BOURNEMOUTH
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 08 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
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.
book now
£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
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 explore how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.

Please note: Participants are encouraged to bring a family member, friend, or model for the session to practise and enhance their skills during the workshop.

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£26      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 25 January
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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       5 places left
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 01 February
Garden Walk, Ryde - 10am - 3 Hours
Isle Of Wight Photography Group
Stuart Byrnes
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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£67      
Photographing Architecture Meetup

Photographing Architecture Meetup

Saturday 01 February
Southampton City Centre - 2pm - 2 Hours
Southampton Photography Group
Nikki Wileman
This meetup will be the chance to understand some of the key elements of photographing architecture & buildings. As always we'll think about composition, exposure and explore ways to bring some creativity to the subject!
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£26      

Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Saturday 08 February
Havant - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this session we well explore how to create compelling visual stories through candid moments, scene setting, and impactful imagery. The end result will be a photo essay depicting the location in a series of images using different photographic techniques and styles. Photographic equipment isn't essential and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera for this session.
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£26      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 15 February
Ryde - 10am - 2 Hours
Isle Of Wight Photography Group
Stuart Byrnes
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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£26      
Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Saturday 15 February
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we will capture compelling images that tell stories about daily life. The area has a mix of modern street art and classic architecture and this will be both a subject and backdrop for candid shooting. The session will be suitable for all levels of experience and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera. Topics covered will include -

- Developing an eye for interesting subjects and scenes in urban settings.
- Master the use of light, composition, and timing in street photography.
- Exploring creative techniques to add a unique touch to your street photographs.
- Gaining confidence in shooting candidly in public spaces.
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£26      

Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup

Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Broad St, Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 22 February
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Southampton Photography Group
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.
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£67      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 23 February
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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       5 places left

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 01 March
Eastcliff Rd, Shanklin PO37 6AA - 3pm - 2 Hours
Isle Of Wight Photography Group
Stuart Byrnes
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.
book now
£26      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 March
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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      
Winter Light Photography

Winter Light Photography

Saturday 15 March
Eastcliff Rd, Shanklin PO37 6AA - 10am - 2 Hours
Isle Of Wight Photography Group
Stuart Byrnes
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 25 January
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
£50       2 places left
Beginner's Painting Class

Beginner's Painting Class

Saturday 25 January
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Unlock your artistic potential with our Beginner's Painting Class! Join us for a creative journey where you'll learn fundamental techniques, unleash your imagination, and paint your masterpiece. No experience is required just bring your enthusiasm, and let the brush strokes begin!
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£26      
Seascape Painting Meetup Open Medium

Seascape Painting Meetup Open Medium

Saturday 08 February
Gunwharf Quays - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Dive into creativity at our Seascape Painting Meetup, where you'll capture the beauty of ocean scenes using your preferred medium. Open to all skill levels. Join fellow art enthusiasts to enhance your techniques and express your love for the sea.Note Bring your supplies. Materials are not provided.
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£26      

Corner to Corner (C2C)

Corner to Corner (C2C)

Saturday 15 February
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
Corner-to-corner crochet, or C2C, is a fun and relaxing crochet technique where you begin in one corner and work small ‘blocks' along the diagonal to the other corner. Working this technique means that you can create almost any image by using a graph containing the image that you want to crochet. By the end of class you will be able to make a C2C heart sampler.
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£46      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 15 February
Hanover Buildings - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
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      
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Saturday 22 February
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Join our engaging art class on Painting Landscapes with Acrylics and discover the techniques to capture scenic vistas on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning landscapes. Learn color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to bring your landscapes to life. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and start painting your favorite landscapes with confidence!
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£26      

 Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup

Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup

Saturday 08 March
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
Join us for a relaxing and creative still life session with dry pastels. Whether you're a beginner or have experience, this meetup is all about slowing down, observing carefully, and bringing objects to life with colour and texture. We'll work with simple arrangements, focusing on light, shadow, and composition. Come along, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a bit of art and conversation in a friendly, laid-back setting.
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£26      
Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup

Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Westover Road, Bournemouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
Let's capture the beauty of mountains with watercolours! This meetup is a chance to unwind, play with washes and layers, and explore the delicate balance between light and form in landscapes. Whether you're new to watercolour or have some practice, we'll guide each other through simple techniques to create serene and atmospheric mountainscapes. It's all about having fun and letting creativity flow in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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£26      
Crochet Flowers Class

Crochet Flowers Class

Saturday 29 March
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
In our Flower Crochet Class, participants will embark on a creative journey where they'll learn to craft exquisite crochet flowers. From mastering the fundamental stitches to creating lifelike petals and leaves, participants will gain the skills and techniques needed to bring the beauty of nature into their crochet projects. They'll also delve into the art of color selection and customization, enabling them to design unique floral creations. With expert guidance and a welcoming atmosphere, our class is perfect for all skill levels, promising to cultivate a newfound appreciation for the art of crochet and a talent for crafting stunning floral motifs. Join us and let your creativity bloom!
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£46      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 19 April
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
£50      
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 10 May
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.

All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
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£46      
ABOUT BOURNEMOUTH
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 Bournemouth .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Absolutely brilliant, a really interesting, informative, and enjoyable, experience. I've come away with a renewed enthusiasm for proper photography, no more 'snap shots' for me. Ali was great at explaining the topic, at exactly the right level, pitched perfectly to his audience's level of understanding.
    5/5
    Andy Goodbourn
    2025-01-13
    The instructor was talented and friendly. Helped us with some of the aspects of photography.
    4/5
    Chandan
    2024-10-14
    An excellent class, Peter was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher who was able to break down the basics and more advanced concepts into very easy to understand ways. I left the class feeling so much more confident and inspired to take photos.
    5/5
    Erica
    2024-07-09

    Enjoyed the challenges, and the hints & tips were all useful.
    5/5
    Steve
    2024-06-24
    Great tuition. Taruun explained things really clearly, then talked us through practical examples. I now have a much better understanding of leading lines, (especially where to place the camera), and filling the frame. My biggest takeaway was using low angles to create interesting images - something I'll definitely be using. I really enjoyed the morning and also Taruun's thorough but relaxed teaching style.
    5/5
    Carolyn
    2023-10-30
    Very good session - learnt a lot
    5/5
    Sharon
    2023-10-30

    A very good and informative event. I finally understood the "Rule of Thirds" tip! Taruun is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and involving. I always look forward to his sessions
    5/5
    Dominic
    2023-06-19
    The session was very interesting and enjoyable. Some stuff I already knew but I learned lots of new things. The tutor, Taruun, was very knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to get on with.
    5/5
    Vladan
    2023-06-19
    This was an excellent event, Taruun was incredibly knowledgable and also very talented as a photographer. He has a great instructional and delivery manner, a naturally engaging teacher, and we were blessed to have someone so enthusiastic to share this knowledge. We were taught some excellent tips and techniques, I do already have some photography experience and I took away a good few pearls of wisdom. Very worthwhile, good atmosphere, first class in my opinion!
    5/5
    Julian
    2023-06-05

    Taruun was very knowledgeable and engaging with great enthusiasm. He explained everything very clearly and revealed some functions that I didn't know existed on smart phones!
    5/5
    Dominic
    2023-02-06
    Fun, interesting & informative. A good morning out.
    5/5
    Steve
    2023-01-24
    He was very knowledgeable. I hope he continues as an instructor
    5/5
    Mark
    2023-01-09

    PHOTOS
    Bournemouth Photography Group
    2025-01-18
    Title or Location: Canary Wharf
    Taken at canary Wharf looking through a glass roof. I like the leading lines from the outside building to the centre of the roof. It was taken on a canon 5Dmiii at 19mm, ISO 100, F9, 1/500sec.London is such a fantastic place for architecture.
    Credit: Ruth Wild

    Bournemouth Photography Group
    2025-01-15
    Title or Location: New Forest, Hampshire England
    So i don't often tell a lot of people this but most people who know me out in the forest know me as the Pony King for my love of taking portrait shots of the ponies i am disabled and shoot from an adapted electric wheelchair you would think it a 4x4 how i often use it lol. The last year i made it my mission to get better at photographing deer close up iv'e put in the hours and seasons and its finally paying off its as if the Fallows Deer have finally accepted me into their herd and i can now get
    Credit: Trevor Staddon
    Facebook: Trev Stadd
    Bournemouth Photography Group
    2025-01-11
    Title or Location: My back garden in Bournemouth
    I'd set up my tripod & camera with 600mm telephoto lens to take some afternoon moon photos & saw a few wispy clouds coming over so thought I'd wait a short while for any interesting pattern of clouds passing the moon, which is how this shot came to be.
    Credit: Andy Rae
    Instagram: stargazer_andy

    Bournemouth Photography Group
    2025-01-08
    Title or Location: Poole Park
    This is a Cormorant, a bird commonly seen near water. They are known for their excellent fishing skills and often spread their wings to dry after diving. Having had a good feed on fish, this Cormorant spent some time drying off in the sun. Poole Park seems like a great spot to observe such fascinating wildlife! Photograph taken on Canon R7
    Credit: Dee Styles
    Facebook: Dee Dee

    Bournemouth Photography Group
    2025-01-01
    Title or Location: West moors in Dorset
    I often get asked, why do you spend hours out and about in all weathers photographing, well i hope this explains why. 'the Arrival of all the wildlife' What I like about photography is that you can capture a moment in time,that is gone forever,impossible to reproduce.There is magic all around It?s amazing how much wildlife goes unnoticed. The secret is to hide, keep still listen and wait for things to move. You will be surprised on what you see and listen to each day. And getting photographs th
    Credit: Kerrie hillebrandt
    Bournemouth Photography Group
    2024-12-29
    Title or Location: New Forest, near Fritham.
    On a grey & overcast Christmas eve I headed of into the forest to see what I could see. The poor light meant B&W which works well with some gnarly old wood.
    Credit: Steve Gorrick

    San Bernardino Photography Group
    2025-01-20
    Title or Location: Municipal Museum at Bear Castle
    A night view of the Bear Castle in Catania Sicily. Taken at dusk while we awaited our dinner reservation. On a trip to Italy and Sicily in October 2024.
    Credit: Daniel Cozad
    Facebook: Dcozad
    Instagram: Dbcozad
    Byron Bay Photography Group
    2025-01-19
    Title or Location: In my garden
    There are a few crows living around my place. Those two became quite tame and stayed in my garden. They always got a few tidbits and as a thank you they gave me little gifts. So I really enjoyed their company.
    Credit: Petra Stark (Petronella)

    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-01-19
    Title or Location: Downtown San Francisco
    While walking around during Covid taking photos of a deserted city I was able to stand in the middle of one intersection and looked up to see a nice view of the 4-structures on each corner.
    Credit: Terry Enlow
    Instagram: @terryenlow
    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-01-18
    Title or Location:
    The Brooklyn Bridge with the Empire State Building as viewed from DUMBO. I've been to NYC once before but this was my first time since starting photography. When I learned of this spot I knew I had to get my own photo of the iconic view. I only had a few lenses to choose from and a huge crowd of people to work around trying to get their own photos. The photo still turned out incredible if I may say.
    Credit: Feilim Corr
    Instagram: photosbyfeilim
    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-01-17
    Title or Location: New York City
    This photo was taken during a high school reunion in New York in 2022 .If you are a you photographer , try to look up too !
    Credit: Haleh Forouhesh
    Instagram: halehphotos44

    Virginia Beach Photography Group
    2025-01-17
    Title or Location: Fulton Street NYC
    This was a nice crisp cool morning during a trip to NYC. This was not an impromptu picture, it was planned prior to going to NYC. It?s a very iconic spot to take a photo and I would encourage photographers to get their own shot to hang in their homes or sale.
    Credit: Michael Ray
    Instagram: Vivian_Deloris_Photography
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