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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
Green Hill Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
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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£92       5 places left
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 21 June
Bishopsgate - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Bromley Photography Group
Simona Aru
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.
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£26      
 Natural Light Portrait Photography Class

Natural Light Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 05 July
Mundania Road - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Bromley Photography Group
Simona Aru
Welcome to Natural Light Portrait Photography!

In this 3 -hour class, we'll explore how to capture beautiful, expressive portraits using nothing but natural light. Whether you're shooting outdoors or near a window, natural light can create stunning, authentic images, no studio gear required.

We'll begin by understanding how light works, its direction, quality, color and a potential B&W, and how to use it creatively to flatter your subject. Then we'll cover positioning, simple tools like reflectors, and how to adapt to different lighting conditions. Finally, we'll put it all into practice with live shooting exercises and tips on composition, expression, and storytelling.

This session is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts who want to elevate their portraits using natural, available light. Let's get started and learn how to see light in a whole new way!
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£75      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 06 July
Styvechale - 11am - 3 Hours
Coventry Photography Group
Selina Bhairon
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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£72       5 places left
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 19 July
Green Hill Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
This course explores fundamental compositional techniques in photography, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and the centralized composition. Emphasis is placed on arranging visual elements within the frame to create impactful images.
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£49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 20 July
City Centre - 11am - 2 Hours
Coventry Photography Group
Selina Bhairon
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£28      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
Green Hill Park - 3pm - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
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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£98       5 places left
Basics of Portrait Photography

Basics of Portrait Photography

Saturday 30 August
Green Hill Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
This course introduces the principles of portrait photography. Students will learn techniques to capture compelling and professional-quality portraits. Learn the fundamentals of 35, 50, and 85mm portrait photography and how to take more impactful photos.
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£49      
Birds and Nature

Birds and Nature

Saturday 27 September
Green Hill Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation. Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
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£49      

Landscape  Wildlife Photography

Landscape Wildlife Photography

Sunday 05 October
Green Hill Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
This course is focused on capturing the beauty of natural landscapes and wildlife in their habitats. Participants will learn key techniques for shooting scenery and animal subjects, including composition, exposure, and lens selection. This course is suitable for beginner photographers looking to enhance their skills in both landscape and wildlife photography.
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£49      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 14 June
Kenilworth Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Coventry Art Group
Bharti Bhagwandas Tanwar
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£28      
ABOUT STRATFORD
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 Stratford .

  • 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.

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  • REVIEWS
    An informative tutor, allowed the event to run smoothly.
    4/5
    Sean
    2023-11-13
    Amazing it's really very good teaching
    5/5
    Amrish
    2023-08-21
    PHOTOS
    Stratford Photography Group
    2025-01-21
    Title or Location: Gulls on a bench Evesham
    The river Avon in Evesham in flood into the park with the gulls taking a seat to enjoy the view
    Credit: Brian cunningham

    Stratford Photography Group
    2025-01-10
    Title or Location: Gulls on the bench Evesham
    When the park floods in Evesham it's so interesting &129300
    Credit: Brian cunningham
    Instagram: Gulls on the beach
    Stratford Photography Group
    2024-10-21
    Title or Location: Bench at Audley village Binswood
    I'm a groundsman for Audley looking after all the areas of the garden, which allows me to capture all the Seasons from one month to another. I've been a photographer for around thirty years now and love working outside no matter the weather..
    Credit: Steve Rudd
    Facebook: Steve Smila Rudd
    Instagram: Smils1965

    Stratford Photography Group
    2024-05-06
    Title or Location: Henley in Arden
    This photo was taken at the base of the mount in Henley in Arden , it is very close to my house , only about 500 yards can see it from my bedroom. It?s a walk I do a lot and these trees fascinate me , it reminds me of standing in a cathedral !!
    Credit: Phill Fletcher

    Stratford Photography Group
    2024-04-26
    Title or Location: Morocco Marrakesh
    Just by chance I happened to see them in the garden of our hotel right place right time
    Credit: Brian cunningham
    Stratford Photography Group
    2024-03-29
    Title or Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
    On this photo I just picked up my daughter Isabel from her ballet lesson in Stratford-upon-Avon. She turned 16 on 21st of March. She's my everything.
    Credit: Robert Bockovec

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson
    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy

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