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Fundamentals of Nature Photography Meetup

Fundamentals of Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Los Trancos Open Space Preserve is a 274-acre area located in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Palo Alto. This is an ideal spot to learn about earthquake geology. The San Andreas Fault, one of the world's longest and most active faults, splits the preserve. - 9am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Vern Fisher
Explore the fundamentals of nature photography at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
Monroe St, Santa Clara - 3pm - 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       4 places left
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 June
Stanford University - 5pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
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.
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$47      

The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 21 June
Downtown San Jose - 8pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Mother's Day Watercolor Painting Meetup

Mother's Day Watercolor Painting Meetup

Sunday 11 May
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Celebrate the season with a guided outdoor watercolor class inspired by Moms. We'll explore soft color palettes, spring florals, and playful seasonal themes in a relaxed and creative setting. This class is suitable for all skill levels and focuses on developing techniques while enjoying the fresh air and natural surroundings. Please bring your own materials, including watercolor paper, paints, brushes, and a water container. A folding chair or blanket is also recommended for comfort.
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$49      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 25 May
Almaden Lake - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class focused on capturing the beauty of summer scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for those looking to enjoy painting outdoors and explore their creativity.
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$47      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 08 June
Almaden Lake - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class focused on capturing the beauty of summer scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for those looking to enjoy painting outdoors and explore their creativity.
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$47      

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Saturday 09 August
Almaden Lake - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class focused on capturing the beauty of summer scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for those looking to enjoy painting outdoors and explore their creativity.
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$49      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Saturday 20 September
Almaden Lake - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class focused on capturing the beauty of summer scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for those looking to enjoy painting outdoors and explore their creativity.
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$49      
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.

    Join the Oakland Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Enjoyed meeting fellow photography enthusiasts in a supportive, creative setting. The teacher was personable, and I appreciated his choice of Berkeley venues and thoughtful, manageable assignments.
    5/5
    Nestor
    2025-04-21
    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
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Ricardo Jorellana
    I'm Ricardo, a photographer born and raised in the SF Bay Area. For 16 years I've been pursuing success in my creativity through photography. I graduated from Academy of Art University back in 2018, worked as an event photographer and in e-commerce fashion photography until late 2022. Now I work as a service plumber chasing great street photos!
    PHOTOS
    Des Moines Photography Group
    2025-04-22
    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
    Memphis Photography Club
    2025-04-22

    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
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    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/

    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    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/
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21

    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/
    Wilmington Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    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

    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Perth Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Esperance WA
    I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
    Credit: Leanne Irwin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/
    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
    The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-07

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