Come along to our bimonthly 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 casual photo walk with other local photographers. No formal lectures, just a chance to meet-up, share ideas and receive feedback!We have a different photo theme bimontly and the two hour sessions take place in different outdoor locations around Charlotte. It's a great opportunity to try something new with the guidance of a professional photographer, and come away with some new shots for your portfolio or album.
Join the Charlotte Photography Facebook Group to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a casual photo walk with other local photographers. No formal lectures, just a chance to meet-up, share ideas and receive feedback!
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Saturday the 22nd of August 2020
Sunset Photography - Charlotte Metro Credit Union - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
A beautiful sunset can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. Photographers refer to the last (dusk) hours of the day as the "golden hours" when the light is at its best for photography. Our light meters can be thrown off by the strong amount of light hitting our sensor, so we will be exploring manual mode and exposure compensation to intensify the colours of our sunset.
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
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Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from amateurs to professionals. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.
Complete beginner? Please complete a Beginners Photography Class before attending a regular group session. This is a 3 hour structured workshop where you’ll learn the basics of using your camera with more 1-on-1 time with the instructor. Scroll down for dates.
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!
What’s involved? Each session starts with an introduction to the theme, and the photography instructor will chat about the camera settings and techniques to use. You’ll then have time to take lots of photos, with the instructor present to answer any questions. You’ll receive feedback and have a chance to chat with everyone to share tips and ideas. We’re a social bunch!
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.
We also occasionally hold more formal beginners classes which last 3 hours and are limited to 6 people. These classes are perfect for complete beginners who want to start using manual mode and those who want to brush up on the basics. See the dates below.
Join the Charlotte 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're sick.
Keep 6 feet away from others.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitiser.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a flexed elbow or a tissue; if you use a tissue, dispose of it immediately and appropriately.
Subscribe to the Charlotte Photography Club to find out about upcoming events
Upcoming Dates
Bookings close 1 hour prior
Saturday the 15th of August 2020
Beginners Guide to Photography - Freedom Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo class 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!
Taught by professional photographer Scott, the class will cover a range of technical aspects
The class is ideal for those who are complete beginners who want to get more out of their camera!
Taught by professional photographer Scott, the class will cover a range of technical aspects
closed for bookings
Saturday the 22nd of August 2020
Sunset Photography - Charlotte Metro Credit Union - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
A beautiful sunset can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. Photographers refer to the last (dusk) hours of the day as the "golden hours" when the light is at its best for photography. Our light meters can be thrown off by the strong amount of light hitting our sensor, so we will be exploring manual mode and exposure compensation to intensify the colours of our sunset.
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 29th of August 2020
Black & White Photography - Room and Board - 10am - 2 Hours
Black and white can be an interesting way to strip back your digital photography and focus on the basics. Photography is simply playing with light, so we’ll be getting creative with monochrome images and exploring ways to improve.
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 5th of September 2020
Beginners Guide to Photography - Freedom Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo class 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!
Taught by professional photographer Scott, the class will cover a range of technical aspects
The class is ideal for those who are complete beginners who want to get more out of their camera!
Taught by professional photographer Scott, the class will cover a range of technical aspects
$70pp only 5 places left - requires 2 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 12th of September 2020
Motion in Photography - US Whitewater Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Capturing motion in your photos requires you to slowing your camera’s shutter speed right down so that you can capture the blur of movement or choose settings fast enough to capture the motion. We’ll be learning the settings to use, as well as choosing some interesting subjects to test these skills out on at the US Whitewater Center.
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Reviews
4.9/5 from 15 reviews
This was great. Scott has a lot of knowledge and I appreciate the time and effort to put this on.I loved the live set up with models and learning how to assist other photographers helped me know what I need in Ana assistant. The models were awesome.
5/5 by Ron Fesmire
28-6-2020
5/5 by Ron Fesmire
28-6-2020
Beginners photography session was good and very helpful.
I got to learn many things from this session and have confidence now
using my camera in manual mode.
Scott was very cool and answered all my questions. Thanks Scott!
5/5 by NAVEEN PATLOLLA
9-2-2020
5/5 by NAVEEN PATLOLLA
9-2-2020
Scott was wonderful. We had time to shoot and time to chat. He was very willing to answer our questions and give us a little individual time as time allowed. Very professional and upbeat.
5/5 by Meetup - Leslie
23-11-2019
5/5 by Meetup - Leslie
23-11-2019
I learned a lot, and the photo time was challenging. Meeting other photographers and seeing their work was encouraging.
5/5 by Neil McGuire
23-11-2019
5/5 by Neil McGuire
23-11-2019
It was a great event, nice people attended and it was a great learning opportunity.
5/5 by Jason B Greene
26-10-2019
5/5 by Jason B Greene
26-10-2019
Really enjoyed Scott's class. It was educational and fun!
Chris T.
5/5 by Chris Thornton
27-9-2019
5/5 by Chris Thornton
27-9-2019
This was great. Scott has a lot of knowledge and I appreciate the time and effort to put this on.I loved the live set up with models and learning how to assist other photographers helped me know what I need in Ana assistant. The models were awesome.
5/5 by Ron Fesmire
22-7-2019
5/5 by Ron Fesmire
22-7-2019
It was really good. Scott knew his stuff, and I learned enough to inspire me to go home and practice.
5/5 by Phil Brooks
6-7-2019
5/5 by Phil Brooks
6-7-2019
I enjoyed the photography knowledge of Scott today. Very easy to relate to.
5/5 by Jacob Sullivan
23-6-2019
5/5 by Jacob Sullivan
23-6-2019
Lots of fun. I am learning more parts of Charlotte from these meetups than any other way. Finding so many spots and interesting things to shoot. Always tips I can use real time.
5/5 by Mark Ciarrocchi
27-5-2019
5/5 by Mark Ciarrocchi
27-5-2019
Very informative
5/5 by Keionda Sanders
26-5-2019
5/5 by Keionda Sanders
26-5-2019
I like that it was not over crowded. Scott was able to give my son great tips.
4/5 by Kahlil stokes
20-5-2019
4/5 by Kahlil stokes
20-5-2019
It was a lot of fun.
5/5 by Jerry Spearman
12-5-2019
5/5 by Jerry Spearman
12-5-2019
It was very enjoyable. Scott is a great host sharing his experience with us.
5/5 by Jacob Sullivan
5-1-2019
5/5 by Jacob Sullivan
5-1-2019
Scott was a great leader. Responsive to questions. Was well prepared.
5/5 by larry schindel
5-1-2019
5/5 by larry schindel
5-1-2019