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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 14 October
401 River Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Priscilla Alvarez
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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$84      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 28 October
Palace Theatre - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonio Leary
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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$43      

Nearby Photography Groups

Figure Gesture Drawing

Figure Gesture Drawing

Saturday 07 October
287 Pancake Hollow Rd. Highland - 2pm - 2 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of simplifying the figure, breaking it down into basic shapes and forms to create accurate and expressive poses. We will cover topics such as exaggerating poses, building shapes, and drawing with accuracy.
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$43      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 21 October
287 Pancake Hollow Rd. Highland - 1pm - 2 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
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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$43      
Mastering Shutter Speeds: Showing and Stopping Motion

Mastering Shutter Speeds: Showing and Stopping Motion

Saturday 04 November
287 Pancake Hollow Rd. Highland - 2:30pm - 2 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
Ever wonder how some images show the same waterfall two completely different ways and wondered what was the difference? How did Ansel Adams do it? Or you were attracted to the way a photograph can show a group of cyclists stopped dead in their tracks, or as one big colorful blur? Well, it's all in mastering your shutter speed. Opening creativity and your imagination to take your images to an exciting level. We will discuss how to stop motion dead in its tracks as well as the long exposures that capture it.
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$43      

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 18 November
287 Pancake Hollow Rd. Highland - 4pm - 2 Hours
Poughkeepsie Photography Group
Lisa Olson
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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$43      
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.

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    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

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Elissa Ebersold
    Elissa is an award-winning music photographer, music journalist, and graphic designer based in New York's Capital District. She's been taking pictures ever since she was a child, but it was only until after she suffered a life-altering injury that she found her niche in the music world as a way to push her physical limits. As a photographer and designer, she's been featured in both print & digital magazines, and has even had photographs appear as single artwork on the Billboard Charts.

    An avid fan of long road trips and world travel, she is ruled by her three cats, Jupiter, Loki & Zeus, and has way too many plush blankets and vintage cameras.
    PHOTOS
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-09-29
    Title or Location: Albany skyway
    Sunset Albany skyway looking towards the Capitol building
    Credit: Bobby Connelly
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    Title or Location: Home (Dinner Table)
    The setup was on the dinner table using a collapsible Kate Backdrop. The lighting was a Godox AD200 flash bare bulb with a 7? reflector and a honeycomb grid to control the light spread. Post production was in Lightroom and Photoshop to render this tabletop still life
    Credit: Gonzalo Guerrero
    Facebook: G GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY
    Instagram: photo818
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Empire State Plaza
    As the cool air returns and it begins to feel like fall I looked at the empty reflecting pool as a sign that summer is truly over.
    Credit: Sean

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-10-02
    Title or Location: Port Kembla
    I saw this view on a morning walk around Port Kembla Heritage Park. I liked the texture of the rocks & clouds. The splash of sea spray over the distant breakwall was a bonus!(iPhone 2020SE/Snapseed)
    Credit: Bla Andbla
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03

    Albany Photography Group
    2023-09-10
    Title or Location: Downtown Albany NY
    One of the few historical buildings that stands alone without any others attached to it. At one time in the late 1800's, early 1900's, there were buildings on all sides except for the street side.
    Credit: Fred Coffey
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    Spokane Photography Group
    2023-10-02
    Title or Location:
    Still life photos of some sea shells I got on vacation on the Oregon coast
    Credit: joy Way
    Instagram: Joy_way_photography

    Albany Photography Group
    2023-09-04
    Title or Location: Albany an Broadway near SUNY building
    The rising sun caught my eye and seemed to be in a good spot for a sunburst through the lamp giving it a sense of being illuminated, with the SUNY tower giving some balance or contrast to the photo
    Credit: Robert Reilly
    Atlantic City Photography Group
    2023-10-02
    Title or Location: Cape May Lighthouse
    September sunset next to the Cape May Lighthouse.
    Credit: Jerry Meyers
    Instagram: 1957jerry
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-08-19
    Title or Location: Corning Preserve, Albany NY
    This is a black and white edit of an image from my archives. The original was taken a couple years ago, and the colors were perfect for a monochrome edit as many colors of the spectrum worked well for the right contrast, which is essential for black and white.
    Credit: Fred Coffey

    Parramatta Photography Group
    2023-10-02
    Title or Location: Mount Riverview NSW
    I saw this beautiful little native Bee sleeping in this yellow flower on evening and couldn't resist getting a portrait. This is an 88 image focus stack.
    Credit: Ross kiellor
    Facebook: Ross_kiellor_photography
    Instagram: Ross_kiellor_photography
    Albany Photography Group
    2023-08-11
    Title or Location: Middleburgh, NY
    I found a field of grass carpeted with blooming Creeping Thyme. I enjoy finding Fibonacci sequences in nature and macro photography of flowers are often a rich resource.
    Credit: Lisa Norelli
    Facebook: Lisa Jean
    Instagram: @lisa.jean.photo
    Orange County Photography Group
    2023-09-30
    Title or Location: September?s Milky Way
    Milky Way juxtaposed above the silhouettes of oak, pine and manzanita trees overlooking the foggy Santa Ynez Valley . Located approximately 3,200 feet of elevation on an open grassy field on the side of Figueroa Mountain, Padres Nat?l Park. The streaks of light penetrating through the fog/clouds in the background, are most likely light pollution from the cities of Solvang, Los Olivis and Santa Ynez.
    Credit: Lily V Mendez
    Instagram: Lilys_Bigadventure & Lily_V_MendezPhotography

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