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 around Queens.
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 one is!
Join the Queens Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
next available date
Saturday the 2nd of October 2021
Introduction to Photography I - Gantry Plaza State Park - 4pm - 3 hours
Come join us as we stroll along the East River and learn the fundamental basics of photography. We'll discuss:
- Equipment basics.
- Your photography approach/goals.
- Basic composition and camera settings
- Challenges.
The challenges are designed to help us understand our camera and practice adjusting the camera settings to get the photo we envision. These first steps will allow us to hone our skills and get the confidence to approach any style of photography, from landscape to portraits.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
- Equipment basics.
- Your photography approach/goals.
- Basic composition and camera settings
- Challenges.
The challenges are designed to help us understand our camera and practice adjusting the camera settings to get the photo we envision. These first steps will allow us to hone our skills and get the confidence to approach any style of photography, from landscape to portraits.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$69pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
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We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations around Queens.
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 one 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 Queens Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID.
Keep 6 feet away from others.
Wear a suitable face mask or show a valid vaccination card indicating that you are vaccinated.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitizer.
Subscribe to the Queens Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: 5 days notice required for a full refund. Re-scheduling requires 2 days notice. In the case of bad weather (heavy rain) the class may be cancelled and you'll be given the option of rescheduling or a refund. If you need to reschedule or refund your booking, then please contact the office using the form here. Your instructor is NOT able to refund or reschedule your booking for you
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Saturday the 2nd of October 2021
Introduction to Photography I - Gantry Plaza State Park - 4pm - 3 hours
Come join us as we stroll along the East River and learn the fundamental basics of photography. We'll discuss:
- Equipment basics.
- Your photography approach/goals.
- Basic composition and camera settings
- Challenges.
The challenges are designed to help us understand our camera and practice adjusting the camera settings to get the photo we envision. These first steps will allow us to hone our skills and get the confidence to approach any style of photography, from landscape to portraits.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
- Equipment basics.
- Your photography approach/goals.
- Basic composition and camera settings
- Challenges.
The challenges are designed to help us understand our camera and practice adjusting the camera settings to get the photo we envision. These first steps will allow us to hone our skills and get the confidence to approach any style of photography, from landscape to portraits.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$69pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 9th of October 2021
PHOTOGRAPHY II: Camera Settings and Composition - Gantry Plaza State Park - 5.30pm - 2 hours
Follow up-to Introduction to Photography, this day we will focus on:
- Camera settings: ISO, aperture, and shutter settings.
- Composition
In this meet-up, will discuss further two of the most important aspects of photography, composition, and camera settings. The goal will be to focus on how to intentionally use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and composition for your photography work. We will explore these settings to achieve begin working on our photography projects.
- Camera settings: ISO, aperture, and shutter settings.
- Composition
In this meet-up, will discuss further two of the most important aspects of photography, composition, and camera settings. The goal will be to focus on how to intentionally use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and composition for your photography work. We will explore these settings to achieve begin working on our photography projects.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 16th of October 2021
PHOTOGRAPHY III: Portraits Photo Session - Queensbridge Park - 4pm - 2 hours
If you enjoy photographing people, this is the meet-up for you. We will start with a brief discussion on:
- Basic model release forms.
- Tips on how to approach people on the street.
- How to work with natural light.
- Challenges
The challenges are designed to help us develop the confidence to approach a person on the street or a model. We will aim to provide our models with specific detailed instructions that will help us achieve our photography projects.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Do you have a friend or family member who feels comfortable in front of a camera? Invite them to this meet-up as a model.
- Basic model release forms.
- Tips on how to approach people on the street.
- How to work with natural light.
- Challenges
The challenges are designed to help us develop the confidence to approach a person on the street or a model. We will aim to provide our models with specific detailed instructions that will help us achieve our photography projects.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Do you have a friend or family member who feels comfortable in front of a camera? Invite them to this meet-up as a model.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 6th of November 2021
Photography I: Introduction - Gantry Plaza State Park - 3.00pm - 3 hours
Come join us as we stroll along the East River and learn the fundamental basics of photography. We'll discuss:
- Equipment basics.
- Your photography approach/goals.
- Basic composition and camera settings
- Challenges
The challenges are designed to help us understand our camera and practice adjusting the camera settings to get the photo we envision. These first steps will allow us to hone our skills and get the confidence to approach any style of photography, from landscape to portraits.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
- Equipment basics.
- Your photography approach/goals.
- Basic composition and camera settings
- Challenges
The challenges are designed to help us understand our camera and practice adjusting the camera settings to get the photo we envision. These first steps will allow us to hone our skills and get the confidence to approach any style of photography, from landscape to portraits.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$69pp only 6 places left - requires 2 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 13th of November 2021
PHOTOGRAPHY II: Camera Settings and Composition - Gantry Plaza State Park - 4.00pm - 2hours
Follow up to Introduction to Photography, this day we will focus on:
- Camera settings: ISO, aperture, and shutter settings.
- Composition
In this meet-up will discuss further two of the most important aspects of photography, composition, and camera settings. The goal will be to focus on how to intentionally use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and intentional composition for your photography work. We will explore these settings to achieve begin working on our photography projects.
- Camera settings: ISO, aperture, and shutter settings.
- Composition
In this meet-up will discuss further two of the most important aspects of photography, composition, and camera settings. The goal will be to focus on how to intentionally use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and intentional composition for your photography work. We will explore these settings to achieve begin working on our photography projects.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 14th of November 2021
PHOTOGRAPHY III: Portraits - Gantry Plaza State Park - 4.00pm - 2 hours
If you enjoy photographing people, this is the meet-up for you. We will start with a brief discussion on:
- Basic model release forms.
- Tips on how to approach people on the street.
- How to work with natural light.
- Challenges
The challenges are designed to help us develop the confidence to approach a person on the street or a model. We will aim to provide our models with specific detailed instructions that will help us achieve our photography projects.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Do you have a friend or family member who feels comfortable in front of a camera? Invite them to this meet-up as a model.
- Basic model release forms.
- Tips on how to approach people on the street.
- How to work with natural light.
- Challenges
The challenges are designed to help us develop the confidence to approach a person on the street or a model. We will aim to provide our models with specific detailed instructions that will help us achieve our photography projects.
Near the end of the class, we will take a few minutes to review the photos you've taken throughout the class and briefly discuss them.
Do you have a friend or family member who feels comfortable in front of a camera? Invite them to this meet-up as a model.
Instructor: William Viquez Mora
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Reviews
4.0/5 from 1 review
Good. Presentation of material could be better organized but the instructors know what they’re talking about.
4/5 by David J. Baldwin
14-3-2021
4/5 by David J. Baldwin
14-3-2021