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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 20 April
Park Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Frederic Charpentier
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.
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Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 19 April
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
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.
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$47      
Capturing Great Photos Using Your Smartphone

Capturing Great Photos Using Your Smartphone

Saturday 03 May
Riverpark - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
Discover how to unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera in this hands-on photography meetup! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session will teach you tips and tricks for composing stunning shots, understanding lighting, and editing on the go. Perfect for capturing everyday moments or creating professional-quality images without expensive equipment.
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Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 11 May
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Firas Aladai
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.1 Rule of thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$47      

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 17 May
Ventura - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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ABOUT SAN
FERNANDO
VALLEY
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 San Fernando .

  • 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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Frederic Charpentier
    Fr e9d e9ric Charpentier is a French Born and raised photographer, specializing in fashion and portrait photography.
    He lived in New York City before relocating to Los Angeles where he now lives and works.
    A touch of European artistic flair with an American business ethic is his philosophy.

    Frederic Charpentier is available for private bookings

    Available most weeks days and Saturdays from 2pm until 6pm.

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    PHOTOS
    Wilmington Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    San Fernando Valley Photography Group
    2024-10-14
    Title or Location: Los Angeles, California - my back yard

    Credit: Lee Levy
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leelevy_naturephotography/
    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14

    San Fernando Valley Photography Group
    2024-03-17
    Title or Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
    Molly is my neighbor's "foster fail" that she has had now for several years. I particularly like this photo because if you look closely, you can see my reflection in her eyes!
    Credit: Norra MacReady
    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    San Fernando Valley Photography Group
    2024-03-02
    Title or Location: In my apartment
    This was taken inside my apartment with my iPhone. I am currently injured so I can?t photograph with my gear. This the only photography I can do. As he came into den I got on the floor called his name to get his attention and then fired off many photos
    Credit: Morgan

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    San Fernando Valley Photography Group
    2024-03-02
    Title or Location: Beverly Hills high school.

    Credit: Morgan
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Lanark County, Ontario
    This October image of a chipmunk was taken on my Lanark County property, I prefer to photograph small wildlife such as this fellow in a natural rustic setting. I always take my images of wildlife big or small early morning or late afternoon?not only are creatures more active but the low angle of light provides better modeling of the subject. When I frame my subjects, I look for angles that provide uncluttered backgrounds, I leave negative space in the framing to allow for text to be added if nee
    Credit: Kevin Tulett
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-07
    Oshawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Oshawa Lakeview Park
    Mother Nature's masterpiece &127774
    Credit: Lakeview
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/leahjonesmyphotography/
    Instagram: @Leah.Jones.ca

    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-04-02
    Tucson Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Tanque Verde Valley
    I recently acquired an older exotic lens, probably circa 1980s. It is a Nikon 400mm f2.8 AI-S which is a completely manual lens with no VR. I paired it with my Nikon D850 to see if I could learn to tackle manual focus. The hummingbirds are congregating on the front of my property where agave plants are flowering at this time of year. This makes it easier for me to practice. This Broad-Billed Hummingbird landed on a stick. The camera settings were 1/3200s at f2.8, auto ISO-320. This lens is old,
    Credit: Kristina Brooks
    Facebook: kristina.brooks96
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-03-31

    Hobart Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: This photo was taken at Couta Rocks on the north west coast of Tasmania
    This is one of my favourite places in Tassie, the north west coast. Couta Rocks are in the distance, as is a blanket of stars and a full Moon. It is such a beautiful and powerful place up there, a different world, one filled with spectacular scenery and the power of nature, not to mention the cleanest air on Earth. I long to go back to this amazing place, to share more of it's splendour though my photographic eye.
    Credit: Keith Pemberton
    Instagram: keithpemberton777
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-03-31
    Chicago Photography Group
    2025-04-15
    Title or Location: Evansville Indiana
    We had been scoping this Cemetary out by our house for weeks on end. Looking at it everyday if possible until the time was right to go and get pictures. Then when we did go we hit every square inch of it and got over 638 photos. I have lived by this Cemetary for many years and I really appreciate the beauty in the architecture surrounding the grave stones. It?s a beautiful place even if it is filled with the dead. Death is nothing to be afraid of.
    Credit: Dave Hay
    Instagram: @Quietphotography_dh

    Parramatta Photography Group
    2025-03-31
    Townsville Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Title or Location: Windmill under the stars in North Queensland
    I captured this in a local farmers paddock, I added a couple low level lights for the foreground. The windmill was just turning enough the blur the blades and not move the head.
    Credit: Dennis Black
    Facebook: Dennis Black
    Instagram: @dennisblackphotography
    Parramatta Photography Group
    2025-03-31

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