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Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics

Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics

Sunday 10 December
The Hoe - 11:30am - 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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Abstract Photography by the Sea

Abstract Photography by the Sea

Saturday 13 January
Admiralty Rd, Stonehouse - 11:30am - 2 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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£24      
Winter Light Photography

Winter Light Photography

Sunday 03 March
Devonport - 11am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Nature has something to offer in every season. In the winter its the stark poetry of trees, the soft light, and the atmospheric shapes of clouds. Winter allows us to compose our images thoughtfully. Shadows and glimmers, the mulch of fallen leaves, the texture of a bare branch: all these things can become strong compositions. This workshop will provide deeper understanding of aperture, iso and shutter speed as we experiment with different styles of shooting. We will create a landscape 'story' - composed from still-life and large ensemble elements. Come and enjoy a photography walk in crisp winter air and experience this magical season in the park.
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£61      

Black & White Portraits Outdoors

Black & White Portraits Outdoors

Sunday 24 March
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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£61      
Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics

Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics

Saturday 20 April
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
£61       5 places left
Abstract Photography by the Sea

Abstract Photography by the Sea

Saturday 04 May
Admiralty Rd, Stonehouse - 11:30am - 2 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!
book now
£24      

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 May
Devonport - 11am - 2 Hours
Caleb Williams
This session will encourage you to get up close and personal with nature. Workshop participants will be shown how to frame their images to maximise detail, pattern and colour. Our setting will be in a park, which is bursting with colourful floral subjects at this time of year. We will learn about being 'intentional' in our photography - looking deeply - as opposed to just snapping. New and intermediate photographers will gain knowledge of how aperture and focal length can be used in combination to create well-composed, vivid shots of nature. Making foreground elements stand out (while turning the background into soft, dreamy blur) will also be explained. If your creative self-expression embraces petals, buds, and blooms this session will be very much for you. Indulge your inner "horticulturist", and spend some time with your camera in blossoming nature !
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£24      
Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics

Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics

Saturday 06 July
The Hoe - 11:30am - 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
£61      

Nearby Photography Groups

Learn Photography for Beginners

Learn Photography for Beginners

Saturday 27 January
Exeter Quay - 11am - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Kevin Hind
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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£61      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 17 February
Exeter City Centre - 11am - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Kevin Hind
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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£24      
Seaside Town Photography Tour

Seaside Town Photography Tour

Saturday 16 March
Sidmouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Kevin Hind
This theme will take you through a seaside town capturing the essence of a small town along with some seascape.

This will include seascape photography along with street photography, architecture, abstract and landscape

Open to all levels, join us and bring a friend!
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£24      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing Landscapes Meetup

Drawing Landscapes Meetup

Saturday 09 December
Central Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
Join us for a relaxed, socially inclusive gathering of artists of all skill levels and mediums. You're encouraged to bring your preferred drawing tools, be it pencils, charcoal or pastels. Engage in friendly conversations, showcase your creative work and receive constructive feedback from fellow art enthusiasts.

In our special focus on landscape drawing, we'll delve into various aspects such as composition, perspective, shading, and depth enhancement. Practical exercises and demonstrations are planned to educate and inspire you. Learn valuable techniques and tips to elevate your landscape drawing skills and infuse your artwork with life.
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£24      
Paint Your Own Christmas Ball MeetUp

Paint Your Own Christmas Ball MeetUp

Saturday 16 December
The Hoe - 10am - 2 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
Dive into the festive spirt with our christmas ball ball painting. This is a fun, festive, fullfilling lesson intended for you to enjoy learning and developing your skills within painting, while also allowing you to step into December with the perfect christmas decoration!
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£24      
Tree Drawing Meetup

Tree Drawing Meetup

Saturday 30 December
Central Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
We will delve into the fascinating world of drawing trees, exploring not only their basic shapes but also delving into the intricate nuances of shading and detailing that can truly elevate your artistic creations. Our focus will be on understanding the fundamental elements that constitute a tree's form, allowing you to grasp the essence of its structure. As we progress, we will unlock the secrets of shading techniques, enabling you to add depth, dimension, and a touch of realism to your tree illustrations. From the delicate interplay of light and shadow to the fine details that breathe life into your sketches, this class aims to provide you with the skills and insights needed to make your trees come alive on paper. Join us on this artistic journey, where each stroke and shading technique will contribute to making your trees visually captivating and distinctly unique.
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£24      

Beginner's Drawing Meetup

Beginner's Drawing Meetup

Saturday 06 January
The Hoe - 10am - 2 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
Rediscover the joy and beauty of drawing through our class designed to immerse you in the artistic world of creating expressive and delightful artwork. Our seasoned tutors will steer you through the core elements of drawing including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. Not only this, but we'll also engage in distinctive Mark Making techniques to help conquer any fear and hesitation associated with an empty page. This exceptional experience is truly perfect for those just setting foot on their artistic journey. Dive into the wonders of art with us. Discover, learn, and grow.
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£24      
Tonal Drawing Meetup

Tonal Drawing Meetup

Saturday 13 January
The Hoe - 10am - 2 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
Discover the secret of bringing your drawings to life by mastering the art of depth and dimension through shadow and tone. Engage in an enlightening workshop, under the expert guidance of a seasoned instructor. Unlock your potential in understanding and applying the fundamental principles of tonal drawing. Dive into key aspects such as value contrast and composition. Learn how to create a vast tonal spectrum, build delightful contrast, and simplify composition to construct clean and striking images. Embark on this transformative artistic journey and watch your drawings gain a new depth of magic.
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£24      
Portrait drawing

Portrait drawing

Saturday 20 January
East End - 10am - 2 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
Discover the enchanting world of portrait drawing in a comprehensive workshop led by seasoned professionals. Navigate the art of capturing the essence of a humans most engaging feature. By the end of the session, create accurate depictions with a fresh perspective and newfound knowledge. Experience this enriching journey of artistic self-discovery and enhance your drawing skills.
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£24      

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 10 February
East End - 1pm - 3 Hours
Plymouth Art Group
Elisha Cox
Unlock the secrets of drawing and discover how to bring the beauty of man's best friend to life on paper. Delve into an enriching drawing class that caters to artistic souls at any level of proficiency.

Guided by seasoned instructors, you'll embark on a journey through the foundational elements of drawing. Learn to master perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. Engage in a range of mark-making techniques that will empower you to transform a blank page into a captivating work of art.

Whether you're a novice looking to learn the basics or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, this drawing class is designed to inspire creativity and enhance your artistic expression through the charming subject of a dog. Join us and unleash the potential of your inner artist.
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£50      
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.

    Join the Plymouth Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    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
    2023-12-07
    Title or Location: Badgers Holt
    A decent day weather wise and a very accomodating Robin
    Credit: Christine Hartley

    Plymouth Photography Group
    2023-12-01
    Title or Location: Plymouth Hoe
    recently I have been trying to use my tripod more, and I thought I would try and get some night shots of Plymouth, so where better to start than up the hoe and try and get the iconic Smeaton's tower lit up, unfortunately it was a bit too light for the lights to really stand out, but I thought I would try and get one with people walking towards or away from me, the ghostly effect is quite effective
    Credit: Brian Aitkenhead
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.aitkenhead.758
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_aitkenheadstreet/
    Plymouth Photography Group
    2023-11-29
    Title or Location: Renney Point, Plymouth
    Photo taken with a tripod, canon R5, and 50mm 1.8 lenseF22, iso 200, 30 sec, and a ND 1000 filterEditing with lightroom to bring a bit more light on the central Rocks, and a bit more contrast in the sky. Photo taken on the saturday 25th of november, around 16.30, during a walk with the dogs.I am really glad, thank you and see you saturday for the black and white session :)
    Credit: Emilie Duvivier
    Facebook: emilieduvivier.photography
    Instagram: emilieduvivier_photography

    Plymouth Photography Group
    2023-11-17
    Title or Location: Vik, Iceland
    This photo was taken on the Black Sand Beach in Iceland, it's Icelandic name is Reynisfjara. The sea stacks sitting off the shoreline are known as Reynisdrangar. According to local folklore, these large basalt columns were once trolls trying to pull ships from the ocean to shore. However, these trolls were dim and went out too late in the night dawn broke on the horizon, turning the trolls into solid stone
    Credit: Wesley Rowe

    Plymouth Photography Group
    2023-10-25
    Title or Location: Autumn Berries
    This image was taken some years back. I'd discovered these berries clustered on a vine of deep red leaves, in a valley in Liguria, Italy. I was captivated by the vibrant colour, which seemed to stand for the autumn changes going on all around and decided to focus in on the lustrous blue-black berries and the scarlet stems. I used my old 'travel' camera. A Nikon D7000. I knew I wanted a shallow depth of field for the shot so used a fixed 50mm lens with the following settings aperture f/2.2,
    Credit: Caleb Williams
    Plymouth Photography Group
    2023-10-16
    Title or Location: Berlin
    When in Berlin the TV tower on Alexanderplatz is always visible. The skies where bright blue all week and I wanted a different shot. Just once, it sparkled and that was all I wanted so grabbed the shot. Taken with a 50mm lens on a Canon Eos 600d at f8 which is my walk around preset. I have a preference for Black and White so the RAW file was processed in Affinity to create the look I had in mind and here we have the outcome
    Credit: Martin Burnard

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
    Vulcan XM655, landed at Wellesbourne Airfield in Feb 1984, Still in running order.At a paid-for up close and personal event there.After a downpour in the afternoon, I managed to get down low and muddy to line up a handheld reflection as a bracketed HDR of 7 shots.As the sun started to set behind me, giving a nice reflective sun hue over the aircraft and minimising shadows. The resulting standing water gives a great reflection in reverse.45mm 1/30 f4
    Credit: Craig Burley
    Facebook: Craig.Burley.5
    Instagram: Craig.Burley.5
    Reading Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: New Forest wildlife park
    Worth a visit to the New Forest wildlife park , great to see wolves in the Forest again ..&128522
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan
    Photo taken at Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan. This was a pretty cool aquarium. Several tanks were several stories tall with viewing area on each floor. This photo is of a Black Crown Night Heron. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Nikon Z24-120S 4.0Processed with Photoshop Topaz . I shoot raw so I used several adjustment layers to achieve the desired look.
    Credit: John P Simpson

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Christmas Boxer
    I was testing out a new backdrop that I purchased for a family mini Christmas shoot that I have coming up. I used to make my children be my models but since they are grown Zeus, my boxer, was such a good boy and was my model. This was shot on a Canon EOS 6D with the EF 24-105mm f/4L at 24mm, ISO 320, 1/160. I used two Alien B800 strobes with white umbrellas.
    Credit: Sharon Howard Photography
    Facebook: Sharon La Casse Howard
    Instagram: sharon.howard.photography
    Pasadena Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Glendora
    In 1989 I started a tradition of Photos with Santa. At the time I was Public Relations Director and Event coordinator for Bless Keller, later to merge with Dilbeck Realtors as Director of P.R. and Special Events. When I started this event we had 3 offices and Santa and I would show up at each office for a Holiday Party and Free Santa Photos. This was a client appreciation event as well as an introduction event to our communities. Over the years we increased our locations to 14 offices. This
    Credit: Bev Widney
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Ham Cut at Ferry Meadows.
    Kingfishers are very active at the moment. This one caught a fish and I was lucky enough to catch the picture as it turned it's prey around to swallow it head first.
    Credit: Rob Walker
    Facebook: Rob Walker Photography
    Instagram: rob100walker

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