SOUTHPORT
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Upcoming Events

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 28 June
Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Zachary Downey
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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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
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
£72      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 09 August
Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Zachary Downey
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.
book now
£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 30 August
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
£72      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 20 September
Promenade - 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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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 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
£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 05 July
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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£28      
Getting to know your camera

Getting to know your camera

Saturday 05 July
Preston City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Preston Photography Group
Anya Wigg
New into photography and not sure where to start? Join on a walk around Preston City and become more confident with camera settings.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 July
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
£72      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
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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£72       3 places left
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Saturday 19 July
Warrington Bank Quays Train Station - 10am - 2 Hours
Warrington Photography Group
Esther Adeola Seriki
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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£28      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Williamson Park - 11am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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£28      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 02 August
Port Sunlight - 10am - 2 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
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.
book now
£28      
People & Portraits in Public Spaces

People & Portraits in Public Spaces

Saturday 02 August
Warrington Bank Quays Train Station - 10am - 2 Hours
Warrington Photography Group
Esther Adeola Seriki
Join us for People & Portraits in Public Spaces, a casual photography meetup focused on capturing the character and emotion of everyday life. Whether you're into candid street portraits or posed shots with natural backdrops, this is a great opportunity to practice your skills, share tips with fellow photographers, and explore creative ways to tell human stories through your lens. All experience levels welcome!
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 09 August
Williamson Park - 11am - 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
£72       4 places left

50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 16 August
Warrington Bank Quays Train Station - 10am - 2 Hours
Warrington Photography Group
Esther Adeola Seriki
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
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!
book now
£72      
 Butterflies and Nature

Butterflies and Nature

Saturday 23 August
Williamson Park - 11am - 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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£72      

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.
  • REVIEWS
    We thoroughly enjoyed the Street Photography event. Zach was charming and helpful, giving us lots of ideas to try. As a complete newbie (and shy), I was inspired by the way he interacted with the public for us to take photos. There was a lot of laughter and good spirits. He showed me how to get out of Auto mode and explained things very clearly. We had a great time!
    5/5
    Rachael
    2025-05-20
    A very good street photography walk, facilitated by an inspirational Zac. Great opportunity to capture street shots including people and architecture. Help with camera settings available and we were encouraged to shoot from different angles. I loved the experience and appreciate the people involved.
    5/5
    Jo
    2025-05-19
    Very good Zak was very knowledgeable about were to go put himself to good use and ask people if they would pose for us like the town cryer and the barber very enjoyable two hours
    5/5
    Chris
    2025-05-19

    PHOTOS
    Southport Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Cumbria
    I was in a small hide photographing woodland/garden birds when this chap swooped in, he certainly cleared all the birds away. It was a privilege to be able to sit and watch him.
    Credit: Lesley Martin
    Facebook: Lesley Martin
    Instagram: @le5leymartin

    Southport Photography Group
    2025-02-08
    Title or Location: Martin mere WWT Near Southport UK
    It was a bitterly cold morning after a heavy frost, but a nice bright start to the day. The small birds were very active searching for food, by midday the light was just right and this little robin flew right in front of me, then just hovered for a couple of seconds. So pleased with how this picture has turned out. Canon R5mkii and Rf100-500 L. Edited with Photoshop and Light room.
    Credit: Lesley Martin
    Instagram: @le5leymartin
    Southport Photography Group
    2025-01-29
    Title or Location: Ainsdale NNR
    The photo was taken with Sony A7R5 100-400 zoom @400mm, F7.1, 320iso, 1/400sec ... and very, very heavily cropped to get a decent depth of field. The subject is a Common Darter and can be found around most of the 'slacks' (ponds) on the dunes from Southport to Crosby as well as inland.
    Credit: Dave Owen

    Southport Photography Group
    2025-01-29
    Title or Location: Southport beach
    We take our granddaughter . Sienna , to southport most Mondays. She would stay on the beach all day if she could. In any weathers
    Credit: Tony Bishop

    Southport Photography Group
    2025-01-08
    Title or Location: North east uk
    Just so incredibly lucky to have this tiny little Wren come out into the open and sing so loudly. It was an absolute privilege to watch and hear.
    Credit: Lesley Martin
    Facebook: Lesley Martin
    Southport Photography Group
    2024-12-04
    Title or Location: Black rock sands North Wales.
    I was born and raised in Liverpool UK. Currently live in FORMBY ( just to the south of Southport) and the coast has always offered some great photo opportunities within easy reach, from Preston, Liverpool, Wirral, Liverpool bay, Llandudno, Anglesey and stretching along the North coast of wales. This shot was planned early morning 5am. Considering the tide and weather. (May) I hand witnessed these glorious patterns that reveal themselves at very low tides. Laurence (formbyUK)
    Credit: LJLovelady
    Facebook: NA
    Instagram: LaurenceLovelady

    Charlotte Photography Club
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: Miami, FL
    Right after a terrific storm, we went outside to see if any damage had been done to the waterfront and were amazed to see the clear lights of the city with a bright moon shining overhead. The peaceful, calm water made it look like not a drop of rain had fallen.
    Credit: How rd Stevens

    Baltimore Photography Group
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: Vuyani Safari Lodge, South Africa
    This cheetah is one of two brothers we sighted roaming Vuyani Reserve during a game ride in 2018. The handheld image is from a Canon 5D4 with a 150-600 telephoto lense and was taken from the back seat of an open top range vehicle. The intense stare from those orange eyes os captivating.
    Credit: Warren Gitt
    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: greenie
    I just love the green and the composition of this snake
    Credit: Ian Holloway
    Instagram: holloway68

    Reno Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: Carson City, Nevada
    Powwow Indian Dance Competition ? June 2025 This photo was taken on the first day of the competition in Carson City. I captured over 200 images of dancers from all categories?each one was incredible to watch and photograph.I used a Sony a7R IIIA camera with a Tamron 35?150mm lens. Camera settings for this shot: ISO 3200, 126mm, f/2.8, 1/200 sec.In post-processing, I removed the distracting background elements (such as other people and vendor tents) and brightened the subject using Luminar Ne
    Credit: Damian Czajka
    Facebook: Nevada and Southwest
    Instagram: damian_LV_photography

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