Understanding Metering
Saturday 14 June
Near St Georges field - 11am - 2 Hours
Marc Bailey
Metering is an incredibly important aspect of photography to grasp. You might have heard about the exposure triangle but I believe we should be talking about an exposure square with metering being the forth side as it is equally as important to getting the correct exposure as your aperture, ISO and shutter speed.We will explore how and when to use each of the metering options and how to use it to get some creative lighting in your shots.
Intermediate Outdoor Portrait Photography Class
Saturday 21 June
The entrance is at the end of Lendal bridge on museum street - 10:23am - 2 Hours
Marc Bailey
Outside portrait, creat stunning portraits using the environment as a backdrop.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 28 June
Deangate, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
Rotherham S66 8NW - 10am - 3 Hours
Ian Bartley
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
Sunday 29 June
Summergangs Rd - 6pm - 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 05 July
Kingswood - 10am - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Beginners Watercolour Meetup, 'Flora and Fauna'
Thursday 26 June
Valley Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a relaxing two hours of creativity, no prior experience of watercolour is neccessary, we will be exploring the illustrious world of watercolour with simple pencil sketches and washes of colour
Free Flow Abstract Painting for Wellbeing Meetup
Tuesday 01 July
York City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a peaceful and creative morning in the heart of York. This Free Flow Abstract Painting session is designed to support wellbeing through art, no pressure, no expectations, just color, movement, and expression.
This class is open to all experience levels and is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their creativity or simply enjoy a relaxing session outdoors. We'll focus on intuition and flow, letting the process guide us.
What to Bring:
Acrylic paints and brushes
Large sheets of paper or a roll of lining paper
Container for water
Blanket or mat to sit on
Let your creativity lead the way in this calming two-hour session outside the stunning backdrop of York Minster.
Painting Flowers In Watercolour Beginners Meetup
Saturday 19 July
Valley Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
A step by step introduction to easy techniques in watercolour