OAKLAND
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Urban Light Trails on the Embarcadero

Urban Light Trails on the Embarcadero

Saturday 26 July
San Francisco Waterfront - 8pm - 2 Hours
Rocky Laber
Create long exposure images at night on the San Francisco waterfront. Explore techniques and compositions to capture a juxtaposition of landmarks and motion. We'll start at the Ferry Building and examine a handful of close-by locations along the Embarcadero.
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$49      
Aerial Imagery on the Oakland Waterfront

Aerial Imagery on the Oakland Waterfront

Saturday 09 August
Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607 - 9am - 2 Hours
Rocky Laber
A workshop for beginner and intermediate drone image capture - photo and video.

Create stunning images from unique perspectives. Virtually all modern drones are capable of producing incredible high resolution media, learn how to make the most of your gear.
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$49      
Urban Light Trails in North Beach

Urban Light Trails in North Beach

Saturday 06 September
North Beach - 8pm - 2 Hours
Rocky Laber
Create long exposure images at night in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Explore techniques and compositions to capture a juxtaposition of landmarks and motion.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 20 July
Downtown Mountain View - 10am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Fin Liu
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 20 July
Cleveland Ave Ste B, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 - 10am - 3 Hours
Santa Rosa Photography Group
Patrick Sullivan
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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$98       1 places left
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 26 July
Financial District - 3:30pm - 3 Hours
San Francisco Photography Group
Michael Forks
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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$98       2 places left

50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Sunday 27 July
China Basin Park - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
San Francisco Photography Group
Michael Forks
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographers 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, well review the basic camera settings. Well 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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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
Financial District - 3pm - 3 Hours
San Francisco Photography Group
Michael Forks
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
$98      
Mindfulness of Our Surroundings Through Photography.

Mindfulness of Our Surroundings Through Photography.

Saturday 09 August
North Beach - 3pm - 2 Hours
San Francisco Photography Group
Michael Forks
This photography group class and photo walk will focus on cultivating mindfulness by deepening our awareness of the world around us. Through intentional observation and creative composition, we'll use photography as a tool to slow down, engage our senses, and appreciate the beauty in everyday moments. this experience will help students see the world with fresh eyes and capture meaningful images with presence and purpose.
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$49      

Photograph San Francisco!

Photograph San Francisco!

Saturday 06 September
Financial District - 3pm - 2 Hours
San Francisco Photography Group
Michael Forks
Join us on a photo walk, covering some of the most iconic San Francisco locations. We will start at the Ferry Building with views of the Bay Bridge. Then walk through the stunning financial district, and end in bustling Chinatown. Practice your street and architecture photography while exploring one of the World's most beautiful and dynamic cities!
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 19 July
North San Jose - 10am - 3 Hours
San Jose Crochet Club
Tyah-Amoy Roberts
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.
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$78      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 20 July
Municipal Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class in the garden, focusing on capturing the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for exploring your creativity outdoors.
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$49      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 27 July
Municipal Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class in the garden, focusing on capturing the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for exploring your creativity outdoors.
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$49      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 02 August
North San Jose - 10am - 3 Hours
San Jose Crochet Club
Tyah-Amoy Roberts
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.
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$78      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 03 August
Municipal Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class in the garden, focusing on capturing the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for exploring your creativity outdoors.
book now
$49      
Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 17 August
Municipal Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class in the garden, focusing on capturing the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for exploring your creativity outdoors.
book now
$49      

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Summer Painting Watercolor Class

Saturday 20 September
Municipal Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing watercolor class in the garden, focusing on capturing the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for exploring your creativity outdoors.
book now
$49      
Fall Painting Watercolor Class

Fall Painting Watercolor Class

Sunday 02 November
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Join us for our Foliage and Nature Painting workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art! Book now.
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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.

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  • REVIEWS
    I appreciated the instructor for taking the time to talk with each participant to become more familiar with their experience level and approach. He had a lot of great knowledge and insights to share.
    4/5
    Brooke
    2025-05-05
    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
    Mel Chircop
    Hi! I am a photographer from and based in the Bay Area, specializing in portraiture and concept exploration via analog processes. I hold a BFA in Photography from San Jos e9 State and have been a professional photographer for over 5 years.

    I see photography as an energy capture 2014this energy being the essence of who or what is in front of my camera. I am inspired by warmth, truth, and the nuances of the individual. Recently, I have been embracing digital photography techniques to capture events and nightlife.

    Check out my website for examples of my work: melchircop.com

    Mel Chircop is available for private bookings

    Open availability for private tutoring, portraits, events, brand shoots, etc!

    Rocky Laber
    My name is Rocky Laber, I'm a photographer and videographer living and working in Oakland. In my career, I've been very fortunate to be able to shoot in a wide variety of settings, covering an equally wide variety of subject matter: sports, events, portraiture, landscape, travel, weddings, musical performance, motor sports, architecture, real estate, and construction. I've been a certified FAA drone pilot since 2018. I like to read, cycle, travel, and cook, I'm a music lover and sports fan, and I have deep roots in the Bay Area.

    Rocky Laber is available for private bookings

    Among the services I offer are portraiture and headshots, small shooting workshops on location, software training in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere.

    PHOTOS
    Oakland Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Paris, Gobelins neighborhood (XIII Arrondissement)
    Pursuant to your rquest, attached please find the photo you request and the story behind it:The local newsagent has procured a large number of teddy bears, which he placed throughout the neighborhood in bookstores, bakeries, cafes, pharmacies, etc. These bears became the trade mark of the neighborhood.
    Credit: Ghassan F. Nakad

    Oakland Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Richmond, CA
    This was shot on 35mm Kono Sunstroke film at Full Queer Wrestling?s Aftertaste show at Armistice Brewing. The wrestler featured in the photo is Richie Coy holding the Princex of Pride Championship belt.
    Credit: Patrick Kelly
    Instagram: @pat2396
    Oakland Photography Group
    2025-05-25
    Title or Location: Oakland
    Photographed Lindsey on Easter Morning with Nikon D850, 70-200mm f2.8 Nikkor optics
    Credit: Warren Hukill

    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

    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
    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/

    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength

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