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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 09 February
Monroe St, Santa Clara - 3:30pm - 3 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
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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$92       5 places left
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Park Ave., San Jose - 3pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
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$47      
Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Saturday 05 April
Winfield Blvd, San Jose - 3pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
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 composition, focusing on the best location and angles 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.
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$47      

Flower Photography Meetup

Flower Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 April
Naglee Ave, San Jose - 4:30pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.
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$47      
ABOUT OAKLAND
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 Oakland.

  • 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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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Always a great environment to attend.
    5/5
    Rogers
    2024-07-28
    John, is great he took the time to interact with all the photographers. He asked how we was going to take black & white pre or post processing. He let us go on or own to find that unique shot at the Oakland public market & Lake Merritt. I'm looking forward to his chasing the sunset class.
    5/5
    rogers
    2024-05-26
    It was fun event, John brought his girlfriend Kat to be my life model, and later we were asking strangers to take pictures of them and they were very enthusiastic and agreeable.
    5/5
    Irina
    2023-12-11

    PHOTOS
    Stockport Photography Group
    2025-01-20
    Oakland Photography Group
    2024-09-01
    Title or Location: Urban Muse. in Verona's Hiden Corners
    Verona, Italy, a city known for its stunning history and architecture, holds a special place in our hearts. But beyond the iconic landmarks lies a different side?one perfect for industrial and off-the-beaten-path photography. In 2019, we ventured into these lesser-known corners of Verona, capturing the raw beauty that often goes unnoticed. This image is a testament to the hidden gems that make Verona truly unique.
    Credit: David Karamian
    Facebook: David Karamian
    Instagram: David Karamian
    Greensboro Photography Group
    2025-01-07

    Oakland Photography Group
    2024-01-10
    Title or Location: Shoreline Beach
    I took this photo after shopping at the Daiso store at the Shoreline Shopping Center in Alameda, CA. It had been raining so I knew I would get some great sunset photos with San Francisco in the background.
    Credit: Regina Dailey
    Greensboro Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Oakland Photography Group
    2024-01-10
    Title or Location: Rodeo Beach, Fort Cronkite, Marin Headlands, CA
    I had raised the ISO up to 800, as the light was beginning to fade late in the day. And the colors on the horizon were crazy, the clouds in the top of the frame had some crazy textures and colors, too - but there was a great glow to the foreground as wel. I shot this on a Nikon Z7ii with a 24-120mm F4 lens. With the ISO up, I was able to get some good depth of field down to f9.0, and the shutter was set to 1/800 sec, so that I could get a good quick shutter to catch the action on the wave, a
    Credit: John Douglas White
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdwhitesf/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdwhitesf/

    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Oakland Photography Group
    2024-01-10
    Title or Location: Rodeo Beach, Fort Conkrite, Marin Headlands, CA
    A great afternoon with dramatic light. Some strong winds was blowing the clouds and the spray off the waves, but the surfers were stoked. Shot on a Nikon Z7ii, I went for a low ISO of 100 for detail, and the 70-200mm lens was at 80mm, f5.0 at 1/400 sec.
    Credit: John Douglas White
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdwhitesf/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdwhitesf/
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07

    Oakland Photography Group
    2024-01-10
    Title or Location: Golden Gate Bridge, looking north.
    It was a rainy morning, but I was loving what this focal length was getting me with this view. We were at an overlook, just next to Battery Godfrey. December 16, 2023. Nikon Z7ii, 70-200mm f2.8 lens with a TC2.0, for a 400mm practical.
    Credit: John Douglas White
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdwhitesf/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdwhitesf/
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Oakland Photography Group
    2023-09-13
    Title or Location: In Oakland, ca,.. Around the corner from happy garden restaurant
    I was on my way to happy garden restaurant and saw the mural!
    Credit: Enid
    Facebook: Enidilenesoolomon
    Instagram: Enidsolomon6

    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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