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Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 06 June
Castle St - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Clive Mumby
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! This beginner level class is designed to demystify the tech and learn some simple rules for composition.
This beginner level, fun and informal class will cover framing (rule of thirds, leading lines, layering etc) and camera settings, shutter modes, aperture, ISO, exposure triangle, depth of field) and apply this to some basic street photography.
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Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Castle St - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Clive Mumby
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! This beginner level class is designed to demystify the tech and learn some simple rules for composition.
This beginner level, fun and informal class will cover framing (rule of thirds, leading lines, layering etc) and camera settings, shutter modes, aperture, ISO, exposure triangle, depth of field) and apply this to some basic street photography.
book now
£72      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Castle St - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Clive Mumby
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! This beginner level class is designed to demystify the tech and learn some simple rules for composition.
This beginner level, fun and informal class will cover framing (rule of thirds, leading lines, layering etc) and camera settings, shutter modes, aperture, ISO, exposure triangle, depth of field) and apply this to some basic street photography.
book now
£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 07 June
Lower Promenade, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
No matter how much money you spend on a camera you will never find a composition button! And good composition is vital to the success of any photograph. On this 2 hour meet up we will explore some of the key rules of composition, learn how to apply the rules and learn when to break them. Suitable for all levels of photographer, so whether you are a RAW shooting in manual mode, or a beginner barely out of AUTO mode...this meet up is for you!
book now
£28.00      
Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 13 June
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Learn to improve your landscape photos and make them stand out, focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips, and settings. All skill levels are welcome to join.
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£28.0      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 13 June
Crawley - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Crawley Photography Group
Nikita Piven
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this workshop, we will explore various compositional techniques to improve your photography.
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£28.0      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
Queen Elizabeth Park - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join this beginner-friendly class to explore photography basics.
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£72.00       5 places left
The Photographer's Playground

The Photographer's Playground

Sunday 21 June
Brighton Marina - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
On this walk you will be challenges to play 4 different photography "games". Each game is designed to test your composition, creativity and change the way you look at the world. Fully technical and creative support will be given throughout. This unusual and fun walk is suitable for ALL levels of photographer and phone photographers are also welcome!!
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£28.00       5 places left
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 27 June
Crawley - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Crawley Photography Group
Nikita Piven
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives to capture unique and engaging images.
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£28.0      

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 04 July
Queen Elizabeth Park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this workshop, we will explore various compositional techniques to improve your photography.
book now
£28.0      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 05 July
South Lanes - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories. We will also be taking on a couple of photographic challenges, games designed to stretch your creativity and technical skills. Games will include 180 degrees, and the Alphabet Hunt. Join me for a creative and fun photo-walk full of technical tips too. Absolute beginners welcome!
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£28.00      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 11 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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£28.0      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 11 July
Crawley - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Crawley Photography Group
Nikita Piven
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot? We will learn about contrast, texture, and composition to create striking monochrome images.
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£28.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
Lower Promenade, Brighton - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Do you own a DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera but have never shot off auto? Then this class is for you. You will learn how the camera functions in the key modes on the mode dial. Learn to control the camera in program mode and take control of exposure as well as the joy of black and white photography. Learn how to take control of the aperture and creative depth of field techniques. Learn how to take control of the shutter and freeze motion and capture time. Informative friendly tuition in each technique will be enhanced with some fun and creative picture making challenges. A great introduction to photography as a fun and creative hobby.

Ideal for photographers wanting to get off Auto or any photographers that may have got a new camera for Christmas.

Ideal for photographers wanting to get of Auto or any photographers that may have got a new c amera for Christmas
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£72.00       5 places left
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 18 July
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives to capture unique and engaging images.
book now
£28.0      

Other Nearby Groups

Sunset in Watercolour: A Beginner's Workshop

Sunset in Watercolour: A Beginner's Workshop

Saturday 13 June
Eastrop Park, Basingstoke - 10am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Watercolour Group
Tahmina Sharmeen
Join this beginner watercolour workshop to paint a sunset scene. Relaxed session with host guidance outdoors at Eastrop Park. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      
ABOUT GUILDFORD
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 Guildford .

  • 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 Guildford Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    It was informative and the hosts were very nice.
    5/5
    Christina
    2024-08-06
    Good. Picked up some useful tips and ideas for how photos could be edited. The tutor knew his stuff and was obviously passionate about what he does.
    4/5
    Andrew
    2024-06-17
    It was an amazing session. Ianco and AJ are very supportive and friendly. Ianco has a great knowledge on lighting and photography and he is good at explaining things in simple and easy ways. I would say this session works for both beginners and advanced photographers too. Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Ramana
    2024-06-11

    This was my first class with the group and I loved it. Only three of us, which I think was ideal, made it a very cosy environment in addition to the tight studio space. Really great relaxed direction and group guidance was refreshing. I would highly recommend
    5/5
    Richard
    2024-03-05
    Great event, really recommend
    5/5
    Sarah
    2023-07-28
    Really nice walk and guidance through the course. We got lucky with the weather which made more photo opportunities.
    5/5
    Dale
    2023-07-25

    I enjoyed the event. Iancu was friendly, patient and very happy to pass on his knowledge and experience. They were a number of things I will do when I next edit my photos.
    5/5
    Chifai
    2023-07-18
    Really enjoyed the course. Photoshop is so powerful and in-depth that tailoring the course for everyone's knowledge, abilities, and needs is really difficult. The trainer did a great job of covering the basics and involving us all.
    5/5
    Martin
    2023-07-11
    An enjoyable meet up and I got some hands on experience of using lights for the first time. Very knowledgable instructors. Good to meet and interact with other photographers, all with different sets of skills.
    5/5
    Steve
    2023-07-04

    Great Sunday morning learning a lot about how to take portrait photos .
    5/5
    Tim
    2023-07-04
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Clive Mumby
    I've been passionate about photography for as long as I can remember, with a camera in hand as I've traveled the world for both work and holidays. From Sydney's landmarks to India's bustling streets, the ancient sights of Europe, and my local area, I seek real moments and a sense of place. Each photo is a small record of where I was and how it felt. I bring this unique perspective to my commercial work and keep weddings informal, with portraits that are casual and relaxed.

    I've been sharing my love of photography for years, helping others understand the tech so they can bring their own photographic vision to life. And I can't wait to see how your stories unfold through the lens.
    PHOTOS
    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04
    Guildford Photography Group
    2026-03-26
    Title or Location: Menai Bridge, Anglesey
    Taken late in the evening in a quaint cottage in Anglesey after a very tiring trip from Scotland using my phone's camera. Settings: f/1.8, 1/50th s, focal length 5mm, ISO 800.
    Credit: Angus Laing
    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04

    Guildford Photography Group
    2025-12-11
    Title or Location: Lewes, on the South Downs, Sussex, England
    Walking part of the South Downs Way last year, I made a note to return to this spot later in the day when I knew it would be side litThe conditions in early April were fantastic
    Credit: Stephen Kiley
    Instagram: stephenkiley4
    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04
    Guildford Photography Group
    2025-11-10
    Title or Location: Taynish National Nature Reserve, Argyll, Scotland
    Whilst leading a photo tutorial for sixth-formers from the local school in an western oak woodland nature reserve, I was unbelievably lucky to come across this tiny (25mm) toadlet perched beautifully on a pink waxcap fungus. Nikon D7000 with Tamron 90 mm macro lens f/13 1/320 s ISO 800.
    Credit: Angus Laing

    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04
    Guildford Photography Group
    2025-07-25
    Title or Location: Henley Royal Regatta - 3 July 2025
    Photography not being allowed in the Stewards' Enclosure where I was an invited guest, I sneaked off to the start line further upriver where it was possible to capture some of the drama as the crews put in maximum effort to grab an early lead over the other crew. Nikon D7200, Nikkor 500 mm PF-ED, 1/1250 sec. at f/5.6, ISO 180.
    Credit: Angus Laing
    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04

    Guildford Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: newlands corner
    The waiting game, had to wait awhile until the light was right for the picture as I had envisioned it, the four fields lit up by the sunshine
    Credit: john england
    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04
    Guildford Photography Group
    2025-03-05
    Title or Location: The RSPB's Visitor Centre at Loch Garten
    I visited the Caledonian pine forest around Abernethy in the Scottish Highlands with a view to capturing shots of crested tit and capercaillie. This little red squirrel popped up close to the bird feeders while I was having a casual lunch at the RSPB's visitor centre at Loch Garten, presenting me (rather unexpectedly) with a fairly easy shot. Nikon D7000, Nikkor 300mm, f/4 with 1.2TC, 1/1,000s at f/5.6.
    Credit: Angus Laing

    Guildford Photography Group
    2023-10-04
    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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