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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 December
41 Bernard Rd. Unit 17, Fort Monroe - 10am - 3 Hours
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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$84       5 places left

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Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 02 December
Brock Environmental Center - 10am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure.

We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices.

There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching.

Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
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$84       3 places left
Holiday Street Photography Meetup

Holiday Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 09 December
Children's Museum of Virginia - 1pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Street photographers are observers by nature. They use photography as a way of connecting with the world and bringing back the moments that stand out. There are hints, feelings, ideas, stories, or questions in their photos that are meant to prompt the viewer to wonder about the rest of the story.

This two-hour meetup is for all skill levels and any camera type, including cell phones. We will be exploring Olde Town Portsmouth all dressed up for Christmas, looking for the interesting details in everyday life that are often overlooked. After a discussion on what Street Photography is and how to go about it, we will walk High Street. And what we find will be different for everyone, that's the beauty of Street Photography, pictures are taken from the photographer's viewpoint instead of focusing on the viewer's perspective, leaving every image up to the interpretation of the viewer rather than leading them to it.
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$43      
Street Art Photography Meetup

Street Art Photography Meetup

Saturday 06 January
Virginia Beach - 1pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. We're very lucky to have a dedicated space in Virginia Beach to attract and showcase exceptional street artists! Since 2015, the ViBe Creative District non-profit has worked with over 200 artists to host over 100 free and open to the public events generating over 350 works of art in the public domain.

During this two-hour meetup we'll walk the ViBe district and discuss how to capture the essence of this type of art. Do you back away and try to get the whole piece in one photo, or find the aspect that interests you most and get up close? Would a series of thirds make an interesting composition? Cars and people are bound to enter your view - include them? Wait for them to pass? Crop later? The difference between simply documenting an art piece and showcasing it depends entirely on your approach.
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$43      

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 14 January
MacArthur Center Mall - 10am - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Street photographers are observers by nature. They use photography as a way of connecting with the world and bringing back the moments that stand out. There are hints, feelings, ideas, stories, or questions in their photos that are meant to prompt the viewer to wonder about the rest of the story.

This two-hour meetup is for all skill levels and any camera type, including cell phones. We will be exploring downtown Norfolk, looking for the interesting details in everyday life that are often overlooked. After a discussion on what Street Photography is and how to go about it, we will walk around downtown to see what we can find. And what we find will be different for everyone, that's the beauty of Street Photography, pictures are taken from the photographer's viewpoint instead of focusing on the viewer's perspective, leaving every image up to the interpretation of the viewer rather than leading them to it.
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$43      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 10 February
MacArthur Center Mall - 10am - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Join us for an engaging two-hour exploration around downtown Norfolk, designed for observers who appreciate the allure of everyday life through the lens of a camera. This captivating session is perfect for everyone, regardless of skill level or camera type - yes, even cell phones are welcome. Begin your photographic journey with an enlightening discussion about the essence of Street Photography and techniques to master it. Then, set off through the myriad of urban stories, capturing the often overlooked details of daily life from your own unique viewpoint. Remember, each image you capture is subjective, inviting every viewer to craft their own interpretation. So come, discover the beauty of Street Photography, where each shot conceals hints, feelings, ideas, and narratives waiting for unraveling.
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$43      
Street Art Photography Meetup

Street Art Photography Meetup

Sunday 25 February
Virginia Beach - 1pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. We're very lucky to have a dedicated space in Virginia Beach to attract and showcase exceptional street artists! Since 2015, the ViBe Creative District non-profit has worked with over 200 artists to host over 100 free and open to the public events generating over 350 works of art in the public domain.

During this two-hour meetup we'll walk the ViBe district and discuss how to capture the essence of this type of art. Do you back away and try to get the whole piece in one photo, or find the aspect that interests you most and get up close? Would a series of thirds make an interesting composition? Cars and people are bound to enter your view - include them? Wait for them to pass? Crop later? The difference between simply documenting an art piece and showcasing it depends entirely on your approach.
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$43      

Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Saturday 23 March
Red Wing Park - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Continue your photographic journey with our Advanced Photography Course. After mastering the basics, delve into in-depth concepts covering composition, the analysis of RAW vs JPEG image formats, in-detail photo editing, comprehensive file storage, and plenty of practice for honing your manual mode shooting skills.

If you know the ropes of operating your camera and are keen to refine the quality of your photos, you're more than welcome to join. With our three-hour interactive sessions, you'll participate in numerous activities for practical learning, and be a part of insightful discussions offering individual and group feedback. Unleash your full potential and turn your vision into captivating art.
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$84      
Architecture Photography Meetup

Architecture Photography Meetup

Saturday 27 April
Cape Charles, VA - 10am - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city. We will learn ways to capture 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.

On the National Registry of Historic Places, Cape Charles is a quaint shore town with one of the largest concentrations of turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast. The historic district features a range of architectural styles representing the period between 1880 and 1920. These styles include Queen Anne, Victorian Italianate, Gothic Revival, Neoclassical, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow.

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.
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$43      
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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 Newport News.

  • 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 Newport News Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great event. There were only two of us, me a very beginner and another who is much more experienced than I am, and the instructor did a great job of providing the details where both of us were able to learn a lot. Mike was very knowledgeable and helpful, and I definitely benefited from taking this class.
    5/5
    Kimberly
    2023-07-13
    PHOTOS
    Newport News Photography Group
    2023-08-20
    Title or Location: Denbigh Park, Newport News
    This photo was taken during a trip out at the park out of a spur moment since we had a long stretch of extreme hot weather, it was finally time to get out again. I have been to the park before but never during a sunset and wanted to check it out. While sitting there on the pier with my feet hung over the water, I noticed these little sand piper birds where sitting on the fishing pier scoping the area for a snack. Since I had my camera with me, I figure I would practice on my skills as an amateu
    Credit: Jason James
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    West London Photography Group
    2023-11-29
    Title or Location: Crane Park, Whitton.
    Taken with Nikon D7500 with 300mm Nikkor lens. Two male Kingfishers possibly adult male and offspring sitting low by the River Crane. Light was low so had to use a high ISO. Because of this the image had to be denoised . It was then cropped and clarity and texture added in Lightroom. I have a nice triptych of them sitting in three different poses.
    Credit: Sam Downie
    Swindon Photography Group
    2023-11-28
    Title or Location: Swindon Designer Outlet
    It's feeling very festive at Swindon Designer Outlet &127876&127877&127882
    Credit: Rimpy Sharma
    Instagram: @rimpysharma19

    San Bernardino Photography Group
    2023-11-28
    Title or Location: Fossil Falls, California
    This image was created at Fossil Falls in the Mojave Desert California. The location was selected a few months before during a site selection trip to the desert. I asked a local model if she would be interested in a concept shoot, and she agreed. Whitney Sather, my model is from southern Kentucky and is a wonderful model to work with. We based for the shoot out of Randsburg, CA. The hospitality shown to Me, my model, assistant and Guide (my brother that lives there) by the locals at each locatio
    Credit: Patrick O'Donnell
    Facebook: Patrick O'Donnell

    Springfield Photography Group
    2023-11-28
    Title or Location: Butterflies at work - Luken Lake Yosemite
    Hiking into Luken Lake in the summer, the wildflowers were in bloom and the butterflies were active.
    Credit: Ilo Gassoway
    Instagram: Gr8purple1
    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2023-11-28
    Title or Location: Outback SA
    Saw these beautiful flowers on the side of the road while traveling in South Australia outback 2022. Thought I would try a little creative work with them, using Adobe Photo Elements 2023, plastic wrap. You either like photo art or you don't, I love looking at other people's work, there's a lot of creative people out there.
    Credit: Deb Johnson
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    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Title or Location: Bauld Hill, Stanwell Park
    I was on my way home when I saw the paragliders hovering ahead. So even though I thought I would try to get a few photos of them. The storm was getting closer & we all thought we would get wet, but just before it hit, it threw out a quick burst of colour. Sometimes it?s all about timing. iPhone 12 Pro Max & Snapseed.
    Credit: Rosalie zbtady
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