YORK
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

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.
book now
£67      
Winter Light Photography

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.
book now
£26      
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.
book now
£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.
book now
£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

Wildlife Photography Meetup

Wildlife Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 October
Hurst Ln, Doncaster - 12pm - 2 Hours
Doncaster Photography Group
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.
book now
£26      
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Sunday 06 October
Summergangs Rd - 3:30pm - 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.
book now
£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 October
Minskip Rd, Boroughbridge, Staveley - 10am - 3 Hours
Harrogate Photography Group
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.
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£67       5 places left

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 12 October
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      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 02 November
Kingswood - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Hull Photography Group
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.
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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.
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.
book now
£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.
book now
£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      

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.

    Join the York Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    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

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Taken along 7th Street, Sacramento, CA.
    1/30 SS, F8, ISO 80. Even trash can be beautiful.
    Credit: Ed Nordstrom
    Providence Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Bristol RI
    Taken at the Bamboo forest at Blithewold Mannor in Bristol RI
    Credit: Mark David
    Instagram: Markdavid_photography
    Sutherland Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: My garden -Riverwood NSW
    Cockatoo enjoying my Gymea Lilly flower . I love growing native plants and flowers to attract the local wildlife . The flower has looked amazing for a few weeks and now that it?s done the birds can enjoy it .
    Credit: Joanne Lowe
    Instagram: @jonbo82l

    Nashville Photography Society
    2024-09-29
    Title or Location: Coco beach pier
    First family vacation in three years. Decided to wake up to watch the sunrise on the beach
    Credit: Dave koz
    Facebook: Dave koz
    Leeds Photography Club
    2024-09-28
    Title or Location: Northlanding Flamborough
    The shot was taken while on a weekend break in Flamborough, taken with a Nikon D750 24-85 mm zoom lens at 66mm, iso 100 f/8 1/20 secLightroom edit for shadows and highlights slight crop.
    Credit: Steve Bailey
    Portland Photography Group
    2024-09-27
    Title or Location: Canon beach
    Just a simple walk on the beach appreciating the sunset. The sun ended up being super red because of summer wildfires.
    Credit: CelestialChampagnePhotography
    Instagram: CChampagnePhotography

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