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Bird Photography

Bird Photography

Sunday 14 January
280 Beach Road, Burwood - 9am - 2 Hours
Matthew Musson
Learn how to catch those great bird life images.

During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the variety of bird species that reside there.

Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 28 January
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City - 9am - 3 Hours
Matthew Musson
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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$138       3 places left
Intentional Camera Movement Photography Meetup

Intentional Camera Movement Photography Meetup

Sunday 11 February
Summner Beach - 6pm - 2 Hours
Matthew Musson
Intentional Camera movement or ICM Photography to me is one the most interesting sub genres of photography that I have practiced in the last few years. Come along to this two hour meet up to learn and experience the wonders of ICM Photography

Sumner Beach carpark near life surf club
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$43      

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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Enjoyed the experience
    5/5
    neville
    2023-11-28
    It was great - gave me some confidence with a new camera. The small group size was great.
    5/5
    Catherine
    2023-11-16
    This course was excellent and highly recommended for beginners. Matt was a great teacher. Thank you!
    5/5
    JJ
    2023-11-16

    Very informative. Fantastic tutor. Would highly recommend it to others.
    5/5
    Chelsie
    2023-11-14
    Always great to have access to your thoughts and experience Matt. I thought I had the basics sorted, but good to realise had it completely out of whack...thanks for rectifying that (Manual not AV or TV). Good tips on the panoramas.
    5/5
    Dianne
    2023-10-31
    I really enjoyed this event, I feel like I took some awesome photos and feeling more confident with my camera...thank you so much Matt, you're a great teacher 😁
    5/5
    Jeanette
    2023-10-20

    Travis Wetland is a perfect location for bird photography
    5/5
    Jacqui
    2023-10-03
    My friend Shona and I both thought that the event was excellent and Matt explained things really well. We both are now excited to get out and practice. :-) We would certainly recommend this event to anyone interested in photographing birds.
    5/5
    Marie
    2023-10-03
    Really enjoyed this beginners course; I appreciated the variety of different locations/subjects and focusing on different aspects of images. I also like the small group size and teaching style of spending one-on-one time with each person individually. Thanks!
    5/5
    Joni
    2023-09-27

    I got all the help I asked for. A great mirning out with like minded people.
    5/5
    Peter
    2023-09-13
    It was great. I didn't feel so conspicuous wondering around the city taking snaps with a group (compared to being on your own haha) I learnt to look at a lot of things in a different way/angle.
    5/5
    Jacqui
    2023-09-12
    It was great, relaxed, and I learnt a lot. I got all the help I wanted.
    5/5
    Peter
    2023-09-05

    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
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location:
    Aurora captured at Lake Ellesmere Christchurch NZ
    Credit: Vaughan Morrissey
    Instagram: life_of_a_crazy_kiwi
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-11-25
    Title or Location: North Canterbury
    We are truly blessed with beautiful sunrise and sunset experiences.
    Credit: Debbie Wood
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-11-19
    Title or Location: Avalanche Creek Waterfall
    A beautiful short walk to the Waterfall on a sunny day in Spring. Nikon Z 6ii, with Nikon 24-120mm F4, @32mm, f22, iso63, 1second with a CPL filter. Minor edited through Lightroom.
    Credit: Vivian Huang

    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-11-14
    Title or Location: Moonlight on the lake
    This is a composite image, I added the moon as an after thought
    Credit: Robert Austin
    Facebook: Robert Austin
    Instagram: little.river.photography
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-11-12
    Title or Location: Moonlight on the lake
    The original image was taken on the road side between Queenstown an Glenorchy New Zealand, I added the moon from a earlier image as an after thought
    Credit: Robert Austin
    Facebook: Little River Photography
    Instagram: little.river.photography
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-11-04
    Title or Location: Gore Bay

    Credit: Guilherme Augusto
    Instagram: @ablinkforeternity

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
    Vulcan XM655, landed at Wellesbourne Airfield in Feb 1984, Still in running order.At a paid-for up close and personal event there.After a downpour in the afternoon, I managed to get down low and muddy to line up a handheld reflection as a bracketed HDR of 7 shots.As the sun started to set behind me, giving a nice reflective sun hue over the aircraft and minimising shadows. The resulting standing water gives a great reflection in reverse.45mm 1/30 f4
    Credit: Craig Burley
    Facebook: Craig.Burley.5
    Instagram: Craig.Burley.5
    Reading Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: New Forest wildlife park
    Worth a visit to the New Forest wildlife park , great to see wolves in the Forest again ..&128522
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan
    Photo taken at Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan. This was a pretty cool aquarium. Several tanks were several stories tall with viewing area on each floor. This photo is of a Black Crown Night Heron. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Nikon Z24-120S 4.0Processed with Photoshop Topaz . I shoot raw so I used several adjustment layers to achieve the desired look.
    Credit: John P Simpson

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Christmas Boxer
    I was testing out a new backdrop that I purchased for a family mini Christmas shoot that I have coming up. I used to make my children be my models but since they are grown Zeus, my boxer, was such a good boy and was my model. This was shot on a Canon EOS 6D with the EF 24-105mm f/4L at 24mm, ISO 320, 1/160. I used two Alien B800 strobes with white umbrellas.
    Credit: Sharon Howard Photography
    Facebook: Sharon La Casse Howard
    Instagram: sharon.howard.photography
    Pasadena Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Glendora
    In 1989 I started a tradition of Photos with Santa. At the time I was Public Relations Director and Event coordinator for Bless Keller, later to merge with Dilbeck Realtors as Director of P.R. and Special Events. When I started this event we had 3 offices and Santa and I would show up at each office for a Holiday Party and Free Santa Photos. This was a client appreciation event as well as an introduction event to our communities. Over the years we increased our locations to 14 offices. This
    Credit: Bev Widney
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Ham Cut at Ferry Meadows.
    Kingfishers are very active at the moment. This one caught a fish and I was lucky enough to catch the picture as it turned it's prey around to swallow it head first.
    Credit: Rob Walker
    Facebook: Rob Walker Photography
    Instagram: rob100walker

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