The City at Night
Sunday 25 May
Dundas St - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 01 June
King St E - 11am - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Join us for an engaging Composition in Photography meetup, where we explore the fundamental principles that transform ordinary shots into compelling images!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this session will enhance your ability to see and capture visually striking compositions.
What to Expect:
- Understanding key composition techniques (Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, Negative Space & more)
- Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios
- Group discussions & constructive feedback
- Tips on improving composition for various photography styles
Bring your camera (or smartphone) and your creative eye, a wide angle lens or telephoto as we take a walk through picturesque locations, applying composition techniques in different lighting and perspectives. This is a great opportunity to refine your skills, meet fellow photography enthusiasts, and capture stunning images.
Beginner to Intermediate Post Processing Editing Class
Sunday 15 June
Yorkville Village - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Harness the power of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. From exposure to curves to adjustment layers, cut down the amount of time you spend on post-processing. Don't spend any more time not working at your full potential or your optimal workflow. You can sharpen your skills and let go of the fear of learning EVERYTHING that's holding you back from making progress.You will also learn organizing, creating templates, preset, using adobe bridge. You can get your own images and have set of three 15 mins challenges to edit during the session and get practical guidance and easy ways to edit.
WWC Walk with Camera
Sunday 29 June
Garden District - 2pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Street Photography
Sunday 13 July
Yorkville Village - 11:15pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
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.
Bird Photography
Sunday 27 July
Bloor St W - 9am - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Learn how to catch those great bird life images. Interesting techniques, tips, concepts, settings and capture birds in flight, portraits, composition.
During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the birds in winter at thier habitat.
Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 August
Sir Issac Brock Bridge - 7pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 17 May
Concession St, Hamilton, ON L9A 1B2 - 10am - 2 Hours
Jenna Walters
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.
Travel Photography
Saturday 17 May
Dill St, Kitchener, ON N2G 1L1 - 10am - 2 Hours
Nic van Heerden
Join us for a fun and inspiring Travel Photography session! Learn how to capture the spirit of your adventures, from stunning landscapes to vibrant street scenes. Whether you're documenting a weekend getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime trip, this session will help you create photos that tell a story. All skill levels welcome!
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 24 May
West-end of Hamilton Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Trevor Black
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Street Photography
Saturday 24 May
Victoria Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Hailey Minda
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Sunday 25 May
Simcoe Street South - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 01 June
Simcoe Street South - 10am - 3 Hours
Ashraful Khan
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.
Street Photography
Sunday 15 June
Downtown Oshawa - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
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.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 29 June
Port Whitby - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
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.
Sunrise Photography Meetup
Sunday 13 July
Lakeview Park - 5am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
Students will learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunrise. You will most likely need to use manual settings or switch to AV (aperture) mode.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Sunday 27 July
Port Whitby - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
