SOUTHPORT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 29 September
Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Zachary Downey
Step into the lively world of street photography! Picture this: people bustling about, cozy cafes, vibrant vendors, charismatic street merchants, talented buskers, historic buildings, and captivating art installations. The streets are a treasure trove of stories just waiting to be captured.

Mastering street photography is all about the power of observation. We'll teach you how to "see" the hidden gems in everyday scenes with simple yet effective methods that will sharpen your photographer's eye and reveal a world teeming with fascinating details.

In this class, we'll also cover the essential settings, focusing techniques, and lens choices unique to street photography, helping you capture those perfect, spontaneous moments. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPhone or learn to take better pictures with your phone, this class will elevate your photography skills to new heights!
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 20 October
Promenade - 10am - 3 Hours
Zachary Downey
Step into the world of photography with our exhilarating Beginner's Photography Class! Bid farewell to the constraints of automatic exposure and say hello to uncovering the mysteries of your camera.

Prepare to delve into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, unraveling how these settings mold your ideal shot. With expert guidance, we'll demystify your camera, empowering you to apply your newfound knowledge alongside a seasoned photographer. Let the adventure begin, and together, let's capture those picture-perfect moments! Whether you're aiming to maximize your iPhone's potential or enhance your phone photography skills, this class is your gateway to creativity and mastery.
book now
£67      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 10 November
St George's Pl - 10am - 2 Hours
Zachary Downey
Discover the art of capturing breathtaking landscapes with our engaging Landscape Photography class! Whether you're aiming to elevate your iPhone photography or enhance your overall phone photography skills, this class is designed to help your photos shine.

Explore the secrets to creating standout landscape shots through composition techniques, mastering panoramas, and optimizing your equipment settings. All skill levels are welcome! Our professional photography instructor will be on hand to offer expert advice, constructive feedback, and valuable tips to elevate both your photos and camera skills.
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£26      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 01 December
Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Zachary Downey
Dive into the timeless art of Black and White Photography! Whether you're seeking to enhance your iPhone photography skills or elevate your overall phone photography game, this class is your gateway to creating stunning monochrome masterpieces.

Explore the essence of a captivating Black and White shot - understanding contrast, playing with textures, and mastering the art of seeing through the camera's lens. Learn techniques for capturing and crafting Black and White images, both in-camera and through post-production. Through inspiring examples and hands-on exercises, you'll sharpen your skills and unleash your creativity.

This advanced course assumes a grasp of photography basics and camera control. Join us for an enriching journey into the world of Black and White photography!
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 22 December
Promenade - 10am - 3 Hours
Zachary Downey
Step into the world of photography with our exhilarating Beginner's Photography Class! Bid farewell to the constraints of automatic exposure and say hello to uncovering the mysteries of your camera.

Prepare to delve into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, unraveling how these settings mold your ideal shot. With expert guidance, we'll demystify your camera, empowering you to apply your newfound knowledge alongside a seasoned photographer. Let the adventure begin, and together, let's capture those picture-perfect moments! Whether you're aiming to maximize your iPhone's potential or enhance your phone photography skills, this class is your gateway to creativity and mastery.
book now
£67      

Nearby Photography Groups

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 21 September
Port Sunlight - 10am - 2 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£26      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 21 September
Lancaster City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 28 September
Warrington Bank Quays Train Station - 10am - 2 Hours
Warrington Photography Group
Esther Adeola Seriki
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      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 06 October
Flag Market - 11am - 3 Hours
Preston Photography Group
Sana Burney
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
£67      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 October
Port Sunlight - 10am - 3 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
Embark on a photographic adventure with our Beginner's Photography Class! Say goodbye to the limitations of automatic exposure and say hello to unlocking the secrets of your camera.

Get ready to dive deep into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and unravel how these settings shape your perfect shot. It's time to demystify your camera with our expert guidance, putting your newfound knowledge to the test alongside a professional photographer. Let the learning begin, and let's capture those picture - perfect moments together!
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£67       3 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 October
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
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
£67       4 places left

Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 27 October
Flag Market - 11am - 2 Hours
Preston Photography Group
Sana Burney
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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£26      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 02 November
Port Sunlight - 10am - 2 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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£26      
Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Saturday 02 November
Williamson Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
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.
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£26      

Photographing Reflections

Photographing Reflections

Sunday 10 November
Flag Market - 11am - 2 Hours
Preston Photography Group
Sana Burney
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
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£26      
 Butterflies and Nature

Butterflies and Nature

Saturday 16 November
Williamson Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
Join us for a serene photography meetup focused on capturing the beauty of butterflies and nature. Explore a vibrant outdoor setting where you'll have the opportunity to photograph these delicate creatures in their natural habitat, along with the surrounding flora. This meetup is perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers of all levels. Bring your camera and creativity as we immerse ourselves in the wonders of the natural world!

Note: Entrance of £5 is not included in the ticket price.
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£67      
Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Sunday 24 November
Flag Market - 11am - 2 Hours
Preston Photography Group
Sana Burney
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.
book now
£26      

ABOUT SOUTHPORT
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 Southport .

  • 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.

    Join the Southport Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • PHOTOS
    Southport Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: Southport beach
    3.2 sec shutter F/9 ISO100 ND8 Sony A7ii 28-70mm FE
    Credit: Stephen Walton
    Instagram: @thevuepoint

    Southport Photography Group
    2024-09-04
    Title or Location: Yport, Normandy, France
    Whilst visiting relatives in Normandy, we took a seafood picnic to the beach at Yport. The sun was setting and the changing light provided dramatic shadow and textures to the cliff face.
    Credit: Dr Stefan
    Southport Photography Group
    2024-08-28
    Title or Location: Martin Mere Wetland Centre
    purchased a Sigma 150 - 600mm zoom lens, and needed to get use to how it handled and where better to practice then Martin Mere.
    Credit: richard milligan

    Southport Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Southport marine Lake
    Hello, I'm Charlie. I'm 14 years old, and this photo was taken 3 months into my photography journey. I've been doing photography for 5 months now.
    Credit: Charlie Douglas
    Facebook: Charlie and Chloe

    Southport Photography Group
    2024-07-24
    Title or Location: Southport pier
    This picture was taken whilst waiting for high tide , I was planing on capturing water under the pier for some long exposure shots , but sadly as I?m not local I never realised that there is only water under the pier on extremely high tides !
    Credit: Lee Alan
    Facebook: Lee Alan
    Southport Photography Group
    2024-03-13
    Title or Location: Bickerstock 2023 Free Music Festival, Bickerstaffe, Lancashire, England.
    The image features Alicia Rose aka Dogstar Rose fronting the band Future Jack and ripping out an eclectic mix of music styles and genres... well worth seeing if the opportunity arises.I have the good fortune of being the annual event photographer since 2015 and each year seems to get even better.On the technical side... the image was taken using a 18 megapixel Canon 1DX with a 24-105 lens at f4.Editing has been with Affinity Photo.
    Credit: Vince Ellis

    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2024-09-13
    Title or Location: Almondbury, Huddersfield
    The Crane fly looked like it had crash landed nose first. Taken with a Canon 80D 100L Macro lens. iso 640, f6.3, 1/160s. 7 shot photo stack developed using Helicon Focus.
    Credit: David Elliff
    Facebook: David Elliff
    Instagram: elliffdavid
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2024-09-12
    Title or Location: Space, as seen from Decatur, GA
    The North America Nebula derives it's name from it's resemblance to the continental United States, Mexico, and the Gulf of Mexico. The nebula is about 2,600 Light years away in the constellation Cygnus, visible during the summer and fall. This narrowband image is a composite of three wavelengths of light known as Hydrogen-alpha, Sulfur II and Oxygen III, with each wavelength assigned to the R, G, or B color channel to compose a full color image.
    Credit: Jason Clay
    Facebook: @jasonclayphotography
    Instagram: @jasonclayphotography
    Perth Photography Group
    2024-09-12
    Title or Location: Somewhere near Wagin
    I went on a short photography trip recently. Small country towns, canola, salt lakes and more. The weather was dodgy, which made it even more interesting.
    Credit: Grant atkinson
    Instagram: Grant.atkinson3

    Tampa Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: Tampa Florida
    On this dewy, fresh morning something compelled me to grab my camera and take a picture as sandhill cranes strolling gracefully through the front yard. Harriet pictured here is, as always, accompanied by Ozzie and their offspring of the season. They have been welcomed morning coffee mates for the last 12 years. The picture captures the calm presence and the dancer's restlessness of these beautiful visitors.
    Credit: Karl Sexton
    Instagram: @karl.e.sexton
    Oxford Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: Henley-On-Thames
    Swans have been seen as a symbol of wisdom, balance, grace, inner beauty, innocence, self-esteem, and more
    Credit: Justin Robinson
    Instagram: Precisiongram86
    Reno Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: Dawn Patrol Proud!
    The Great Reno Balloon Race was this weekend. About a dozen balloon are up and aglow before dawn. This beautiful one was my favorite. Most shooting were using auto white balance, cloudy, or 5600K to keep the yellow cast from the flame. I prefer a white balance which retains the true colors of the balloons, especially for this balloon.
    Credit: Steve Schrader
    Facebook: theartfulpenguin
    Instagram: theartfulpenguin

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