Street Candid Photography Class
Friday 04 April
Downtown Phoenix - 4:30pm - 3 Hours
Lyv Flores
Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of First Friday in Downtown Phoenix, where creativity knows no bounds! Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistic exploration, filled with intriguing challenges that will test your skills and ignite your imagination.Get ready to embark on a photography adventure like no other, as you tackle creative assignments designed to push your boundaries. Explore diverse themes such as the 'Decisive Moment,' 'Random Model,' and a thrilling 'Surprise Theme,' each offering a unique perspective and exciting challenges.This event is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts of Candid and Street Photography to capture raw, unfiltered moments in the heart of the city. Don't miss out on the chance to hone your skills, connect with fellow photography enthusiasts. Get your camera ready and let your creativity soar!
Street Photography
Saturday 29 March
Tempe Town Lake - 10am - 2 Hours
Bryan Traylor
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 April
South Tempe - 10am - 3 Hours
Bryan Traylor
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 19 April
N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 - 10am - 2 Hours
Bryan Traylor
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Abstract Photography
Saturday 19 April
Bullard Avenue - 3pm - 2 Hours
Farah Kanaan
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 03 May
N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 - 10am - 2 Hours
Bryan Traylor
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Angles and Views
Saturday 17 May
N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 - 10am - 2 Hours
Bryan Traylor
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
