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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
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£72       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
Lower Promenade, Brighton - 10am - 3 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
This workshop is idea for digital camera users that have never shot off Auto. Dslr, mirrorless and bridge cameras are welcome. You will learn the function of each of the modes of your camera and unlock its creative potential. learn how to correctly focus, expose and compose your images and take your first steps into what is a fun, creative and rewarding hobby!

You will also learn off center focusing, exposure compensation, how to shoot in black and white and how to get started with composing creative images. We will meet on Brighton seafront and take advantage of the wide range of different photo opportunities on offer.
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£72       1 places left
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Godalming - 8pm - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
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.
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£28      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 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      
Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography

Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography

Saturday 26 July
Shoreham Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many argue that black and white is the true language of photography. In this beginner's introduction to black and white you will learn key skills to improve your black and white photography.

Learn how to set the camera up to take RAW and jpeg and why!

How to set the camera to shoot in black and white as well as how to adjust how the camera uses this mode!

Develop your exposure skills to make the most of black and white by learning exposure compensation and even manual exposure mode.

You also learn different ways to approach black and white depending on weather conditions. Dramatic cloudy skies can be taken advantage of in b/w by correct use of filters, whereas dull over caste days can still make for arresting images, it's all about how you approach it.

Along with mastering B/W you will also learn which techniques suit architecture photography the best. From taking advantage of shape and form, minimalism and the effect of different focal lengths.

Promises to be an exciting meet tasking full advantage of the range of different architecture the area has to offer.
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£28      
Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 16 August
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
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£26      

Photography and the Filmic

Photography and the Filmic

Saturday 06 September
Madeira Dr, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Photography and the Filmic.
Want to add a more filmic style to your photography, or just experience a different way of making images? This fun event will teach you how to make your images look like film stills. Learn how to compose using techniques specific to cinematography, and make compelling images using Bokeh and depth of field. We will be tuning the Brighton seafront into a film set and making the most of what unfolds before us!
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£28      
Colour Urban Photography

Colour Urban Photography

Saturday 20 September
Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
This is a terrific opportunity to take in many of the photographic opportunities and genres the city has to offer.
We will focus on colour photography. Learn techniques from the early master's of colour photography such as William Eggleston. Learn how to use colour as a compositional tool, how to control both the colour of the subject AND the colour of light!

You will learn how to combine other compositional techniques with colour as well as technical skills such as shallow depth of field, and fast shutter speeds to capture the moment! A fun meet focusing on making the most of the wildly varied urban picture opportunities in the Centre of Brighton.

Please bring fully charged batteries and empty sd cards! No need for tripods!
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£28      
Night Street Photography

Night Street Photography

Saturday 01 November
Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 6pm - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.

This is also Halloween weekend, so plenty of opportunity to capture costumed characters on the streets!
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Painting Meetup: Watercolour and Acrylics

Beginner's Painting Meetup: Watercolour and Acrylics

Saturday 26 July
Eastrop Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Discover the joy of painting in this beginner-friendly class designed to introduce you to watercolour and acrylic techniques. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to explore a new medium, this class will guide you step-by-step to create your own beautiful artwork in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Note: This event is taking place outdoor

Materials to Bring:

Watercolour paints (basic set)
Acrylic paints (basic set)
Paintbrushes (a variety of sizes)
Watercolour paper or canvas pad
Palette for mixing colours
Water container
Paper towels or cloth
Pencil and eraser
Apron or old shirt (to protect clothing)
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£28      
Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup

Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup

Saturday 02 August
Eastrop Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Step into the world of expressive shading as we focus on drawing animals and birds using pencil or charcoal. This session is all about capturing the textures, forms, and spirit of wildlife through careful observation and shading techniques. We will explore how to use light and shadow to bring depth and realism to your sketches, whether you are choosing a sleek bird or a furry animal as your subject.

Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their drawing skills, this relaxed and supportive meetup will help you build confidence with pencil and charcoal while encouraging your individual style. Bring your curiosity and love for nature — everything else will flow from there.
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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
    PHOTOS
    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
    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
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Newlands Corner, Surrey, UK
    Beautiful low-lying mist on an early morning walk at Newlands Corner. Camera: Lumix G9 Olympus 12-200mm lens
    Credit: Donna Gorin LRPS
    Facebook: The Happy Snapper
    Instagram: thehappysnapper.uk

    Guildford Photography Group
    2024-12-20
    Title or Location: Guildford
    Lunchtime sandwiches, taken during another ramble through the town
    Credit: john england

    Guildford Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Wash Day
    I often tack a walk down the Wey , and just so happened about 500 yards below Bowers Lock this swan seemed to be having a bath . So out with the camera .Nikon D850 with 200-500 lens.
    Credit: Stephen Bradshaw
    Guildford Photography Group
    2024-11-10
    Title or Location: Spirit of Ecstacy - Loxwood Meadows, West Sussex
    Wandering around a display of classic cars at Loxwood Meadows in West Sussex on a beautiful day in August this year, I spotted the opportunity to capture the sun's rays gleaming on the Spirit of Ecstacy, the bonnet mascot of Rolls-Royce cars. I thought the image might make an interesting black-and-white conversion. I cropped the image slightly and blurred the background a bit in editing to emphasize the iconic mascot.Nikon D780Tamron 24-70mm F2.855mm at f/8, 1/400th s
    Credit: Angus Laing

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    The photo was taken on the shore of Lake Ontario at Woodbine Beach Park. Whenever you take a photo of a sunrise or sunset, it is difficult to predict how nature will show you. Sometimes expectations are not met, but sometimes you receive a modest but magnificent gift. There was a small puddle on the shore of the lake from a recent rain and it was in it that the miracle of the sunrise appeared. Shot on a Samsung 21s mobile phone and processed in the phone in the Snapseed program.
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman

    Lansing Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Barry County, Michigan
    At first light when the dew point is optimal you can find cob webs laden with droplets that glisten in the sun. This shot was captured in a horse pasture, taking special care to keep the sensor plane parallel with the web pattern.DSLR Nikon - Tamron 90mm 2.8 1:1 lens
    Credit: J Hammond Images
    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2025-07-08
    Title or Location: Moon View
    It could be a clear view or a hazy view, the moon is picture perfect view with many photographic options.
    Credit: Paul Gerst

    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2025-07-08
    Title or Location: Mabry Mill - Blue Ridge Pkwy
    Even though the mill itself is being renovated, the surrounding environment is beautiful.
    Credit: Paul Gerst

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