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.
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.
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 24 May
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
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!
Basics of Videography
Sunday 25 May
S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 01 June
Oxford OX3 0HS - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 14 June
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
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.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 14 June
Godalming - 7pm - 2 Hours
Nikita Piven
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.
Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 June
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
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.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 June
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
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!
Editing Basics Workshop
Saturday 28 June
Godalming - 10am - 2 Hours
Nikita Piven
Enhance your photos with essential editing techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn how to adjust exposure, color balance, and composition to bring out the best in your images. This session will cover key tools and workflows in popular editing software, helping you refine your photos with confidence. Whether you're new to editing or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is a great place to start!
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
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.
Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 12 July
The Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
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!
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 July
Godalming - 8pm - 2 Hours
Nikita Piven
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup
Saturday 17 May
Eastrop Lane - 4pm - 2 Hours
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
Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup
Saturday 31 May
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 2 Hours
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.
Landscape Painting with Watercolour Meetup
Saturday 07 June
Forbury Gardens Park - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Nirali Khamar
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class
Saturday 14 June
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Nirali Khamar
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic?
In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing.
This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!