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 around Sarasota.
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 one is!
Join the Santa Clara Photography Facebook Group to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
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Saturday the 7th of August 2021
Art and Architecture Photography Class - Rodin Sculpture Garden, Stanford, CA - 9am - 3 hours
We will start the class in the sculpture garden which has one of the largest collections of sculptures by Auguste Rodin worldwide. From there we will have a close look at the modern architecture of some nearby buildings, the Stanford Oval and end the class in the courtyard of the Stanford University.
We will discuss many aspects of photographing art and architecture - like color vs monochrome, leading lines, minimalism.
We will discuss many aspects of photographing art and architecture - like color vs monochrome, leading lines, minimalism.
Instructor: Björn Kleemann
$69pp only 3 places left
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We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations around Sarasota.
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 one 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 Santa Clara Photography Facebook Group to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID.
Keep 6 feet away from others.
Wear a suitable face mask or show a valid vaccination card indicating that you are vaccinated.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitizer.
Subscribe to the Santa Clara Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Saturday the 7th of August 2021
Art and Architecture Photography Class - Rodin Sculpture Garden, Stanford, CA - 9am - 3 hours
We will start the class in the sculpture garden which has one of the largest collections of sculptures by Auguste Rodin worldwide. From there we will have a close look at the modern architecture of some nearby buildings, the Stanford Oval and end the class in the courtyard of the Stanford University.
We will discuss many aspects of photographing art and architecture - like color vs monochrome, leading lines, minimalism.
We will discuss many aspects of photographing art and architecture - like color vs monochrome, leading lines, minimalism.
Instructor: Björn Kleemann
$69pp only 3 places left
Saturday the 28th of August 2021
Beginners Guide to Photography Class at Japanese Friendship Garden - 9am - 3 hours
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
The class is ideal for those who are complete beginners who want to get more out of their camera!
The class will cover a range of technical aspects and you'll learn about:
• How to correctly expose photos
• Using composition techniques
• All about different focal lengths
• Using white balance and color
• Aperture and depth of field for focus
• Using shutter speed to capture action
This is a very hands-on class, so you’ll have plenty of time to practice your new skills on the day and take lots of shots!
The class is ideal for those who are complete beginners who want to get more out of their camera!
The class will cover a range of technical aspects and you'll learn about:
• How to correctly expose photos
• Using composition techniques
• All about different focal lengths
• Using white balance and color
• Aperture and depth of field for focus
• Using shutter speed to capture action
This is a very hands-on class, so you’ll have plenty of time to practice your new skills on the day and take lots of shots!
Instructor: Björn Kleemann
$69pp only 4 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 4th of September 2021
Architectural Photography Meetup - Mission San Juan Bautista - 10am - 2 hours
We will explore the unique architecture of a California Mission with its picturesque buildings and hallways. The grounds outside of the mission also have some impressive sculptures.
Time permitting we will also check out the other historic landmark buildings of the town.
Time permitting we will also check out the other historic landmark buildings of the town.
Instructor: Björn Kleemann
$35pp 10 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 25th of September 2021
Sunset on the Lake Photography Meetup - Shoreline Park, Mountain View - 6pm - 2 hours
We will be aiming for some beautiful sunset shots reflecting over the lake.
The lake is popular with bird watchers as well so we can also expect to get some shots of them too.
The lake is popular with bird watchers as well so we can also expect to get some shots of them too.
Instructor: Björn Kleemann
$35pp 8 places left
Reviews
5.0/5 from 22 reviews
It was a good event. I just wished the weather cooperated with us!
5/5 by Amanda O ‘Reilly
3-8-2021
5/5 by Amanda O ‘Reilly
3-8-2021
It was a good event. I just wished the weather cooperated with us!
5/5 by Amanda O ‘Reilly
1-8-2021
5/5 by Amanda O ‘Reilly
1-8-2021
5/5 by Amanda O'Reilly-Fablinger
5-7-2021
Good class
5/5 by Maureen Natividad
4-7-2021
5/5 by Maureen Natividad
4-7-2021
Bjorn did a good job describing the needed settings and pointed out some of his favorites, so I appreciated his tips.
5/5 by Scott Eriksen
7-6-2021
5/5 by Scott Eriksen
7-6-2021
It was a great experience
5/5 by Francisco Luna
7-6-2021
5/5 by Francisco Luna
7-6-2021
I felt Bjorn made the class informal, and knowledgeable at the same time. I appreciated that he checked on me from time to time
5/5 by Roxanne Barnett
6-6-2021
5/5 by Roxanne Barnett
6-6-2021
one-on-one time with the instructor. Thanks
5/5 by ROBERT CARRILLO
6-6-2021
5/5 by ROBERT CARRILLO
6-6-2021
Great for beginners wanting to learn photography. Open environment and free.
5/5 by Jonathan
31-10-2020
5/5 by Jonathan
31-10-2020
Great Course! Thanks to Amit for cramming so much into a short time. He explained everything well and I learned a lot.
5/5 by Dave Davies
31-10-2020
5/5 by Dave Davies
31-10-2020
The instructor!
5/5 by Tarun
27-10-2019
5/5 by Tarun
27-10-2019
It was fun. Amit is very knowledgeable, shared a lot of information, and answered my questions.
5/5 by Steve Weiss
8-9-2019
5/5 by Steve Weiss
8-9-2019
Amit, did I real good job of make me feel comfortable while teaching giving us a lot of good information and relaying his passion for both macro photography and photography in general
5/5 by Steve Wegner
3-8-2019
5/5 by Steve Wegner
3-8-2019
Great ! Wonderful lesson by an experienced photographer 😍
5/5 by Simi Raman
18-6-2019
5/5 by Simi Raman
18-6-2019
It went very well.
4/5 by Marites Alvarado
25-5-2019
4/5 by Marites Alvarado
25-5-2019
5/5 by Thomas Ta
8-4-2019
Very helpful - Instructor personally attended to everybody and offered valuable tips.
5/5 by Anjana Ganesh
8-4-2019
5/5 by Anjana Ganesh
8-4-2019
Loved the learning and the interaction between all the members. No judgment at all.
5/5 by Nancy J. Arosemena
1-4-2019
5/5 by Nancy J. Arosemena
1-4-2019
Amit, thanks for leading this event. Beautiful day.
5/5 by Michael A Carpenter
31-3-2019
5/5 by Michael A Carpenter
31-3-2019
It was very informative. Learnt a lot about histogram and perspectives. Definitely would wanna attend more events like this.
5/5 by Sudharsanan
3-3-2019
5/5 by Sudharsanan
3-3-2019
I had a great time, and learned a few new things about shooting black and white. Amir was a wonderful instructor.
5/5 by Ryan P. Thompson
2-3-2019
5/5 by Ryan P. Thompson
2-3-2019
Great content and guidance from Mr Amit
5/5 by Anurag Ojha
18-2-2019
5/5 by Anurag Ojha
18-2-2019