Landscape Photography
Saturday 14 October
Colt State Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Experience the art of capturing the world's beauty with our hands-on landscape photography workshop. Hone your skills and learn techniques to make your photographs truly stand out. Our focus will not only be on improving shots, but also providing insights into the right composition, equipment tips, and settings essential for a perfect photograph.
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, our professional photography instructor will be on hand to offer valuable advice, in-depth feedback and practical tips to enhance your photography skills. Pay us a visit and appreciate the subtle beauty of landscapes through your lenses.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 October
Colt State Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Dana Bibeault
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 lighting, 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.
Photography Gear Essentials
Saturday 04 November
Colt State Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
What's in your bag? This workshop will review some of the most essential camera gear. Gear includes, Camera, Lenses, Tripods, Filters, Accessories, lighting, cleaning and Photo Editors.
Shooting in Manual Mode
Saturday 18 November
Colt State Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
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 camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Backyard Bird Photography
Saturday 09 December
Globe St - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Regardless if 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 backyard bird photography.
Composing Great Images
Saturday 16 December
Globe St - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
This workshop is for those who want to improve the impact of their images so they stand out in the crowd.
We will explore these areas of composition.
Rule of Thirds,
Golden Ratio,
Golden Spiral,
Focal Point,
Leading Lines,
minimalist Composition.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Sunday 01 October
Great Neck Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!
In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Sunday 15 October
Downtown Hartford - 10am - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Sharpen your photography skills and gain confidence in using Manual Mode with a hands-on interactive class. Open to all who wish to transition from Auto to Manual on their cameras, this session aims to make you a master of your own device. Delving into the nuances of important camera functions, the heart of the tutorial lies in understanding the exposure triangle. The mechanics of Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO will be unpacked, setting you on the path to capturing pictures like a pro. Harness the power of Manual Mode and let your creativity flow unimpeded. The world through your lens awaits transformation. Turn up, tune in, and turn on the switch to Manual Mode.
Headshot Photography Class
Sunday 29 October
1561 Asylum Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 12 November
Salmon River State Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Finally taking the leap into using MANUAL camera settings? Need a setting refresher? Have a foundation but need to ask questions in real time? I got you!
Come to this beginner's class for all knowledge levels. We will discuss how to create a properly balanced image with good exposure. We will discuss what each camera setting controls and it's capabilities. We will venture around the park area and have hands on experience using what we have learned! As always, I am happy to answer any specific questions for you as they come up!
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 19 November
Arborway - 1pm - 3 Hours
Bob Ruscansky
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.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Sunday 26 November
Great Neck Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!
In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Architecture Photography
Sunday 10 December
East Hartford, CT - 10am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Pencil Sketching Event
Sunday 01 October
Fenway - 10am - 3 Hours
Karen Poon
Join us for an immersive experience where participants will learn the art of capturing the essence of a scene quickly and effectively. With a focus on sketching out the most crucial details to construct a visible image within a limited timeframe, this event is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their sketching skills. Participants will explore various techniques and approaches to efficiently capture the essence of their surroundings. Come and unleash your creativity outside this summer!
Figure Gesture Drawing
Sunday 08 October
Great River Road - 9am - 2 Hours
Karen Poon
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.
Pencil Sketching Event
Sunday 22 October
Fenway - 10am - 3 Hours
Karen Poon
Join us for an immersive experience where participants will learn the art of capturing the essence of a scene quickly and effectively. With a focus on sketching out the most crucial details to construct a visible image within a limited timeframe, this event is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their sketching skills. Participants will explore various techniques and approaches to efficiently capture the essence of their surroundings. Come and unleash your creativity outside this summer!
