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Light Trails and Motion Blur

Light Trails and Motion Blur

Sunday 28 June
Newport News City Center - 7:30pm - 2.0 Hours
John Wilson
Learn to capture stunning black and white night photographs in this evening session at Newport News City Center. We'll cover techniques for shooting in low light, composing monochrome images, and using contrast and texture. Suitable for photographers with basic camera knowledge. Bring your camera and tripod.
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$49      
Light Trails and Motion Blur

Light Trails and Motion Blur

Sunday 09 August
Newport News City Center - 7:30pm - 2.0 Hours
John Wilson
Learn to capture stunning black and white night photographs in this evening session at Newport News City Center. We'll cover techniques for shooting in low light, composing monochrome images, and using contrast and texture. Suitable for photographers with basic camera knowledge. Bring your camera and tripod.
book now
$49      
Black and White Night Photography

Black and White Night Photography

Sunday 23 August
Newport News City Center - 7:30pm - 2.0 Hours
John Wilson
Learn to capture stunning black and white night photographs in this evening session at Newport News City Center. We'll cover techniques for shooting in low light, composing monochrome images, and using contrast and texture. Suitable for photographers with basic camera knowledge. Bring your camera and tripod.
book now
$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 11 July
Marlin Bay Dr. - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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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$98       5 places left
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunday 16 August
Cape Charles - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
Capture a beautiful sunset over the water! We'll talk about the optimal camera settings to balance light and capture the rich colors of the sky, and we'll play with reflections in the water. Keep a lookout for seabirds wrapping up dinnertime and enjoy the peace that settles in as the day comes to a close.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 19 September
Marlin Bay Dr. - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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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$98       4 places left

Up Close with Flowers Meetup

Up Close with Flowers Meetup

Saturday 26 September
Azalea Garden Road - 9:15am - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
Get up close with flowers and the insects that love them! A photograph should bring the audience a new experience, and we will focus on the details most people simply walk past. We will practice getting clear, colorful and interesting pictures that capture the imagination of the viewer.

As Monarch butterflies prepare to migrate, we should be able to capture them feeding before their long trek. This is also a great time for bees to begin preparing for winter by stocking up on pollen from the plentiful early fall blooms.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography II Class Shooting in Manual Mode

Beginner's Photography II Class Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 03 October
General Booth Blvd - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
You've taken our Beginners Photography class, now what's next? This companion course covers composition, the RAW v. JPEG image format debate, editing, file storage, and lots of practice using your manual mode shooting skills. Even if you haven't taken our Beginners Photography class, as long as you know how to operate your camera and want to improve the quality of your pictures, this class is for you! During our three hours together, we will have several activities to practice what we're learning, and plenty of time for individual and group feedback.
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$98       5 places left
BW Photography Walk  Talk Meetup

BW Photography Walk Talk Meetup

Saturday 31 October
E. Princess Anne Road - 2pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
Black and White photography is a study of contrast, shadows, and interesting shapes. Without color to help tell the story, composition and lighting are the stars. This meetup is for all skill levels and any camera type, including cell phones. Scheduled later in the afternoon to take advantage of long shadows, and in a setting that lends itself perfectly to monochromatic images, this two hour meetup is an informative and fun way to explore the role of mood in photography.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 07 November
Marlin Bay Dr. - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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.
book now
$98      
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Sunday 06 December
Marlin Bay Dr. - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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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$98      
Holiday Street Photography

Holiday Street Photography

Saturday 19 December
Portsmouth, VA - 10am - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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 Portsmouth all dressed up for the holidays. After a discussion on what Street Photography is and how to go about it, we will walk High Street and the surrounding area. 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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$49      

Street Photography Meetup in Norfolk

Street Photography Meetup in Norfolk

Sunday 10 January
Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA - 2pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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 Granby 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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$49      
ABOUT NEWPORT
NEWS
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 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 beginner's class for anyone looking to gain more confidence in their photography skills
    5/5
    Jared
    2026-05-18
    Great experience for landscape photography. John provided great in-depth knowledge and was able to answer any question from our side. Was really a great outing and I enjoyed it very much.
    5/5
    Theodor
    2026-03-30
    John was great. I learned so much. Please offer other classes on this side of the tunnel.
    5/5
    Lorraine
    2026-03-02

    I really enjoyed the experience and it gave me alot more knowledge on hiw to use my camera in manual mode.
    5/5
    Tammie
    2024-06-18
    It was a well lead event and provided guidance in a way for me to confirm that I had not mislead myself in my own research of photography.
    5/5
    Christopher
    2024-06-18
    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

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Daring Leaderman
    Professional Photographer and Video Producer for 20 years +.

    Daring Leaderman is available for private bookings

    Evening and weekend availability.

    PHOTOS
    Newport News Photography Group
    2026-03-23
    Title or Location: The Bloom
    My blooming garden
    Credit: Wayne

    Newport News Photography Group
    2026-03-21
    Title or Location: Crossing
    Near the water in Newport News, very peaceful place to meditate
    Credit: Wayne Petersen
    Newport News Photography Group
    2026-03-02
    Title or Location: SW Branch Back River. Hampton VA
    This image was taken while out on my kayak on 26 February 26. The 54 degree air was warmer than it had been so I was happy to head out in the rain to enjoy the calm water and foggy afternoon. I do love foggy weather and some of my favorite experiences and images come from time spent in the surreal peace found in the fog.
    Credit: Bob Ernst
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ernstbob

    Newport News Photography Group
    2024-02-09
    Title or Location: Hunting park beach park
    Hello NNPG and thank you for the kind words!Since relocating to Newport News people have shared with me how special Huntington Beach and Park is for taking photos. I chose a cloudy day for pictures to try out a new filter. As I was finishing I noticed the sun rays breaking through the clouds in the distance. I was able to capture the image before the clouds closed back up. As a visually impaired person I want to share that anyone can take a special picture even on a cloudy day!Canon M 2
    Credit: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/CameronDunn
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamronDunn
    Instagram: cameron.dunn2

    Newport News Photography Group
    2024-02-03
    Title or Location: Mt. Trashmore, Virginia Beach, VA.
    On location for a photoshoot for American Heart Association. Got to the location early before event began and this was the result.
    Credit: Michael Smid
    Facebook: Michael Smid
    Instagram: michaelsmid5111
    Newport News Photography Group
    2024-01-20
    Title or Location: High School Back Hall
    A scan of a print of a hallway at my High School in 1977. I was in Photography class and we were "sent out to take pictures" one day. I used a 35mm SLR Canon FTb with a 50mm lens that my Dad bought me. The film was most likely Kodak Tri-x 400. The aperture was probably wide open at a 30/sec, or 60/sec. By the time that was showing on the clock, it was the end of the day, so I must have been desperate for content because the first door on the right was the classroom. :-)I developed and print
    Credit: Emay Ayche
    Facebook: emayayche
    Instagram: emay.ayche

    Austin Photography Society
    2026-06-16
    Title or Location: Murphy park, Taylor. TX.
    "Stormy flight". Western Cattle Egrets. There is a large colony of bird's at this location. where they nest each year. (Hundreds) They often take flight in a large group.
    Credit: Stephen Morley
    Facebook: Stephen Morley Photography

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Horton Iris Farm
    I enjoyed a photowalk event with Laurie Gallant and the Sacramento Photography group visiting Horton's Iris Farm. I always bring my Infrared camera with me in hopes of getting some good IR shots. When I saw the old red truck, I HAD to shoot it in IR! This is one of my favorite shots from that day and will go into my portfolio for sure!
    Credit: Jaye Haleryn
    Facebook: Jaye Haleryn Photography
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Circular Quay Sydney Australia
    I was on holiday in Sydney and I went to Circular Quay to take some night time photos, when I saw that the opera house was lit up. I took a couple of photos ,then went to change my lens.By the time I had done this I saw the lights on the opera house had gone out. I then realised it was a rehearsal for Vivid a Sydney winter light show which takes place around the harbour.
    Credit: David Jackson

    Tampa Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota
    This was part of a video/photo assignment I did few years ago before my retirement about Florida Vultures, "nature clean-up crews". These are a very interesting and important creatures, they clean dead animals thus preventing the spread of serious diseases.
    Credit: Nino Giannotti

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