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.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 November
Lakeside Blvd, Doncaster DN4 5PL - 3pm - 2 Hours
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.
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.
Learn Photography Basics Meetup
Saturday 30 November
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.
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.
Christmas Special: City Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 December
Station Court
- 1pm - 2 Hours
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.
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.
Editing Photography Class
Sunday 02 March
Kingswood - 4pm - 2 Hours
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.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 08 March
Whitby - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.