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Intermediate Photography

Intermediate Photography

Saturday 27 June
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Intermediate Photography workshop exploring advanced techniques.
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$54      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 18 July
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this meetup, explore essential rules like the Rule of Thirds, shapes, negativepositive space, lines, symmetry, patterns, and points of interest. Suitable for all levels to elevate your skills. Bring your camera for hands-on challenges.
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$54      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 25 July
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Learn natural-light portrait photography and how to shoot stunning natural-light portraits in this 2 hour workshop. In the workshop, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe lighting. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style in a more relaxed and organic manner. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease.In this workshop, we're going to be exploring headshot photography and some of my best tips on how to use good light, neutral backgrounds and framing. We'll be covering the theory of lighting scenarios and techniques such as direct light, backlighting and shade.
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$54      

Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 08 August
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
This event is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for better exposure. Hands-on challenges to master manual settings. Suitable for users who are familiar with changing settings on the respective camera. Bring your camera for practical exercises.
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$54      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 12 September
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Learn natural-light portrait photography and how to shoot stunning natural-light portraits in this 2 hour workshop. In the workshop, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe lighting. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style in a more relaxed and organic manner. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease.In this workshop, we're going to be exploring headshot photography and some of my best tips on how to use good light, neutral backgrounds and framing. We'll be covering the theory of lighting scenarios and techniques such as direct light, backlighting and shade.
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$119      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 03 October
Bristol - 10am - 3 Hours
Dana Bibeault
This class is for intermediate users who fully understand how to change most of the functions of their respective camera manufacturer. For those users 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 with their camera functions for more control over the images. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle. Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. In Addition, we will explore the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.

Users must know how to change the Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO of their camera in manual mode. In Addition, they should already know how to change the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.
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$109      

Intermediate Photography Meetup

Intermediate Photography Meetup

Saturday 24 October
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Ready to take your photography skills up a notch? Join our Intermediate Photography event and dive deeper into the art of capturing stunning shots! This is an in-person session where you'll get hands-on tips, tricks, and techniques to enhance your photos. Whether you're rocking a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, this workshop is perfect for snapping smarter and seeing the world through a new lens. Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience! Participants of this workshop will learn.
Camera settings for better results,
The exposure triangle,
Composition rules,
Lighting, and more!

Skill Level Attendees should have a thorough knowledge of how to use their respective camera's. Users must know how to change the basic settings in their respective camera's. Settings such as Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO. Attendees should already know how to change the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.

Skill Level: Attendees should have a thorough knowledge of how to use their respective camera's. Users must know how to change the basic settings in their respective camera's. Settings such as Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO. Attendees should already know how to change the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.
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$54      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 14 November
Seekonk, MA - 10am - 3 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.
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$109      
GEAR Essentials

GEAR Essentials

Saturday 05 December
Seekonk, MA - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Hands-on workshop covering essential camera gear, lenses, tripods and accessories. Learn how to choose and use equipment for common shooting situations. Suitable for beginners and those wanting a refresher.
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$109      

Nearby Photography Groups

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Friday 26 June
Remote via Teams / Skype - 4pm - 3 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
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$98.00       0 places left
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 28 June
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
This course explores fundamental compositional techniques in photography, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and the centralized composition. Emphasis is placed on arranging visual elements within the frame to create impactful images.
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$109       5 places left
Adobe Lightroom 101

Adobe Lightroom 101

Friday 03 July
Western Avenue, Lowell, MA - 7pm - 2.0 Hours
Boston Photography Group
Carlton Soohoo
Join us for a hands-on session focusing on the essentials of Adobe Lightroom. We will cover importing photos, basic exposure adjustments, color correction, and sharpening techniques to enhance your photography workflow.
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$54      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Green Hill Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
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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$109       4 places left
Using Light  Shadow in Photography

Using Light Shadow in Photography

Saturday 11 July
Downtown Hartford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
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 photoopportunities, 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.
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$49      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 12 July
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$54      

Understanding your Nikon/Canon camera menu

Understanding your Nikon/Canon camera menu

Thursday 16 July
Western Avenue, Lowell, MA - 6:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Boston Photography Group
Carlton Soohoo
Camera menus can be confusing. In this class, we'll go through every single menu item so you'll be able to set up your camera for photographing subjects such as action, sports, landscapes, people, and many more. You'll create memorized settings for your favorite subjects. Menu items for video capture will not be covered. This class is for Nikon and Canon users only.
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$54      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 25 July
East Hartford, CT - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 26 July
Near Downtown Worcester - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
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.
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$54      

Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking

Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking

Saturday 01 August
Western Avenue, Lowell, MA - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Photography Group
Carlton Soohoo
Learn the techniques of focus bracketing and focus stacking to achieve stunning depth of field in your images. This session will cover in-camera settings for focus bracketing and post-processing methods to combine images into one perfectly focused shot. Suitable for landscape, macro, and still-life photography.
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$54      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 08 August
East Hampton - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$49      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 09 August
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$54      

Other Nearby Groups

Watercolour for Beginners

Watercolour for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
Providence, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Watercolor Group
Sarah
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolor class. Learn basic techniques and create your own painting. Participants should bring their own watercolour supplies.
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$54      
Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Sunday 05 July
Boston Common, Boston - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Capture the beauty of the outdoors as we explore the fundamentals of landscape oil painting. Learn how to simplify a scene, create depth, and use colour and light to bring natural settings to life on canvas.
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$54      
Portrait Lesson/Demonstration

Portrait Lesson/Demonstration

Sunday 12 July
The Fens, Boston (near Museum of Fine Arts) - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Gain valuable insight into proportions, facial features, and skin tones. You'll learn practical techniques that can help improve your own portrait work.
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$54      

Floral Oil Painting Workshop

Floral Oil Painting Workshop

Sunday 26 July
Arnold Arboretum, Boston - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Paint beautiful floral subjects in a relaxed setting. This practical workshop focuses on colour, shape, and texture as you create your own flower-inspired oil painting.
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$54      
Impressionist Oil Painting Workshop

Impressionist Oil Painting Workshop

Sunday 06 September
Walden Pond, Concord - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Experiment with loose brushwork and vibrant color in this hands-on painting session inspired by the Impressionists. You'll create your own artwork while exploring light, atmosphere, and movement.
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$54      
Purgatory Chasm Landscape Painting

Purgatory Chasm Landscape Painting

Sunday 20 September
Purgatory Chasm, Sutton - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Take your easel and paint the striking scenery of Purgatory Chasm. This session is all about observing the landscape and developing your painting skills through direct practice.
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$54      

Autumn Landscape Painting

Autumn Landscape Painting

Sunday 04 October
Arnold Arboretum, Boston - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Capture the colors of autumn in a guided oil painting meetup. You'll work on your own landscape painting while receiving tips on color harmony, composition, and seasonal lighting.
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$54      
ABOUT PROVIDENCE
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 Providence .

  • 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.

    Join the Providence Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Dana was a great teacher. Learned so much.
    5/5
    Sheri
    2026-06-16
    Informative, Dana gave cleat, positive feedback and helpful hints, definitely helped focus on on my own skills
    5/5
    John
    2026-06-14
    Dana is a great instructor. He's very knowledgeable and helpful. This was my second class with him and I'm looking forward to the next one.
    5/5
    Carleen
    2026-06-07

    Dana was great. Answered all of my questions and took time too discuss what was necessary to be successful
    5/5
    Mike
    2026-05-17
    Dana did a great job as usual.
    5/5
    Bob Brown
    2026-04-05
    Good review and learned several new composition tricks.
    5/5
    Margot
    2026-03-02

    I enjoyed working as a group and sharing info and techniques. Dana has an abundance of experience and the class was fun .
    5/5
    Lawrence
    2026-01-12
    This was a great class . Very helpful, good discussion, helpful handouts
    5/5
    Lori
    2026-01-11
    The information was well explained. Dana spent a lot of time with each of us answering questions and giving suggestions/advice.
    5/5
    Joe
    2025-11-09

    Great experience! Pre event communication was excellent. Dana provided good handouts and conducted a very thorough review of the topic with excellent challenges and tasks to drive home the learning. I?m already taking better photos now that I?m using manual mode and understanding metering and focus points and modes.
    5/5
    Gary
    2025-11-09
    The event was much better than I expected.
    5/5
    Bob Brown
    2025-05-11
    As an intermediate photographer joining this class, Dana was very helpful and taught me some advanced concepts of composition which I will continue to experiment with in my work. I plan to attend future classes on other topics.
    5/5
    Robert
    2025-03-30

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Dana Bibeault
    Dana has been in photography for over 35 years. Having started developing black & white negatives and printing B&W prints, he made the transformation from film to digital. He has spent a number of years traveling and photographing extensively throughout USA and Internationally.

    Whether it is landscapes, wildlife, sports, nature, portraits, real estate, or macro - it is a very personal journey. Growing up in New England from where he continues to develop his craft, capturing the wonderful and diverse scenery that surrounds him. His approach to photography is not only to capture beautiful images, but to tell a story of each destination through a series of images; including wildlife, landscapes, accommodations, tourist attractions, or culture.

    Dana Bibeault is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Providence Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Port Clyde, Maine
    I picked a weekend to go to Maine to shoot some lighthouses. The weather did not cooperate as it rained all weekend. I did manage to get some lighthouses between raindrops!
    Credit: Dana Bibeault

    Providence Photography Group
    2025-11-13
    Title or Location: Providence RI

    Credit: Mark David Photography
    Instagram: Markdavid?photography
    Providence Photography Group
    2025-02-21
    Title or Location: Rocky Point Park

    Credit: Mark Davida_Photography
    Instagram: Markdavid_photography

    Providence Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Narragansett RI

    Credit: Mark David

    Providence Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: Newport, RI
    This is the newly restored Belmont Chapel in the "Island Cemetery" in Newport, RI. The chapel was built in 1886-1888 by August Belmont, a wealthy banker. The Richardsonian-Romanesque chapel was built as a memorial to his deceased 19 year old daughter Jane Pauline. ?Patience? is inscribed in many locations in the interior of the chapel. The chapel?s original purpose was to serve as a site to hold committal services for those being buried at the Island Cemetery. This photograph was taken und
    Credit: Thom Blackstone
    Instagram: @thom_blackstone
    Providence Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: Roger Williams Park

    Credit: Mark David Photography
    Instagram: markdavid_photgraphy

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-23
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park
    Sunrise, fog, and silhouette. The scene was monochromatic before I converted to b&w.
    Credit: Mark Michaels

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2026-06-23
    Title or Location: Time Standing Still
    I hadn't been to the Kansas City Crossroads in quite a few years. Looking around on the street corner I thought, "things have really changed." With a rumble, this old classic approached, And I realized not everything has.
    Credit: Greg Mullinax
    Facebook: greg.mullinax.3
    Instagram: gregmullinaxphoto
    Darwin Photography Group
    2026-06-23
    Title or Location: Pandanus on Litchfield, Batchelor, NT
    I was over the moon from the start of shooting this shot to the final edit.It was my first time when I finally learned how to use a tracker after owning the tracker for one year. I was stunned after seeing those images. Never had a chance to shoot that long exposure, but found it was absolutely worth it.I was with my partner and friends at Pandanus on Litchfield, and definitely was thinking of shooting in a conventional style. So, I definitely wasn?t prepared. Also, the moon was going to
    Credit: Prashan Basnet
    Facebook: @prashan.basnet2
    Instagram: @prashan_basnet

    Scranton Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Near Goukdsboro, PA
    Originally showed up at Gouldsboro State Park at sunrise to get a backlit, misty shot of the island but when I got there, NO mist, and enough boats on the lake to walk across!Quickly decided to take a backroad to another favorite spot nearby, and slammed on the brakes as I was driving over a small bridge when I looked to the right and saw THIS scene. Finding it was sheer luck, but as always, just getting out there at first light is half the battle. Made this one standing right on the bridge.
    Credit: Brian Davies

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