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Upcoming Events

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Marton-in-Cleveland - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join our "Learn Photography Basics" 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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£28      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 16 August
Marton-in-Cleveland - 1pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting

Please try and bring a model with you this could be a family member or a friend.
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£28      
Natural Light Portraits – Pirate Weekend

Natural Light Portraits – Pirate Weekend

Saturday 30 August
Whitby - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Step into the world of dramatic lighting and character-filled portraits at Whitby Pirate Weekend! This special Natural Light Portraits session is designed for photographers who want to capture striking portraits using only available light. With costumed pirates, historic ships, and the atmospheric backdrop of Whitby Harbour, this is the perfect setting to practice working with shadows, highlights, and storytelling in portrait photography.
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£28      

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

Saturday 20 September
Marton-in-Cleveland - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
This session, will have a wide variation of subjects and creative lighting. The idea is that you can see how I shoot a scene, and then you place your camera in position and shoot the same way. This is a very effective way to study and learn new techniques.
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£28      
Street Photography at Night Halloween Edition

Street Photography at Night Halloween Edition

Friday 31 October
Whitby - 6pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Join us for a spooky and exciting night of street photography! In this special Halloween-themed edition, we'll explore the streets after dark, capturing the eerie atmosphere, unique costumes, and vibrant energy of the night. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, this session will help you sharpen your low-light photography skills while embracing the fun and creativity of Halloween. Don't forget your camera and a sense of adventure!
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£28      
Natural Light Portraits - Goth Weekend

Natural Light Portraits - Goth Weekend

Saturday 01 November
Whitby - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
Capture the magic of Halloween with a special portrait photography session using natural light! This workshop will guide you through techniques for shooting striking portraits outdoors, making the most of soft, natural lighting and creative Halloween themes. Perfect for beginners and intermediate photographers, this session will help you enhance your skills in working with natural light and create hauntingly beautiful portraits. Bring your camera and get ready for some festive, spooky fun!
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Intermediate Outdoor Portrait Photography Class

Intermediate Outdoor Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
The entrance is at the end of Lendal bridge on museum street - 10:23am - 2 Hours
York Photography Group
Marc Bailey
Outside portrait, creat stunning portraits using the environment as a backdrop.
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£26      
Coastal Photography Walk

Coastal Photography Walk

Saturday 21 June
Seaton Sluice - 2pm - 2 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Join Jenny this June for a Coastal Landscape Photography Walk along the stunning North East coast, from Seaton Sluice to Whitley Bay. Perfect for all skill levels, this session covers techniques like capturing wave motion, creative compositions, and long exposures. Bring your camera or smartphone and discover how to elevate your seascape photography while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Don't miss this summer adventure to sharpen your skills and capture the vibrant coastal beauty!
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£26      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 28 June
Deangate, York - 11am - 2 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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£26      

Street Photography: Passing Through: Motion and Stillness in Urban Life Meetup

Street Photography: Passing Through: Motion and Stillness in Urban Life Meetup

Saturday 28 June
Durham City - 12pm - 2 Hours
Durham Photography Group
Nick Small
This conceptual session focuses on photographing the contrast between the movement of people and the stillness of the built environment. Using long exposure techniques in daylight, we'll create images that blur passersby into ghostly trails while static elements remain crisp and defined.

Great for photographers eager to experiment with motion blur and storytelling through stillness. Bring a tripod or a stable surface option and consider ND filters or DIY darkening methods if conditions are bright. Manual settings and patience will be key to capturing the subtle poetry of everyday life.
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£28      
Landscapes & Seascapes

Landscapes & Seascapes

Saturday 05 July
Marine Walk - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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£28      
Street Photography Meetup: Looking Up and Looking Down

Street Photography Meetup: Looking Up and Looking Down

Saturday 05 July
Durham City Centre - 12pm - 2 Hours
Durham Photography Group
Nick Small
Take your perspective to new heights (and depths) with this thought-provoking photography walk. In this meetup, we'll challenge ourselves to move beyond the usual eye-level shots and explore the architecture and public spaces around us by looking above and below our typical line of sight.

This session is perfect for those who want to slow down, observe details often missed, and find abstract compositions in urban design. Bring a zoom, wide-angle or prime lens, anything that helps you engage more closely with your subject. Leave the tripod at home and embrace the creative freedom of handheld shooting.
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£28      

York City Walls Photography Meetup

York City Walls Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Station Rd, York - 11am - 2 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
Let us take you on a journey along the ancient city walls. From the walls viewpoint we will get a higher perspective on the City of York. We will cover the exposure triangle, aperture, iso and shutter speed. We will take on leading lines, different angles and frame within a frame. Come and join us on a historical journey through time where you will learn how to take your camera off auto mode by our professional photographer.
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£28      
Urban Decay

Urban Decay

Saturday 26 July
Sunderland City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
Explore the raw beauty of abandoned spaces and decaying urban landscapes in this photography meetup. Capture the texture, color, and history of forgotten buildings, rusting metal, and weathered surfaces as we dive into the art of urban decay. Whether you're a beginner or experienced photographer, join us for a creative outing to see the hidden charm of the city through your lens.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
York - 11am - 3 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
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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£72       5 places left

Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
Newcastle City Centre - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Ready to take your photography skills to the next level? Join Jenny for an engaging and hands-on beginner's photography class designed for amateur photographers. Whether you're using a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, this session will help you get the most out of your gear.What You will LearnHow Your Camera Works Gain confidence by understanding the key functions of your DSLR or mirrorless camera.Mastering the Exposure Triangle Learn how to balance ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to capture perfectly exposed shots.Creative Composition Techniques Discover how to use the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to compose stunning images.Session DetailsWe'll kick off with a relaxed theory session over lunch and a drink in a local coffee shop, where we'll cover the foundational concepts. Afterward, we 2019ll put theory into practice, heading outdoors to either the park if the weather is kind or into the city centre if it is not.Note Please bring some money for refreshments. If you're travelling by metro, be sure to check for any closures, especially on match days, and plan extra travel time.
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£72      
Cemetery Photography Meetup

Cemetery Photography Meetup

Saturday 16 August
Chester Road, Sunderland - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
Join us for a unique photography experience as we explore the beauty of a local cemetery. Capture the intricate details of historic headstones, the play of light and shadow, and the serene surroundings. This is a great opportunity to practice composition, storytelling, and explore themes of time and memory through your lens.
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£28      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 23 August
York City Centre - 11am - 2 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
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.
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Free Flow Abstract Painting for Wellbeing Meetup

Free Flow Abstract Painting for Wellbeing Meetup

Tuesday 01 July
York City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
York Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a peaceful and creative morning in the heart of York. This Free Flow Abstract Painting session is designed to support wellbeing through art, no pressure, no expectations, just color, movement, and expression.

This class is open to all experience levels and is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their creativity or simply enjoy a relaxing session outdoors. We'll focus on intuition and flow, letting the process guide us.

What to Bring:
  • Acrylic paints and brushes
  • Large sheets of paper or a roll of lining paper
  • Container for water
  • Blanket or mat to sit on

    Let your creativity lead the way in this calming two-hour session outside the stunning backdrop of York Minster.
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    £28      
     Portrait Painting

    Portrait Painting

    Saturday 12 July
    S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
    Newcastle Watercolour Group
    Stanley Ezeh
    A step to step guide on how best to capture features of the face using watercolour. Come and join us!
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    £28      
    Colour of Summer

    Colour of Summer

    Saturday 16 August
    S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
    Newcastle Watercolour Group
    Stanley Ezeh
    Join us for a relaxed session focused on exploring the vibrant hues of summer through watercolor. Bring your materials and enjoy experimenting with color.
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    £28      

    Self Portrait

    Self Portrait

    Saturday 13 September
    S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
    Newcastle Watercolour Group
    Stanley Ezeh
    Explore the art of self-portraiture as we learn to capture our unique features on paper. Bring your materials and let's create together!
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    £28      
     Floral Painting

    Floral Painting

    Saturday 11 October
    S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
    Newcastle Watercolour Group
    Stanley Ezeh
    Join us for an event studying shapes, forms , contours,colours and textures of various lovely flowers!
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    £28      
     Composition and Still Life Painting

    Composition and Still Life Painting

    Saturday 08 November
    S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
    Newcastle Watercolour Group
    Stanley Ezeh
    Learning and perfecting the best approach to take on still live paintings and compositions, especially the direction of light and how best to embellish the painting with light contrasts and shades.
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    £28      

    Cityscape Painting

    Cityscape Painting

    Saturday 13 December
    S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
    Newcastle Watercolour Group
    Stanley Ezeh
    Understanding the core formats to achieving an interesting Cityscape composition. Working on perspectives and best colours, tones and shades to apply at varying distances . Come join us!
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    £28      
    ABOUT MIDDLESBROUGH
    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 Middlesbrough .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I found it useful and I did learn some new stuff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
    3/5
    Darren
    2025-06-10
    I enjoyed the simple approach and the hands on trial and error approach of learning
    5/5
    sam
    2025-06-09
    Another great event and day full of photography with Mark Taylor... Busy day at Whitby, plenty of sunshine, Goths and a variety of other subculture characters.
    5/5
    Mark
    2025-04-30

    The session gave me the confidence with my camera that I needed to get me started. I was surprised at how much I already knew and that was confirmed by the great advice and guidance from the tutor. Will be looking at future classes
    5/5
    Stephen Threadgill
    2025-04-07
    Another enjoyable and informative photography event. I had been to Stewart's Park a few weeks earlier, but it's always better with a professional and an interesting group of students. I always pick up useful tips and guidance from Mark. Looking forward to the Whitby Goth day (weather permitting).
    5/5
    Mark
    2025-04-07
    I really enjoyed the Whitby WWC event with Mark Taylor and the other attendees. I have been to and photographed Whitby many times and this trip went to parts I had never been to. I was using my new camera and so far had never used full manual mode. During the trip, Mark encouraged us all to give it a go. I am so pleased that I did, it's not as daunting as first thought. I ended up taking 5155 pictures this way. It was a very informal and an informative trip and Mark supported us all. I would definitely recommend this trip and it also happened to be a beautiful, bright sunny day with blue skies.
    5/5
    Mr Mark Greaves
    2025-03-10

    I get to learn how to use manual mode which is exactly what I wanted to learn, Very happy :)
    5/5
    Rae
    2025-01-20
    Good to meet fellow beginners. Good venue.
    4/5
    Nigel
    2025-01-20
    It was good to have lighting equipment that Mark set up and altered to provide different opportunities. Emma is an excellent model and her make-up expertise added to and enhanced the photography. Mark was very friendly gave helpful hints and information, answering many questions.
    4/5
    Francis
    2024-11-18

    I enjoyed the portrait event and Mark did well to pass on his knowledge to the three of us who attended. The event was over two hours but around 15 - 20 minutes was spent on setting up the back drop and lighting - I would have thought that should be ready from the start. The model was good and I managed to get some nice subdued lighting shots. She did spend 15 mins getting ready though. I guess it is a cost thing - there were only three of us taking photographs so not much profit.
    4/5
    Richard
    2024-11-18
    great class, easy going teacher, would recommend
    5/5
    Chloe
    2024-08-19
    I had a great time with a very friendly group. Mark was very informative and professional, he was an expert tutor and a very knowledgeable guide for the Whitby WWC. I'm glad I went.
    5/5
    Ozzy
    2024-05-21

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Mark Taylor
    I'm passionate about capturing all of life's important occasions, capturing New Memories, creating moments, creating memories, Capturing your stories with quality service. quality photos.

    Mark Taylor is available for private bookings

    Available most:

    Monday - Friday after 3pm
    Saturdays from 2pm until 8pm.
    Sundays from 11am until 8pm

    Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, and Family events.

    PHOTOS
    Middlesbrough Photography Group
    2025-05-05
    Title or Location: Parakeets
    Parakeets taken at Ropner Park in Stockton on Tees
    Credit: Andrew Sturdy
    Facebook: Andrew.sturdy.58
    Instagram: Andrewsturdyphotography

    Middlesbrough Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Title or Location: Scottish Highlands
    " .... It wasn't warm standing on this rickety bridge whilst capturing the awesome Buachaille Etive Mor in the Scottish Highlands .... "
    Credit: Phil Metcalfe
    Facebook: Phil Metcalfe
    Instagram: Philmetcalfephotography
    Middlesbrough Photography Group
    2025-04-08
    Title or Location: Stewart Park
    Loved the leading lines across this bridge. The Black and White really gave the picture its depth.
    Credit: Stephen Threadgill ( TsPhotography)
    Facebook: TS Photography
    Instagram: ts.photography2022

    Middlesbrough Photography Group
    2024-08-06
    Title or Location: Holme Valley Caravan Park
    This shot was taken on the campsite one early morning as I sat and watched the world around me wake up and had my morning coffee.I sat quietly watching, with my old 5Dmk2 and Sigma 150-600 Sport (both second hand)This little Wren was in and out of the old Water Mill sluice all morning and was not bothered by me being there at all, sometimes getting to within 2ft of my chair and checking me out before flitting off back to the sluice.It took ages for it to be far enough away for me to focus,
    Credit: Steve Crown
    Facebook: Crown Leatherwork

    Middlesbrough Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Warwick Castle
    As much as I'd love this to be a photo of a Black Kite in the wild, it was actually part of a spectacular display at Warwick Castle. It was taken using a Tamron 70-300mm Telephoto lens at 300mm and was at 1/2000th of a second to try to freeze the bird completely and not get any movement, but even at that speed, there were some which had movement in them! In order to get that short shutter speed I increased the ISO to 400.
    Credit: Alan Ralph
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthByNight
    Instagram: alan.ralph76
    Middlesbrough Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Loch Na Keal, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides Scotland
    The photograph of a White Tailed Sea Eagle was taken from a boat in a heavy swell around October time on Loch Na Keal Isle of Mull ScotlandI'd captured the Eagle pin sharp on the original photograph however due to the swell and taking the photograph hand held, the Eagle was positioned in the bottom left of the photograph, however with plenty of space around the Eagle I was able to crop the Eagle and position it in the centre of the photographThe photograph was taken with a Canon 5D using a
    Credit: Alby Wilson

    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: West wight
    A beautiful fox cub smelling a flower in the beautiful sunshine.
    Credit: Josh Thomas
    Facebook: Capture The Second Photography
    Instagram: capture_the_second_photography

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Rising Sun Indiana
    This image was shot in the winter..the temperature was 13f. ..had to chill my lens to meet the extreme cold ..the location is Red Wolf Santuary
    Credit: Roger harris
    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Milpitas, CA
    The crows do not like sharing the same air space.
    Credit: Brian
    Instagram: dsnylnd4me

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Bolsa Chica Wildlife Preserve
    The significance of this shot for me was it was my first American Bald Eagle I had captured in the wild - after my wife, Susan, pointed it out to me. I was thrilled and determined to make the best capture I could.Upon closer examination I was awe inspired to see (in detail) the death stare, that razor like tool cutting beak, the unbelievable chest muscles and tremendous talons. Scary.Camera: Canon EOS R7 (Mark 1)Lens: Canon RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1Aperture: F11Shutter Speed: 1/1000Foca
    Credit: Dave Migliore
    Facebook: Dave Migliore
    Instagram: dave_sandy_migliore

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