Portraiture With Natural Light
Saturday 20 June
Marton-in-Cleveland - 3pm - 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.
Learn Photography Basics Meetup
Saturday 11 July
Marton-in-Cleveland - 2pm - 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.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 15 August
Whitby - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Taylor
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
I Shoot it, You Shoot it
Saturday 12 September
Marton-in-Cleveland - 2pm - 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.
Street Photography at Night Halloween Edition
Saturday 31 October
Whitby - 8pm - 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!
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 21 November
Marton-in-Cleveland - 1pm - 3.0 Hours
Mark Taylor
A friendly, hands-on 3-hour class for beginners covering camera basics, exposure, composition and practical exercises to build confidence shooting in manual mode. Perfect for anyone who wants to understand their camera and take better photos.
Still Life Studio Photography
Saturday 06 June
Sunniside, Sunderland city centre studio - 11am - 3 Hours
Nick Small
Hands-on studio workshop focusing on managing elements such as arranging, styling, and framing subjects to create a specific mood or story. We will consider object placement to emphasise form, texture, and colour . Experiment with hard and soft light using continuous lighting, modifiers and reflectors. Create high-key and low-key effects or subtle colour arrangements. Ideal for those familiar with aperture, shutter and ISO knowledge, but not fully necessary.
Beginner Photography Class
Saturday 06 June
Newcastle City Centre - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
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. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera to get the most out of your gear.What You'll Learn- How Your Camera Works Gain confidence by understanding key functions.- Mastering the Exposure Triangle Balance ISO, shutter speed, and aperture for perfect exposures.- Creative Composition Techniques Use rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing for stunning images.Session Details Kick off with theory over lunch and drinks in a local coffee shop, then head outdoors to practice in the park or city centre depending on weather. Bring money for refreshments. If travelling by metro, check for closures, especially on match days.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 07 June
Museum Gardens area, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Architecture Photography in Black and White
Saturday 13 June
Durham - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Nick Small
Black and White Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing and have an impact to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer records the form and structure of the scenario not just the full building.In this session we will start at the train station and head into Durham be covering how to better understand Architecture traditional and contemporary photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots be they abstract or contextual utilising our cameras black and white mode and settings
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 21 June
York city centre historic area - 11am - 3 Hours
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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'
The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 27 June
Framwellgate Waterside, Durham - 10am - 3 Hours
Nick Small
Taking great photos takes time, practice, patience and consideration. In the beginning stages it is very easy to become frustrated that your images don't capture your subject as you would like to. This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics ofphotography the "nuts and bolts" that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots. With these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes andeverything in between, but importantly you will learn how to enjoy your photographic journeys.
River walk photography
Saturday 04 July
Tower street, york - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Let's spend the day by the river just on photography. We will of course concentrate on your camera settings, the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed and iso. We will look at reflections, people, boats and architecture along the river. Water and reflections are great for photography enthusiasts as well as the people that reside on the river.Let's explore the delights of photography on Yorks very own river ouse.
Beginner Photography Class
Saturday 04 July
Newcastle City Centre - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
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. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera to get the most out of your gear.What You'll Learn- How Your Camera Works Gain confidence by understanding key functions.- Mastering the Exposure Triangle Balance ISO, shutter speed, and aperture for perfect exposures.- Creative Composition Techniques Use rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing for stunning images.Session Details Kick off with theory over lunch and drinks in a local coffee shop, then head outdoors to practice in the park or city centre depending on weather. Bring money for refreshments. If travelling by metro, check for closures, especially on match days.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 18 July
Museum St, York YO1 7FR - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 August
York city centre historic area - 11am - 3 Hours
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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'
The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
Architecture Photography
Saturday 15 August
Deangate, York - 11am - 2 Hours
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.
Composition in Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 September
Station Rd, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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.
Watercolour Techniques Workshop
Saturday 13 June
Quayside, Newcastle - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Stanley Ezeh
Watercolour techniques workshop: a step-by-step guide on the best ways to paint using various watercolour techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Beginners welcome. Bring own materials.
Painting Flowers in Acrylic For Beginners
Saturday 20 June
York City Centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session creating beautiful flowers in acrylic
Still Life Painting Workshop
Saturday 11 July
Quayside, Newcastle - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Stanley Ezeh
Still life painting workshop: learning how best to interpret compositions and achieve proportion and balance on paper. Suitable for all skill levels. Beginners welcome. Bring own materials.
Colours of Summer
Saturday 08 August
Quayside, Newcastle - 11am - 2 Hours
Stanley Ezeh
Colours of Summer watercolour workshop exploring the bright and warm colours of summer. Suitable for all skill levels. Beginners welcome. Bring own materials.
Figurative Painting Watercolour Workshop
Saturday 12 September
Quayside, Newcastle - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Stanley Ezeh
Figurative watercolour workshop: understand the human anatomy and proportions while sketching or painting figures. Suitable for all skill levels. Beginners welcome. Bring own materials.
