Flash Photography Class
Saturday 21 September
Western Blvd - 4pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
As a photographer, mastering flash photography will hugely improve your photography and understanding of lighting.
In this class, we will cover how to properly use your external Camera Flash/Speedlite and learn the settings and modes, including the widely used TTL Metering mode, which is a common mode in your camera that fosters seamless communication between your camera and Speedlite.
Lastly, we will also learn the difference between fill light and key light. Exploring the interplay between available lighting and flash photography.
We'll explore these concepts as we troubleshoot, make adjustments, and skillfully capture portraits and landscapes.
Photography 101 Exposure
Sunday 22 September
Downtown Raleigh - 3pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
What is Exposure? The action of exposing a digital sensor or photographic film to light. This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their cameras. We will touch on the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Action Sports Photography
Saturday 28 September
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
This session will show you how to capture those high action sports shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, not as a standard portrait, but the use of props and angles of their chosen sport. This will be high action photography at its best.
50mm Lens Photography Class
Saturday 05 October
Western Blvd - 2pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
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 class, 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.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 12 October
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Saturday 19 October
Durham - 7pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.
At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- How to adjust camera settings for low light.
- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.
- Capturing RAW images.
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 26 October
St. Mary's Street near Cameron Village - 11am - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
This class will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
Macro Photography Class
Saturday 02 November
Western Blvd - 1pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 09 November
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. We will arrange and utilize visual elements within our frames to create strong images. Instructions include bringing a camera with manual settings or a smartphone with manual modes, comfortable shoes, snacks, and water. Optional tripod and multiple lenses.Meet is at Mellow mushroom on Blackwell st. Across from Durham Bulls stadium. 10amMeet is at Mellow mushroom on Blackwell st. Across from Durham Bulls stadium. 10am
Meet is at Mellow mushroom on Blackwell st. Across from Durham Bulls stadium. 10am
Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Sunday 17 November
Foster St. Durham - 3pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 23 November
Durham - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
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.
Advanced Portrait Photography Class
Saturday 30 November
Western Blvd - 3pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
This class is your time to take what you have learned about portraiture to the next level. We as a class will photograph a model with the goal of recreating a specific look similar to a few tear sheets from magazines. We will focus on proper lighting, poses, camera settings, and creative direction. Bring your lighting equipment to use this includes reflectors, on-camera flash, and strobe lighting. We will be working with both available lighting and flash photography. While walking through troubleshooting, make adjustments and capturing our model's portraits successfully.
Street Photography at Night
Saturday 07 December
Durham - 7pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night. We will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting. By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with how to adjust camera settings for low light, using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails, capturing RAW images, and guidelines for shooting people and their property in the real world.
Double Exposure Class
Saturday 14 December
Durham - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
A double exposure is a photograph composed of two combined and overlaid images. You can create double exposures in Photoshop or with digital cameras using a special setting. These images often have a dreamy, otherworldly feel and you can use them for great artistic effect, with both digital cameras and film.Come and learn double exposure with us!
Creative Shapes
Saturday 21 December
Blue Ridge Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
We live in a world of shapes and designs all around us. Let's explore dynamic shapes, not only in architecture but how to add shapes as backgrounds to portraits and other main subject choices.
Studio Photography Class
Saturday 15 February
Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
A 3 hour class showing the fundimentals of having and using a studio. Production photography, flash and lighting power. Settings and materials like white board and reflectors.
Abstract Photography
Saturday 22 February
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Rule of Thirds
Saturday 01 March
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
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.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 15 March
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. A model is present during the session.
Street Photography
Saturday 21 September
Blackwell Street - 4pm - 2 Hours
Freeman Long
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 October
Kildaire Farm Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Freeman Long
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.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 26 October
Blackwell Street - 4pm - 2 Hours
Freeman Long
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 November
Kildaire Farm Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Freeman Long
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 07 December
Kildaire Farm Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Freeman Long
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.
Leather Artistry Meetup: Design Your Own Custom Creations
Saturday 28 September
Ashe Ave. - 10am - 2 Hours
Alicia Deras
Embark on a creative journey unlike any other with our Leather Artistry Meetup: Design Your Own Custom Creations. Whether you're passionate about personalizing leather shoes, bags, wallets, or any other objects, this class offers a platform to unleash your imagination. From bringing your own designs to life to mastering the art of drawing your favorite characters on leather, the possibilities are endless. Under expert guidance, you'll delve into the intricacies of painting on leather and learn techniques to transform ordinary objects into unique, customized masterpieces. Join us and discover the joy of creating one-of-a-kind leather creations that reflect your individual style and creativity.
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 05 October
Beryl Rd. - 10am - 2 Hours
Alicia Deras
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Figure Gesture Drawing
Saturday 19 October
Beryl Rd. - 10am - 2 Hours
Alicia Deras
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.
Our experienced instructor 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.
Mandala Art
Saturday 02 November
Beryl Rd. - 10am - 2 Hours
Alicia Deras
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating beautiful and intricate mandala designs.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of drawing mandalas, with a focus on the different elements that make up these stunning circular designs. We will cover topics such as symmetry, patterns, and repetition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own mandalas.
You will learn techniques for creating intricate designs using simple shapes and patterns, including using rulers and compasses to create precise circles and lines.
A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. Traditionally, a mandala is a geometric design or pattern that represents the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds.
