Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 14 June
Garden Walk, Ryde - 10am - 3 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
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.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 July
Ryde Isle of Wight - 8pm - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
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.
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 June
Bournemouth Town Centre and Pier - 1pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
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.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 05 July
Poole - 3pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
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.
Note: Bring a family member or a friend as your model
Bird photography workshop
Saturday 19 July
Poole - 3pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
Come and join us photographing birds. Photographing these beautiful creatures is both a challenge and a privilege. At Poole Park, we can get really good views of the birds. We will experiment with faster shutter speeds and various focal lengths to photograph a range of birds.
Beginner's Photography Class - Nature scapes
Saturday 02 August
Stour Valley Nature Reserve, Bournemouth - 9am - 3 Hours
Anna Kenny
Ready to unlock your camera settings and capture the world around you? In this beginners photography class on the River Stour, we will be going through different camera settings, playing with light and experimenting with composition, helping you take beautiful nature photos. As always, it will be in a fun and relaxed, with plenty of time to practice and develop your skills. A passionate, professional photographer will be on hand to answer any questions and guide you as you learn.
Woodland photography
Saturday 16 August
Broadstone - 2:30pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
In this session we will be capturing the magic of woodland through photography, playing with light, composition and creativity. Fun, social and outdoors, all are welcome.
Heathland photography workshop
Saturday 30 August
Broadstone - 4pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
Come and join us to photograph one of the rarest habitats in the world! Heathland is an incredible and unique habitat, home to many rare species. In fact, heathland is said to be rarer than rainforest. In the late Autumn, heathland flowers blossom creating a beautiful purple carpet of flowers, ideal for many unique species of invertebrates. Fun, relaxed and social, this class is about practicing composition, playing with light and capturing this beautiful habitat.
Autumn Photography
Saturday 20 September
Parkstone Rd, Poole, UK - 2pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
Capture the colours of Autumn as the leaves fall from the trees and the air turns cold.
This session is for photographers of all skill levels. Any equipment is welcome, and warm clothes are advised.
Colours of Autumn