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 across the region.
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!
Join the Christchurch Photography Facebook Group to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!
next available date
Saturday the 17th of April 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 10am - 3 hours
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.
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$115pp only 6 places left
or Buy a Voucher as a gift
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 Facebook Group to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Stay home if you're sick.
Keep 1.5 metres away from others.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitiser.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a flexed elbow or a tissue; if you use a tissue, dispose of it immediately and appropriately.
Subscribe to the Christchurch Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Saturday the 17th of April 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 10am - 3 hours
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.
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$115pp only 6 places left
Saturday the 24th of April 2021
Wildlife Photography - Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park - 9am - 2 hours
Wildlife Photography has always been one of my favourite passions. I will give you guidance on how to get the perfect shot of New Zealand's amazing creatures and a basic understanding of safe distance between us and the animals.
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$35pp 10 places left
Saturday the 1st of May 2021
Landscape Photography Meetup - Taylors Mistake - 6:45am - 2 hours
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’ll be focusing on light, composition, and perspective to shoot great landscape images!
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$35pp open
Saturday the 22nd of May 2021
Astrophotography Session - Birdling Flat's Beach - 9pm - 2 hours
There is nothing more awe inspiring than seeing the many stars mapped out in front of us in New Zealand. In this workshop you will learn the fundamental settings on how to photograph the night sky.
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$60pp 8 places left
Saturday the 12th of June 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 10:00am - 3
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.
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$35pp open
Saturday the 19th of June 2021
Street Photography Meetup - Christchurch Cathedral square - 10am - 2 hours
One of the most popular genres of photography and one that requires a strong focus of narrative and creativity. In this workshop we will explore the fundamentals of Street photography and how to convey a series of thought provoking images
Instructor: Matthew Musson
$35pp open
Reviews
4.9/5 from 15 reviews
5/5 by David igoe
4-4-2021
Really enjoyable
5/5 by Dianne Kelsey
4-4-2021
5/5 by Dianne Kelsey
4-4-2021
Matthew customized his advice to the level of each participant. Was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would happily recommend this course and will attend future sessions.
5/5 by Helen Kissell
28-3-2021
5/5 by Helen Kissell
28-3-2021
Well organised
Very good because each of us got help from
Matt.
I learnt things about my camera
5/5 by Monita Baird
20-3-2021
5/5 by Monita Baird
20-3-2021
Really enjoyed it. Great host.
5/5 by Dianne Kelsey
20-3-2021
5/5 by Dianne Kelsey
20-3-2021
Matt was very helpful and patient. Gave great advice and tips . Weather wasn't in our favour so we didn't get the sunrise we had hoped for but Matt gave excellent advice on how to deal with the grey conditions we had
5/5 by Alison Emery
27-2-2021
5/5 by Alison Emery
27-2-2021
Fabulous introduction to using more of my camera's features, good discussions for ideas and framing of photography.
5/5 by Rochelle Willis
8-2-2021
5/5 by Rochelle Willis
8-2-2021
Interesting and informative
4/5 by Sue Titmuss
6-12-2020
4/5 by Sue Titmuss
6-12-2020
I learnt a lot from the event
5/5 by Kevin Thomas
1-11-2020
5/5 by Kevin Thomas
1-11-2020
Great for beginners
Nice small group
5/5 by Andrea Wallace
19-10-2020
5/5 by Andrea Wallace
19-10-2020
Matt was great, learnt a lot now just need to put it all into practice
5/5 by ANGELA FLETCHER
18-10-2020
5/5 by ANGELA FLETCHER
18-10-2020
The event was very engaging and matt was excellent in explaining the terms and function of each topic. Looking forward for the next event
5/5 by Kester apostol
14-9-2020
5/5 by Kester apostol
14-9-2020
I enjoyed it.
4/5 by Jo Cosseboom
13-9-2020
4/5 by Jo Cosseboom
13-9-2020
Really good event and the hints and tips provided by Matt were really helpful. Would certainly consider attending another event.
5/5 by Stuart Taylor
23-8-2020
5/5 by Stuart Taylor
23-8-2020
5/5 by Kester apostol
22-8-2020