Miksang Photography
Sunday 14 June
Silverlake - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Russo Mutuc
Join us for a contemplative Miksang photography session in Silverlake. Miksang is a mindful approach to photography that trains you to see everyday beauty with fresh eyes. We will practice slowing down, observing, and capturing simple moments with clarity and intention. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring any camera or smartphone.
Street Photography
Sunday 21 June
Chinatown, Los Angeles - 10am - 2 Hours
Russo Mutuc
Join us for a street photography walk in vibrant Chinatown, Los Angeles. We will focus on capturing candid moments, urban textures, and the energy of city life. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera or smartphone and comfortable walking shoes.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 05 July
Lake Balboa area, San Fernando Valley - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Russo Mutuc
Ready to move beyond automatic mode? This beginner-friendly class will help you understand your camera and take control of your settings while practicing in a scenic outdoor environment at Lake Balboa Park. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to build confidence with manual photography.
Mindful Composition Photography
Sunday 12 July
Silverlake - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Russo Mutuc
Join us for a relaxed photography session focused on the art of composition. We will explore techniques for arranging visual elements within the frame, using mindful observation to create more compelling images. Suitable for all skill levels.
Black and White Street Photography
Sunday 19 July
Chinatown, Los Angeles - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Russo Mutuc
Explore the art of black and white street photography as we capture the vibrant energy of Chinatown. This session will focus on composition, contrast, and storytelling without color. Suitable for all skill levels.
The City at Night
Sunday 14 June
Silver Lake - 6pm - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Architecture Photography
Sunday 21 June
S Olive St - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
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.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Sunday 26 July
Downtown LA - 6pm - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
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
Sunday 09 August
Red Oak Dr - 11am - 3 Hours
Firas Aladai
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.
Street Art Photography
Sunday 23 August
Mateo St - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Join our Street Art Photography meetup in downtown Los Angeles. The primary goal is photographing vibrant street art work by graffiti artists. We'll walk through areas rich with colorful murals and graffiti, capturing the urban creativity. Learn tips on spotting great shots, composition, angles, and making your images stand out. Suitable for all levels - bring your camera and discover the artistry of the streets.
The City at Night
Sunday 06 September
Silver Lake - 6pm - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Sunday 20 September
Bee Rock Trail - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
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
The City at Night
Sunday 04 October
Silver Lake - 6pm - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Sunday 18 October
Downtown LA - 6pm - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
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.
