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Getting out of Auto, Guide to Priority Modes, The Exposure Triangle, & Shooting in full Manual

Getting out of Auto, Guide to Priority Modes, The Exposure Triangle, & Shooting in full Manual

Saturday 15 February
Newtown Linford - 10am - 3 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Teaching you how to fully control your images for correct exposure and some artistic expression and flare! We'll be starting out by looking at what your camera can do, and how you can make the camera do some of the work for you, while you still get to create the look you want.
Once we understand the two main settings for artistic expression, we'll talk about the exposure triangle - Aperture, Shutter Speed, and the third item we have been ignoring, ISO.
Once we understand the effect that Aperture and Shutter Speed can have on an image, and how we can use that to create a specific look, we'll add in ISO, and switch out to full manual.

The goal of this class is to teach you how to create the image you're looking for, getting proper exposure, what the main settings on your camera do, how to use those settings to control the image, and hopefully give you the ability and confidence to start shooting in manual mode more often.
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£67       3 places left
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Sunday 23 February
Bradgate Rd., Newtown Linford - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Macro Photography is about the little details, from the texture of a single blade of grass, to the layers in a dandelion.

To capture the details we typically get very close, and make small things big, we might use very specialised equipment.

We'll be focusing on the principles of macro photography, techniques we can use, and how to best use equipment you have available, so that when you have a subject like insets and small flying creatureas, you're ready to go!

We will briefly discuss the use of lighting equipment to emphasise and assist macro photography.
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£26      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 15 March
Ashby Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
A more relaxed meetup style class, with plenty of time to go over any questions you have about photography in general.

We'll be looking at how to shoot with intention and grow out skills in all areas. We'll be discussing portraiture, landscape, architectural, macro, and any other genres that come up - we're limited by location of what we can shoot in practice.

Bring along your cameras, a coffee, and something to ask about!
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£26      

Digital Editing

Digital Editing

Saturday 05 April
Google Meet - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Capturing images is only half the work, and far too often we neglect to work on our editing and post processing skills to the same degree as we work on our skills with the camera. This class aims to give you the skills and knowledge to feel confident in photo editing software to create final images that are ready to be printed and displayed or shared on socials.We'll be going over how to import images, what is a preset, the function of the basic panels within Lightroom, how to edit lighting, colour, cropping and levelling, and more advanced techniques like dodging and burning, masking, and most importantly, how to export and save your edited images.I'll send out some test images so we can edit them together, if you have your own images you'd like to ask about please feel free, as always there will be time for questions throughout.
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£26      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 20 April
Market Harborough, Leicestershire - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
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.

If you have any difficulties or new to street photography, please don't be afraid to ask questions.
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£26      
Composition (In the Park)

Composition (In the Park)

Sunday 04 May
Abbey Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
How you put together a photo, where you put each element in the frame, is a key component of what makes a great photograph. Understanding compositional rules, and making choices with your composition is one of the quickest ways to improve your photography.

In this class we will explore different compositions, what makes them right for the subject we're capturing, and what we like as photographers in our compositions. We will look at capturing stills with different compositional techniques, and effect that has on the final image.
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£26      

Nearby Photography Groups

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 09 February
St Giles' Square - 10am - 2 Hours
Northampton Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
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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£26      
Beginner Photography Class: Nature and Landscape Focus

Beginner Photography Class: Nature and Landscape Focus

Sunday 16 February
Memorial Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Coventry Photography Group
Selina Bhairon
Ready to take your photography skills to the next level and step out of automatic mode? Now's your chance!

In this class, we'll explore your camera's key settings—shutter speed, aperture, and ISO—and learn how they impact your exposure.

Then, we'll head outdoors to capture the beauty of nature and landscapes, putting your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

Perfect for beginners eager to learn and capture stunning outdoor scenes!
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£67       5 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 23 February
Fish Street - 9am - 3 Hours
Northampton Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
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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£67      

Understanding Light in Photography

Understanding Light in Photography

Sunday 23 February
Derby City Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Derby Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
"Understanding Light in Photography" is a hands-on workshop exploring how natural and artificial light impact composition, mood, and exposure. Learn essential techniques to harness light creatively and elevate your photography skills.
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£26      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Sunday 09 March
St Giles' Square - 10am - 2 Hours
Northampton Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 09 March
Derby City Center - 10am - 3 Hours
Derby Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
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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£67      

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 15 March
Derby City Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Derby Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 23 March
Fish Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Northampton Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
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.
book now
£67      
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Sunday 23 March
Derby City Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Derby Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
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.
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£26      

Low-Light and Night Photography

Low-Light and Night Photography

Saturday 05 April
Derby City Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Derby Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
Low-Light and Night Photography is a practical session focused on capturing stunning images in challenging lighting conditions. Discover techniques for long exposure, noise reduction, and creative lighting to enhance your nighttime shots.
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£26      
Colors of Spring Photography

Colors of Spring Photography

Sunday 06 April
Park Ave S. - 10am - 2 Hours
Northampton Photography Group
Loredana Sabau
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.

Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
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£26      
One-Light Portraits

One-Light Portraits

Sunday 06 April
Derby City Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Derby Photography Group
Rahul Rajesh Thampy
One-Light Portraits is a workshop that teaches how to create stunning portraits using just a single light source. Learn essential techniques for shaping light, controlling shadows, and achieving professional-quality results with minimal gear.
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 22 February
Arboretum - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Watercolour Group
Izza Tahir
Discover the magic of watercolor painting in our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into a world of vibrant hues and fluid creativity guided by our experienced instructor. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this intimate class is tailored just for you.

Unlock the secrets of watercolour as you learn essential techniques, master color theory, and unleash your inner artist. From blending to brushwork, we'll show you how to transform a blank canvas into a breathtaking masterpiece.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this artistic journey. Reserve your spot now and let your imagination flow freely! Full event details will be provided upon booking confirmation. Remember to bring your basic watercolor materials and get ready to make a splash!
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£26      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 01 March
Arboretum - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Gulse Pakalin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 08 March
Abbey Park Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Watercolour Group
Purva Patel
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, colour theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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£26      

Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 29 March
Abbey Park Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Watercolour Group
Purva Patel
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome.
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£26      
ABOUT LEICESTER
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 Leicester .

  • 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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great location, clear and helpful instructions and guidance. Very enjoyable and relaxed couple of hours.
    5/5
    KATHRYN
    2024-12-02
    Really enjoyed the event - a good practical session with plenty of instruction/back-up when needed. I now feel confident to make the most of the HDR funtions on te camera. Shame the wearther wasn't at it's best, but it was November!
    5/5
    Chris
    2024-12-02
    Anthony our instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will attend more in the future.
    5/5
    Ahmed
    2024-12-02

    Very good, well instructed and informative event.
    5/5
    PYERS
    2024-12-02
    This session was extremely useful for me as a beginner. Anthony had patience to explain and make me understand. Thanks for this session. Looking forward to more session like this.
    5/5
    Manjunath
    2024-10-14
    The event was run very well. Easy to follow explanation. Good ratio between theory and practice. I have learned a lot from this session. Thank you
    5/5
    Gabi
    2024-10-14

    It eas really good and enjoyable. Anthony explained things clearly and was really helpful
    5/5
    April
    2024-07-02
    Very enjoyable day, learnt a lot and has given me confidence to improve my photography particularly when shooting in manual. The instructor was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to which made for informative lesson with simple terminology.
    5/5
    Chris
    2024-07-02
    The tutor was very nice knowledgeable helpful the time went very quickly
    5/5
    Anne
    2024-06-17

    We were a small group of 3 which actually allowed Anthony to focus on us individually if 1 of us wasn?t quite grasping what we had just been through. Anthony was very enthusiastic and clearly knowledgeable and was able to communicate and demonstrate in a way that we all understood.
    5/5
    David
    2024-03-25
    The landscape and wildlife photography group was very good. Our instructor explained everything clearly and simply, he spent time with each person on the course. I'd highly recommend.
    5/5
    Marcia
    2024-02-20
    Enjoyable event with support from Antony to explain aspects I had not understood before.
    5/5
    Andy
    2024-02-19

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Anthony Tanton
    Anthony is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer operating in Leicester with more than 6 years experience of capturing moments and memories for couples and families.
    For the past 4 years Anthony has also been working with businesses to capture their commercial portraits, headshots, and help them put across their best images online and in print.

    Anthony Tanton is available for private bookings

    Availability can be spotty depending on bookings, I will do my best to accommodate your time frames, but generally weekdays are easier for me to work with.

    Happy to work with you on Wedding photography, editing, headshots, studio lighting, combining flash and ambient lighting for portraits, posing and prompting, editing (lightroom and photoshop).

    If there's something you'd like to work on not listed but related, please do check, I'm sure the list isn't exhaustive.

    PHOTOS
    Leicester Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, UK
    This photo was taken as part of an HDR photography session and comprises of five photos at different exposures merged in Lightroom. Each photo was taken with exposure 1ev apart with the aim of using the most evenly exposed elements of each photo to eliminate over exposed and under exposed areas in the merged photo.
    Credit: Tom McClure

    Leicester Photography Group
    2024-08-06
    Title or Location: Kingfisher
    I've always wanted to see a kingfisher before I even held a 35mm SLR camera, been to so many places over the county with no luck.Then a colleague suggested a hide where he's been and so one Saturday l went and by all late afternoon I was the only photographer waiting in the hide to see the Kingfisher.Then out of no where and 5 hours later I saw a bright colour bird coming towards the hide it was the Kingfisher with a fish.I took the photo on my Cannon 90D with 100-400 MK2 lens
    Credit: Milan Kubavat
    Leicester Photography Group
    2024-07-15
    Title or Location: Titchwell Reserve Norfolk
    I was focusing on a Marsh Harrier and when I put the camera down I saw this Robin perched on the edge of my table. He just stared at me and patiently waited as I reset the camera. I still had my zoom on and almost fell off my seat leaning to get focus. The images of this bird are among my favourite sets....
    Credit: Mike Hobson

    Leicester Photography Group
    2024-07-08
    Title or Location: Sumburgh Shetland islands
    I've always been interested about life on a remote island and so I had to go to the Shetland islands. I went to Sumburgh when is on the south point of the island.I took my Cannon 90 D with 100-400 zoom lens set at 400 asa f/8 1/800 , I had to look over a dry wall and down the cliff
    Credit: Milan Kubavat

    Leicester Photography Group
    2024-06-25
    Title or Location: Watermead Country Park, Leicestershire
    I really enjoy the challenge of finding and photographing the beauty of a dragonfly. This year I am new to the macro world and have the Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 lens on my Lumix G9. This image of a female Black-tailed Skimmer was taken on 21 June 2024 in the afternoon iso 200 f2.8 1/1000 . Fortunately this lady was enjoying the sunshine and posed nicely on a favourite plant of theirs - the stinging nettle.
    Credit: Sue Brown
    Instagram: @suzie230slk
    Leicester Photography Group
    2024-05-24
    Title or Location: Man Tor
    During a recent hike with friends, we ventured into the Peak District for the first time, selecting Mam Tor as our destination. As we traversed the trail, we stumbled upon a picturesque farmer's field. The view was so breathtaking that I felt compelled to capture it. With my camera in hand, I seized the moment, preserving the stunning landscape forever.
    Credit: Jermaine Michael Photography
    Facebook: Jermainemichaelphotography
    Instagram: Jermainemichaelphotography

    Mornington Photography Group
    2025-02-07
    Title or Location: Narre Warren
    Spent the end of the day watching the sun set over the local lakeside reserve, the different hues of red and orange painting the sky creating a beautiful landscape
    Credit: Anne-Maree Wise
    Instagram: @annemareew11

    Lincoln Photography Group
    2025-02-07
    Title or Location: Observation Tower /Platte River State Park
    I was taking shots of the trees in fall colors, when the train came around the bend and lined up with the edge of the water. Lucky shot....right time, right place!
    Credit: Cyndi Miller
    Facebook: Cyndi Akin-Miller
    Instagram: 1cyndi1
    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-02-06
    Title or Location: Red Rock Canyon Overlook
    The moon is setting behind the mountain range, giving the faint glow behind the mountains. Taken with a Nikon Z5 30mm f/2.8, 5 sec and ISO 2500.
    Credit: Michelle Albert

    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-02-05
    Title or Location: Placitas, NM
    Clouds and star trails, Placitas, NM.
    Credit: Jim N

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