Whether you are a beginner or intermediate with either a point-n-shoot or a DSLR camera these classes are for you. We have put together FREE classes on various topics to teach you how to take better photographs.

Open to all skill levels and all camera types. Turn your camera sideways for a tall picture, (that's portrait orientation for you techie types) and you're ready to go! Directions: Introduce yourself to the pastor, and the baptism table volunteers. Be sure to turn your camera sideways for a tall portrait. After the baptisms are over, turn in your memory card to the volunteers at the baptism table. They will return the card to you after they are done making the prints. Photography Tips: The most i …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

Welcome to The San Diego Photography Classes Here is your opportunity to go from taking pictures to taking jaw dropping photographs. Whether you are a beginner with a point-n-shoot camera or an amateur with a DSLR camera these are the classes for you. Jason Kirby, the Owner of The Right Light Photography has 7 years of photography and training experience and is offering to teach you how to take better photographs. There are 10+ different classes available to you that will cover the basics of ph …

The goal of the AV Photographers is to help local folks who shoot and live in the Antelope Valley in an informal way. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer, there is something for everybody. Members are to learn to grow their passion for photography and learn to take and share great photographs. We will learn from each other on interesting spots to shoot locally, how to make instead take photograph images. We will learn the art of processing those images in a better workflow and …

This is a group for photographers wanted to learn the basics in photography, lighting, posing, understanding all camera settings, f/stop, iso, shutter speeds, stobe lighting, outdoor lighting... ect. All skills levels are welcome, and I started this group to help those photographers with no formal training to take their images to the next level. The basics are very simple to learn, but using them to say what you want to say is difficult. Why take a picture when you can learn to build an image.

If you just purchased a new DSLR or have one that you want to learn how to use off Auto mode, we encourage you to join us in one of our individual classes, multiple class series, or shooting events. You don't need a camera to join our classes, just a thirst for knowledge! Our meetups are fun, exciting, practical, and simply great networking events! Sessions are kept small in size so we can try to give everyone one-on-one help. The classes are taught by professional photographers of 10+ years of …

Welcome Art Photography Lovers! This group is San Diego based and all about shooting better Art works for Portfolio and meeting people that love Art photography. Our photo shoot events and classes offer a fabulous vehicle to learn about shooting models - along with styles, techniques, equipment, posing, legalities, etiquette and communication etc. etc. Learn from other people that love Art photography, experienced teachers and mentors... and shoot with incredible professional Nude models that l …

Gain inside knowledge of how to work better with your subjects, to compose, create and produce extraordinary images. Learn what type of lighting equipment is really effective, cheap, and how to use it best for all sorts of creative, dramatic and attention grabbing results. You will get to understand just how composition, lenses, angles and lighting affects your images and get hands on experience shooting various people / models and products from the lighting positions, camera angles, combination …

Classes and workshops introducing you to manual camera controls, and other photography basics, to help you advance your art. "I don't know how to use any of the controls on my camera." "What's exposure, aperture, and ISO?" "Why can't I get good photos in automatic mode?" "Why don't my photos look like yours?" At some point, if you want to transform your photography from "snapshots" to works of art, you'll need to learn to actively use the manual controls on your camera. By adjusting these contro …

This is a group for anyone interested in digital photography and digital retouching. All skills levels are welcome from beginners to advanced photographers and designers. I started this meetup group to share my experience in this field and to teach basic and advanced techniques to make your shots look stunning. We will shoot together in our studio and we'll retouch our images in photoshop after it. Everyone how wants to learn great techniques and workflows to retouch portraits, glamour and beaut …

Welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced photo enthusiasts... __ "This exciting class turned my digital camera into an artist's tool! I learned the difference between 'taking a picture' and 'creating art'. ... By taking this workshop Michael will open up a whole new world of photographic possibilities for you, he did me." Troy Garrow, San Diego, CA. _______________________________________________ “...Michael was great!  20 years of photography and I learned more in his two day 'A-Z', and hi …

Looking to learn the “Ins and Outs” of sports action photography? But don't know where to start. Then we may be just what you are looking for. We will go from A-Z quickly and efficiently to get you out in the field quickly. ... and yes you can do this part time! Who can join, Beginners, Retirees, Hobbyists, Amateurs, and photographers looking to diversify. We will be a “hands on” group with the purpose of training and developing aspiring sports photography enthusiasts in the San Diego area. We w …

Sporting a keen sense of adventure? An insatiable appetite for the outdoors?? A wicked craving something grilled??? Well then good thing you found your way to SoCAL Bikes, Boards & Bites – where the pavement ends, the adventure begins... Our goal is to meet other SoCal trail riders with a keen sense of adventure. Our mission is to promote, protect and preserve the California trail experience through advocacy, education and responsible recreational mountain biking. Our group will also feature p …

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just got your first point and shoot you are invited to join us. We offer meetups that range the gamut of photography. Urban photography, Landscape, Nature, Documentary, The PHOTO Essay, Digital, Conventional, Post Processing, Museum & Gallery visits, Botanical Gardens, lectures, workshops, and more! Our goal is to improve our IMAGERY in a fun, un-intimidating environment where everyone is welcome. So join us, che …

Our goal is to help other photographers get back some of the precious time spent on the computer, managing their studio, processing images, and trying to learn the latest software and techniques. As it says on our home page we want to help you learn the necessary skills to work efficiently while enjoying the creativity of your craft. A lot of photographers get comfortable with the workflow process they are used to and don’t realize that some of the latest software programs such as Lightroom can …

This meet up group is for all those newbies that have just purchased a new DSLR or have had your DSLR for a while and have no clue how to start using it! We will walk you through all the basics, teach you some fundamental knowledge and show you what all the little dials and buttons do on your camera. This group also addresses the amateurs needs as well. So if you're an amateur and need to learn some additional skillz or share some your skillz, please feel free to join us.

Here we cater to all photographers from weekend warriors to seasoned professionals. Come by and meet other enthusiastic photographers in a fun, friendly, and positive learning environment.