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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 November
N Broadway - 10am - 3 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
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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$92      

Nearby Photography Groups

Using Your On-Camera Flash

Using Your On-Camera Flash

Saturday 09 November
Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 3 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
Ready to add flash to your repertoire? In this class we were discussing on camera flash, which if you didn't know is also 100% necessary in bright sunlight! Flash you see, is used not only as a main source of illumination in low light, but it's absolutely necessary as a fill source in bright sunlight or high contrast scenes. Necessary to stop action as well in many cases. We will discuss how to formulate your flash settings for either of these purposes, using flash as your main and your fill source using a simple equation of the desired amount of light you want to produce, and your distance from the subject. This formula will be discussed in detail bring your flash units. I'm going to look at them and show you how to use them, so please if you have your manual Bring It, that's very helpful!!! If you're already using your on camera flash, this course will still benefit you greatly! Basic and in-depth clarification of how to properly use when needed as well as some advanced techniques.
Hope to See You There!!!
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$92       5 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 November
Bronx River Trail near Scarsdale - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Westchester Photography Group
Kelly Vasami
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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$92       5 places left
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 23 November
Bridgeport - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$47      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 23 November
Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
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.

What is Black and White Photography?
  • Black and white photography is a style of photography that involves capturing images without color. It uses shades of gray to create contrast, texture, and depth, which can give a timeless and classic look to photographs.
    Introduction to B&W Photography ~
    In black and white photography, the absence of color can help to simplify the image, drawing the viewer's attention to other aspects such as composition, lighting, and tonality. It can also convey a sense of nostalgia or evoke a particular mood or emotion.
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    $47      
    Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts

    Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts

    Saturday 30 November
    Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
    Poughkeepsie Photography Group
    Lisa Olson
    In this hands-on two hour workshop, we will be exploring these three impactful lighting techniques. This class will be a combination of lecture, setting up and shooting a shot, using the Boken method of using your depth of field to create pleasing balls of light. If you have successfully unsuccessfully executed examples of any of these three techniques bring them for discussion!
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    $47      
    Photographing Reflections

    Photographing Reflections

    Saturday 07 December
    Playland Park Boardwalk - 10am - 2 Hours
    Westchester Photography Group
    Kelly Vasami
    We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
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    $47      

    Beginner's Photography Class

    Beginner's Photography Class

    Saturday 07 December
    Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 3 Hours
    Poughkeepsie Photography Group
    Lisa Olson
    Here it is! A 3-hour course to finally get you out of automatic mode on your camera and start taking control over the results you produce in turn giving you the best possible rendering of an image you found worth shooting. Why not do it right? If you are hooked on photography or just looking to learn how to use your camera this is the class for you. It is much more satisfying when you know you are fully responsible and it wasn't just a lucky shot or have all the disappointment when you can't seem to record WHAT YOU SEE!!! Just keeps coming out wrong no matter what you do and you Don't know what you're doing so it's fruitless and frustrating. So come join us for a 3-hour introductory class to manually setting your exposure to get EXACTLY the results you're trying for. We will discuss lighting, exposure, including teaching you about the light meter in your camera, about lenses, film speeds, and most importantly the step formula to taking a photo producing the results you want in all areas lighting, depth of field, controlling motion in your images (show or stop it) and much more with plenty of hands on experience.

    Hope to see you there!
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    $92       5 places left
    Black and White Photography

    Black and White Photography

    Saturday 14 December
    Bridgeport - 10am - 2 Hours
    Bridgeport Photography Group
    Anwar Stokes
    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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    $47      
    Using Light & Shadow in Photography

    Using Light & Shadow in Photography

    Saturday 14 December
    Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
    Poughkeepsie Photography Group
    Lisa Olson
    Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

    Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
    opportunities, as well as some challenges!

    In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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    $47      

    Beginner's Photography Class

    Beginner's Photography Class

    Saturday 11 January
    Bronx River Trail near Scarsdale - 9:30am - 3 Hours
    Westchester Photography Group
    Kelly Vasami
    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.
    book now
    $92      
    Macro Photography Meetup

    Macro Photography Meetup

    Saturday 01 February
    Downtown Bronxville - 10am - 2 Hours
    Westchester Photography Group
    Kelly Vasami
    Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

    The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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    $47      
    Beginner's Photography Class

    Beginner's Photography Class

    Saturday 01 March
    Bronx River Trail near Scarsdale - 9:30am - 3 Hours
    Westchester Photography Group
    Kelly Vasami
    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.
    book now
    $92      

    ABOUT YONKERS
    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 Yonkers.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Very helpful and learned a lot. Thanks.
    5/5
    Kevin
    2024-02-09
    Raul was very knowledgeable and helpful. He explained the information clearly. He provide additional individual details.
    5/5
    John
    2024-02-04
    PHOTOS
    Yonkers Photography Group
    2024-01-16
    Title or Location: Trial along Bronx River Parkway @ Scarsdale Metro-north station
    I set out on this morning to photograph the small water after the light snow that fell, I wanted to shoot the snow on the rocks. It?s a 15 second shot using a 10 stop filter to create the silky water look.
    Credit: Arturo Guerrero
    Instagram: exit_7teen

    Harrogate Photography Group
    2024-10-30
    Title or Location: Image taken from my back garden in Harrogate North Yorkshire
    I have e only recently started with Astro-Photography after many years as a visual observer. Being recently retired means I do not have to get up for work so can stay out most of the night especially if its a clear night, unfortunately there are not many clear sky's in this country.The image is off the Hunters Supper Moon, its the brightest of the year. its the third of the four supermoons in 2024.I have a 130 mm refractor telescope F 8.35, with a specialised astro camera. I am learnin
    Credit: Ken Weilding
    Facebook: Kens view of the Universe
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2024-10-30
    Title or Location: Amazon World, Newchurch, Isle of Wight
    This photo features the greater 'rhea' which is the largest of all South American birds and is related to ostriches and emus. These flightless birds use their long, powerful legs to outrun trouble. Although their large wings are useless for flight, they are used for balance and for changing direction as the bird runs.I took this photo on Saturday afternoon on 26th October whilst visiting Amazon World Zoo Park, situated in Newchurch on the Isle of Wight. Camera used was a Sony Alpha a7R V with
    Credit: Darren Harrison
    Facebook: Darren Harrison
    Instagram: darrenharrisoniow

    Bradford Photography Group
    2024-10-30
    Title or Location: Leeds Light Night 2024
    The Spark Drummers at the Trinity shopping centre.
    Credit: Grisly White
    Facebook: Grisly White

    Cleveland Photography Group
    2024-10-30
    Title or Location: Mentor Headlands marsh
    Leaving Mentor headlands Beach, on my way home. Driving through the marsh spotted the Eagle on roadside up in Tree. Had to turn around and loop around and come back and pull off side of road to capture this photo.
    Credit: John Dowling Photography
    Facebook: J.dowlingphotography
    Instagram: J.dowlingphotography
    Oshawa Photography Group
    2024-10-28
    Title or Location: Photographed in my home studio in North Oshawa.
    Photographed this sweet newborn girl as a model call. The original colours in this photograph were sunburnt orange, but I used a colour changing action to change it to purple.
    Credit: Diane Schlichting
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559062738462
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebearphotographyca/

    Mornington Photography Group
    2024-10-28
    Title or Location: Swifts Creek, Victoria
    I took this photo of this little sparrow, whilst visiting Swifts Creek, Victoria during a long weekend getaway, September 2023. The morning I took the photo, I was walking around telephoto lens with the hope to practice bird photography and saw this little sparrow sitting on the picket fence of a house.Setup: Om System OM-1 100-400mm Telephoto LensSettings: 1/3200 sec, f6.3 ,ISO-4000, 349mm
    Credit: Erhan
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erhanonfdn/
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