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Upcoming Events

Beginners Photographer Session

Beginners Photographer Session

Saturday 14 September
Herne Bay - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Buying a new camera or hoping to get a new camera?

This photography session, is the ideal gift for someone starting their photographic journey or even if you wanting to learn how to use their camera this session is perfect for you.

I will teach you about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, cover composition, filters, composition and so much more. Regardless of what make of camera you may have from Canon to Fuji to Nikon, to Olympus all of these settings will apply.

Get the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself.
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Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 21 September
Broadstairs - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
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.
book now
£26      
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Photography Meetup

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Photography Meetup

Sunday 29 September
Littlebourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Take Your camera for a Walk on the Wild side at Howletts Wild Animal Park. From elephants to gorillas to leopards, Howletts has over 390 animals at its Wildlife park giving us animal loving photographers plenty of subjects to focus on, at this meet up you will learn about the rare and endangered wildlife and gain hints, tips and tricks on how to capture their movements through the lens.

Please note, this event is not affiliated to Howletts Wild Animal Park and you will need to purchase your entrance ticket separately and will follow the refund policy as set by Howletts Wild Animal Park.
book now
£26      

Winter Nature & Woodland

Winter Nature & Woodland

Saturday 05 October
Rough Commons - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
We will explore woodland and nature photography in this setting. Embracing winter, we will walk and try some landscape and abstract nature photography. Suitable for beginners, or anyone with an interest in nature photography!
book now
£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 12 October
Margate - 12pm - 2 Hours
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.
book now
£26      
Beginners Photographer Session

Beginners Photographer Session

Saturday 19 October
Herne Bay - 10am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Buying a new camera or hoping to get a new camera?

This photography session, is the ideal gift for someone starting their photographic journey or even if you wanting to learn how to use their camera this session is perfect for you.

I will teach you about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, cover composition, filters, composition and so much more. Regardless of what make of camera you may have from Canon to Fuji to Nikon, to Olympus all of these settings will apply.

Get the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself.
book now
£67      

WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 26 October
Broadstairs - 12pm - 2 Hours
Mabel Mccormick
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
book now
£26      
Beginners Photographer Session

Beginners Photographer Session

Sunday 03 November
Herne Bay - 10am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Buying a new camera or hoping to get a new camera?

This photography session, is the ideal gift for someone starting their photographic journey or even if you wanting to learn how to use their camera this session is perfect for you.

I will teach you about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, cover composition, filters, composition and so much more. Regardless of what make of camera you may have from Canon to Fuji to Nikon, to Olympus all of these settings will apply.

Get the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself.
book now
£67      
Winter Nature & Woodland

Winter Nature & Woodland

Saturday 09 November
Rough Commons - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
We will explore woodland and nature photography in this setting. Embracing winter, we will walk and try some landscape and abstract nature photography. Suitable for beginners, or anyone with an interest in nature photography!
book now
£26      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 16 November
Margate - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
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.
book now
£26      
Beginners Photographer Session

Beginners Photographer Session

Sunday 08 December
Herne Bay - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Buying a new camera or hoping to get a new camera?

This photography session, is the ideal gift for someone starting their photographic journey or even if you wanting to learn how to use their camera this session is perfect for you.

I will teach you about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, cover composition, filters, composition and so much more. Regardless of what make of camera you may have from Canon to Fuji to Nikon, to Olympus all of these settings will apply.

Get the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself.
book now
£67      
Christmas Market Street Photography

Christmas Market Street Photography

Saturday 14 December
The King's Mile - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Join me getting into the festive spirit, and get your camera ready to take those lovely Christmas photos!

We will be using the historical city of Canterbury and it 2019s beautiful Christmas market as a backdrop to learn or improve how to capture that Festive vibe using your camera. I will cover, aperture, shutter speed and ISO in this street photography session.

I will help you gain your confidence with taking photos of strangers, improving your composition and getting you and your camera ready for the festive season.
book now
£26      

Nature Photography Walk

Nature Photography Walk

Sunday 05 January
Rough Commons - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Join us on an exhilarating nature photography hike as we explore the breathtaking wonders of the great outdoors! This immersive experience will take you deep into the heart of nature, allowing you to capture its awe-inspiring beauty through the lens of your camera.
book now
£26      
Beginners Photography Session

Beginners Photography Session

Saturday 11 January
The King's Mile - 10am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Have you been gifted a camera, treated yourself or just need to brush up on the settings, then this session is for you.

I will help you get to grips
- with the basic settings on your camera,
- understand how the exposure triangle - shutter speed, aperture and ISO
- the differences between differences types of lenses and focus settings
- move you from automatic to manual mode on your DSLR, mirrorless or CSC camera

At the end of the session, you will be confident in using your camera and lenses, and understand the settings to take better pictures.
book now
£67      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 08 February
The King's Mile - 8:30am - 2 Hours
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      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 22 February
The King's Mile - 10am - 3 Hours
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!

book now
£67      
Beginners Photographer Session

Beginners Photographer Session

Sunday 02 March
Herne Bay - 11am - 3 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Buying a new camera or hoping to get a new camera?

This photography session, is the ideal gift for someone starting their photographic journey or even if you wanting to learn how to use their camera this session is perfect for you.

I will teach you about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, cover composition, filters, composition and so much more. Regardless of what make of camera you may have from Canon to Fuji to Nikon, to Olympus all of these settings will apply.

Get the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself.
book now
£67      
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Photography Meetup

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Photography Meetup

Sunday 16 March
Littlebourne - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Roberts
Take Your camera for a Walk on the Wild side at Howletts Wild Animal Park. From elephants to gorillas to leopards, Howletts has over 390 animals at its Wildlife park giving us animal loving photographers plenty of subjects to focus on, at this meet up you will learn about the rare and endangered wildlife and gain hints, tips and tricks on how to capture their movements through the lens.

Please note, this event is not affiliated to Howletts Wild Animal Park and you will need to purchase your entrance ticket separately and will follow the refund policy as set by Howletts Wild Animal Park.
book now
£26      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 September
East Dulwich - 11am - 3 Hours
Bromley Photography Group
Simona Aru
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      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 22 September
London Rd - 9am - 2 Hours
Sevenoaks Photography Group
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
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.
book now
£26      
Landscape  Wildlife Photography

Landscape Wildlife Photography

Saturday 28 September
Willesborough Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Nathanael Lowden
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
book now
£26      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 October
East Dulwich - 11am - 2 Hours
Bromley Photography Group
Simona Aru
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.
book now
£26      
Astrophotography Meetup

Astrophotography Meetup

Sunday 06 October
Holly Bush Ln - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Sevenoaks Photography Group
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
During this 2 hour meetup we are going to examine the art and techniques associated with Astrophotography as we capture the Milky Way. Learn the settings you need, selecting the location to photograph from and many other techniques. You will walk away with some incredible images from this evening.
book now
£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 October
High Street - 10am - 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.
book now
£26      

Autumn Colours Photography Meetup

Autumn Colours Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 October
East Dulwich - 11am - 2 Hours
Bromley Photography Group
Simona Aru
Capture the beauty of the changing season at our "Autumn Colours Photography Meetup." This gathering is perfect for photography enthusiasts of all levels who want to explore and document the vibrant hues of autumn. We'll stroll through scenic locations, share tips and techniques, and enjoy the crisp autumn air while snapping photos of stunning landscapes, colorful foliage, and seasonal details. Whether you're using a smartphone or a professional camera, this meetup is an excellent opportunity to refine your skills and meet like-minded creatives.
book now
£26      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 20 October
Knole Lane - 9am - 2 Hours
Sevenoaks Photography Group
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
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.
book now
£26      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 02 November
Willesborough Rd - 3:30pm - 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.
book now
£26      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 10 November
Knole Lane - 9am - 3 Hours
Sevenoaks Photography Group
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
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      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 23 November
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.
book now
£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 01 December
London Rd - 9am - 2 Hours
Sevenoaks Photography Group
Lakruwan Rajapaksha
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.
book now
£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Floral Watercolour Painting

Floral Watercolour Painting

Saturday 21 September
Kennington - 11am - 2 Hours
Ashford Watercolour Group
Niya Mathew
During this meetup, participants will have the chance to explore the captivating world of floral watercolor painting under the guidance of experienced artists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this event welcomes individuals of all skill levels. This event is a perfect opportunity for artists, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers to gather and immerse themselves in the beauty of floral watercolor painting.
book now
£26      
ABOUT CANTERBURY
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 Canterbury .

  • 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 Canterbury Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    My street photography session was fab! Amanda made it so easy. I have done a workshop with Amanda before and will be booking onto more. She explains things well, is supportive and fun. The location was perfect. 5 stars!!
    5/5
    Anna
    2024-07-20
    The weather was great, and the 2hrs went by quick. Amanda is very knowledgeable and very fun to be around with. She explained the camera settings so it's easy for us to remember and gave us tasks to do so we can put the theory into practice. I have booked another session with Amanda for next month and really am looking forward to it.
    5/5
    Val
    2024-07-16
    Relaxed nicely paced with some varied and good technical detail
    5/5
    Matt
    2024-05-20

    Great session with Mabel, she provided suggestions on how to make the photographs more natural including position of hands, use of props and choice of backgrounds. Mabel also provided instant feedback on the pictures made by the group
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-05-20
    Excellent session walking around Margate, Mabel took the group to many locations and suggested types of photograph making. I was able to take 10 quality images that I would not have taken prior to Mabel?s assistance.
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-04-29
    Very good and well run by Mabel; really helpful
    5/5
    Mr
    2024-04-29

    Excellent! I learned far more than I expected to in those 3 hrs. Amanda was fun, informative, patient and very kind. Thank you
    5/5
    Beverley
    2024-04-12
    Amanda is great fun, very informative, and explains things simply.
    5/5
    Natalie
    2024-04-09
    I really enjoyed the Black and white photography event in Margate with Mabel. I learnt so much and Mabel?s passion for the subject was very infectious and inspiring. I had a great morning.
    5/5
    Genista
    2024-03-25

    Excellent session, Mabel took the time to get to know the level of knowledge within the group, she is a very knowledgeable photographer who was ready to answer questions and offer ideas for shots during the session. I will certainly be looking for more sessions with Mabel McCormick
    5/5
    MIchael
    2024-03-25
    Excellent. Amanda made everyone feel comfortable and built a quick rapport that meant we could all learn, ask questions and share our photographs for feedback. The 10 minute challenges kept the session moving and put theory into practice. This was my first time of attending such an event and I will definitely book more.
    5/5
    Claire
    2024-03-18
    Loved the session, Mabel was fantastic. Would love to see some more sessions with her.
    5/5
    Julia
    2024-02-07

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Mabel Mccormick
    Mabel is a photographer based in Kent, who mastered her craft at Edinburgh University and is now beginning her career as a Freelance Photographer. Her love at the moment lies with bringing confidence to those who dislike having their photograph taken, and showing them just how great they can look in front of a lens. She also loves practicing street photography, using her camera to capture the uniqueness and quirks of a new environment she has explored. Mabel loves to use photography as a form of expression, as is excited to share what she has learned in the hope of inspiring others to pursue their own photography journey.
    Amanda Roberts
    Amanda is a highly experienced, published, passionate and enthusiastic media creator using photography, videography as well as drones to capture special moments.

    The opportunity now presents itself, for her to share her knowledge and experience with you and help you on your photographic journey.

    Amanda Roberts is available for private bookings

    Please send us a message for private tutoring schedule.

    PHOTOS
    Canterbury Photography Group
    2024-08-31
    Title or Location: Lake District
    On the second day of my Lake District holiday, the weather was dreadful - overcast and rainy, not at all suitable for a holiday. While navigating to pick up some groceries, I found myself on a random road following the sat nav. Despite the bad weather, the view was undeniably breathtaking. Even in such conditions, the Lake District never fails to impress, and I was there to capture its beauty.It was the second day of my holiday in the Lake District. The weather was miserable: overcast and rainy,
    Credit: Tom

    Canterbury Photography Group
    2024-08-01
    Title or Location: Machico Beach, Madeira Island
    Taken on my first day of Holiday back in my home town of Machico, in a marina where I grew up and never realised the potential for photography! Being away is an eye opener for sure!
    Credit: Dario Canada
    Canterbury Photography Group
    2024-06-23
    Title or Location: Sunny Sands, Folkestone
    This morning was not very promising, but still I was determined to get out and take pictures! Headed to Sunny Sands and found these two rocks in the sand that caught my interest. The tide was rising and the sun started glowing in the sky! "Perfect moment", and the a wave caught me by surprise and made my feet soaking wet! Apparently sign of good luck, and maybe so, it's one of my best images and was definitely worth it!
    Credit: Dario Canada
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552347741084
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streets_n_scapes?igsh=MW1uMWI4MDVrb28zcw3D3D&utm_source=qr

    Canterbury Photography Group
    2024-06-10
    Title or Location: Margate Kent
    Just out to see the sunset in Margate always have my camera with me as Margate nether stops giving a photographer a good shot or two ( Nikon Z6ll )
    Credit: Steven tree Collis
    Facebook: Allfields Photography
    Instagram: Allfields Photography

    Canterbury Photography Group
    2024-06-03
    Title or Location: Dover.kent .uk
    Red red rose
    Credit: David Smith
    Canterbury Photography Group
    2024-06-03
    Title or Location: Dover Kent.uk
    A nice little flower I found .Shit with a Sony a7ii sigma 105mm
    Credit: David Smith

    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2024-09-13
    Title or Location: Almondbury, Huddersfield
    The Crane fly looked like it had crash landed nose first. Taken with a Canon 80D 100L Macro lens. iso 640, f6.3, 1/160s. 7 shot photo stack developed using Helicon Focus.
    Credit: David Elliff
    Facebook: David Elliff
    Instagram: elliffdavid

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2024-09-12
    Title or Location: Space, as seen from Decatur, GA
    The North America Nebula derives it's name from it's resemblance to the continental United States, Mexico, and the Gulf of Mexico. The nebula is about 2,600 Light years away in the constellation Cygnus, visible during the summer and fall. This narrowband image is a composite of three wavelengths of light known as Hydrogen-alpha, Sulfur II and Oxygen III, with each wavelength assigned to the R, G, or B color channel to compose a full color image.
    Credit: Jason Clay
    Facebook: @jasonclayphotography
    Instagram: @jasonclayphotography
    Perth Photography Group
    2024-09-12
    Title or Location: Somewhere near Wagin
    I went on a short photography trip recently. Small country towns, canola, salt lakes and more. The weather was dodgy, which made it even more interesting.
    Credit: Grant atkinson
    Instagram: Grant.atkinson3

    Tampa Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: Tampa Florida
    On this dewy, fresh morning something compelled me to grab my camera and take a picture as sandhill cranes strolling gracefully through the front yard. Harriet pictured here is, as always, accompanied by Ozzie and their offspring of the season. They have been welcomed morning coffee mates for the last 12 years. The picture captures the calm presence and the dancer's restlessness of these beautiful visitors.
    Credit: Karl Sexton
    Instagram: @karl.e.sexton

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