LANCASTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson, M.A.
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
£72       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson, M.A.
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
£72.0       4 places left
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 15 August
Morecambe seafront / Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Darren Tyson, M.A.
Join us as we explore Morecambe Promenade and explore the beautiful scenery.
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£28.0      

 Butterflies and Nature

Butterflies and Nature

Saturday 19 September
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson, M.A.
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.
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£72.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 17 October
Williamson Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Darren Tyson, M.A.
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
£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography

Saturday 13 June
Chester historic centre - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Wigan Photography Group
John Nispeling
Improve your confidence directing subjects and working with available light in historic surroundings.
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£28.0      
Birds and Nature

Birds and Nature

Sunday 14 June
W Park Drive - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
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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£28      
Nature Waterscapes Photography

Nature Waterscapes Photography

Sunday 28 June
Festival Gardens waterfront - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Wigan Photography Group
John Nispeling
Explore waterscapes, reflections, and dynamic water elements using landscape techniques in a scenic waterfront.
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£28.0      

Street Photography Walk

Street Photography Walk

Saturday 04 July
Liverpool City Centre - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies. Join us to capture the vibrant street art of Liverpool city centre.
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£28      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Lytham - 11am - 3 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
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.
book now
£72       5 places left
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Sunday 26 July
Lytham - 11am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.



Composition is one of the most critical elements in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty. You will find formal rules, opinions, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.



Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.



This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.



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£28.0      

Portrait Photography Workshop

Portrait Photography Workshop

Saturday 01 August
Riverside Drive - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn portrait photography using natural light and backgrounds at Festival Gardens.
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£28      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 09 August
Lytham - 11am - 3 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
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.
book now
£72.0       4 places left
Night Photography Session

Night Photography Session

Saturday 29 August
St. Georges Hall - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. But nighttime is a great time to do photography! Join us at St. Georges Hall to capture the city lights and night scenes.
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£28      

Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Saturday 05 September
Lytham - 11am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which has tension and dynamism.

In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
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£25.00      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 19 September
W Park Drive - 11am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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£28.00      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 26 September
Tyle St, North Docks - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
Introduction to Black and White Photography. This meetup will focus on contrast, textures, and composition to create compelling black and white images. We will explore the North Docks area to find interesting subjects and practice techniques. Suitable for those with a basic understanding of photography. Participants must bring their own camera.
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Class 2-Hour  Watercolour

Beginner's Class 2-Hour Watercolour

Saturday 13 June
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Participants will learn how to control water and pigment, blend colours, and create simple compositions. Perfect for anyone new to watercolour or wanting to refresh their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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£28      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 20 June
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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£28.0       5 places left
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 11 July
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
£28.0      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 18 July
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
£28.0      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 15 August
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
£28.0      
Beginner's Class 2-Hour  Watercolour

Beginner's Class 2-Hour Watercolour

Saturday 12 September
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Participants will learn how to control water and pigment, blend colours, and create simple compositions. Perfect for anyone new to watercolour or wanting to refresh their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
book now
£28      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 12 September
Netherfield area - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Watercolour Group
Nisali Siriwardene
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
£28.0      
ABOUT LANCASTER
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 Lancaster.

  • 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 Lancaster Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Darren did an amzing job and it was a delight to spend time with him and the others who joined the group.
    5/5
    Cliff
    2026-04-27
    5 time to ask questions, practice with our cameras and Darren was very good Helped bring a small group
    5/5
    Andrea
    2026-03-16
    Darren was very helpful and knowledgeable. Darren was very good at explaining to you at your level of competence. We were given a lot of opportunities to take different photographs with different challenges. Felt the group size was perfect.
    4/5
    Julie
    2025-09-15

    Brilliant really enjoyed and learnt a good number of new areas - thank you
    5/5
    Julie
    2025-03-19
    I really enjoyed the session with Darren and the choice of location was perfect for the subject .
    4/5
    Robin
    2024-09-23
    It was very well structured for everyone despite the different levels of capability. Darren was attentive and helpful and very knowledgeable and I learned a few things.
    5/5
    Steve
    2024-09-03

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Darren Tyson, M.A.
    Darren John Tyson, 27, has a wide variety of experience. From photography and film, to editing. He gathered these skills at Lancaster and Morecambe college as well as Edge Hill University where he got a Bachelor's in Film and TV Production.

    Darren Tyson, M.A. is available for private bookings

    Available most weekends, can be arranged throughout the week with some notice. Private tutoring, portraits, green screen training, and stop motion.

    PHOTOS
    Lancaster Photography Group
    2026-05-06
    Title or Location: Lancaster Castle
    Taken with my trusty Nikon D810 handheld) and a Nikkor 14-24 lens, set to 14mm.Settings were F16 / ISO 64 and a shutter speed of 1/30th. Post processed in Adobe camera RAW and Photoshop, Simple enhancements such as darkening the sky and increasing contrast etc. As a Lancastrian and never been on a castle tour before I thought it was high time to rectify that. So on 10th February this year we booked ourselves onto the 12 noon tour of the castle and prison. As photography is not al
    Credit: Stephen Knowles
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenknowlesphotography

    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-10-08
    Title or Location: Abbeystead, Lancashire
    I was suiting of the bank of the very low river that runs through Abbeystead, hoping to photograph birds bathing. I noticed a male Blackbird looking into the water from an overhanging branch and was very puzzled. Then all of a sudden it dropped down and caught a minnow. I thought wow hope it comes back, which it did several times and resulted in me capturing the image.
    Credit: Ian Warren
    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-04-12
    Title or Location: Cocker ham Sands
    I purposely got to the site to coincide with sunrise and positioned my self to hopefully capture the Barn Owl with the lovely colours in the sky
    Credit: Ian Warren

    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-01-12
    Title or Location: Sandylands Promenade Morecambe
    I have seen lots of photos of the hills across Morecambe bay but thought I would take one with a 600mm lens
    Credit: Ian Warren

    Lancaster Photography Group
    2024-08-16
    Title or Location: Ascent of whernside from RIBBLEHEAD
    An evening walk in our local area always delivers something different.
    Credit: Julie
    Lancaster Photography Group
    2024-04-03
    Title or Location: Leighton Moss
    The photo was taken at around 11 am on the 8th of March on a sunny day which made it impossible to expose the whole scene correct. I sat watching, hoping the Egret would move out of the direct sunlight which it did. I got a few shots and some video of it fishing but then I thought it was going to take off so quickly switched from video to stills and got some shots, this having the best wing position. Taken with a Nikon Z8 and Nikon 600 f4 with the 1.4 teleconverter attached.
    Credit: Ian Warren
    Instagram: ianwarren2270

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li

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