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New Year, Year Skills: Beginners Photography Class

New Year, Year Skills: Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 25 January
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Matthew Musson
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
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$148      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 02 February
Hereford Street, Christchurch Central - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Matthew Musson
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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$47      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 09 February
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Matthew Musson
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
book now
$148       4 places left

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 09 March
Hereford Street, Christchurch Central - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Matthew Musson
The Meet up theme is focused on black and white images. You may think certain photos will benefit from a black and white filter. However truly great black and white photography is all about telling story.

It is about making the subject the whole focus without having colour distract from this. Black and white images are timeless, there is just something about them that makes them so artistic and magical.


-Please make sure your camera has a grey scale mode
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$47      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 23 March
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Matthew Musson
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
book now
$148      
ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH
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 Christchurch .

  • 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 Christchurch Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Mathew was very attentive and explained the various functions of the camera clearly.
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-10-21
    Loved it! It was my first one and I found it so helpful in trying to capture things in a different way. Matt was great 🙂
    5/5
    Nicola
    2024-10-13
    Matt talked us through what we had to do to successfully get the shots we all wanted. He spent time with us as a group and individually. His knowledge and ability to pass it on is great and his friendly manner makes it a pleasure. I would recommend this short course to anyone. 10/10. Well done Matt.
    5/5
    Allan
    2024-09-16

    Well put together program and very well delivered by Mathew. Covered all the basics really well and enabled us to all get off auto mode and demystify all those buttons.
    5/5
    David
    2024-09-10
    Great host and location and even the weather played ball. A fun evening.
    4/5
    Liz
    2024-09-09
    A well-organised and fun way to improve or refresh your skills. Really helpful with all the settings on your camera. Fun exercises to learn and improve.
    5/5
    Zuzana
    2024-09-03

    Fun afternoon exploring shutter speeds and changing light. Thanks Matthew.
    5/5
    Catherine
    2024-07-29
    Good event with helpful guidance provided.
    4/5
    Warren
    2024-07-29
    good session. finally learned how to do light painting.
    5/5
    Joshua-Rey
    2024-07-29

    I thought it was great. Mathew did a great job at introducing us to long exposure photography. Demonstrating this with use of cars, people and his cellphone light. His communication with us was great. Kept us in the loop with changes.
    5/5
    Susanna
    2024-07-28
    The Long Exposure Photography Meetup was a great way to meet others interested in photography, and gain some great tips. Matthew was great at demonstrating different concepts for us and then allowing us to try on our own. It was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend for anyone interested in learning more about long exposures.
    5/5
    Kristie
    2024-07-28
    Great site to get lots of birds, to photograph. Matthew was constructive in his advice on our photos. He is very knowledgeable too.
    5/5
    Susanna
    2024-07-16

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Matthew Musson
    Originally from Derbyshire, England. I came to New Zealand when I was seven years old. In my last two years of high school, I did photography as an elective and I became passionate about it. I decided to further study in photography, and I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and a Post Grad Diploma in Creative Arts at Ara. In 2019 I was fortunate to be one of one of three students to be nominated for the New Zealand Student Photographer of the year award. At this present time my business revolves around photographing events/sports but I also distribute my Wildlife/landscape and creative art photography.
    PHOTOS
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-12-08
    Title or Location: Travis Wetland
    Photo was taken over 3 months ago, couple of hours before noon. The usual birds are present however it was a bit cloudy that morning and just before moving to a different spot chance a duck flying and got lucky with this image. Canon R8 with Sigma 150-600mm applying crop. 1/800, f8, 8000. Edited in LrC.
    Credit: JReyes
    Instagram: josh_roaming_around

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-12-01
    Title or Location: Christchurch Hospitals Chapel Gardens
    This October I was visiting my brother at Christchurch hospital and noticed some beautiful flowers blooming with their blues and purples hues in the garden surrounding the chapel. I had my nikon D5500 camera and 40mm lens with me, so took the opportunity to spend sometime photographing what captured my attention. Ended up being a very precious hour of self-care spent in the chapel gardens at a bit of a stressful time. Enjoy!
    Credit: Tracy Lee Mulqueen
    Instagram: t.lee.m
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Port Hills, Christchurch , New Zealand
    This portrait was taken during the golden hour, shortly before sunset, at Port Hills Christchurch . The soft, diffused sunlight beautifully highlights the subject?s face and complements the warm tones of the outfit and natural surroundings.The straw hat with a blue ribbon adds a timeless charm, creating a contrast between rustic simplicity and subtle elegance. The photo captures a moment of introspection, as the subject gently rests her hand on her cheek, gazing thoughtfully into the distanc
    Credit: Chinthaka Tennakoon
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ctphotographychnz
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_time_photography_nz/profilecard/?igsh=eHljdnIzeHV3MTFy

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-23
    Title or Location: At my home
    I was trying for a more minimalist photo. I had a vase on a chair in front of a large window giving backlighting. Backlighting allowed the focus to be on shapes, contrast, textures. The sense of calmness I really liked. 1/125 sec F 4.2 ISO = 50 Taken in August at 1.22pm
    Credit: Monita Baird
    Facebook: Monitamayphotography
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monitamayphotography/profilecard/?igsh=eGxuYWpnbWJ0dXJ0

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-20
    Title or Location: Edinburgh College
    This photo was taken in, and for Edinburgh College when I was studying photography there. The unit was 'Still Life' (obviously) and one of the assignments was any to use any subject but it had to be influenced by Renaissance painters. Obviously lighting style was the first issue and this is lit by a large soft box placed to the left of the subject. You can still see it reflected in the goblet. (I should have cleared this up in post) There was a smaller reflector placed to the right just to lif
    Credit: Jim Slight
    Instagram: jslight1
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-15
    Title or Location: Woodend
    This is our beautiful boy Jazz. He loves seeking out the sun but doesn?t usually sit to have his photo taken. The other morning he found a stream of sun and was in the perfect position for me to get down low and take this shot. Thankyou Jazz x
    Credit: Monita Baird
    Facebook: Monita May Photography
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monitamayphotography/profilecard/?igsh=eGxuYWpnbWJ0dXJ0

    Bellevue Photography Group
    2024-12-09
    Title or Location: Redmond, WA
    'Tis the Season. Redmond, WACanon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USMf/4.51/200 secISO-40097 mmNo Flash
    Credit: Timmy DeHan
    Richmond Photography Group
    2024-12-09
    Title or Location: Powhatan Playground, Richmond
    Always looking to capture the beauty of Richmond's downtown and skyline from different places in the city.
    Credit: Robin Jonathan Deutsch
    Facebook: RJD Photography
    Instagram: rjd.photography.1960
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2024-12-08
    Title or Location: Ballarat
    This photo was taken on a freezing cold evening, standing in the roundabout in front of the Arch of Victory. Patience paid off with the various cars driving past to enhance the slow shutter.
    Credit: T. Sydney Photography
    Instagram: @t.sydney_photography

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2024-12-07
    Title or Location: Upper Hawksbill Trail Head - Shenandoah National Park
    Was lucky to have a meteor fly across the sky as I was taking this photo. I've always wondered at the night sky. Even now, anytime I see a meteor or even a satellite it still fills me with excitement. Astrophotography allows me to share that wonder and excitement with others.
    Credit: Felim Corr
    Instagram: photosbyfeilim
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-12-07
    Title or Location: Figtree NSW, Australia
    The clouds starting building up for sunset at Figtree NSW, so I rushed to the top of this location near a local farm. With trail bikes reving behind me ( a local track through the bush), I took this 5 shot panorama.Canon 1500D, F11, ISO100
    Credit: David Leuver
    Facebook: david leuver
    Instagram: @davidleuver
    Reading Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: On the Farne islands
    This picture was taken on the Farne islands of the coast of Northumberland one of the best places to get up and personal with puffins ..
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography

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