FREMONT
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 21 June
Downtown San Jose - 8pm - 2 Hours
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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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 July
Monroe St, Santa Clara - 4pm - 3 Hours
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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Architecture Photography

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.
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Flower Photography Meetup

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.
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Headshot Photography Class

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.
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Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography: Learning The Decisive Moment

Street Photography: Learning The Decisive Moment

Saturday 14 June
Financial District - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
San Francisco Photography Group
Michael Forks
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. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
$47       5 places left
The City at Night

The City at Night

Friday 20 June
Downtown Modesto - 9pm - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
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.
book now
$47       3 places left
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Saturday 21 June
909 Kiely Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Fin Liu
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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$49      

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 22 June
Joaquin Miller Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Oakland Photography Group
Rocky Laber
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
Grand Lake District - 10am - 3 Hours
Oakland Photography Group
Mel Chircop
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
$92      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 28 June
El Camino Real - 10am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Fin Liu
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.

Note: Please bring a friend or a family member as a model.
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$49      

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 28 June
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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$92       5 places left
Creative Studio Lighting

Creative Studio Lighting

Sunday 29 June
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Join us for a hands-on photography session focused on creative studio lighting techniques all in the comfort of a professional studio space. This meetup is perfect for photographers looking to experiment with different light setups, modifiers, and angles to enhance their portraits or still-life shots. Whether you're refining your skills or exploring studio lighting for the first time, this session offers a supportive, indoor environment to create and collaborate.
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$49      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 July
Downtown Mountain View - 10am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Nithin Kumar
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.
book now
$49      

Posing 101 Class

Posing 101 Class

Sunday 13 July
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 3 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Learn the art of directing and posing with confidence in this beginner-friendly studio class. Designed for photographers who want to improve their ability to guide subjects, this session covers essential posing techniques for individuals and small groups. With access to a professional indoor studio, you'll get practical experience in shaping natural, flattering poses that bring out the best in every shot. Ideal for portrait enthusiasts or anyone looking to boost their on-set communication skills.
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$98      
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.
book now
$98       4 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      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
Needham Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Modesto Art Group
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.
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$49      
ABOUT FREMONT
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 Fremont.

  • 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
    Thought it was a great location!!!
    5/5
    Brian
    2024-10-01
    It was a great meetup met a bunch of great photographers each having their own style, learned a lot observing them Special thanks to Uyen, her instructions were precise and easy to follow, and she did a great job keeping us focused when we were getting sidetracked Learned a lot, and looking forward to such meet ups in future
    5/5
    anshuman
    2024-09-30
    The Host/instructor was very pleasant and knowledgable.It was a good exercise in Photography.
    5/5
    Julio Gonzalez
    2024-04-29

    I enjoyed teh meet up! people were firndly and it was fun.
    5/5
    Jeff
    2024-02-13
    Wonderful , very thorough explanation
    5/5
    Nguyen
    2024-02-08
    I learned a lot from this class
    5/5
    Rolito
    2024-02-06

    Good
    5/5
    Rolito
    2024-02-06
    I learned a lot from this class
    5/5
    Rolito
    2024-02-06
    Good
    5/5
    Rolito
    2024-02-06

    I learned a lot from this class
    5/5
    Rolito
    2024-02-06
    Workshop ran smoothly.
    5/5
    Brandon
    2024-01-23
    It was very good the model Uyen was easy to work with and had a good rapport with all the photographers .
    5/5
    Jeff Brashear
    2023-12-14

    PHOTOS
    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: San Francisco
    The sun lines up with this amazing street in San Francisco twice a year. The cable car yellows give it an interesting look
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: npatel.photos

    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-03-23
    Title or Location: Hanksville, UT
    Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park, an easy 30 min hike to this spot was worth it. View of the canyons and the switchbacks. Sprinkle of snow dust on the peaks makes gives it a bit more drama.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: npatel.photos
    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-03-12
    Title or Location: Seattle Downtown, Pike St
    Wandering through Seattle Downtown. This city is packed with personality and hidden gems! &129321 From the food to the architecture and the locals, there's so much to discover.
    Credit: Vikram Parmar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clickedbyvp/

    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-02-01
    Title or Location: Hayward, Calif
    The bluish tint visible from the Sea of Tranquility is attributed to mineral and metals in the smooth basalt plain.Taken with a Canon R5 II at 800 mm f11, ISO 1600 @ 1/2000th second.Atmospheric conditions were excellent.Single RAW photo
    Credit: Eric Walter

    Fremont Photography Group
    2024-11-23
    Title or Location: Cappadocia, Turkey
    This was taken at sunrise in Cappadocia where hundreds of balloons take flight every morning. The colors of the sky reminded me of cotton candy.
    Credit: Ana
    Instagram: Sol_y_luna_photography
    Fremont Photography Group
    2024-11-21
    Title or Location: Hanksville, UT
    Landscape in this part of the world is simply unreal, rightly called Moonscape as it truly looks like it. Took this shot at sunrise, shot on sony a7r5, bracketed exposure. Post processed using Luminor
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: npatel.photos

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson
    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy

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