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WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Sunday 09 February
Central Milton Keynes - 1pm - 2 Hours
Milton Keynes Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
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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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 February
Liebenrood Rd, Reading - 10am - 3 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Adeyemi Salako
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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£67       5 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 February
Headington, Oxford OX3 9AX - 10am - 3 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Ed Hart
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.

In our first outing we'll look at the basics:
Exposure, Composition and what to do do with the image after you've shot it, see you at Costa!
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£67      

Shooting in Manual Mode Meetup

Shooting in Manual Mode Meetup

Saturday 22 February
S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Ali Moghnieh
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.
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£26      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 23 February
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
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.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 23 February
Bond Avenue - 1pm - 3 Hours
Milton Keynes Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
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.
book now
£67       4 places left

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 02 March
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come down and explore the city and the many ways you can take pictures of it!We'll explore new and exciting ways to look at the city and its streets through learning the composition, settings, telling a story through your photograph, and learning the basic dos and don't for street photography.
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£26      
Street/Action Photography

Street/Action Photography

Saturday 08 March
Riverside Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Adeyemi Salako
This session is for art or inquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places, usually with the aim of capturing images at a decisive or poignant moment by careful framing and timing.
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£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 09 March
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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£26      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 09 March
Silbury Blvd - 1pm - 2 Hours
Milton Keynes Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
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.
book now
£26      
Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Sunday 16 March
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 23 March
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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£67      

Other Nearby Groups

Painting Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Painting Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 08 March
Hackwood Rd - 4pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting birds using watercolour techniques.

We will cover topics such as color mixing, brush techniques, and composition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own bird painting. You will have the opportunity to work on your own painting, with guidance and feedback from our instructors.
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£26      
Mandala Art Meetup

Mandala Art Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Eastrop Lane - 4pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating beautiful and intricate mandala designs. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of drawing mandalas, with a focus on the different elements that make up these stunning circular designs. We will cover topics such as symmetry, patterns, and repetition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own mandalas. You will learn techniques for creating intricate designs using simple shapes and patterns, including using rulers and compasses to create precise circles and lines. A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. Traditionally, a mandala is a geometric design or pattern that represents the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds.
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£26      
Perspective Drawing Meetup

Perspective Drawing Meetup

Saturday 05 April
Hackwood Rd - 4pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      

Beginner's Painting Class _Watercolour or Acrylics

Beginner's Painting Class _Watercolour or Acrylics

Saturday 19 April
Eastrop Lane - 4pm - 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.
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£26      
Urban Sketch Meetup

Urban Sketch Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Hackwood Rd - 4pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens) Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
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£26      
ABOUT MAIDENHEAD
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 Maidenhead .

  • 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.

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  • REVIEWS
    a very worthwhile & educational morning with Sean. Certainly learnt a lot. [and even remembered some of it .!!]
    5/5
    Jon
    2024-05-06
    PHOTOS
    Maidenhead Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Fields between cookham and maidenhead
    I went out with my camera on Monday evening hoping to shoot the Northern lights as there was a high chance of them being seen if the sky was clear.sadly the clouds were in the way but in a clear part I managed to capture 2 shooting stars in the same shot
    Credit: Tony Brice
    Facebook: Tony_b_pics
    Instagram: Tony_b_pics

    Maidenhead Photography Group
    2023-08-26
    Title or Location: Valley Gardens, Virginia water

    Credit: Nikos Polydorou
    Maidenhead Photography Group
    2023-08-06
    Title or Location: Waterperry Gardens, East of Oxford, exit 8 of the M40
    Just lots of beautiful flowers that attract a variety of butterflies , bees, etc.
    Credit: Nikos Polydorou
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikos.polydorou.5/

    Maidenhead Photography Group
    2023-08-04
    Title or Location: Aston, near Henley-on-Thames
    Saw it high a tree at the little village of Aston near the river Thames
    Credit: Nikos Polydorou

    Maidenhead Photography Group
    2023-04-19
    Title or Location: Winkfield park
    Molly, stables name Susan! Beautiful and attractive athletes!
    Credit: Vanessa del segato
    Instagram: Vanessa_del_segato
    Mornington Photography Group
    2025-02-07
    Title or Location: Narre Warren
    Spent the end of the day watching the sun set over the local lakeside reserve, the different hues of red and orange painting the sky creating a beautiful landscape
    Credit: Anne-Maree Wise
    Instagram: @annemareew11

    Lincoln Photography Group
    2025-02-07
    Title or Location: Observation Tower /Platte River State Park
    I was taking shots of the trees in fall colors, when the train came around the bend and lined up with the edge of the water. Lucky shot....right time, right place!
    Credit: Cyndi Miller
    Facebook: Cyndi Akin-Miller
    Instagram: 1cyndi1

    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-02-06
    Title or Location: Red Rock Canyon Overlook
    The moon is setting behind the mountain range, giving the faint glow behind the mountains. Taken with a Nikon Z5 30mm f/2.8, 5 sec and ISO 2500.
    Credit: Michelle Albert
    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-02-05
    Title or Location: Placitas, NM
    Clouds and star trails, Placitas, NM.
    Credit: Jim N

    Harrogate Photography Group
    2025-02-05
    Title or Location: St Mary's church, Studley Royal. Ripon
    On the evening on the 10th October 2024 we headed out to look for a bridge to photo the Aurora with due to the red alert for activity.We headed to Studley Royal to go to the valley of the seven bridges, however we got distracted by the Aurora show over St Mary's church. We spent two hours taking photos using the tripod in the silence of the night. While listening to owls calling, red deer rutting and watching the night sky dance away with the magic of the Aurora. We might not have got the
    Credit: Helen Fernyhough
    Instagram: fernyhoughmcalpine

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