ISLE
OF
WIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

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.
book now
£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.
book now
£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.
book now
£28      

WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 10 October
Ryde - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
book now
£28.0      
Spooky Night Street Photography Meetup

Spooky Night Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 November
Ryde - 10:06am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.

At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.

By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- How to adjust camera settings for low light.
- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.
- Capturing RAW images.
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
closed
Spooky Night Street Photography Meetup

Spooky Night Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 November
Ryde - 6pm - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.

At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.

By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- How to adjust camera settings for low light.
- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.
- Capturing RAW images.
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
book now
£28.0      

Colors of Autumn

Colors of Autumn

Saturday 05 December
Garden Walk, Ryde - 10am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
Join us for a captivating photography experience as we celebrate the vibrant and enchanting Colors of Autumn! As nature's palette transforms into a mesmerizing array of warm hues, this photography meetup is the perfect opportunity to capture the beauty of the season. During this event, we will embark on a journey to capture the essence of this magical time of year. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this meetup welcomes enthusiasts of all skill levels.
book now
£28.0      

Nearby Photography Groups

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.
book now
£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.
book now
£72.0       5 places left
Intentional Movement and Long Exposure Photography (woodland)

Intentional Movement and Long Exposure Photography (woodland)

Saturday 15 August
Broadstone - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Join us for a creative photography session exploring intentional movement and long exposure techniques at Delph woods. We'll experiment with motion blur, panning, and capturing the woodland in unique ways. Suitable for all skill levels.
book now
£28      

Intentional Movement and Long Exposure Photography (woodland)

Intentional Movement and Long Exposure Photography (woodland)

Saturday 29 August
Broadstone - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Join us for a creative photography session exploring intentional movement and long exposure techniques at Delph woods. We'll experiment with motion blur, panning, and capturing the woodland in unique ways. Suitable for all skill levels.
book now
£28      
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.
book now
£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.
book now
£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.
book now
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Expressionist Portraiture Workshop

Expressionist Portraiture Workshop

Saturday 27 June
Holdenhurst Road area, Bournemouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Freddy
Join us for an expressive portrait painting workshop at Brazuca Cafe. We'll explore emotion, distortion, and gestural brushwork to create unique portraits. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants should bring their own paints, brushes, paper or canvas, and any other preferred materials.
book now
£28      
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.
book now
£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.

    Join the Isle Of Wight Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    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

    PHOTOS
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Whitwell Isle of Wight
    I love taking walks in nature with my camera and this time of year the wildflower meadows are teeming with beautiful butterflies all looking for a mate. On this particular day the field was alive with Meadow Browns and one of my particular favourites, The Common Blue.I was very fortunate when one landed close by and after a bit of stealthy positioning I was able to get the shot.
    Credit: Chris Mirehouse

    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Cowes High Street, Isle of Wight
    I got up at 4.30am one morning in the recent hot weather to take some black & white photo's of the hammerhead crane and some old shipyard buildings. i decided to wander through Cowes after this to see if there was anything worth taking photo's of. When I passed the lane the light from the sun shining through looked really interesting, 5 minutes earlier or later and I don't think I would have stopped. I took a few shots and this one turned out to be best in my opinion.
    Credit: Nigel Oliver
    Instagram: nigeloliver5
    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

    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

    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
    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

    Oxford Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Chester Zoo
    I use photography to help with my mental health and I love capturing the Chimpanzees and most primates due to how expressive they are. Many of my images that I post (like this one) are to represent how I am feeling at that moment in time.
    Credit: Darren Cammock
    Facebook: @darrencammock
    Instagram: @darrencammock

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: St. Augustine Lighthouse
    This is a blend of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and the Milky Way. Taken at different locations due to light pollution over St. Augustine proper.
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Chichester Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Stonehenge
    ..time stands still when ancient stones meet the golden sky..
    Credit: Bineesh Antony

    Bradford Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
    This is a shot of one of the many species (over 300 types in the uk) of long legged fly. These are predatory and this particular one is about 5mm long. Shot taken with a lumix g9 and 45mm macro lens using a flash and diffuser. Ive loved bugs my whole life and recently switched to macro due to the smaller gear and my ill health stopping me carrying larger gear. I love that there is a whole world in a bush.
    Credit: Douglas Jarvis
    Facebook: Douglas flatt
    Instagram: @flattdouglas

    Copyright 2026 Orble - ABN 66 656 124 373 - Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions