York City Walls Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 July
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 02 August
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.
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 23 August
York City Centre - 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.
Rule of Thirds Meetup
Saturday 13 September
Station Rd, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 04 October
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.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 19 October
Museum gardens, york - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Halloween Photography Adventure
Saturday 01 November
York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Lets see what York has to offer on Halloween? We will explore aperture on this journey. Distinct close ups of ghosts, ghouls and pumpkins, composition will be the key on this day and of course, natural light.
Editing Photography Class
Saturday 19 July
Kingswood - 10am - 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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 July
Valley Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
David Robinson
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.
Learn Photography Basics Meetup
Saturday 19 July
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.
Street Photography
Saturday 26 July
Frenchgate - 10am - 2 Hours
Patrick Suceveanu
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.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 27 July
North Landing - 6pm - 2 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 02 August
Crag Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
David Robinson
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Saturday 16 August
Marton-in-Cleveland - 1pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.
We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.
We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
Please try and bring a model with you this could be a family member or a friend.
Natural Light Portraits – Pirate Weekend
Saturday 30 August
Whitby - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Step into the world of dramatic lighting and character-filled portraits at Whitby Pirate Weekend! This special Natural Light Portraits session is designed for photographers who want to capture striking portraits using only available light. With costumed pirates, historic ships, and the atmospheric backdrop of Whitby Harbour, this is the perfect setting to practice working with shadows, highlights, and storytelling in portrait photography.
I Shoot it, You Shoot it
Saturday 20 September
Marton-in-Cleveland - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
This session, will have a wide variation of subjects and creative lighting. The idea is that you can see how I shoot a scene, and then you place your camera in position and shoot the same way. This is a very effective way to study and learn new techniques.
Street Photography at Night Halloween Edition
Friday 31 October
Whitby - 6pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Join us for a spooky and exciting night of street photography! In this special Halloween-themed edition, we'll explore the streets after dark, capturing the eerie atmosphere, unique costumes, and vibrant energy of the night. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, this session will help you sharpen your low-light photography skills while embracing the fun and creativity of Halloween. Don't forget your camera and a sense of adventure!
Natural Light Portraits - Goth Weekend
Saturday 01 November
Whitby - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Capture the magic of Halloween with a special portrait photography session using natural light! This workshop will guide you through techniques for shooting striking portraits outdoors, making the most of soft, natural lighting and creative Halloween themes. Perfect for beginners and intermediate photographers, this session will help you enhance your skills in working with natural light and create hauntingly beautiful portraits. Bring your camera and get ready for some festive, spooky fun!
Traffic Trails Photography Meetup
Saturday 13 December
Middlehaven - 7pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Photograph the beautiful light-trails of cars and other vehicles in motion, against the panorama of static architecture at night. for this class you will need a tripod and a zoom or wide-angle lens is preferable but you can still get good results with a normal prime or really any lens. It is the exposure and composition that is the important part. Hi-viz clothing and reflective jackets /clothing is advisable.
