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!
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Sunday the 1st of November 2020
Black & White Photography Session - Christchurch Cathedral Square - 11:00 am - 2 hours
Black & White can be an interesting way to strip back your photography and focus on the basics. Photography is simply playing with light, so we’ll be getting creative with monochrome images and exploring ways to improve.
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
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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
Upcoming Dates
Bookings close 2 hours prior
Sunday the 1st of November 2020
Black & White Photography Session - Christchurch Cathedral Square - 11:00 am - 2 hours
Black & White can be an interesting way to strip back your photography and focus on the basics. Photography is simply playing with light, so we’ll be getting creative with monochrome images and exploring ways to improve.
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 15th of November 2020
Beginners Guide to Photography - Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 10 am - 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.
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 5th of December 2020
Landscape Photography - Sumner Beach - 9 am - 2 hours
Landscape has always been a popular genre when it comes to the world of photography. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of landscape photography such as composition, different methods and how to tell a story!
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 6th of December 2020
Street Photography - Christchurch Cathedral Square - 11:00 am - 2 hours
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different crops and compositions to tell a story about the local area through your camera. There will be a mix of architecture and portrait photography in this session as we explore the city centre on a photo walk.
$35pp open - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 13th of December 2020
Beginners Guide to Photography - Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 10 am - 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.
$35pp open - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Sunday the 20th of December 2020
Christmas Lights at Night Photography - Christchurch Cathedral Square - 6:00pm - 2 hours
Photography is all about playing with light, so the Christmas holidays can provide some great opportunities to really get creative! We’ll be exploring the local festive lights under the guidance of the professional photography instructor.
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Reviews
4.8/5 from 6 reviews
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