Architecture Photography
Saturday 26 July
Horace Mann, San Jose - 4pm - 2 Hours
Uyen Ta
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Flower Photography Meetup
Sunday 10 August
Naglee Ave, San Jose - 5pm - 2 Hours
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.
Headshot Photography Class
Saturday 20 September
Park Ave., San Jose - 4:30pm - 3 Hours
Uyen Ta
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
Street Photography Meetup
Sunday 20 July
Downtown Mountain View - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 26 July
Financial District - 3:30pm - 3 Hours
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.
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.
50mm Lens Meetup
Sunday 27 July
China Basin Park - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 02 August
Financial District - 3pm - 3 Hours
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.
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.
Mindfulness of Our Surroundings Through Photography.
Saturday 09 August
North Beach - 3pm - 2 Hours
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.
Intro to Studio Lighting
Saturday 16 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Step into the world of studio photography with this introductory class on lighting fundamentals. Perfect for beginners, this session breaks down the basics of working with light indoors from setting up your first key light to understanding shadows, modifiers, and placement. Held inside a fully equipped studio, you'll get hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for future lighting setups. No prior studio experience needed!
Studio Lighting Part 2
Saturday 30 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Take your studio lighting skills to the next level in this intermediate session focused on light modifiers. In this follow-up class, you'll explore how tools like softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and grids can dramatically change the look and feel of your images. Held in a professional indoor studio, this workshop is ideal for photographers who already understand basic lighting setups and want to gain more control and creativity with their lighting.
Photograph San Francisco!
Saturday 06 September
Financial District - 3pm - 2 Hours
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!
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.
Maternity Portraits
Sunday 07 September
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Capture the beauty and emotion of pregnancy in this specialised class on maternity posing. Held in a comfortable indoor studio, this session will guide you through flattering, elegant, and expressive poses that highlight your subject's natural glow. You'll learn how to work with body angles, hands, fabric, and lighting to create timeless, heartfelt portraits. Perfect for photographers looking to build confidence in directing maternity sessions with care and creativity.
Paint Your Pet
Saturday 19 July
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 02 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
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.
Paint Your Pet
Saturday 16 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 30 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
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.
Paint Your Pet
Saturday 13 September
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 27 September
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
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.