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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 April
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
Learn Photography for Beginners

Learn Photography for Beginners

Sunday 27 April
Exeter Quay - 2pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
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.
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£67       4 places left
A Tale of Two Tors

A Tale of Two Tors

Wednesday 30 April
Saddle Tor - 6pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
We visit two Tors for some Dartmoor Landscape Photography. Shoot in the golden hour with potential to stay a bit later and catch the sunset.Join us for a fun afternoon!

Start at Saddle Tor then move on to Combestone Tor for the sunset
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£26      

Learn Photography for Beginners

Learn Photography for Beginners

Wednesday 07 May
Exeter Quay - 4pm - 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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£67      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 11 May
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       5 places left
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 11 May
Exeter Quay - 3pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Whether you wish to improve photos of family or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person. An experienced model is present on the event and all shooting will be one to one.
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£92       2 places left

Night Street Photography

Night Street Photography

Thursday 15 May
Exeter City Centre - 8pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
A change to the usual Street Photography as we meet up after dark. Taking a different route, we look at people, pubs and clubs, street lights, bus trails and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography, stays the same but with longer exposures! 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. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to night street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters and the planned shots.
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£26      
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      
Black and White plus Sepia

Black and White plus Sepia

Sunday 01 June
Ashton court - 9am - 2 Hours
Bristol Photography Club
Charlotte Sams
We will explore what makes a striking black and white image, with the use of strong lighting, simple subject choices, and strong composition. We will also go into turning your images into sepia and colour wash tones.
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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      
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      
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Sunday 27 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       2 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 03 May
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      
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.
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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       5 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.
book now
£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      
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.
book now
£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.
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
    2025-03-05
    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
    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

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location:
    I had set up an area to practice taking more product photography photos when my little boy decided he was going to be the star instead, this is just one of the many photos I managed to capture of him.
    Credit: Connor Cooper
    Instagram: @project97_media

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: the secret garden Rochester NY
    a beautiful girl sat enjoying the park
    Credit: Yvonne Sadowyj
    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

    Credit: Nicole Miller
    Facebook: NicoleMiller525
    Instagram: LuvPugs525

    Birkenhead Photography Group
    2025-04-19
    Title or Location: Near the slipway at the end of Meols Parade.
    High tide was around 2am which meant there would still be plenty of water on the beach in the hour before sunrise. Weather forecast was promising with sun and cloud forecast so I was set for an early start. Up at 5-40am and was in position on the beach just before 5 am. As often happens my best pictures were taken within the first 20 minutes when the light was at its best.
    Credit: Gary Evans

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