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Seascape Photography

Seascape Photography

Saturday 12 July
Blackpool Beach/Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
Seascape photography provides a wonderful platform for photographers to explore creativity and showcase the natural beauty of coastal areas. It requires an understanding of tides, weather conditions, and a keen eye for composition to capture the essence of these dynamic and captivating landscapes.
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£28      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Batridge Rd, Bolton BL7 0LU, UK - 10am - 2 Hours
Bolton Photography Group
Alfie Wright
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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£28      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 19 July
Bolton Town Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Bolton Photography Group
Alfie Wright
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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£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Promenade - 10am - 3 Hours
Southport Photography Group
Zachary Downey
Step into the world of photography with our exhilarating Beginner's Photography Class! Bid farewell to the constraints of automatic exposure and say hello to uncovering the mysteries of your camera.

Prepare to delve into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, unraveling how these settings mold your ideal shot. With expert guidance, we'll demystify your camera, empowering you to apply your newfound knowledge alongside a seasoned photographer. Let the adventure begin, and together, let's capture those picture-perfect moments! Whether you're aiming to maximize your iPhone's potential or enhance your phone photography skills, this class is your gateway to creativity and mastery.
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£72      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 July
Williamson Park - 11am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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£28      
Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 09 August
Westrees - 10am - 2 Hours
Wigan Photography Group
Jack Murden
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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£28      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 09 August
Promenade - 10am - 2 Hours
Southport Photography Group
Zachary Downey
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.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 09 August
Williamson Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
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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£72       4 places left
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Sunday 17 August
Lowther Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

In this class, we'll be each other's models. We'll take turns photographing one another using only natural light, with no flash or strobes. Together, we'll explore how to work with what's available, troubleshoot common challenges, make on-the-spot adjustments, and walk away with portraits we're proud of.
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£38      

 Butterflies and Nature

Butterflies and Nature

Saturday 23 August
Williamson Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Darren Tyson
Join us for a serene photography meetup focused on capturing the beauty of butterflies and nature. Explore a vibrant outdoor setting where you'll have the opportunity to photograph these delicate creatures in their natural habitat, along with the surrounding flora. This meetup is perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers of all levels. Bring your camera and creativity as we immerse ourselves in the wonders of the natural world!

Note: Entrance of £5 is not included in the ticket price.
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£72      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 30 August
Promenade - 10am - 3 Hours
Southport Photography Group
Zachary Downey
Step into the world of photography with our exhilarating Beginner's Photography Class! Bid farewell to the constraints of automatic exposure and say hello to uncovering the mysteries of your camera.

Prepare to delve into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, unraveling how these settings mold your ideal shot. With expert guidance, we'll demystify your camera, empowering you to apply your newfound knowledge alongside a seasoned photographer. Let the adventure begin, and together, let's capture those picture-perfect moments! Whether you're aiming to maximize your iPhone's potential or enhance your phone photography skills, this class is your gateway to creativity and mastery.
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£72      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 07 September
Lytham - 11am - 2 Hours
Blackpool Photography Group
Jayne Walsh
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.
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£28      

ABOUT PRESTON
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 Preston .

  • 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
    The event was great and Anya was a great host. Jayne and I both thoroughly enjoyed the session and my wife came away with quite a bit of confidence about her photography. Anya did very well at building Jayne's confidence and giving us ideas about what to look for in a photo and how to approach people.
    5/5
    Alan
    2025-06-16
    Had a great time, enjoyed the morning, nice walk too.
    5/5
    Peter
    2025-04-07
    Great guy friendly and easy to talk to and knowledgeable
    5/5
    Andrew
    2025-03-24

    PHOTOS
    Preston Photography Group
    2025-04-30
    Title or Location: Haslam park Preston, Lancashire. England
    I noticed these beautiful Horse Chestnut flower, on a walk on my local park. I liked how the Sunlight was picking the flowers out of the shadows. Taken with Nikon D500 along with a Nikkor 200-500mm lense.
    Credit: Andrew Bradley
    Instagram: @Andybradsphotography

    Preston Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Haslam park, Preston Lancashire, England.
    I spotted this Wren with nest building material, whilst walking on my local park. It stayed just long enough, to fire a couple of shots off, before it flew off.Nikon D500 with 200-500mm nikkor lense.
    Credit: Andrew Bradley
    Facebook: Andrew Bradley
    Instagram: @AndyBrads_photography
    Preston Photography Group
    2025-03-26
    Title or Location: Rydal Water
    Had a visit to Rydal Water in the Lake District to get some of the iconic shots, which includes the caves. Although they are not natural cave and are the working of a quarry, they still look good, and they are very popular with the tourists and visitors. So decided to get there as early as possible to try and get a clear shot, this is a five shot bracket to cope with the dynamic range of a very dark cave and bright sky.
    Credit: Ian Johnston

    Preston Photography Group
    2025-03-16
    Title or Location: Preston
    Traffic flows, time slows, and the city basks in the last light of the day.
    Credit: Bibin D velayudhan
    Facebook: Bibin d velayudhan
    Instagram: Bibin d veleyudhan

    Preston Photography Group
    2025-02-19
    Title or Location: Haslam park, Ingol Preston, Lancs. UK
    A Dunnock singing his heart out, heralding spring. He is claiming his territory and trying to attract a mate. Taken in my local park.
    Credit: Andrew Bradley
    Preston Photography Group
    2025-01-22
    Title or Location:
    Photo was taken on our walk with our dogs. Hurstwood close to Burnley/Lancashire
    Credit: Valdas

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery
    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    The photo was taken on the shore of Lake Ontario at Woodbine Beach Park. Whenever you take a photo of a sunrise or sunset, it is difficult to predict how nature will show you. Sometimes expectations are not met, but sometimes you receive a modest but magnificent gift. There was a small puddle on the shore of the lake from a recent rain and it was in it that the miracle of the sunrise appeared. Shot on a Samsung 21s mobile phone and processed in the phone in the Snapseed program.
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman

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