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Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Sunday 25 May
Sidmouth - 2pm - 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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£26      
Dusk and Sunset Photography Meetup

Dusk and Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunday 01 June
Teignmouth - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolises many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.We'll learn how to make the most of the beautiful light, or Golden Hour, before the sun goes down. Plus hints and types to ensure you get the most out of your camera to capture a stunning sunset.
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£28      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 07 June
Exeter City Centre - 3pm - 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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£28      

Photograph Waterfalls on Dartmoor

Photograph Waterfalls on Dartmoor

Sunday 15 June
Venford Reservoir - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Join us for an evening of photographing beautiful waterfalls in Dartmoor, where you can practice long exposure techniques to capture the smooth flow of water over rocks. Afterward, we'll have the option to catch some sunset shots at nearby Combestone Tor.
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£28      
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
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      

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.
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£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 24 May
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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£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       3 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 08 June
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      

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!
book now
£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      
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      

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 12 July
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      
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      
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
    2025-04-30
    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

    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

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-05-23
    Title or Location: Morant?s Curve , Banff Alberta, canada
    Morant?s Curve in Banff, Alberta, has played a historic role in connecting eastern and western Canada via the Canadian Pacific Railway. Today, it also serves as a landmark photo opportunity, set against the backdrop of a striking and distinct mountain landscape.
    Credit: Lou Fasullo
    Facebook: loufasullophotography
    Instagram: loufasullophotography

    Tacoma Photography Group
    2025-05-22
    Title or Location: Washington state
    A brown bear drying after water play.
    Credit: Kirrily Steele
    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-05-22
    Title or Location: Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA
    On a 3 week trip to Utah in 2017, this was one of our stops. When I got to the location, I had to jostle for position with about 20 other people there.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Anchorage Photography Group
    2025-05-21
    Title or Location: Eklutna
    The sun was just beginning to come over the mountain range. The clouds were moving fast which created the streaks. Someone had made a ?teepee? out of logs. I felt this added more to the photo.
    Credit: Steven Randel

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