for optimal results.
The workshop covers an extensive range of topics such as capturing various body types, managing strong sunlight, optimizing shaded areas, and artistically designing your backgrounds for a balanced composition. Enhancing this experience is the option to bring your family or friends to serve as your models.
A prime experience awaits participants who ideally bring an 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom lens. Wide-angle lens owners can also take advantage of this workshop as we delve into the sphere of environmental portraits.
Immerse yourself in this dynamic encounter and take a significant step towards capturing perfect portraits of your loved ones under any circumstances.
Christmas Market Street Photography
Sunday 10 December
The King's Mile - 11am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Join me getting into the festive spirit, and get your camera ready to take those lovely Christmas photos!
We will be using the historical city of Canterbury and it’s beautiful Christmas market as a backdrop to learn or improve how to capture that Festive vibe using your camera. I will cover, aperture, shutter speed and ISO in this street photography session.
I will help you gain your confidence with taking photos of strangers, improving your composition and getting you and your camera ready for the festive season.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 16 December
Kennington, Ashford - 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.
The City at Night
Saturday 16 December
Westgate, Canterbury - 5pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 06 January
The King's Mile - 10am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Did you receive a camera as a Christmas 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 someone for Christmas too!
Landscape Photography
Saturday 06 January
Colchester Town - 10am - 2 Hours
Rishabh Bhalla
Unleash your passion for landscape photography and elevate your skills to capture mesmerizing scenes. Dive into one of the most beloved photography genres and discover how to make your photographs truly extraordinary, setting them apart from the rest. Our immersive experience will guide you through improving your panoramas and the composition of your shots, along with fundamental equipment tips and recommended settings. This immersive event welcomes photographers of all skill levels, ensuring you leave with enhanced camera aptitude. Benefit from the wealth of knowledge and expert feedback that our seasoned photography instructor provides, and transform your photography journey.
Outdoor Portraiture Class
Saturday 13 January
Dane John - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
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.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 20 January
The King's Mile - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 03 February
Broadstairs High Street. - 11am - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
Join us for a delightful, casual stroll where we embrace the dynamic world of photography, exploring its diverse aspects including street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract. With camera in hand, let's discover, learn and capture the world around us in its vital vibrancy.
Winter Nature & Woodland
Sunday 18 February
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!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 24 February
The King's Mile - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Did you receive a camera as a Christmas 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 someone for Christmas too!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 09 March
Margate - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
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.
