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Upcoming Events

Abstract Photography by the Sea

Abstract Photography by the Sea

Saturday 05 July
Admiralty Rd, Stonehouse - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Abstract photography by the sea, a chance to pursue art for art's sake and photograph the world as an artist would! This workshop will focus on colours, patterns, and textures around the shoreline . If you enjoy looking at shimmering reflections, the tangled forms of seaweed, or at shell encrusted rocks, this workshop may be for you. You will be encouraged to really look - to find the poetry in simple things - while avoiding visual cliche. Come and refine your photographic vision in a relaxed setting by the sea!
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£72      
Black  White Portraits Outdoors

Black White Portraits Outdoors

Saturday 12 July
Royal William Rd - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Learn how to use natural light to advantage when working on outdoors black white portraits. This workshop will take place in the historical setting. The old master painters had a special word - chiaroscuro -meaning light-dark for the dramatic quality of shadow in portraits. This concept, as it relates to black and white portraiture, will be fully explained. The importance of 'catch lights' in eyes 'bokeh' for dreamy, soft backgrounds will also be addressed, as will the advantage of shooting in "open shade". Portraits will be taken with black and white conversion in mind, but can also be enjoyed in colour as well. The textured, stone walls and arcaded walkways in the venue will offer an atmospheric setting for this workshop!
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£72       4 places left
Introduction To Digital Photography Creative Camera Basics

Introduction To Digital Photography Creative Camera Basics

Saturday 06 September
The Hoe - 11am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
You have it your hands, that wonderful new DSLR camera with all of its mysterious dials buttons. Now it is time to learn to use it properly ! There is a lot to learn about photography each new new phase of knowledge delivers more control to the photographer ! This 3 hour session will ease you into familiarity with your camera and will suit beginners and any intermediate photographers who feel like a refresher. In this session we will cover creative camera basics, including composition, framing and perspective. You will also learn how shutter speed, aperture iso combine to produce a correctly exposed image. Above all it will be fun ! There will be lots to photograph and enjoy, as we move around and explore both landscape and architectural features of the area !
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£72      

Black  White Portraits Outdoors

Black White Portraits Outdoors

Saturday 25 October
Royal William Rd - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Learn how to use natural light to advantage when working on outdoors black white portraits. This workshop will take place in the historical setting. The old master painters had a special word - chiaroscuro -meaning light-dark for the dramatic quality of shadow in portraits. This concept, as it relates to black and white portraiture, will be fully explained. The importance of 'catch lights' in eyes 'bokeh' for dreamy, soft backgrounds will also be addressed, as will the advantage of shooting in "open shade". Portraits will be taken with black and white conversion in mind, but can also be enjoyed in colour as well. The textured, stone walls and arcaded walkways in the venue will offer an atmospheric setting for this workshop!
book now
£68      
Introduction To Digital Photography Creative Camera Basics

Introduction To Digital Photography Creative Camera Basics

Saturday 08 November
The Hoe - 11am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
You have it your hands, that wonderful new DSLR camera with all of its mysterious dials buttons. Now it is time to learn to use it properly ! There is a lot to learn about photography each new new phase of knowledge delivers more control to the photographer ! This 3 hour session will ease you into familiarity with your camera and will suit beginners and any intermediate photographers who feel like a refresher. In this session we will cover creative camera basics, including composition, framing and perspective. You will also learn how shutter speed, aperture iso combine to produce a correctly exposed image. Above all it will be fun ! There will be lots to photograph and enjoy, as we move around and explore both landscape and architectural features of the area !
book now
£68       5 places left
Black  White Portraits Outdoors

Black White Portraits Outdoors

Sunday 07 December
Royal William Rd - 11am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Learn how to use natural light to advantage when working on outdoors black white portraits. This workshop will take place in the historical setting. The old master painters had a special word - chiaroscuro -meaning light-dark for the dramatic quality of shadow in portraits. This concept, as it relates to black and white portraiture, will be fully explained. The importance of 'catch lights' in eyes 'bokeh' for dreamy, soft backgrounds will also be addressed, as will the advantage of shooting in "open shade". Portraits will be taken with black and white conversion in mind, but can also be enjoyed in colour as well. The textured, stone walls and arcaded walkways in the venue will offer an atmospheric setting for this workshop!
book now
£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Celebrate the Longest Day with Sunset Tors

Celebrate the Longest Day with Sunset Tors

Saturday 21 June
Dartmoor - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
We visit Dartmoor for sunset Landscape Photography. Shoot in the golden hour then stay to catch the sunset. Join us for a fun evening at Combestone Tor!
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£28      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Tuesday 24 June
Exmouth - 5pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture movement, trails and soften moving water.You'll learn how to make the subject blur, the background blur with panning, milky seas, intentionally moving the camera with the shutter open ICM and zooming the lens during the exposure.You will need a tripod and ideally some Neutral Density ND filters. Though I will have some to loan.
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£28      
Street Photography with Model

Street Photography with Model

Sunday 29 June
Exeter City Centre - 3pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Join us for a street photography session featuring a model, where you can practice your skills and take both group shots and one-on-one portraits.

Note: There will be an extra fee for the model which will be £60 for the two-hour event, this cost will be split into three (minimum number of participants required for the event to proceed) or more depending on the number of participants. Please bring cash on the day.
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£28      

Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

Sunday 06 July
Exeter Quay - 3pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn how to get the most out of your camera. Do you have a camera you hardly use as not sure what to do. This session chats about how to start taking in focus, well exposed and composed photos. We'll touch on the modes but keep it very non technical. Explore simple composition techniques. There will be some simple street photography, bit of landscape and even some abstract. Run in a target rich environment you are sure to take some great shots and come away with confidence to keep on taking photos.
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£28      
Nature Photography Meetup - Tiverton Canal

Nature Photography Meetup - Tiverton Canal

Tuesday 08 July
Tiverton - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Walk along Tiverton Canal observing the wildlife on the water and in the trees. We'll discuss techniques, equipment and settings required to get the best shots. Learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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£28      
Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

Wednesday 23 July
Exeter Quay - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn how to get the most out of your camera. Do you have a camera you hardly use as not sure what to do. This session chats about how to start taking in focus, well exposed and composed photos. We'll touch on the modes but keep it very non technical. Explore simple composition techniques. There will be some simple street photography, bit of landscape and even some abstract. Run in a target rich environment you are sure to take some great shots and come away with confidence to keep on taking photos.
book now
£28      

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 26 July
Teignmouth - 5pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture movement, trails and soften moving water.You'll learn how to make the subject blur, the background blur with panning, milky seas, intentionally moving the camera with the shutter open ICM and zooming the lens during the exposure.You will need a tripod and ideally some Neutral Density ND filters. Though I will have some to loan.
book now
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Big Brush Watercolour Class

Big Brush Watercolour Class

Saturday 28 June
Plymouth Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Plymouth Watercolour Group
Michael Battley
Big Brush Watercolour for Beginners and more experienced. A relaxed approach to plein air watercolour painting in pleasant surroundings. Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.

Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.
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£59       5 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£26      
Big Brush Watercolour Class

Big Brush Watercolour Class

Saturday 12 July
Plymouth Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Plymouth Watercolour Group
Michael Battley
Big Brush Watercolour for Beginners and more experienced. A relaxed approach to plein air watercolour painting in pleasant surroundings. Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.

Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.
book now
£59       5 places left

Watercolour for Beginners and More Experienced

Watercolour for Beginners and More Experienced

Saturday 19 July
Plymouth Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Plymouth Watercolour Group
Michael Battley
Explore the vibrant world of painting watercolour en plein air in this creative workshop, perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists. Learn essential techniques and experiment with colour, texture, and composition in a relaxed, supportive setting.
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£59      
Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting

Saturday 26 July
Northernhay Place - 10am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Let nature be your studio! Join us for a calming outdoor painting session where we'll capture the landscape in real time. This is a great way to connect with your surroundings and practice painting in natural light. Bring your acrylics, watercolours, or your favorite medium — and don't forget a hat and water bottle!
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£28      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 02 August
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
book now
£28      

Botanical Drawings for Beginners

Botanical Drawings for Beginners

Saturday 09 August
Canal Banks - 10am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Slow down and appreciate the details of nature in this relaxed drawing session focused on plants, flowers, and foliage. You'll learn simple techniques to capture natural forms — perfect for beginners who want to build confidence with pencil and pen. No need to be “good at drawing” — just bring your materials and love for the outdoors!
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£28      
Big Brush Watercolour Class

Big Brush Watercolour Class

Saturday 09 August
Plymouth Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Plymouth Watercolour Group
Michael Battley
Big Brush Watercolour for Beginners and more experienced. A relaxed approach to plein air watercolour painting in pleasant surroundings. Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.

Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.
book now
£59      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 23 August
Canal Banks - 10am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£28      

Watercolour for Beginners and More Experienced

Watercolour for Beginners and More Experienced

Saturday 23 August
Plymouth Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Plymouth Watercolour Group
Michael Battley
Explore the vibrant world of plein air watercolour in this creative workshop, perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists. Learn essential techniques and experiment with colour, texture, and composition in a relaxed, supportive setting.
book now
£59      
Big Brush Watercolour Class

Big Brush Watercolour Class

Saturday 06 September
Plymouth Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Plymouth Watercolour Group
Michael Battley
Big Brush Watercolour for Beginners and more experienced. A relaxed approach to plein air watercolour painting in pleasant surroundings. Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.

Covering view selection, composition, aerial perspective, colour mixing and reflections.
book now
£59      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 06 September
Canal Banks - 11am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
book now
£28      

ABOUT PLYMOUTH
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 Plymouth .

  • 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
    I really enjoyed the event and the tasks, and I leant a lot.
    5/5
    Cathy
    2025-04-07
    I thought it was brilliant. The tutor was first class and worked at the pace of the class. The other participants helped make it a really enjoyable few hours.
    5/5
    Marilyn Tyzack
    2024-10-01
    Easy to understand instructions and able to ask questions. Plenty of help, support and encouragement.
    5/5
    Carole
    2024-09-30

    It was a great morning! Very informative and the tutor, Caleb, was encouraging, knowledgable and supportive. It was great to have a couple of hours simply to immerse yourself in photography. I had never done Abstract photography before and loved it!
    5/5
    Pat
    2024-05-06
    It was very helpful to learn more about portrait photography, receive advice that was specific to my photographic ability, and experiment with different locations and camera settings.
    5/5
    Thomas
    2023-09-19
    I thought it was really good. I learnt a lot.
    5/5
    Victoria
    2023-09-18

    A great event, lots of information,Caleb was friendly and professional. If you need to learn about your camera and the technical details of how things work than this event would be great for you.
    5/5
    Elaine
    2023-09-08
    Really enjoyed the session and gave me loads to think about to improve my technique.
    5/5
    Tracy
    2023-06-06
    Fantastic experience Suitable for beginner
    4/5
    Soe
    2023-04-11

    There was only 3 of us, I felt this was a benefit as we had more time one to one. I would recommend this course
    5/5
    Diane
    2023-04-11
    Really enjoyed it and got alot from it Would have been nice too have a handout to help with the explanation and as a reference for when I got home
    4/5
    Craig
    2023-04-11
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Caleb Williams
    Caleb Williams is a professionally trained photographer, with 6 years industry experience. His published work in print media and online platforms includes fashion editorials, book covers, headshots & food photos. He enjoys teaching and watching students learn. He was born in the UK, but worked for many years in Australia. Before enrolling to study commercial photography at the Canberra Institute of Technology in 2014 Caleb worked as a curator and museum manager in Sydney. For Caleb photography has a technical and intuitive side. He believes the camera is capable of magic in the right hands and wants his classes to be relaxed, enjoyable and informative.
    PHOTOS
    Plymouth Photography Group
    2025-03-07
    Title or Location: Gloucester UK
    Photo taken from a bird hide - this tap was a great resting place for birds - although they didn?t stay long so you had to be quick with the photography
    Credit: Pat Baggott

    Plymouth Photography Group
    2025-01-02
    Title or Location: Gloucestershire UK
    These harvest mice are sooooo tiny and they scamper about so quickly, but then run out of energy and curl up and go to sleep!
    Credit: Pat Baggott
    Plymouth Photography Group
    2024-12-31
    Title or Location: Beckly Point
    Beckly Point, a true Marmite of architectural design, is undeniably polarizing. You either find yourself in awe of its modern aesthetics or shaking your head in disapproval. For those like myself, who have a penchant for all things art deco, this striking building isn't just a testament to modern engineering but also evokes the gritty allure of Gotham City, reminiscent of Batman's urban playground. This juxtaposition of old and new, and the sheer boldness of its design, firmly plants me in the p
    Credit: Craig A Richardson
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/craigarichardsonphotography/

    Plymouth Photography Group
    2024-11-06
    Title or Location: Lukesland Garden
    Taken at Lukesland Gardens at Ivybridge,i love these Porcelain Fungus when you get the light shining through them thjey look gorgeous. These wher growing in a cut leaf birch Tree ,buy sadley they have gone now as i went last weekend.Lukesland is worth a visit especially now with all the autumn colour.
    Credit: Jeremy Willcocks LRPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.willcocks/
    Instagram: Jeremy Willcocks

    Plymouth Photography Group
    2024-08-03
    Title or Location: The beauty of weeds!
    It was too windy to be photographing flowers outside and on my way back from a walk I picked up a 'dandelion clock'. Using a very simple set up with a box - I placed the seed head onto a mirror and side lit it, I also put a very blurred image of the area where picked the dandelion from as the backdrop for the image.It's a stacked image and I also added a layer mask so that I could lift the centre of some of the tiny seed heads to look like little lights.This was taken with a Canon R7 and
    Credit: Pat Baggott
    Plymouth Photography Group
    2024-07-02
    Title or Location: This photo was taken in my 'studio'
    I was out on a photo walk, but the wind was so strong all of my images would have been blurred. I loved the way the wind was blowing through the grasses and so decided to collect a few wild flowers and enjoy the comfort of being indoors!It is a stacked image to try and get as much in focus as possible across the whole image.
    Credit: Pat Baggott

    Charlotte Photography Club
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: Miami, FL
    Right after a terrific storm, we went outside to see if any damage had been done to the waterfront and were amazed to see the clear lights of the city with a bright moon shining overhead. The peaceful, calm water made it look like not a drop of rain had fallen.
    Credit: How rd Stevens

    Baltimore Photography Group
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: Vuyani Safari Lodge, South Africa
    This cheetah is one of two brothers we sighted roaming Vuyani Reserve during a game ride in 2018. The handheld image is from a Canon 5D4 with a 150-600 telephoto lense and was taken from the back seat of an open top range vehicle. The intense stare from those orange eyes os captivating.
    Credit: Warren Gitt
    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: greenie
    I just love the green and the composition of this snake
    Credit: Ian Holloway
    Instagram: holloway68

    Reno Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: Carson City, Nevada
    Powwow Indian Dance Competition ? June 2025 This photo was taken on the first day of the competition in Carson City. I captured over 200 images of dancers from all categories?each one was incredible to watch and photograph.I used a Sony a7R IIIA camera with a Tamron 35?150mm lens. Camera settings for this shot: ISO 3200, 126mm, f/2.8, 1/200 sec.In post-processing, I removed the distracting background elements (such as other people and vendor tents) and brightened the subject using Luminar Ne
    Credit: Damian Czajka
    Facebook: Nevada and Southwest
    Instagram: damian_LV_photography

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