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Upcoming Events

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

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      
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      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 14 June
Godalming - 7pm - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
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.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
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.
book now
£67      

Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 June
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      
Editing Basics Workshop

Editing Basics Workshop

Saturday 28 June
Godalming - 10am - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
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!
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£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 July
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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£28      

Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Saturday 12 July
The Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
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.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
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!
book now
£72      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Godalming - 8pm - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
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.
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup

Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Eastrop Lane - 4pm - 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      
Landscape Painting with Watercolour Meetup

Landscape Painting with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 07 June
Forbury Gardens Park - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
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.
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£26      

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Saturday 14 June
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
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!
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£59      
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
    2025-05-06
    Title or Location: On the Farne islands
    The puffin is also known as the parrot of the sea due to its colourful beak , is a member of the auk family and only comes to land in the spring and summer to reproduce and the Farne islands is one of many places to get close to these pretty little sea birds, highly recommend a visit ..&9786&65039
    Credit: Mark isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography

    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

    Richmond Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Bald Head Island, North Carolina, USA
    This blossom was on a small Magnolia tree sheltered from the wind and weather on Bald Head Island. When I spied this blossom the sun light was beginning to illuminate the petals. Time time spent waiting for the pictorial moment gave me time to more deeply appreciate the beauty of this transient blossom. Taken with a Nikon D850, tripod, 70-200 in close distance. Single image-no stacking.
    Credit: Ted Peck

    Birkenhead Photography Group
    2025-05-10
    Title or Location: New brighton Lighthouse
    So after waiting months for some decent weather and perfect lighting conditions, as well as the tide to go out.. I was finally able to get the perfect photograph that focuses on the Lighthouse in all of its glory!
    Credit: Ryan Scott Davis
    Facebook: RAWFRAMES PHOTOGRAPHY
    Instagram: The_Cryptex
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-05-10
    Title or Location: The Oregon Zoo
    The Oregon Zoo is a symphony of colors, a vibrant tapestry of life from every corner of the world. But on that particular day, it was the intrigue of the flamingo exhibit that caught my attention. As I approached, camera in hand, the light was perfectly casting a glow on the water as the flamingos glided along. Among the flock, one particular bird stood out. It approached me with an equal curiosity as I. It captured me as I captured it. The result, I believe, speaks for itself. It's more than ju
    Credit: DeVante Flores
    Facebook: Devante Flores
    Instagram: northwest.lens

    Reno Photography Group
    2025-05-09
    Title or Location: Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
    Gracie is one of our North American Black bears that we have rescued. A private owner kept her as a pet, illegally when she was a cub. She was confiscated by NDOW and was brought to us 19 years ago. Now, she is living her best life with all the love and care she could ask for. I took the photo while assisting with her care that day.
    Credit: Gabriel Rijborz
    Instagram: snapshots_by_gabe

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