Black and White Photography
Saturday 09 December
Mount Diablo - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Christmas Portraits Meetup
Saturday 09 December
Union Square, San Francisco - 10am - 2 Hours
Capture the magic of the season! Join us for a festive and fun-filled photography event that will sprinkle your holiday season with creativity and joy! Learn how to incorporate Christmas into your portrait photos, from decors to cozy sweaters, our professional instructor will help you compose the perfect shot.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or just looking to create cherished holiday memories, this event is perfect for you.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 December
Naglee Ave, San Jose - 12pm - 2 Hours
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.
Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 23 December
Rock City Park - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Explore the thrill of capturing stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. During our enjoyable meetup, we will delve into leveraging the fundamentals of camera settings especially optimized for portraying landscapes. Immerse yourself in enlightening discussions aimed at equipping you with advanced techniques for flawless landscape and wildlife photography. Test your newly acquired skills with an array of challenging yet enjoyable exercises. Become a better photographer and uncover a potential passion under the expert guidance of like-minded enthusiasts.
Holiday Lights Meetup
Saturday 23 December
Union Square, San Francisco - 5pm - 2 Hours
'Tis the season to be merry and bright, and what better way to celebrate the holiday spirit than by immersing yourself in a dazzling world of twinkling lights and festive decor? Join us for a magical evening of photography and camaraderie at our Holiday Lights Meetup.
Meet fellow photographers, share your passion, and learn new techniques from like-minded enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started with your camera, the Holiday Lights Meetup is the perfect opportunity to capture the wonder and joy of the holiday season through your lens.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 06 January
Main Street, Alameda - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Architecture Photography
Sunday 07 January
Horace Mann, San Jose - 2pm - 2 Hours
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 13 January
Orindawoods - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Rule of Thirds
Saturday 20 January
Main Street, Alameda - 10am - 2 Hours
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 20 January
Downtown San Jose - 2pm - 3 Hours
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.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 03 February
Marina District - 2pm - 2 Hours
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.
Headshot Photography Class
Saturday 03 February
Park Ave., San Jose - 2:30pm - 3 Hours
Unleash your photographic creativity and join us at this immersive workshop. Our focus - perfecting the art of headshots. Your mission - to capture your subject's personality, professionalism, and personal brand in one stunning shot. From mastering the art of framing the face to understanding the significance of good lighting, we set up an interactive learning environment for you. Enroll now and elevate your photography prowess to a whole new level. Come frame with us; learn, create and dazzle.
