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Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 13 June
Ryde - 10am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
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.
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£28      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 11 July
Sandown - 10am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
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.
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£28      
Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 22 August
Garden Walk, Ryde - 9am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
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£28      

Sunrise Photography Meetup

Sunrise Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 September
Ryde - 5:30am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
Students will learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunrise. You will most likely need to use manual settings or switch to AV (aperture) mode.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Garden and flower Photography

Garden and flower Photography

Saturday 13 June
Poole Park - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Photograph the roses and flowers in bloom in the gardens of Poole Park. We will experiment with aperture to create bokeh and isolate the subject as well as capturing shots of the wider garden landscape.
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£28       5 places left
Morden Bog Photography

Morden Bog Photography

Saturday 04 July
Wareham - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Bogs are full of wildlife, invertebrates and interesting plants. Join us as we walk through heathland and bog, capturing the beautiful and unusual wildlife here.
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£28.0      
Beginner's Photography Class - Nature scapes

Beginner's Photography Class - Nature scapes

Saturday 01 August
Poole Park - 3pm - 3 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Unlock the potential of your camera as we dive into learning how to use manual mode, play with light and capture nature using a range of creative compositions.
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£72.0       5 places left

Woodland landscapes

Woodland landscapes

Saturday 12 September
Burley - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Come join us on a photography walk around Oakley in the New forest as we start heading into Autumn. Practice photographing landscapes and woodland in this beautiful location and explore various compositions. Learn to play with light in an outdoor setting. Develop your skills shooting in manual mode.
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£72.00      
Photograph by theme

Photograph by theme

Saturday 03 October
Poole - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Choose a theme at random and photograph it! The idea is to push creative boundaries and photograph subjects that you wouldn't normally. Learn composition, manual shooting and creative techniques.
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£28      
Autumn colours

Autumn colours

Saturday 17 October
Bournemouth - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Capture the bright and beautiful Autumn colours at Strouden Park in Bournemouth.
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 18 July
Upton, Poole - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Emma King
Join us for an inspiring morning of art exploring plants and flowers. We will focus on techniques for capturing form and detail, designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills in a peaceful outdoor setting.
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£28      
ABOUT ISLE
OF
WIGHT
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 on_the Isle Of Wight .

  • 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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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Informative and raised some good ideas and points I didnt know.
    5/5
    Penny
    2026-05-06
    Excellent, well planned. Lots of opportunities to get a wide variety of shots. Great location. All questions answered.
    5/5
    Linda
    2026-05-04
    Very informative and interesting. Learnt how to use my camera and take photos using adjustments.
    5/5
    Suzanne
    2025-05-12

    Have spent half of the time testing the light changing during the sunset on Ryde's pier, then moved to take some Front shop prepared for Halloween.. Stu was very helpful and knowledgeable, guiding us through different photographic scenarios. Really enjoyed it and got a lot of useful things out of it.
    5/5
    Marius
    2024-10-28
    Had a great time and learnt alot about manual settings on my camera. Was invaluable. Made new friends. Thanks Stu for your help and guidance. Will definitely book another course
    5/5
    Pete
    2024-02-06
    Stuart was a friendly and knowledgeable host and helped me a lot with camera settings and using my camera on manual.
    4/5
    georgina
    2024-02-06

    Good short course which really helped me have the nerve to switch to manual mode. Taught me about what the ISO setting will do in respect of light. Stu was great to chat to and knowledgeable. All in all well worth the money and time.
    5/5
    Ian
    2024-01-22
    really enjoyed it and as it was just me i had more help
    5/5
    trudi
    2023-12-17
    Nice event, with some inspiring challenges to get you thinking.
    5/5
    ian
    2023-07-03

    I thoroughly enjoyed the event, Amanda is a very knowledgeable tutor and gave me lots of advice.
    5/5
    Georgie
    2023-07-03
    Fantastic - Mandy was very knowledgeable, informative and patient, and the class was a lovely walk in a park snapping gorgeous photos whilst learning skills that will be forever useful. Thank you very much.
    5/5
    Paul
    2023-05-25
    Interesting and informative. It helped that there were only two of us!
    4/5
    Stephen
    2023-05-15

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Stuart Byrnes
    Stu is a full time professional photographer based in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
    Stu mainly photographs Weddings, however he started out as a Landscape Photographer, for which he has been featured in Magazines and won a number of awards during his career.

    Stuart Byrnes is available for private bookings

    Private Bookings
    Include Landscape Photography
    Begginer Course
    Using Manual Mode
    Portraits

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    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Biron, P?rigord, France
    A wonderful week in France and some very willing, and stationary!insects. This is a stacked macro shot of a red and blue beetle, known locally as Le Gendarme.
    Credit: Terence Hart
    Instagram: @terrytwosheds
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Orange Day-lily
    This photo was taken on a recent beautiful sunny day with my iPhone.
    Credit: Matthew Chubb
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-05-28
    Title or Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
    Just one of those lucky moments, in the garden snapping birds and the butterfly decided to hang around for a while. I was laid down, using Canon EOS, iso 800, F/9.0, 1/1250s.
    Credit: Simon Denness

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-05-24
    Title or Location: Barnsdale Gardens
    I captured this photo of bees doing what they do on this beautiful bloom
    Credit: Roger Jones
    Facebook: Rog Jagman
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-05-20
    Title or Location: Stansted Park, Hampshire
    This is the first time I took my new macro lens out. I joined Portsmouth Photography Group (through Orble) for a macro workshop. It was great to see my photos when I got home and notice all the tiny details that I never saw with my own eyes, like these tiny webs! I?m definitely hooked and can?t wait to do some more macro!
    Credit: Fiona Burnett
    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-05-02
    Title or Location: Cutty Sark, Greenwich
    Got soaked through on the boat ride down the Thames, but it was worth braving the cold for some good shots, including this one looking from the bow of the Cutty Sark across the Thames to the Isle of Dogs, with Canary Wharf in the distance.
    Credit: John Solomon
    Facebook: Wight Hart Images
    Instagram: wight_hart_images

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    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
    Columbia 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
    Gold Coast 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

    Gold Coast 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
    Edinburgh Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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