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Celebrate the Longest Day with Sunset Tors

Celebrate the Longest Day with Sunset Tors

Saturday 21 June
Dartmoor - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
We visit Dartmoor for sunset Landscape Photography. Shoot in the golden hour then stay to catch the sunset. Join us for a fun evening at Combestone Tor!
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£28      
Learn Photography for Beginners

Learn Photography for Beginners

Sunday 22 June
Exeter Quay - 3pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of programme mode? 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 help on composition and getting your photographic eye in. Run in a target rich environment you are sure to take come great shots and come away with confidence to keep on taking photos.
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£72      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Tuesday 24 June
Exmouth - 5pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture movement, trails and soften moving water.You'll learn how to make the subject blur, the background blur with panning, milky seas, intentionally moving the camera with the shutter open ICM and zooming the lens during the exposure.You will need a tripod and ideally some Neutral Density ND filters. Though I will have some to loan.
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£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Thursday 26 June
College Green Bristol - 12pm - 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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£72       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
The Royal Crescent, Bath, UK - 10am - 3 Hours
Bath Photography Group
Nik Mather
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.
book now
£72      
Street Photography with Model

Street Photography with Model

Sunday 29 June
Exeter City Centre - 3pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Join us for a street photography session featuring a model, where you can practice your skills and take both group shots and one-on-one portraits.

Note: There will be an extra fee for the model which will be £60 for the two-hour event, this cost will be split into three (minimum number of participants required for the event to proceed) or more depending on the number of participants. Please bring cash on the day.
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£28      

Nature Photography Meetup - Tiverton Canal

Nature Photography Meetup - Tiverton Canal

Tuesday 08 July
Tiverton - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Walk along Tiverton Canal observing the wildlife on the water and in the trees. We'll discuss techniques, equipment and settings required to get the best shots. Learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
The Royal Crescent, Bath, UK - 10am - 3 Hours
Bath Photography Group
Nik Mather
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.
book now
£72      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 26 July
Teignmouth - 5pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture movement, trails and soften moving water.You'll learn how to make the subject blur, the background blur with panning, milky seas, intentionally moving the camera with the shutter open ICM and zooming the lens during the exposure.You will need a tripod and ideally some Neutral Density ND filters. Though I will have some to loan.
book now
£28      

Nature Photography

Nature Photography

Thursday 31 July
Ashton court - 10am - 2 Hours
Bristol Photography Club
Charlotte Sams
In this nature photography session we will look at capturing small details to wider scenes and trying to create some effective images .
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Tuesday 09 September
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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£72      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Watercolour Class, Plein Air Painting

Beginner's Watercolour Class, Plein Air Painting

Saturday 14 June
Portishead - 10am - 2 Hours
Bristol Watercolour Group
Shirley Kwok
Discover the magic of watercolor painting in our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into a world of vibrant hues and fluid creativity guided by our experienced instructor. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills. You can unlock the secrets of watercolour as you learn essential techniques, master color theory on landscape plein air painting. From blending to brushwork, we'll show you how to transform a piece of blank paper into an unique art piece of your own. Don't miss your chance to embark on this artistic journey. Reserve your spot now and let your imagination flow freely!
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£28      
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       1 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
Canal Banks - 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.

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      

Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting

Saturday 26 July
Northernhay Place - 10am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Let nature be your studio! Join us for a calming outdoor painting session where we'll capture the landscape in real time. This is a great way to connect with your surroundings and practice painting in natural light. Bring your acrylics, watercolours, or your favorite medium — and don't forget a hat and water bottle!
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£28      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 02 August
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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£28      
Botanical Drawings for Beginners

Botanical Drawings for Beginners

Saturday 09 August
Canal Banks - 10am - 2 Hours
Exeter Art Group
Olga Brereton
Slow down and appreciate the details of nature in this relaxed drawing session focused on plants, flowers, and foliage. You'll learn simple techniques to capture natural forms — perfect for beginners who want to build confidence with pencil and pen. No need to be “good at drawing” — just bring your materials and love for the outdoors!
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£28      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 23 August
Canal Banks - 10am - 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.

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
£28      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 06 September
Canal Banks - 11am - 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.
book now
£28      
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
    Throughly enjoyed my experience and the instructor was very informative & knowledgeable. Would recommend.
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-03-11
    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
    2025-06-09
    Title or Location: Exeter
    Girl on phone
    Credit: Dave Chapman
    Instagram: Uphillfotos

    Somerset Photography Group
    2025-06-04
    Title or Location: Burnham on Sea
    Lighthouse in?Burnham-on-Sea,?Somerset, England, and the only one of the three which is still active. It is a Grade?II?listed building. First lit in 1832. Standing on the?foreshore this historic building has be become popular amongst local photographers. Known localy as the Stilted Lighthouse. Taken with Canon 5dmk4, and Tamron 70-200 G2. Varied focus length according to taste. Approx half an hour before high tide.
    Credit: Dave Chapman
    Instagram: uphillfotos
    Somerset Photography Group
    2025-04-30
    Title or Location: Taunton. Somerset. England.
    I am purely a amateur photographer and only make pictures to please me, this image was made in my garden. I enjoy the colour and the sent every year and so I was moved to photograph it. The day was very bright with gusty wind so the branch had to be tied to keep it steady and a long wait for a suitable cloud to give softer lighting. Technically I find this genre of photography very rewarding and easy, just requiring a camera, tripod and patience. So this picture made Sunday 27/04 2025. at 13:30
    Credit: ChrispPhotos.

    Somerset Photography Group
    2025-03-05
    Title or Location: Marston Lake. Nr Frome Somerset.
    I took this photo of the sunset while fishing
    Credit: Michelle Durman

    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

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson
    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy

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