Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 03 June
Glen Park - 10am - 2 Hours
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. A model is present during the session.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 03 June
Riverdale Farm - 11am - 3 Hours
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.
MM, M and KM. Exploring focal length
Saturday 10 June
Buffalo - 10am - 2 Hours
What do the mm measurements on a lens mean? How does it change my photos? What lens should I use? Common questions a lot of photographers have, even some experienced ones! We'll take a look at a variety of lenses, talk about how focal length is measured, and the affect different focal lengths have on focus and composition.
Birds and Nature
Saturday 17 June
High Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Sunday 18 June
FFGC+3R Waterloo - 3pm - 2 Hours
Whether you wish to up your selfie game 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.
Live Performance Photography
Saturday 24 June
Young St. in Tonawanda - 7pm - 2 Hours
Do you enjoy live performances? How about capturing live performances? Let's take a look at what it takes to capture live performers in action. No flashes allowed! This will be a rock-n-roll photoshoot that will test your photography skills!
Again, no flashes. Performers don't really enjoy flashes when they're focused on their job. But all cameras and lenses are welcome. Skip the tripods; you'll want the freedom to move around. Think you want to try some performance video capture? Bring a microphone if you have one!
The City at Night
Saturday 01 July
Dundas Square - 7pm - 2 Hours
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 08 July
South Park Avenue, South Park Ave, Buffalo - 10am - 2 Hours
The grounds surrounding the Buffalo Botanical Gardens offer a plethora of flora and bug life to study and capture throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn. There is never a bad time to visit, slow down life, and study the details around us that we frequently overlook.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 16 July
Riverdale Farm - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 22 July
Glen Park - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 29 July
Distillery District - 11am - 2 Hours
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Rule of Thirds
Saturday 05 August
Glen Park - 10am - 2 Hours
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 10 June
4 Parkside Ave. - 9am - 2 Hours
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.
Beginner's Class: Nature Acrylic Painting
Saturday 24 June
Bidwell Parkway - 11am - 3 Hours
Welcome to "Beginner's Class: Nature Acrylic Painting "! In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting the beautiful nature around us.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of painting various sceneries such as mountains, trees or bodies of water.
You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful scenery. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
