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 around 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!
Join the Preston Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
Our classes and photography sessions are limited to a max of 5 students - due to current COVID restrictions
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
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Saturday the 15th of May 2021
Street Life Photography - Preston Market - 9am - 2 Hours
To capture a slice of life in a meaningful and engaging way. We will explore the unplanned moments in a public space, often involving people but sometimes just the surroundings can reflect a photographers point of view.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£28pp only 5 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
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We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations around 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.
Join the Preston Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
Our classes and photography sessions are limited to a max of 5 students - due to current COVID restrictions
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Stay home if you're sick.
Keep 2 metres away from others.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitiser.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a flexed elbow or a tissue.
Subscribe to the Preston Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: 5 days notice required for a full refund. Re-scheduling requires 2 days notice. In the case of bad weather (heavy rain) the class may be cancelled and you'll be given the option of rescheduling or a refund. If you need to reschedule or refund your booking, then please contact the office using the form here. Your instructor is NOT able to refund or reschedule your booking for you
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Saturday the 15th of May 2021
Street Life Photography - Preston Market - 9am - 2 Hours
To capture a slice of life in a meaningful and engaging way. We will explore the unplanned moments in a public space, often involving people but sometimes just the surroundings can reflect a photographers point of view.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£28pp only 5 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 16th of May 2021
Beginners Guide to Composition - Brockholes - 9am - 3 Hours
Many beginner photographers struggle with composition. In this class, we will go over the basics of properly composing your images to get you started.
Composition is where all the fun and creativity really gets going in our photography adventure. One thing that will instantly improve your work is taking a moment to learn some basic photography composition tips
rule of thirds, leading lines, patterns, framing, selective focus & depth of field are all basic composition rules of photography.
Your view of the world can change instantly from your perspective, so we’ll be having fun with different camera angles to produce interesting shots of our local area.
Composition is where all the fun and creativity really gets going in our photography adventure. One thing that will instantly improve your work is taking a moment to learn some basic photography composition tips
rule of thirds, leading lines, patterns, framing, selective focus & depth of field are all basic composition rules of photography.
Your view of the world can change instantly from your perspective, so we’ll be having fun with different camera angles to produce interesting shots of our local area.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£48pp only 5 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 22nd of May 2021
Outdoor Portrait Meetup - Winckley Square - 9am - 2 Hours
Have you ever been in a picture and felt awkward? How do you get the subject to feel comfortable so you can get the best photographs? Which angle provides the best light outside? We will partner up and get some epic profile shots of each other.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£28pp only 5 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 23rd of May 2021
Nature Photography Meetup - Pavilion Cafe, Avenham Park - 9am - 2 hours
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.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£28pp only 4 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 10th of July 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Preston Dock - 9am - 3 Hours
Welcome to your camera! This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the ‘nuts and bolts’ stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots. Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£48pp only 5 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 11th of July 2021
Architectural Photography Meetup - Preston Cenotaph - 9am - 2 Hours
The world’s oldest surviving photo, View from the Window at Le Gras, is an example of architectural photography - it was taken in the 1820s!
What story do you want to tell about the building? We will be looking at different perspectives, composition and how to capture the ‘essence’ of an area.
What story do you want to tell about the building? We will be looking at different perspectives, composition and how to capture the ‘essence’ of an area.
Instructor: Luke Toddfrey
£28pp only 5 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed