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Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 02 February
Knole Lane - 9am - 2 Hours
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
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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£26      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 23 February
Knole Lane - 9am - 2 Hours
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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£26      

Nearby Photography Groups

Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 January
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 January
High Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Nathanael Lowden
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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£26      
WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Saturday 25 January
Margate - 12pm - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Mabel Mccormick
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      

Industrial Architecture at Night

Industrial Architecture at Night

Saturday 25 January
Brighton Marina - 4pm - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
We will be making the most of the concrete flyovers, multistory carparks and sea defenses at Brighton marina. BUT this time making the most of low light photography. These structures come to life when light by man made lights at twilight. You will learn the best approaches to handheld low light photography. How to control both the effects and colours of mixed light sources and crate some dynamic images.
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£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 01 February
Margate - 12pm - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Mabel Mccormick
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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£26      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 08 February
The King's Mile - 8:30am - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
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.
book now
£26      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 08 February
High Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Nathanael Lowden
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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£26      
Night Street Photography

Night Street Photography

Saturday 08 February
Brighton Train Station - 4pm - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 February
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
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       5 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 22 February
The King's Mile - 10am - 3 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
Did you receive a camera as a Valentine's gift but struggling to understand how to use it - then this is the ideal session for you.

In this three hour session, we will go through the basics of the camera, learning about ISO, Exposure, shutter speed, lenses, and the different modes your camera has to offer other than auto mode as well as composition.

This session is suitable for mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

This could also make an ideal gift for a loved one for Valentine's Day too!

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£67      
Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography

Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography

Saturday 22 February
Shoreham Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many argue that black and white is the true language of photography. In this beginner's introduction to black and white you will learn key skills to improve your black and white photography.

Learn how to set the camera up to take RAW and jpeg and why!

How to set the camera to shoot in black and white as well as how to adjust how the camera uses this mode!

Develop your exposure skills to make the most of black and white by learning exposure compensation and even manual exposure mode.

You also learn different ways to approach black and white depending on weather conditions. Dramatic cloudy skies can be taken advantage of in b/w by correct use of filters, whereas dull over caste days can still make for arresting images, it's all about how you approach it.

Along with mastering B/W you will also learn which techniques suit architecture photography the best. From taking advantage of shape and form, minimalism and the effect of different focal lengths.

Promises to be an exciting meet tasking full advantage of the range of different architecture the area has to offer.
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£26      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Willesborough Rd - 4pm - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Nathanael Lowden
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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£26      

ABOUT SEVENOAKS
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 Sevenoaks .

  • 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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  • REVIEWS
    The event was good and the instructor was helpful. He left us to take our own pictures then we reviewed some at the end of the session. The instructor offered feedback after the event if we sent our photos through to him which was a nice touch.
    5/5
    Julian
    2024-02-08
    I found the event very informative as I did not know where to begin with long exposure photography. Paul showed me exactly where all the settings were and explained what they do
    5/5
    Julian
    2023-06-14
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Lakruwan Rajapaksha
    Lakruwan is a photographer based in Surrey, England. He was born and raised in Sri Lanka. In 2007, he moved to the United Kingdom. He considers taking a documentary approach to his photography and prefers to work with natural light. He frequently creates sophisticated illumination setups for films and performance spaces.

    He studied Masscommunication and Television Production at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka. He received a first-class BA in photography from London Metropolitan University in 2023

    Lakruwan Rajapaksha is available for private bookings

    Available most Saturdays and sundays from 10 am until 6pm.
    Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, and all kind of events photography

    PHOTOS
    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2025-01-03
    Title or Location: Offham, Kent
    I recently treated myself to a new Nikon Z6III camera and have just started to experiment to see what it can do, using my current lenses. This handsome starling, in its striking winter plumage, was a good subject when it posed in my garden for a few minutes. I used a fairly fast shutter speed and a wide aperture, to create a nice soft background blur. Nikon Z6III, Sigma 150-600mm 1/800 sec f/5.6 Auto ISO 1400
    Credit: Paul Turner
    Instagram: p_tee_photography

    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2024-12-31
    Title or Location: Hunton, kent

    Credit: Donna Hollingworth
    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2024-12-23
    Title or Location: Sunrise reflection

    Credit: Donna Hollingworth

    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2024-12-17
    Title or Location: London
    Me and my husband decided to visit London to see the Christmas Lights. Took my Sony along with my 35mm lens. It was very busy and was hard to take photos. I saw some very colourful lights and just thought I would snap away. While I was on my knees taking a low photo I captured a foot. The photo looked pretty good.
    Credit: Donna Hollingworth

    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2024-12-13
    Title or Location: Offham, Kent
    I fixed this interesting looking branch close to the bird feeders in my garden and waited for visiting birds to land on it. This pretty goldfinch perched there for a short time... long enough for me to get a clear profile shot. It was a dull morning but sunlight was filtering through background trees to give me a nice soft bokeh effect.Nikon D610, Sigma 150-600mm 1/800sec f/6.3 Auto ISO 1100
    Credit: Paul Turner
    Instagram: p_tee_photography
    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2024-12-07
    Title or Location: Standen NT East Grinstead
    I was visiting Standen National Trust which was decorated for Christmas. I came across these large baubles hanging from the trees. They reflected the beautiful scenery in the distance. Nikon D500 50mm Nikon lens.
    Credit: Lesley Putt

    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Liberty State Park, New Jersey.
    This long exposure shot is from August, 2024. I was visiting Liberty State Park, New Jersey. From Liberty park you get such an AMAZING view of the NYC skyline looking across the water. It?s awesome during the day but even more magical at night as you can see. I?d recommend a visit here just for the views to anyone. Camera: Canon T8iLens: Canon EF S18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STMISO: 40035mmF203.2 sec
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Beares Beach, Bermagui, NSW, Australia
    A 2 shot panorama of a majestic sunrise with the beautiful curved beach running southward. A trail of footprints leads the way to this unspoilt place of serenity. Ancient sandstone rock formations frame the shot. Nikon Z8, 14-24 at f8, ISO64, 1/125th sec on tripod.
    Credit: Roger Griffiths
    Facebook: Roger Griffiths
    Instagram: @griffgrafx59
    Swindon Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Cotswold Wildlife Park
    I loved the detail on this lizard. However, the background was very similar to the lizard body colour. In Lightroom I picked a background preset which toned it down somewhat, but not enough. So created a mask and turned down the background even further. A little ?pop? on the lizard skin and I was finished. I hope you like it.
    Credit: Steven Kingston
    Facebook: Steve Kingston
    Instagram: sk_xh558

    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2025-01-11
    Title or Location: River Heads
    With the cloud starting to clear I thought if I got lucky we might have a nice colourful sunset but colour didn't arrive. The deep colours presented over the Susan River by nature were fantastic however.
    Credit: Peter Dore
    Facebook: Peter Dor? Photograohy
    Instagram: Peter Dor? Photograohy
    Derry Photography Group
    2025-01-11
    Title or Location: Inch Island
    The sun was rising in the distant as the Swan family were gathered in the icy water of the lake.
    Credit: Mickey Rooney
    Herefordshire Photography Group
    2025-01-11
    Title or Location: Up to the highest of heights
    This photo of a red kite was taken at Gigrin Farm in Rhayader in Autumn 2024. I took this photo for the Border Monochrome Club 'In Flight' competition and came first place.Red Kites are what got me into photography back in 2022, seeing them over my house in Kington, Herefordshire almost every day.
    Credit: David J Leitch
    Facebook: @d.j.leitch.photography
    Instagram: @d.j.leitch

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