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Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 09 December
Griffith Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$43      
Christmas Portraits Meetup

Christmas Portraits Meetup

Saturday 09 December
Downtown Oxnard - 2pm - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
Capture the magic of the season! Join us for a festive and fun-filled photography event that will sprinkle your holiday season with creativity and joy! Learn how to incorporate Christmas into your portrait photos, from decors to cozy sweaters, our professional instructor will help you compose the perfect shot.

Whether you're an aspiring photographer or just looking to create cherished holiday memories, this event is perfect for you and your loved ones.

Share the joy by inviting your friend or family member to be a part of your photos. If you don't have someone you can bring with you as your model, don't worry. The group can take photos of each other.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 December
Beverly Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Hollywood Photography Group
Billy Montgomery
Enhance your photography skills by mastering manual camera settings. Delve into the intricacies of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and comprehend how these elements impact your photos. Benefit from the tutelage of a seasoned professional as you apply your newfound understanding of exposure in a practical, hands-on session. Elevate your camera craft beyond the automatic mode and take control of your photographic vision. Join us for an educational experience that promises to deepen your appreciation for the art of photography.
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$84      

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 16 December
Huntington Road - 2pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
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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$43      
Architecture Photography Meetup

Architecture Photography Meetup

Saturday 30 December
Pershing Square - 9am - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
Discover the immortal beauty of a city through architectural photography, an engaging and creative exploration that expertly blends design accuracy with aesthetic appeal. This isn't merely about taking pictures - it's about crafting striking visual narratives.

Join us for a specialized session on the fine art of architectural photography. Together, we'll demystify this powerful mode of expression, sharing insights on how to capture stunning images. We'll delve into camera settings and techniques to help you produce jaw-dropping, impressive shots. Become an artist with your camera and turn the urban landscape into your canvas.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 January
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 3 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
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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$84      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 January
Santa Monica Pier - 9am - 3 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
Discover your camera in an entirely new light! Get comfortable with moving out of automatic exposure mode and delve into the intricate features of your gadget. Grasp the impact of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO on image exposure as our team simplifies these concepts for you. Furthermore, a professional photographer will guide you as you put your newfound knowledge into practice. Embark on this journey to becoming a more proficient photographer with us.
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$84      
Street Art Photography

Street Art Photography

Saturday 20 January
Pershing Square - 9am - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and unique medium of street art. Discover the unseen treasures tucked away in city corners across the globe. Engage in the challenge of capturing these urban masterpieces through your lens, positioned in bustling public spaces saturated with action and energy. Will you incorporate the spectators into your composition or focus solely on the art? The choice is yours. Deepen your photography skills while exploring the electrifying world of street art. The streets are your canvas and the camera is your brush. Join us.
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$43      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 20 January
Ventura - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
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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$43      

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 27 January
Elysian Park - 9am - 3 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
Discover the art of clicking perfect pictures with our specially designed class for those yearning to venture beyond the Automatic Mode of their cameras. Experience the power of Manual Mode, enriched with the potential to add depth to your photography skills. Designed to boost your confidence and mastery over your camera settings, this class expands your understanding of critical camera functions including the exposure triangle, thus providing a thorough insight into Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. Unlock the door to photographic excellence today.
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$84      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 03 February
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.
book now
$43      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 03 February
Griffith Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Craig Hyatt
Unleash your photography potential with our specially tailored class. Our focus is primarily on understanding Composition and the critical role of light in capturing stunning photographs. Proactively enhance your skills by experiencing hands-on training.

Together, we will explore the realm of natural light photography, bidding goodbye to on-camera flashes or strobe techniques. With the only available light, we will guide you through troubleshooting, making necessary adjustments, and ultimately, capturing captivating portraits.

The class also offers practical lessons on light modifying techniques. Learn the smart application of a reflector to cleverly manipulate not-so-great lighting conditions. It's all about capturing perfectly exposed shots, irrespective of the circumstances. Embrace the world of photography like never before. Join us and discover the artist in you.
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$43      

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.

    Join the San Fernando Valley Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Toshitaka Oku
    Toshitaka has been a commercial photographer for over 20 years. He was born and raised in Japan. His work has a strong influence on traditional Japanese art with a splash of Western art flavor. Clean, simple and graphic is his style. He is an automotive photographer by trade and a people and landscape photographer by heart.

    Toshitaka Oku is available for private bookings

    Available most of the weekends as long as I am not booked for any other shoot. Weekdays are an option also.
    I am open to private tutoring for shooting and retouching. Also portrait session. Not weddings.

    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Title or Location: Bauld Hill, Stanwell Park
    I was on my way home when I saw the paragliders hovering ahead. So even though I thought I would try to get a few photos of them. The storm was getting closer & we all thought we would get wet, but just before it hit, it threw out a quick burst of colour. Sometimes it?s all about timing. iPhone 12 Pro Max & Snapseed.
    Credit: Rosalie zbtady

    Portland Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: This was shot in my back yard in Felida Washington
    There had been a frost and most of the flowers in the garden stopped blooming but early one morning after a rain shower I found this blossom and decided to photograph it. Canon 90D, Sigma 105 f2.8, sturdy tripod, cable release.
    Credit: Joe Allen
    Facebook: Joe Allen Sr
    Fort Collins Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO
    This shot was so fun to capture. The model, Dakota, wanted some epic shots for her senior session. Equipment: Canon R5 on a tripod, Canon rf 28-70, Flashpoint ad200 in a 42" MagMod pro octa. How I got the shot: The camera was on a tripod and set to a 2.5 second exposure, f/10, iso 50. The flash was camera left at about 6' high, It was set to 1/16 power. Behind the model is a 30 year veteran of the Poudre Fire Authority. He was dressed out in full bunker gear. We had a steel 2" square tube wr
    Credit: Bob Younger (Bob Younger Images)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobyoungerimages/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobyoungerimages/

    London Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Straffordville
    I was at Watermelonfest, and there was a gentleman there with birds of prey from the Raptor Conservatory. This was one of many shots I took with my Canon 6DMK2/EF70-300 IS USM MK2.
    Credit: Bruce Foster

    Crawley Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Manchester
    walking on a cool October day in the streets of Manchester I loved these pigeons bathing plus the colors and reflection and all the vibe there
    Credit: Maria Stanuca
    Victoria Photography Group
    2023-11-24
    Title or Location: Beacon Hill Park in Victoria BC
    I'd been at Beacon Hill Park?s Famous Story Pole a number of times and noticed that some of the Eagles would land on top of it to survey the park from. Realizing it was a golden opportunity, I brought my camera gear (Sony A7iv and a Sigma 150-600mm lens) and just waited for some magic to happen. And happen it did...
    Credit: Sean Quinn
    Instagram: @superiorityqomplex

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