SOMERSET
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 01 March
Vivary Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Zoe Barton
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 16 February
College Green Bristol - 9am - 3 Hours
Bristol Photography Club
Charlotte Sams
This session is for beginners to learn to get a handle on manual settings. We will learn the basic elements of exposure aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and then bring them all together with practice. We will then begin to look at composition at the end.
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£67       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 02 March
Exeter Quay - 10am - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Would you like more creative control of your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure in a relaxed, small group setting. You will get the opportunity to practice what you have learnt at a number of sites within easy walking distance in the historic City of Exeter with support from an experienced, professional photographer.
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£67      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 March
College Green Bristol - 9am - 3 Hours
Bristol Photography Club
Charlotte Sams
This session is for beginners to learn to get a handle on manual settings. We will learn the basic elements of exposure aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and then bring them all together with practice. We will then begin to look at composition at the end.
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£67      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 16 March
Exeter City Centre - 1pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
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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£26      
Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Sunday 13 April
Bristol City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Bristol Photography Club
Charlotte Sams
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.Come and join us and learn Abstract Photography!
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 23 February
Newton St Loe - 10am - 2 Hours
Bath Art Group
Georgina Gordon
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      
Colours of the Garden

Colours of the Garden

Saturday 08 March
Northernhay Place - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Join us for an immersive artistic experience at "Colours of the Garden"! This meetup invites artists to gather and explore the vibrant hues and natural beauty of our local garden. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this event offers a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and fellow creatives. Bring your favorite art supplies and an eye for colour—let's celebrate the artistry of the garden together!
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£26      
Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Sunday 09 March
Newton St Loe - 10am - 2 Hours
Bath Art Group
Georgina Gordon
Dive into the vibrant world of oil painting! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the secrets of mixing colors, creating textures, and bringing your artistic vision to life. Whether you're painting dreamy landscapes or bold abstracts, we'll guide you step-by-step in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. No experience? No problem! Grab a brush and let your creativity flow - masterpieces are just a stroke away.
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£26      

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 29 March
Northernhay Place - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.

You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
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£26      
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Sunday 06 April
Newton St Loe - 10am - 2 Hours
Bath Art Group
Georgina Gordon
Unleash Your Inner Artist in Our Portrait Drawing Basics Class!

Calling all budding artists! Dive into the world of portrait drawing with us in a fun and interactive session. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this class is perfect for you.

Discover essential techniques for capturing the essence of a face on paper. From mastering proportions to shading techniques, you'll learn everything you need to know to create stunning portraits.

Grab your basic art materials and get ready to embark on a creative journey. Let's bring those faces to life with a splash of imagination and a touch of expertise. Don't miss out - reserve your spot now and let your artistic talents shine!
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£26      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 19 April
Northernhay Place - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition; how to observe and understand the object you are drawing.
Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 20 April
Newton St Loe - 10am - 2 Hours
Bath Art Group
Georgina Gordon
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£26      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 10 May
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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£26      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 18 May
Newton St Loe - 10am - 2 Hours
Bath Art Group
Georgina Gordon
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£26      

Watercolour Techniques Class

Watercolour Techniques Class

Saturday 31 May
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques: 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalised feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
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£26      
Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 14 June
Northernhay Place - 11am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Observing and sketching plants and flowers, their structure and colours.
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£26      
ABOUT SOMERSET
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 Somerset .

  • 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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  • REVIEWS
    Excellent. Very knowledgeable. Made using Lightroom much clearer.
    5/5
    Carole
    2024-11-04
    Zoe did a great job of introducing us to Portrait photography. A fun & relaxed learning experience.
    5/5
    Kevin
    2023-11-14
    A very articulate and very very patient young Zoe. She was able to assist me in understanding not only the three principles of, Aperture, Exposure, and Speed and I.S.O but also how I was able to apply those aspects to the controls on my camera. I moved over from 35m to Digital some years ago and struggled, until Sunday, to understand my lovely camera, let alone struggle through the manual. It was a chilly day, and at Zoe's suggestion , we were sbout to take an exercise in star effect useing the sun : with that the sun disappears behind the biggest darkest cloud of the day, and stayed there. Never mind, it gave us a laugh . Thanks again, good luck to Zoe on her ventures, and thankyou for sending those brautiful pictures down the line. Tom McIver.
    5/5
    Tom
    2023-10-26

    A very articulate and very very patient young Zoe. She was able to assist me in understanding not only the three principles of, Aperture, Exposure, and Speed and I.S.O but also how I was able to apply those aspects to the controls on my camera. I moved over from 35m to Digital some years ago and struggled, until Sunday, to understand my lovely camera, let alone struggle through the manual. It was a chilly day, and at Zoe's suggestion , we were sbout to take an exercise in star effect useing the sun : with that the sun disappears behind the biggest darkest cloud of the day, and stayed there. Never mind, it gave us a laugh . Thanks again, good luck to Zoe on her ventures, and thankyou for sending those brautiful pictures down the line. Tom McIver.
    5/5
    Tom
    2023-10-26
    PHOTOS
    Somerset Photography Group
    2025-02-08
    Title or Location: River Brue
    Cloudy grey morning at Burnham on Sea, location was along the cycle track next to the river Brue at high tide.
    Credit: Shaun White

    Somerset Photography Group
    2025-01-23
    Title or Location: Taken near Nutcombe Bottom Dunster, Somerset.
    Taken with iPhone 14 Pro, using the tree to frame the photo.
    Credit: Tree-View
    Somerset Photography Group
    2024-12-26
    Title or Location: Watchet Harbour
    This photo was taken with my iPhone 14 Pro on 14th November around 5pm during the 'magic hour' the lighting was beautiful. I edited it a little in Snapseed just to tweak it to how my eyes saw it on that day. I love to use my iPhone because it is always with me! Watchet Harbour is a special place. It has much history:Under Alfred the Great (AD871-901), Watchet became an important Saxon port and a site of a ?Royal Mint?, coins of which have been found as far distant as Copenhagen and Stockho
    Credit: Gillian Wells

    Somerset Photography Group
    2024-12-01
    Title or Location: Buckfast Abbey
    Buckfast Abbey on a wonderful sunny November afternoon. a beautiful setting and worth a visitHaving just taken early retirement I now have more time to work on my photography. This was taken with my Fuji XE3, with the kit lens.
    Credit: jackie Fisher

    Somerset Photography Group
    2024-10-23
    Title or Location: Birnbeck Pier
    I heard that the Birnbeck Pier restoration was underway, so I stopped off on route to Dorset from the Midlands to take a look. I have many childhood memories of holidays in Weston in the 60s. The pier has been closed to the public for 30 years, so people will not have had the chance to see it up close for a long time.
    Credit: Richard Hill
    Somerset Photography Group
    2024-10-16
    Title or Location: Cranmore Station on the East Somerset Railway
    This photo was taken on the 11th October during an evening excursion for the railway's heritage diesel multiple unit through the Mendip countryside from Cranmore Station
    Credit: Mike Lanning
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.lanning.1238

    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-02-12
    Title or Location: Ferring beach.
    An evening a couple of years ago when the sky was clear I went out with a group of friends to do some Astrophotography. The Milky Way was quite visible that evening!
    Credit: Jan Budgen
    Facebook: Jan Budgen
    Instagram: jan_budgen_sussex

    Cambridge Photography Group
    2025-02-12
    Title or Location: Kamen Briag Bulgaria
    As a Bulgarian myself I was visiting my country during the summer of 2024. Astrophotography is my favourite type of photography, so I joined one of the masterclasses organised by one of the world leading astrophotographers - Mihail Minkov. And this picture is the result.
    Credit: Emilian Primov
    Nashville Photography Society
    2025-02-11
    Title or Location: Omo Valley Ethiopia
    Went deep into Ethiopia into the Omo Valley. It?s like going back in time.
    Credit: Ken Levitan
    Instagram: Kvnashville

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: Huntington Beach, CA

    Credit: Matt Eseltine
    Instagram: Seamastergmt1

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