YORK
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Christmas Photography Meetup

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.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

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.
book now
£67      
Street Photography

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.
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£26      

York City Walls Photography Meetup

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.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

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.
book now
£67      

Nearby Photography Groups

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 09 November
Lakeside Blvd, Doncaster DN4 5PL - 3pm - 2 Hours
Doncaster Photography Group
Joshua Ashton
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.

Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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£26      
Studio Photography Class

Studio Photography Class

Saturday 16 November
Breckon Hill Rd - 1pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
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£26      
Dusk & Night Landscapes

Dusk & Night Landscapes

Sunday 17 November
Walkington Rd - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Hull Photography Group
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.
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£26      

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 30 November
Marton-in-Cleveland - 11am - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
book now
£26      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 07 December
Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough - 11am - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
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£26      
Christmas Special: City Photography Meetup

Christmas Special: City Photography Meetup

Saturday 14 December
Station Court - 1pm - 2 Hours
Doncaster Photography Group
Joshua Ashton
Capture the festive magic of the city! Join us for a special holiday-themed photography walk, where we'll explore iconic locations. This meetup is perfect for photographers of all levels, offering the chance to sharpen your skills while soaking in the festive atmosphere. Bring your camera, creativity, and holiday spirit as we document the beauty of the city at Christmastime.
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£26      

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 18 January
Marton-in-Cleveland - 11am - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
book now
£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 19 January
Kingswood - 4pm - 3 Hours
Hull Photography Group
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.
book now
£67      
Outdoor Portraits Meetup

Outdoor Portraits Meetup

Sunday 09 February
Summergangs Rd - 2:45pm - 2 Hours
Hull Photography Group
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.
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£26      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 15 February
Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
book now
£26      
Editing Photography Class

Editing Photography Class

Sunday 02 March
Kingswood - 4pm - 2 Hours
Hull Photography Group
Stefano Cavallini
Take the next step in your photography journey and unlock the full potential of the post-editing process! In this course, you will learn how to transform RAW files into finished and captivating photos, ready for printing.We will be working with the latest version of Adobe's powerful software Lightroom.
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£26      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 08 March
Whitby - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
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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£26      

ABOUT YORK
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 York .

  • 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.
  • REVIEWS
    a big thanks to Mark, avery enjoyable time and a small group which enabled time to explain things Will go again with Mark on future courses
    5/5
    Graham
    2024-05-14
    Nice tour and people
    5/5
    Keith
    2024-05-13
    Really good intro to photo locations of iconic York buildings
    5/5
    Matthew
    2024-05-13

    Very enjoyable learning some good spots to shoot
    5/5
    Keith
    2024-04-08
    Very enjoyable learning some good spots to shoot
    5/5
    Keith
    2024-04-08
    Rainy day but our cameras were protected thanks to Mark . He gave us useful tips to take great street photos . I had few nice photos and enjoyed the time. Thanks Mark
    5/5
    Nadya
    2023-12-19

    Mark was good-humoured and helpful throughout a rainy street photography workshop. He'd prepared well with a great variety of different locations and gave me a good insight into the mechanics of photos in such conditions. Best of all he has enthused me to just get out there more regularly to practice - which I've just done this morning. Thanks, Mark - will definitely sign up for other workshops!
    5/5
    Martin
    2023-12-11
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Mark Sullivan
    Mark is an accomplished professional photographer. He likes the technical aspects of the camera, the full exposure triangle. Of course, he loves taking photographs, never goes anywhere without his camera. He is very good at teaching the technical aspects to eager photographers.
    PHOTOS
    York Photography Group
    2024-08-06
    Title or Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, UK
    Following the Covid Lockdown in 2020, and we got some of our first taste of freedom, I visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park, with the normal expectations of snapping the captive animals.But much to my surprise, I spotted this wild Little Owl sitting on one of the fence posts no more than a few feet away from me.To date, still my best wild owl picture
    Credit: Claire Green
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claire.green.1257

    York Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Cattle Egret at Lotherton Hall
    This photo was taken at the bird houses at Lotherton Hall on a dark and dingy day.I was actually behind netting, but luckily I could get right up to it so you can't see it.Shutter speed had to be slowed right down as light was dark, but the bird didn't move so it came out sharp. Processed to accentuate the white bird and the very dark background.
    Credit: Ivor Hooper
    York Photography Group
    2024-07-08
    Title or Location: St James Park, London
    I've been wanting to photograph these birds for a while and got the opportunity on our last visit to London.There is a lot of rumours as to how these non native birds ended up in London.The real history lies in the filming of The African Queen in 1951. The director, John Huston wanted the film to look as realistic as possible so he ordered for a flock of parakeets to be brought on set, ready for their appearance on the silver screen. The wily birds, bored of waiting for their moment to
    Credit: Claire Green
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claire.green.1257

    York Photography Group
    2024-05-24
    Title or Location: Looking west from the beach of Arisaig towards the Isle of Rum, Scotland
    On a recent trip to the Scottish Highlands, the weather forecast was that the skies would clear to the west later in the evening and there may be a chance of the Aurora showing up. The Aurora never showed up but the 35 mile trip to the coast wasn't a waste of time as the sunset was amazing and then the whole area lit up following the sun disappearing over the horizon. The sea was flat calm and there wasn't an ounce of wind in the air. I sat from 20:00 until 23:30 listening to the small w
    Credit: Andrew Cavell
    Facebook: Cavell Captures
    Instagram: @cavell_captures

    York Photography Group
    2024-05-14
    Title or Location: Castle Howard, York, UK
    One of the largest stately homes in England, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including expansive gardens and breath taking woodlands. The estate covers over 1,000 acres of land.
    Credit: Claire Green
    York Photography Group
    2024-05-13
    Title or Location: Whitby Harbour
    Taken on a return to Whitby after many years away. A short walk along the pier led me to a ladder at the end of the pier that went down a level, lucky find that led me to the image.
    Credit: mort szram

    Durham Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: Edinburgh 26.10.2024
    photo taken in Edinburgh in one of the city parks, I was visiting with the intention of taking a few photos on the autumn theme. The photographic equipment used was a canon eos 7D mark 2 and a Canon EF 70 - 300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens. I took the photo from the ground to capture the right angle of view and perspectives, significantly reflecting the dynamics of the shot.
    Credit: Konrad Sojka
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: On the banks of the Waikuku Beach Rd Lagoon
    Nesting time and very accommodating regards the closeness' to them for the shot.
    Credit: Chris Farmer
    Facebook: Chris Farmer
    Instagram: Farmdoggmedia34
    Wagga Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: Henty, NSW
    This Grey Butcherbird was good enough to pose near a bird hide I was using for an afternoon's photography. Canon R7, RF800, 1/640, f/11, ISO 3200.
    Credit: Paul Summers
    Instagram: paulsummers54

    Geelong Photography Group
    2024-11-03
    Title or Location: Cockatoo at Balyang Santuary Golden Hour
    I went for a walk after work to enjoy golden hour. I found this cockatoo bathing in the light and giving himself a preen. I loved the way the light was settling on the tree to frame him.
    Credit: Chris Vine
    Facebook: Vinefish Photography - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567697210701
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinefishphotography/
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2024-11-03
    Title or Location: Aurora over Haltwhistle
    Camera settings: A 2 second exposure, ISO 3200, F1.8 with Sony's 20mm G lens.The final image is currently with framers, printed from a 106mb TIFF file - 62.5 x 50cm. Star detail behind the aurora is lovely, and the fun's identifying landmarks from the town lit accented by that magical sky.
    Credit: Michael Robinson
    Instagram: @NorthumbrianLights
    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2024-11-01
    Title or Location: Boreen Point
    "Boreen Point , early morning". My heart opens from the inside. This is a place where mother nature truly loves herself. Sometimes early in the mornings I would go travelling a distance from home just to reflect and meditate here.It feels close to being serene in this area, peaceful and in harmony. Walking beside the lake gives me great pleasure, to see the colours and tones in the sky change from moment to moment, Time seems to slow down, and you are awaken to something more.
    Credit: Cameron Gillespie
    Instagram: gillespie_cameron

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