Architecture Photography
Saturday 22 March
Moores Square - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Discover the hidden beauty in the urban landscape of downtown Raleigh through our architectural photography event.
In this meetup, we will be focusing on buildings lines and shapes in downtown Raleigh and learn how to capture a good photo for architectural photography.
Come and join us!
Low Light Portrait Photography Class
Sunday 23 March
Ramseur Street, Durham - 6pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Join our Low Light Portrait Photography class and unlock the secrets of capturing stunning portraits in challenging lighting conditions. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, this class will empower you to capture captivating portraits that truly shine, even in the dimmest of environments.
Action Sports Photography
Saturday 29 March
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
This session will show you how to capture those high action sports shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, not as a standard portrait, but the use of props and angles of their chosen sport. This will be high action photography at its best.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 05 April
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Macro Photography Class
Sunday 06 April
Western Blvd - 1pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Understanding your Camera & Photography Basics Class
Saturday 12 April
W Main Street, Durham - 3pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Explore the essentials of camera operation and photography in this beginner-friendly class. Learn key techniques, including exposure, composition, and lighting, to capture stunning photos with confidence
Double Exposure Class
Sunday 13 April
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
A double exposure is a photograph composed of two combined and overlaid images. You can create double exposures in Photoshop or with digital cameras using a special setting. These images often have a dreamy, otherworldly feel and you can use them for great artistic effect, with both digital cameras and film.Come and learn double exposure with us!
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Saturday 19 April
Durham - 7pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.
At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- How to adjust camera settings for low light.
- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.
- Capturing RAW images.
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 26 April
Durham - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
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.
Macro Photography Class
Saturday 03 May
Western Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 10 May
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!
Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Natural Light Portraits
Sunday 18 May
Western Blvd - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. A model is present during the session.
