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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 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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$147       5 places left
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Sunday 22 June
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 2 Hours
Westchester Photography Group
Kieran Roche
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      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 29 June
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 2 Hours
Westchester Photography Group
Kieran Roche
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 compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$49      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 July
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 3 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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$98       0 places left
Composition and Framing in Photography

Composition and Framing in Photography

Sunday 13 July
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 2 Hours
Westchester Photography Group
Kieran Roche
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. Photographers of all experiences welcome, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can work together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$49      
Mastering Depth of Field Meetup

Mastering Depth of Field Meetup

Saturday 26 July
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 2 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
Are you wondering how to control your depth of field (or as I say depth of focus for this we who are not familiar with the term). Learn how key factors such as aperture settings, focal length and focal distance all play apart. Then take creative control over your results! This is a 2 hour hands on workshop. So there will be both lecture and hands on exercises using your equipment. Not to mention plenty of Q & A so if you have questions bring them!!!
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 July
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 3 Hours
Westchester Photography Group
Kieran Roche
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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$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 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!
book now
$98       5 places left
The Art of Food Photography

The Art of Food Photography

Saturday 16 August
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 3 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
Ever wonder why that Quarter Pounder with Cheese looks so mouthwatering when you drove by the billboard, yet when you go to the drive-through right after to get one, it looks nothing in real life like it does in that photograph?

Ever wonder how produce is made to look so fresh and colorful with water droplets that seem to last forever? And we all have looked at a menu and wondered how they got the items to look so outrageously delicious? You would be surprised how simple it is to manipulate food in photography. It's all tricks of the trade! Personally one of my favorite subjects to shoot because subjects are usually colorful, there's a lot of creative leeway on how you light it, depending on what the purpose your image will be meant to serve.

Join me in a Three hour, Hands-On creative workshop in the art of Food Photography!
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$108       5 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 September
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!
book now
$98      
Art of Shooting for B&W Images

Art of Shooting for B&W Images

Saturday 27 September
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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    $49      
    Landscape, Nature and Sunset Photography Class

    Landscape, Nature and Sunset Photography Class

    Saturday 18 October
    Pancake Hollow Road - 3:30pm - 3 Hours
    Poughkeepsie Photography Group
    Lisa Olson
    Come join me for a 3 hour combination landscape/ nature photography class and outing that will conclude with us capturing the sunset, using all your newly gained knowledge. No more washed out skies or grey snow scenes ever. Learn to properly exposure your film for high contrast scenes, of which landscapes often are. We will discuss composition and the 5 elements of design, that create a strong composition. With over 88 acres of ponds, hills, horses, flowers and even a tiny waterfall so I can show you how to record its movement, just like Ansel Adams did! We will conclude with recording the sunset from high up on the same exact hilltop, from which I have shot the photos below. If you like shooting landscapes, nature or both THIS is the class for you!
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    $98      

    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.

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  • 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

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson

    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy
    Herefordshire Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Port Lyme animal park kent
    Fuji 5pro sagma 50-500 mm lens .No edit only a crop.Shot during golden hour. Use to hear the lions roaring 2 miles when sat in the garden in the evening
    Credit: Richard Hall
    Facebook: Richard Hall taf

    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2025-06-10
    Title or Location: Shiloh National Park, Tennessee
    Found this in my archives. It was taken about 25 years ago while touring the Shiloh Civil War Battlefield in Tennessee. The Battle of Shiloh took place in Hardin County Tennessee on April 6th and 7th, 1862.
    Credit: Tom Archibald - Archibald Studios
    Facebook: archibald.studios
    Instagram: archibald_studios

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