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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Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.

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 in this Spring season!

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Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.

Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.

Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.

This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.

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In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.

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Discover the art of black-and-white photography in this inspiring meetup. We'll focus on how to use light, shadows, and textures to create striking monochrome images. Royer Park's variety of natural and urban features offers an excellent setting for experimenting with contrasts and tones.

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This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background composition. On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.You will preferably need a prime 50mm or longer lens or a zoom lens. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.Note Please bring a family member or a friend as your model

Note: Please bring a family member or a friend as your model

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Capture the beauty of vernal pools and their surrounding environment in this photography-focused nature walk, where you'll have the opportunity to document the vibrant ecosystems that flourish in these seasonal wetlands. Join us to hone your photography skills while exploring the unique flora and fauna of this captivating environment

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Join us for a guided Historical Cemetery Walk, where you'll capture stunning photographs of timeless gravestones, intricate sculptures, and serene landscapes. Learn about the rich history and hidden stories of the past while honing your photography skills in this unique and atmospheric setting.

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Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.

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Join us for a walk-with-camera event focused on exposure bracketing in landscape photography, where you'll capture multiple shots at different exposures to enhance detail. Explore scenic locations and learn how to balance highlights and shadows for stunning compositions.

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Join us for an event along the North Fork of the American River, capturing its stunning landscapes and natural beauty. Learn techniques to compose breathtaking shots while exploring this scenic waterway.

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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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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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In this arboretum drawing class, you'd learn how to depict trees realistically, focusing on observation and techniques like value, composition, form and color, while exploring different styles and techniques to capture the essence and personality of trees.

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Capture the fresh, vibrant energy of spring using watercolor resist techniques! In this meetup, we'll create a lively spring scene featuring blooming flowers and soft clouds by applying resist materials to preserve highlights and add texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will guide you through layering colors and exploring the magic of contrast in watercolor. Bring your supplies and get ready to welcome the season with creativity!

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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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This beginner acrylic painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of acrylic paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.

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Discover the art of painting with water-based pigments while exploring negative space techniques using plants! In this hands-on meetup, we'll create beautiful relief-style prints by placing leaves and other natural elements onto paper, allowing their shapes to emerge through color washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will help you experiment with composition, contrast, and the expressive potential of negative space in watercolor. Bring your supplies and enjoy a creative exploration of nature-inspired painting!

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This beginner oil painting painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.

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Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.

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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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In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalized feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.

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This class will equip students with fundamental drawing skills and techniques to confidently create portraits, focusing on observation, basic facial anatomy, and capturing likeness through simple, approachable methods.

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This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict birds with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.

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Free your creativity with exploration of conventional and unconventional painting tools!
Do you have a painting tool you have wanted to try or master?
Bring it!
Do you have a great set of water based paint like gouache or water color pencils?
Bring them!
Let's explore our creativity and make something fun and beautiful!
This will be a self led explorative painting and will not be a follow-along, copying class.

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