Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 October
Deangate, York - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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.
Winter Light Photography
Saturday 02 November
Station Rd, York - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
Christmas Photography Meetup
Saturday 07 December
York City Centre - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
We are approaching Christmas, tinsel Town, let's take pictures of the Christmas lights and baubles. This is about composition, framing and aperture, let's celebrate Christmas early and enjoy the festive season.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 05 January
Station Rd, York - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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 01 February
Tower St, York YO1 9SA - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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.
York City Walls Photography Meetup
Sunday 02 March
Station Rd, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Let us take you on a journey along the ancient city walls. From the walls viewpoint we will get a higher perspective on the City of York. We will cover the exposure triangle, aperture, iso and shutter speed. We will take on leading lines, different angles and frame within a frame. Come and join us on a historical journey through time where you will learn how to take your camera off auto mode by our professional photographer.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 29 March
Deangate, York - 11am - 3 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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.
Wildlife Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 October
Hurst Ln, Doncaster - 12pm - 2 Hours
Joshua Ashton
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for wildlife. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Please note that entry fees are not included in the ticket price.
Outdoor Portraits
Sunday 06 October
Summergangs Rd - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 October
Minskip Rd, Boroughbridge, Staveley - 10am - 3 Hours
Simon Roy
The aim of this session is to help you become more confident with your camera and move away from the automatic settings. With the guidance of a professional photographer you will learn about the exposure triangle, along with autofocus and compositional techniques that will take your photography to the next level.
Learn Photography Basics Meetup
Saturday 12 October
Marton-in-Cleveland - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join our "Learn Photography Basics" 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.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 02 November
Kingswood - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.
The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Studio Photography Class
Saturday 16 November
Breckon Hill Rd - 1pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Unleash your creativity with our three-hour immersive workshop designed to enhance your studio proficiency. Our curriculum encompasses all fundamental aspects of studio utilization, including production photography flash and lighting power, along with enlightening you on various settings and materials like white board and reflectors. This is an integral learning experience set to broaden your photographic skills and proficiently handle the magic that studio lighting entails.
Dusk & Night Landscapes
Sunday 17 November
Walkington Rd - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of landscape photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene, using long exposures to create unique effects, and using light sources to add interest and depth to your images.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 07 December
Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
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.
Learn Photography Basics Meetup
Saturday 18 January
Marton-in-Cleveland - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join our "Learn Photography Basics" 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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 19 January
Kingswood - 4pm - 3 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
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.
Outdoor Portraits Meetup
Sunday 09 February
Summergangs Rd - 2:45pm - 2 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Street Photography
Saturday 15 February
Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
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.
