ALBANY
PHOTOGRAPHY
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ABOUT ALBANY
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 Albany.

  • 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 Albany Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    The scavenger hunt was fun and enabled me to have a starting point in what to look for. And reviewing it before hand did open up some dialogue which was helpful. However, I do wish there would've been more suggestions or tips and tricks on setting up the shots. For instance maybe ideas on different angles, composition etc for setting up the shots. We were kind of set free to explore but I could've done that at my own.
    4/5
    Amateur
    2023-08-07
    Great event. Exceeded my expectations. Street photography gave me the opportunity to use my 50mm. Lots of photo subjects. Elissa provided us with some foundation principles, had us practice and gave suggestions on photo opportunities (i.e. dogs, depth of field, color and textures). She was available to answer questions, provide advice and help with improving participants' efforts. Good morning for picture taking.
    5/5
    Bob
    2023-07-09
    It was a fun, learning experience.
    5/5
    Mitchell
    2023-06-05

    I took this session as I wanted to learn the core features of my camera and the key components I needed to understand in order to move forward with photography! Ivette, nailed it! I walked away from the class with knowledge and hands on use of these features which allowed me to implement after class. Getting to know ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture! Would totally recommend for the newbie seeking clarity as leaning your camera becomes overwhelming! Thanks Ivette, much appreciated!
    5/5
    Alay
    2023-05-30
    I found the class to be very informative and helpful. Elissa was fantastic and so knowledgeable. I look forward to getting to know my camera better and taking future classes. Thank you for proving such a wonderful resource.
    5/5
    Kelley
    2023-03-20
    Elissa was a great instructor and provided helpful skills and tips. She was patient and did a bit of 1-1 with people which was fantastic!
    5/5
    Melissa
    2023-03-13

    PHOTOS
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-12-01
    Title or Location: Boston, MA
    This photo is from a photoshoot I did in Boston while visiting for a holiday. My goal was to get close to capturing the real size of the buildings I saw without the camera. For this, I used my Sony 24 - 105 lens at a 41-focal length, f11, ISO 50. Edited in Lightroom.
    Credit: Abimael Rodriguez
    Instagram: arodri6uez

    Albany Photography Group
    2023-11-24
    Title or Location: Northville NY
    Looking down the Scandaga river
    Credit: Richard Cole
    Instagram: Richardwcole.photography
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-11-10
    Title or Location: Coxsackie, New York
    The geography where I live is a wide open plain between the foothills of the Catskills and the Hudson River allowing for beautiful skies. While out walking my dog at sunset last week I saw this and grabbed the shot. I love late summer and autumn skies when the sun is lower in the sky. A nice change from washed out colors from the summer sun.Shot with iPhone 14 Max (no Nikon on dog walks).and processed in Snapseed
    Credit: Greg Draiss: Plus Seven Photography
    Facebook: Greg Draiss
    Instagram: plussevenphoto

    Albany Photography Group
    2023-11-04
    Title or Location: Green Island, Troy
    I shot this from Green Island, Troy. I like the balance of the golden color on the horizon and the water with some of the lights that are of the same color.
    Credit: Abimael Rodriguez
    Instagram: arodri6uez

    Albany Photography Group
    2023-10-28
    Title or Location: Nassau Lake, NY
    An unseasonably warm autumn night had me driving out to one of the local lakes in our area. The glow of the setting sun brought out the colors of the blue house as well as and the surrounding foliage. Shot with a Canon. There is slight photo enhancement using Lightroom.
    Credit: Cindy Bishop
    Instagram: cplumb_1
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-10-20
    Title or Location: Lake Champlain, Vermont
    I shot this while on vacation in Vermont in July of 2023. I used my Sony A7R3, 24-105 lens, tripod, and a filter.
    Credit: A. Rodriguez
    Instagram: arodri6uez

    Reno Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location: The vistas
    Shot at 120m over my house in the vistas
    Credit: Brandon Gilmartin
    Instagram: aerial_empire
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location:
    Aurora captured at Lake Ellesmere Christchurch NZ
    Credit: Vaughan Morrissey
    Instagram: life_of_a_crazy_kiwi
    Grand Rapids Photography Group
    2023-12-02
    Title or Location: Mashatu Reserve, Botswana
    Photo taken October 29, 2023. Camera Nikon Z8, lens Nikkor 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR. Settings 240mm, f5.6 , 1/1000. Location: Mashatu Reserve, Botswana
    Credit: Al VanderLaan

    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2023-12-02
    Title or Location: Elland, Westyorkshire
    I had gone for a walk in the woods with my friend. We were looking up into the tree's to see if we could spot any Owls chatting away, as I looked back down to the path this beautiful fox was walking towards us.
    Credit: Kirsty Collins
    West London Photography Group
    2023-11-29
    Title or Location: Crane Park, Whitton.
    Taken with Nikon D7500 with 300mm Nikkor lens. Two male Kingfishers possibly adult male and offspring sitting low by the River Crane. Light was low so had to use a high ISO. Because of this the image had to be denoised . It was then cropped and clarity and texture added in Lightroom. I have a nice triptych of them sitting in three different poses.
    Credit: Sam Downie
    Swindon Photography Group
    2023-11-28
    Title or Location: Swindon Designer Outlet
    It's feeling very festive at Swindon Designer Outlet &127876&127877&127882
    Credit: Rimpy Sharma
    Instagram: @rimpysharma19

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