Butterflies and Nature
Saturday 16 November
Williamson Park
- 10am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson
Join us for a serene photography meetup focused on capturing the beauty of butterflies and nature. Explore a vibrant outdoor setting where you'll have the opportunity to photograph these delicate creatures in their natural habitat, along with the surrounding flora. This meetup is perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers of all levels. Bring your camera and creativity as we immerse ourselves in the wonders of the natural world!
Note: Entrance of £5 is not included in the ticket price.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 01 December
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson
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.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 14 December
Williamson Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Darren Tyson
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 04 January
Lancaster City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Darren Tyson
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.
Winter Light Photography
Saturday 18 January
Williamson Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Darren Tyson
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 01 February
Williamson Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Darren Tyson
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 15 February
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson
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.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 30 November
Riverside Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Valentina Passerini
This introductory class will cover everything from camera settings to composition, to intentionality when taking a shot.Ever wondered how to create a pin-sharp photo like the landscapes you see on Instagram? Ever wondered how to replicate a juicy bokeh effect in the background of a portrait shot? All of this and so much more will be covered in this class! The park is the perfect location to explore a wide variety of different photographic genres with a group of like-minded individuals.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 01 December
Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Zachary Downey
Dive into the timeless art of Black and White Photography! Whether you're seeking to enhance your iPhone photography skills or elevate your overall phone photography game, this class is your gateway to creating stunning monochrome masterpieces.
Explore the essence of a captivating Black and White shot - understanding contrast, playing with textures, and mastering the art of seeing through the camera's lens. Learn techniques for capturing and crafting Black and White images, both in-camera and through post-production. Through inspiring examples and hands-on exercises, you'll sharpen your skills and unleash your creativity.
This advanced course assumes a grasp of photography basics and camera control. Join us for an enriching journey into the world of Black and White photography!
Understanding Metering
Sunday 01 December
Fairhaven Lake - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Jayne Walsh
Metering is an incredibly important aspect of photography to grasp. You might have heard about the exposure triangle but I believe we should be talking about an exposure square with metering being the forth side as it is equally as important to getting the correct exposure as your aperture, ISO and shutter speed.
We will explore how and when to use each of the metering options and how to use it to get some creative lighting in your shots.
On the Road
Saturday 14 December
Bootle - 2pm - 2 Hours
Valentina Passerini
This session will be looking at the landscape of the road to photograph what is right in front of you every day. We will combine motion blur with traffic and create some unique street scenes and focus on finding abstraction within our everyday landscape.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 22 December
Promenade - 10am - 3 Hours
Zachary Downey
Step into the world of photography with our exhilarating Beginner's Photography Class! Bid farewell to the constraints of automatic exposure and say hello to uncovering the mysteries of your camera.
Prepare to delve into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, unraveling how these settings mold your ideal shot. With expert guidance, we'll demystify your camera, empowering you to apply your newfound knowledge alongside a seasoned photographer. Let the adventure begin, and together, let's capture those picture-perfect moments! Whether you're aiming to maximize your iPhone's potential or enhance your phone photography skills, this class is your gateway to creativity and mastery.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 05 January
Lytham - 11am - 3 Hours
Jayne Walsh
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.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 11 January
Riverside Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Valentina Passerini
This introductory class will cover everything from camera settings to composition, to intentionality when taking a shot.Ever wondered how to create a pin-sharp photo like the landscapes you see on Instagram? Ever wondered how to replicate a juicy bokeh effect in the background of a portrait shot? All of this and so much more will be covered in this class! The park is the perfect location to explore a wide variety of different photographic genres with a group of like-minded individuals.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 08 February
Riverside Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Valentina Passerini
This introductory class will cover everything from camera settings to composition, to intentionality when taking a shot.Ever wondered how to create a pin-sharp photo like the landscapes you see on Instagram? Ever wondered how to replicate a juicy bokeh effect in the background of a portrait shot? All of this and so much more will be covered in this class! The park is the perfect location to explore a wide variety of different photographic genres with a group of like-minded individuals.
Abstract Photography
Saturday 15 February
Bootle - 10am - 2 Hours
Valentina Passerini
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Industrial Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 February
Brunswick Pl, North Docks - 10am - 2 Hours
Valentina Passerini
Industrial photography is a photographic niche that perfectly fits with the history of the city of Liverpool and with its landscape.In this meetup, I will show the participants how to find interesting views and compositions whilst immersed in the landscape of the North dockswith industrial photography you can use buildings and other man-made structures in the same way other photographers use trees and rolling hills in landscape photography. Wind farms, harbours, cement works, power stations, quarries, pylons and building sites are just a few of the industrial landscapes you can photograph. The Liverpool docks are the perfect setting for this kind of photography meetup.We will be starting with an overview of landscape photography technique, how to decide what to take a picture of and how to compose shots, we will then move into settings and more technical challenges to get an idea of when the camera behaves best for landscapes.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 23 March
Lytham - 11am - 3 Hours
Jayne Walsh
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.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 20 April
Lytham - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Jayne Walsh
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
In this meetup we're providing the opportunity to capture on film the ornate gardens, the Lake and Curtains Pond. With over 4 km of paths we can find pretty, quiet areas of the grounds to photograph the colours of Autumn.