Composition in Photography
Saturday 14 December
The Quarry Park and Dingle - 10am - 2 Hours
Chris Marshall
Step into the captivating realm of Composition in Photography, where the arrangement of visual elements transforms into a thrilling adventure! Discover the secrets of visual storytelling as we explore not just five or seven, but a perfect ten rules designed to turbocharge your photography skills.
In this exciting course, we'll guide you through the dance of the Rule of Thirds, the artistry of crafting captivating Shapes, and the enchantment of Negative Space and Positive Vibes. Follow the guiding Line to photographic perfection, bask in the beauty of Symmetry and patterns, and connect the dots with Points. Splash your world with vibrant Color, harmonize with the perfect Tone, explore the right Distance for that picture-perfect shot, and achieve visual Zen with the delicate Balance.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned professional, this journey is tailored just for you. Join us as we work together to enhance your vision and capture scenes like never before. Confirm your spot, and exclusive details - including the location, meet-up instructions, and all the exciting particulars 2013 will be unveiled. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your photography game and create magical moments!
Architecture Photography
Saturday 25 January
The Quarry - 11am - 2 Hours
Chris Marshall
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.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 15 February
The Quarry - 11am - 2 Hours
Chris Marshall
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 March
The Quarry - 11am - 3 Hours
Chris Marshall
Embark on a thrilling journey to unleash the magic of photography in our Beginner's Photography Class!
Are you tired of relying on the automatic exposure setting of your camera? Well, seize this golden opportunity to dive deep into the world of photography with us!
Get ready as we demystify your camera, unraveling the secrets of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings weave their magic on your exposure. Say goodbye to auto mode, and hello to the exciting realm of manual control!
But hold on, the fun doesn't stop there! You'll have the chance to put your newfound knowledge to the test under the expert guidance of a seasoned professional photographer. Get hands-on, capture the essence of your creativity, and let the shutterbug in you come to life!
Don't miss out on this chance to transform your photography game. Join us, and let's paint the town with the vibrant hues of your imagination!
Street Photography
Sunday 08 December
Lichfield - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Jerome Halm
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.
Headshot Photography Class
Saturday 14 December
Hanley Park - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Jerome Halm
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
Create a Photography Zine
Sunday 05 January
Hunter St. - 5pm - 2 Hours
Carolina Gorman Batlles
Immerse yourself in a fusion of creativity, inspiration, and visual narratives that will leave you with a fresh appreciation for the power of the still image.
Engage in thought-provoking conversations, exchange creative insights, and celebrate the art of photography in this unique and intimate gathering of learning how to make Photography Zines.
New Year, New Skills: Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 11 January
Hanley Park - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Jerome Halm
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
The City at Night
Sunday 19 January
Chester City Centre - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Carolina Gorman Batlles
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 25 January
Lichfield - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Jerome Halm
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.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Sunday 02 February
Great Haywood - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Jerome Halm
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 February
Milford, Stafford - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Jerome Halm
Discover the full potential of your camera and venture beyond automatic exposure at this friendly beginners photography class. Learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings impact your exposure. We'll use the scenes and streets of historic Lichfield as the backdrop to develop your new skills. Understand how to get the very best out of your camera, and see your photographs take on a whole new dimension!Lichfield Cathedral gardensVenue LocationThe Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD, UKVenue Vague LocationLichfieldVenue Meetup InstructionsMeet at the entrance of Lichfield Cathedral.Lichfield Cathedral gardensVenue LocationThe Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD, UKVenue Vague LocationLichfieldVenue Meetup InstructionsMeet at the entrance of Lichfield Cathedral.Lichfield Cathedral gardensVenue LocationThe Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD, UKVenue Vague LocationLichfieldVenue Meetup InstructionsMeet at the entrance of Lichfield Cathedral.Lichfield Cathedral gardensVenue LocationThe Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD, UKVenue Vague LocationLichfieldVenue Meetup InstructionsMeet at the entrance of Lichfield Cathedral.
Lichfield Cathedral gardens
Venue Location
The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD, UK
Venue Vague Location
Lichfield
Venue Meetup Instructions
Meet at the entrance of Lichfield Cathedral.
Black and White Photography Meetup
Saturday 08 February
Great Haywood - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Jerome Halm
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 09 February
Chester City Centre - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Carolina Gorman Batlles
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Natural Light Portraits Meetup
Saturday 15 February
Lichfield - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Jerome Halm
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. A model is present during the session.
Selective Colour Photography
Sunday 23 February
Chester City Centre - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Carolina Gorman Batlles
Selective colour can be done in a couple of ways. You can find a subject with a strong dominant colour, a lady in red for example amongst people wearing drab colours. Or you can use a mode which some cameras have in which you can isolate a particular colour within a scene whilst all other colours are turned to B W. Either way this will be a session which will help us hunt down images and increase ones 'eye' for strong photographs.