YORK
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 June
York city centre historic area - 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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'

The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
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£72.00      
River walk photography

River walk photography

Saturday 04 July
Tower street, york - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Let's spend the day by the river just on photography. We will of course concentrate on your camera settings, the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed and iso. We will look at reflections, people, boats and architecture along the river. Water and reflections are great for photography enthusiasts as well as the people that reside on the river.Let's explore the delights of photography on Yorks very own river ouse.
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£28      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 18 July
Museum St, York YO1 7FR - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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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£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 01 August
York city centre historic area - 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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'

The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
book now
£72      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 15 August
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.
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£28      
Composition in Photography Meetup

Composition in Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 September
Station Rd, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 September
York city centre historic area - 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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'

The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
book now
£72      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 03 October
York city centre historic area - 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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£28      
Colors of Autumn

Colors of Autumn

Saturday 17 October
Museum Gardens area, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Join us for a captivating photography experience as we celebrate the vibrant and enchanting Colors of Autumn! As nature's palette transforms into a mesmerizing array of warm hues, this photography meetup is the perfect opportunity to capture the beauty of the season. During this event, we will embark on a journey to capture the essence of this magical time of year. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this meetup welcomes enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
Station Court - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Doncaster Photography Group
Matthew Dever
Learn the art of street photography in Doncaster town centre. This beginner-friendly meetup will cover techniques for capturing candid moments, interesting compositions, and the character of urban life. Suitable for all levels.
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£28      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 20 June
Marton-in-Cleveland - 3pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
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£28.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 05 July
Memory Ln - 10:15am - 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.
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£72       5 places left

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 11 July
Marton-in-Cleveland - 2pm - 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.
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£28.00      
Beginners Photography

Beginners Photography

Saturday 18 July
Cusworth - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Doncaster Photography Group
Matthew Dever
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This beginner-friendly 3-hour class covers manual settings, composition, and how to capture great images. Suitable for all levels.
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£72      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 15 August
Whitby - 10am - 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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£28.0      

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

Saturday 12 September
Marton-in-Cleveland - 2pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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.
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£28.0      
Street Photography at Night Halloween Edition

Street Photography at Night Halloween Edition

Saturday 31 October
Whitby - 8pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
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!
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£28.0      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 21 November
Marton-in-Cleveland - 1pm - 3.0 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
A friendly, hands-on 3-hour class for beginners covering camera basics, exposure, composition and practical exercises to build confidence shooting in manual mode. Perfect for anyone who wants to understand their camera and take better photos.
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£72.00      

Other Nearby Groups

Painting Flowers in Acrylic For Beginners

Painting Flowers in Acrylic For Beginners

Saturday 20 June
York City Centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
York Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session creating beautiful flowers in acrylic
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£28.00      
Painting A Seascape In Watercolour

Painting A Seascape In Watercolour

Saturday 01 August
Valley Drive - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Harrogate Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
Painting a seascape in watercolour, easy to follow session for beginners and those with some experience
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£28.00      
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
    This is the second YPG event Ive been on, and was equally as enjoyable as the first one. The length of the course was just right, with enough time to explore different areas of York, and the best places to find the most interesting photographic subjects. I will definitely be booking on to more courses, and will recommend them to other people.
    5/5
    Helen
    2026-05-26
    It was a good event, I learnt a lot, Mark was very helpful. By the end of two hours I had a good idea of what i street photography was about.
    5/5
    Hannah
    2026-05-25
    I always learn and improve my photography skills when I attend a session with Mark. Street Photography was a great session and fun too. Mark is knowledgeable, patience and very professional . Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Anne
    2026-05-25

    Interesting
    5/5
    mark
    2026-04-28
    I had a really good couple of hours with Mark and my fellow participants. Learning from Mark and each other.
    4/5
    John
    2026-04-27
    It was great fun. Mark was very informative and helpful. I learnt a lot about my camera and how to frame photographs.
    5/5
    Jenni
    2026-03-30

    A friendly and informative host, who gave us plenty of time to explore the gardens and our cameras, with some pleasing results
    4/5
    Ken
    2026-03-16
    A great location. Mark had researched good places for photos before we began. A fun event.
    5/5
    Anne
    2026-03-16
    Interesting session. Worthwhile. Mark was a good host/trainer...
    4/5
    Robert
    2026-02-24

    I thoroughly enjoyed the class on Saturday. Matt was knowledgeable about the subject, giving information and advice in a clear and helpful manner. He was equally attentive to each of the 4 members of the group, and had a nice relaxed manner. I definitely feel more confident using my camera since completing the class, and will attend more in York.
    5/5
    Helen
    2026-02-02
    Brilliant walking route, lots of good photo opportunities. Enjoyed Mark's company.
    5/5
    Pete
    2026-01-05
    Mark was amazing, very objective and thoughtful, also thorough. I?m going to book my next event. Loved it and had a lot of fun. Many thanks to Mark, Anne and Celia.
    5/5
    Carla Ferreira
    2025-12-15

    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.

    Mark Sullivan is available for private bookings

    I am available for one to one tutoring and events initially.

    PHOTOS
    York Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: York UK
    This is a photo of the magnificent York Minster taken through the poppies in Duncombe Place on a lovely sunny day. The Minster goes back to 627 AD build a a small wooden church for the baptism of King Edwin of Northumbria. I took this photo when out on a street photography shoot with Mark Sullivan of York Photography Group.
    Credit: Anne Crawford

    York Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Taksim square Istanbul
    The tram runs from Taksim square to the Tunel its a regular service and the local street kids will jump on the back this kid was a typical example no one seems to mind Isatanbul is a vibrant city that very rarely has quite moments
    Credit: Craig lonie
    Facebook: Craig Lonie
    Instagram: Craig Lonie
    York Photography Group
    2026-04-17
    Title or Location: York City walls
    A beautiful early summer day, the sun was shining and the wildflowers by the City walls were blooming.
    Credit: Mark Sullivan
    Instagram: Imark photography_62

    York Photography Group
    2026-04-13
    Title or Location: Askham Bryan, York.
    Mid afternoon walk with my Canon 77d and 70-300 lens, came across a Spinney with a carpet of Bluebells. The sun's rays breaking through the canopy of trees creating a beautiful backdrop for my image. Enjoy my capture, Godfreys'.
    Credit: Godfreys' Golly Thorn

    York Photography Group
    2026-04-13
    Title or Location: York UK
    I live on a suburban street in York UK and opposite my house is a school with a small garden of trees. I am often entertained by two little squirrels who visit there. I took this shot from my bedroom window, when one was enjoying the buds of the emerging blossom. Taken with my bridge camera. Panasonic LUMIX FZ2000
    Credit: Anne Crawford
    York Photography Group
    2026-01-10
    Title or Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Askham Bog site, York,
    A warm welcome from one of the resident Robins living in the Bog.
    Credit: Godfreys' Golly Thorn

    Derry Photography Group
    2026-06-07
    Title or Location:
    Weding in Zakopane
    Credit: Darek

    Albany Photography Group
    2026-06-06
    Title or Location: Stephentown
    This is Leo. He may be tiny, but he definitely doesn't know that. So I won't tell him if you don't.
    Credit: Shion Knox
    Facebook: Shion Knox
    Instagram: 7wayzstudios
    Riverside Photography Group
    2026-06-06
    Title or Location: Riverside, Ca
    ? Society for Visual Education ? My husband loves yard sales and estate sales and knows if he finds any vintage cameras he needs to buy them. Chose the black and white edit with a low key, so the silver on the lens popped.
    Credit: Kathleen Kenny
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.k.staley/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenkennystaley/

    Newark Photography Group
    2026-06-05
    Title or Location: Park
    This capture has a few things that some might not thoughts of using for a picture. I will start with I used a white poster board that you can buy at any of your local stationary store. After editing the capture, I added the backdrop that you are seeing in the capture. Now, the idea of this capture came to me when I was having a down time for myself when suddenly the idea came to me. I wanted to come up with something cute and funny all at the same time.
    Credit: Cherished Moments Photography, LLC
    Facebook: facebook.com/2016.c.m.p

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