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.
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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Friday the 23rd of August 2019
Sports Photography - TBA - 6 pm - 2 Hours
Sports photographers goal is to capture an instant second in the play with minimal blur. Your position on the field, shutter speed and ISO play a large part is how you capture your image. We will study the equipment needed and the ways a photographer can capture moments not seen by spectators in the stands.
$28pp 8 places left
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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.
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Upcoming Dates
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Friday the 23rd of August 2019
Sports Photography - TBA - 6 pm - 2 Hours
Sports photographers goal is to capture an instant second in the play with minimal blur. Your position on the field, shutter speed and ISO play a large part is how you capture your image. We will study the equipment needed and the ways a photographer can capture moments not seen by spectators in the stands.
$28pp 8 places left
Saturday the 7th of September 2019
Beginners Guide to Photography - The Green Uptown - 5 pm - 3 Hours
Appropriate for complete beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics and start enjoying our regular group meet up sessions. Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, along with the basics of composition. Cameras, their functions and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life.
The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting and correct exposure.
$55pp only 6 places left
Sunday the 15th of September 2019
Car Photography - South Park Mall - 8 am - 2 Hours
One of the most important things you want to show in your car pictures are the design lines of the car. You must be very careful of what reflects in the car. Have a look around you and look closely at the car and see what reflects on its surface. Learn all about these techniques plus more in this 2 hour class.
$28pp 12 places left
Sunday the 22nd of September 2019
Nighttime Flash Photography - The Green Uptown - 7 pm - 2 Hours
The flash acts as a second light source, filling in areas where the image is underexposed due to the camera’s metering mode prioritising a different part of the frame. Learn techniques on how to use your flash off camera at nighttime in this class.
$28pp 12 places left
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 9 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
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