Birds and Nature
Saturday 09 November
Grant-Valkaria, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation. Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 November
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Saturday 23 November
Rockledge Gardens - 9am - 2 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
Rockledge Gardens is a local's favorite photography spot. We will walk through the gardens and will practice Portrait Composition, Natural Lighting, different angles and vibes. It is an amazing opportunity to learn to work with the Model, create interesting images and have fun with fellow Photographers! Natural Light Portraits are very natural, eye-catching and fabulous, lets create some together!
The Best part of the event is an after party at the Farm House, where you can purchase tasty snacks and delicious drinks from locals plus you can do your holiday shopping!
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 07 December
Port Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 14 December
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.
Angles and Views
Saturday 04 January
Malabar Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 18 January
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 25 January
Minton Road, SE Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
Without the distraction of color, there must be more emphasis on line, form, light, shade and tone. In this 2-hour meetup we will look at things like contrast, using light and textures to create beautiful shots. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This meetup assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your personal cameras settings. All cameras as well as smartphones are welcome to this event.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 February
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.