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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
Whiteknights Campus, Reading - 10am - 3 Hours
Grace Miller
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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Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Earley, Berkshire - 10am - 2 Hours
Grace Miller
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera to capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at photographing wildlife behaviour, their habitats, and will experiment with composition and perspectives to make subjects stand out.

Nature photography is a great way to get outdoors and de-stress. Beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes a trained “eye” to capture it in a way that turns a little piece of nature into art.

If you are new to photography, no problem! There will be support on controlling camera settings, for those with less experience.
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Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 31 May
Earley, Berkshire - 10am - 2 Hours
Grace Miller
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera to capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at photographing wildlife behaviour, their habitats, and will experiment with composition and perspectives to make subjects stand out.

Nature photography is a great way to get outdoors and de-stress. Beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes a trained “eye” to capture it in a way that turns a little piece of nature into art.

If you are new to photography, no problem! There will be support on controlling camera settings, for those with less experience.
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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 14 June
Whiteknights Campus, Reading - 10am - 3 Hours
Grace Miller
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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Nearby Photography Groups

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 April
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
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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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 10am - 3 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
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.
book now
£67      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 04 May
Headington, London Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Ali Moghnieh
In this workshop we will start explaining main concepts of street photography in Bury Knowle Park and then we will do some practice in London road, Headington, Oxford. We will talk about the importance of story telling in street photography and about the ethical aspect of it, we will emphasize on creativity and storytelling rather than technical use of the camera.
- Storytelling in street photography.
- Ethical considerations.
- Difference between candid and posed street photography.
- Overcoming fear and approaching subjects confidently.
- Camera, lenses and camera settings (reviewing the basics).
- Street photography subject: people, urban, architecture, motion..).
- Q&A and Practice.
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£26      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 10 May
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
eople, 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.

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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£26      
Photo Editing using Adobe Lightroom Classic

Photo Editing using Adobe Lightroom Classic

Sunday 11 May
Windmill Rd, Oxford OX3 7BU - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Ali Moghnieh
Adobe lightroom is an amazing software for photographers, it helps organize, edit, batch edit and export photographs easily. We will learn the essential editing techniques and workflow.
-Understanding the Lightroom interface
- Importing photos
- Selecting and filtering options
- Basic Adjustments (exposure, colors, cropping...)
- HSL for color gradings
- Use of LUTs
- Special features (noise reduction, lens blur, lens corrections)
- Use of brush and filters
- Best export settings.
- Q&A and practice.
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£26      
Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
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£26      

Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Godalming - 10am - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
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.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 24 May
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
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£67       5 places left
Basics of Videography

Basics of Videography

Sunday 25 May
S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF - 10am - 3 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Ali Moghnieh
We will learn in this workshop the basics of videography, we will learn:
- Importance of understanding photography.
- Essential parameters: frame rate, resolution, bit rate.
- Progressive vs interlaced video.
- Shutter speed, the 180-degree rule, and the use of ND filters.
- A roll and B roll videos.
- Introduction to camera movement.
- Introduction to audio.
- Use of natural light.
- Special shots: talking head and interviews.
- Q&A and practice.
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£67      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 31 May
Guildford GU4 8PZ, UK - 10am - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
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.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 01 June
Oxford OX3 0HS - 10am - 3 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Ali Moghnieh
In this workshop we will talk about photography basics and how understanding it can help us take better photos. We will learn through practice how to use our camera in manual mode, the workshop outline is as follows:
- Camera parts
- Difference between DSLR and mirrorless cameras
- Exposure triangle (shutter speed, iso, aperture)
- White balance
- Lenses (Prime and zoom lenses)
- Picture formats (RAW & JEPG)
- Composition (rule of thirds, leading lines)
- Practice.
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£67      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 14 June
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come down and learn how to take stunning architectural pictures!

Learn how to show the history and different styles of buildings and structures in gorgeous pictures!

We will be covering composition, light, lines, and shapes, proper settings, and looking at details to make our photographs eye-catching.
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Painting Class _Watercolour or Acrylics

Beginner's Painting Class _Watercolour or Acrylics

Saturday 03 May
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Discover the joy of painting in this beginner-friendly class designed to introduce you to watercolour and acrylic techniques. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to explore a new medium, this class will guide you step-by-step to create your own beautiful artwork in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Note: This event is taking place outdoor

Materials to Bring:

Watercolour paints (basic set)
Acrylic paints (basic set)
Paintbrushes (a variety of sizes)
Watercolour paper or canvas pad
Palette for mixing colours
Water container
Paper towels or cloth
Pencil and eraser
Apron or old shirt (to protect clothing)
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£26      
Urban Sketch Meetup

Urban Sketch Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Hackwood Rd - 4pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens) Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.

Note: This event is taking place outdoor

People can complete their drawing just with a pen, or they can add colours with any medium they like to use, such as water-soluble colour pencils or watercolours.
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£26      
Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup

Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Come and discover the beautiful world of Madhubani art, a traditional Indian folk style known for its intricate patterns and storytelling through vivid colours. In this meetup, we will explore how to adapt this ancient technique using colour pencils, blending tradition with a modern touch. This session will focus on building an understanding of symbolic motifs, linework, and colour layering techniques.

Please Bring:
Coloured pencils
Drawing paper
Black fine-tip pen
Pencil and eraser
Clipboard or drawing board
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£26      

Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup

Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup

Saturday 31 May
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Step into the world of expressive shading as we focus on drawing animals and birds using pencil or charcoal. This session is all about capturing the textures, forms, and spirit of wildlife through careful observation and shading techniques. We will explore how to use light and shadow to bring depth and realism to your sketches, whether you are choosing a sleek bird or a furry animal as your subject.

Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their drawing skills, this relaxed and supportive meetup will help you build confidence with pencil and charcoal while encouraging your individual style. Bring your curiosity and love for nature — everything else will flow from there.
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£26      
ABOUT READING
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 Reading .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Pleasant and informative Sunday morning photo session with many varied topics covered.
    5/5
    Jon
    2025-03-25
    Great session, Grace was a good leader very willing to help and seemed genuinely interested in the pictures everyone took .
    4/5
    Jim
    2025-03-24
    It was a great sesssion with lots to think about for when the sun next comes out!
    5/5
    Antony
    2024-12-09

    Second time out with Yemi. Weather was not on our side but he made the best of it and I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
    5/5
    Justin
    2024-12-09
    Amazing teacher!! Loved the morning and come way wiser! Thanks again.
    5/5
    Justin
    2024-10-14
    Really enjoyed my first event and will definitely be attending more in the future. Picked up some valuable skills from like minded people and it has given me the push I needed to use my camera regularly.
    5/5
    Andrew
    2024-10-14

    Brilliant as usual ☺️ Yemi explains everything so clearly !
    5/5
    Anna
    2024-08-05
    This was a very instructive course run by a natural teacher. Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-06-03
    Excellent tuition from enthusiastic instructor
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-05-06

    It was a well-led small group. Yemi the leader was positive and supportive and I learnt a lot. The only reason I didn?t give it 5 stars was because I had to pay extra to get into Biele Park. This should have been advertised before signing up to the event
    4/5
    Paul
    2024-04-08
    Great event with excellent instructor
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-04-08
    PHOTOS
    Reading Photography Group
    2025-03-29
    Title or Location: Hampshire
    Managed to capture this female Kestrel in the new forest , she allowed me to get very close to her before taking flight ?&128522
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: M I photography

    Reading Photography Group
    2025-02-28
    Title or Location: Hawk Conservancy
    This is a North American Bald Eagle , this particular bird is a regular flyer at the Hawk Conservancy near Andover , highly recommend you pay a visit ..&128513
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography
    Reading Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: The Hawk Conservancy
    This picture was taken at the Hawk Conservancy, places like this are a great place to practice your photography, especially when they free fly the birds . Highly recommend the Hawk Conservancy , great place .
    Credit: Mark isaacs
    Facebook: M I photography

    Reading Photography Group
    2025-02-03
    Title or Location: Brown sea island
    Captured Tranquillity whilst walking the island
    Credit: Heidi

    Reading Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Hampshire in my garden
    We are very lucky to have a pair of great spotted woodpeckers who regularly visit our garden..&128513
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography
    Reading Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Blue Lagoon - Abereiddi
    On a trip to St.David?s we camped for the weekend . On our last day we drove to the blue lagoon . I saw a narrow ridge which I climbed solo this was the view from the top just around the corner from the lagoon. The whole trip was amazing and I fell in love with wales.
    Credit: Heidi martin

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    We have two young cats, they will be 1 year old in a month. This is Naomi, she loves to crawl under a blanket or coverlet and look out from there. And I always have the feeling of a meaningful human gaze. Taken with a Samsung 21s mobile phone.
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman
    Herefordshire Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
    In January 25, I went on my first safari. The wildlife we saw, exceeded my expectations. We tracked this leopard, knicknamed Tom, the tatty eared leopard, for several miles. Eventually he stopped for a rest on the branch of a tree, just a few hundred yards away from our truck. I took numerous shots, but felt that I had really connected with him in this shot. It felt as though he was looking directly into my eyes!
    Credit: MaggieS

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location:
    I had set up an area to practice taking more product photography photos when my little boy decided he was going to be the star instead, this is just one of the many photos I managed to capture of him.
    Credit: Connor Cooper
    Instagram: @project97_media

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