Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 October
Minskip Rd, Boroughbridge, Staveley - 10am - 3 Hours
Simon Roy
The aim of this session is to help you become more confident with your camera and move away from the automatic settings. With the guidance of a professional photographer you will learn about the exposure triangle, along with autofocus and compositional techniques that will take your photography to the next level.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 October
Deansgate and Castlefield - 11am - 3 Hours
Warren McCann
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.
The City at Night
Saturday 12 October
Great Underbank - 7pm - 2 Hours
Olamide Bakare
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Outdoor Portraits
Sunday 13 October
Hamilton Way - 10am - 2 Hours
Olamide Bakare
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Outdoor Portraits
Sunday 13 October
Nelson Street, Bradford - 1pm - 2 Hours
Rizman Khan
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 October
Great Underbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Olamide Bakare
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.
Street Photography Meetup
Sunday 20 October
Chapel Street, Bradford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Rizman Khan
We will start at city park and use the camera as an observation tool. In this session we will learn how to capture the moment - whether it is people or transport taken within the shot. We will continue to walk around town, capturing shots in colour and black and white of people - whether they are shoppers, vendors or street performance artists. We will also look around Bradford and look for interesting visuals - a shop window, a staircase a pigeon looking for its next meal!
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 26 October
Northern Quarter - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 27 October
Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire - 1pm - 3 Hours
Rizman Khan
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.
Angles and Views
Saturday 02 November
Piccadilly - 10am - 2 Hours
Olamide Bakare
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Street Photography
Saturday 02 November
Northern Quarter - 12pm - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
The City at Night
Sunday 03 November
Four Seasons Centre - 5pm - 2 Hours
Olamide Bakare
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 12 October
Baring Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Jiani Guo
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 drawingpainting.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.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 12 October
Oxford Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Mini Photo Session
Sunday 27 October
Manchester M25 2SW,
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
Blossoms Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature
Saturday 09 November
Google Meet - 10am - 2 Hours
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Join our "Blossoms Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature" for an immersive two-hour session focused on floral and nature painting studies. Under expert guidance, you'll explore the garden to select your preferred subjects, capturing reference photos to fuel your creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, you'll learn both traditional and contemporary composition techniques to compose stunning floral and nature paintings. This online gathering offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, while honing your skills and enjoying the serene beauty of the surroundings. All skill levels are welcome, so grab your watercolor painting travel kit and smartphone for reference photos, and join us for an enriching artistic experience in the heart of nature!
Christmas Portraits
Sunday 17 November
Didsbury, Manchester
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
Mini Photo Session
Saturday 07 December
Manchester M50 3UB
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
