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Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 27 April
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       0 places left
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 10 May
Hereford Street, Christchurch Central - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Musson
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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$47       2 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 25 May
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9am - 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       0 places left

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 08 June
Taylors Mistake, Christchurch 8081 - 8:30am - 2 Hours
Matthew Musson
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       4 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 15 June
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
    Good 2 hours, plenty of time for each of us to get advice and to work on our own. Location is good.
    5/5
    Pamela
    2025-04-15
    I thought it was great! I loved the super practical aspect and it all came together for me after a long time prior to the course trying to work it all out. Thanks Matty!
    5/5
    Alex
    2025-03-24
    Really enjoyed the event. Matt was great how he got around every one. Gave valuable feedback. Always learn new things and get inspired with his workshops.
    5/5
    Monita
    2025-03-12

    Enjoyable event with some useful feedback from our instructor Matt. I've done this particular course twice before, and so covered the same physical areas in the central city. I still found new things though so am very pleased I did it, plus of course it's a great opportunity to chat with other hobby photographers.
    4/5
    Warren
    2025-02-04
    My photography knowledge has increased 100%! Matt's clear explanations and engaging manner and his way of not making me feel like an idiot has reignited my determination to improve my photography and get off auto! I'm now keen to attend more classes this year.
    5/5
    Karen
    2025-01-27
    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

    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
    Des Moines Photography Group
    2025-04-22
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-04-15
    Title or Location: Christchurch Botanical Gardens
    It feels like a snapshot of a summer evening where time slows down. The subject?s natural pose, minimal makeup, and earthy accessories give the impression of authenticity, capturing not just a person, but a feeling.
    Credit: Midnight Edits
    Instagram: @mid_.nightedits
    Memphis Photography Club
    2025-04-22

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-03-30
    Title or Location: Lake Dunstan Otago
    We had just learned the passing of a close friend. We stopped at Lake Dunstan, Cromwell to the left, and saw this wonderful sunset and halo. Quite a fitting finale for a lost mate. Image taken on Iphone. Whites and blacks adjusted for the poor camera quality.
    Credit: MrEArts
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-03-24
    Title or Location: Moeraki Village, South Island, New Zealand
    Camera Sony A6000Date 17th March 2025ISO 320 @ F4 & 1/60 SecUnusally warm autumn evening at Moeraki Village about 8pm with high cloud and a cold weather pushing the high cloud out into the Moeraki Bay with the last few minutes of sun on the clouds
    Credit: https://lytteladventuresnz.blogspot.com

    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-03-19
    Title or Location: Ferrymead looking towards Sumner
    No nothing special just a case of right time right place. My partner was waiting to start work and noticed the sunrise looked incredible and decided to take out her iPhone and snap a picture of it.
    Credit: Mel Sawers
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-03-16
    Title or Location: Castle hill

    Credit: Nick Pearson
    Facebook: Nick Pearson Photography
    Instagram: @nickpearson_photography
    Wilmington Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-03-12
    Title or Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
    Sony A7rV, FE 16-25mm F2.8 G. ISO 125 22mm 0ev f2.8 1/1600sTaken during a Black and White Photography lesson with Matt Musson.
    Credit: Bruce Campbell
    Instagram: bckiwinz

    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Perth Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Esperance WA
    I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
    Credit: Leanne Irwin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/
    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
    The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-07

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