SYRACUSE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 February
Downtown, Syracuse - 9am - 3 Hours
Daniel Michaels
This class is for anyone who has a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system and would like to get off of the automatic mode. If you feel intimidated by your camera's dials, buttons and settings, this class is perfect for you
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$92      
Walk the Zoo Meetup

Walk the Zoo Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Far Westside - 12pm - 2 Hours
Daniel Michaels
The Zoo offers many photographic opportunities to challenge your photo skills. Discover the art of capturing moments and the beauty that surrounds us through the lens at our upcoming photography event. Whether you're a seasoned shutterbug or someone just starting out, this gathering is an excellent opportunity to refine your shooting skills, learn from fellow enthusiasts, and explore fresh perspectives. Join us for a day filled with creativity, hands-on experience, and the sharing of a passion for photography. The cost to enter the zoo is 9.00The cost to enter the zoo is 9.00

The cost to enter the zoo is $9.00
book now
$47      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Sunday 23 February
Downtown, Syracuse - 7pm - 2 Hours
Daniel Michaels
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
book now
$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 30 March
Downtown, Syracuse - 9am - 3 Hours
Daniel Michaels
This class is for anyone who has a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system and would like to get off of the automatic mode. If you feel intimidated by your camera's dials, buttons and settings, this class is perfect for you
book now
$92      

Nearby Photography Groups

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 15 February
Country Hills Drive, Ogden - 10am - 2 Hours
Ogden Photography Group
Sydney Goodwill
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$47      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 22 February
Historic 25th Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Ogden Photography Group
Sydney Goodwill
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.
book now
$47      
ABOUT SYRACUSE
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 Syracuse .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    My sister got this class for my grandson and myself. I only have a small camera and my phone, my sister gave me a camera to use. This glass was very good learned a lot. My grandson who already has a camera and knows how to use it learned also learned a lot. My grandson likes to keep to his self but felt very much at ease.thank you very much for having this classes.
    5/5
    Patricia
    2024-08-26
    Excellent, highly informative and very easy to follow. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to learn how to use their cameras.
    5/5
    Patricia
    2024-08-26
    It was a great meet-up! Loved the location and as always Daniel's knowledge is top notch!
    5/5
    Kristen
    2024-05-13

    It was excellent and a lot of fun. Daniel was patient and clear on what we were going to do. Really enjoyed the challenges and the assistance and feedback he gives. Never critical, always encouraging.
    5/5
    Kathy
    2024-05-07
    The class was great. The instructor Daniel explained everything so well.
    5/5
    Carolyn
    2024-04-28
    It was great! I learned a ton about my camera and basic photography techniques. Daniel was a great teacher!
    5/5
    Jennifer
    2024-04-28

    This was a great class for beginners and a refresher. Lots of great information.
    5/5
    Dennis
    2024-04-28
    Good class that showed how to find good light and use a reflector to enhance that light. Also helped me with posing and scene selection.
    5/5
    Anthony
    2024-04-22
    Dan Michaels provided all the expertise and advice I was hoping to obtain from this event. Great tips for dealing with the nuances of a zoo setting with subjects that were moving and "inconsiderate" of photographers :)
    5/5
    Dan Garrow
    2024-04-07

    Absolutely loved the event. Not only did I leave with more knowledge about my camera and how to shoot but also to think around the composition and not always just shoot the obvious. Also, thar sometimes you need to wait out the shot you're looking for.
    5/5
    Kristen
    2024-04-07
    Great class and lots of fun too. Very informative and being able to practice what we were learning in real time was cool. Helped make sense of everything.
    5/5
    Lorraine
    2024-04-01
    I took the Beginners Class with Daniel after years of using auto on my DSLRs. He was great. Initially I was overwhelmed . He picked up on it and broke everything down for me. It made for a great learning experience as well as a lot of fun. Looking forward to booking more classes.
    5/5
    Kathy
    2024-04-01

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Daniel Michaels
    Photography is not just a job to me, it is a passion, a way of life, some may even say, it is an obsession. Very rarely will you see me without a camera over my shoulder. My passion for the art of photography started way back in high school. Since that time I have devoted my life to creating images and teaching. I do not limit myself to the studio, I also shoot street photography and an occasional wedding.

    After high school I moved to Atlanta GA to study photography at the Portfolio Center and later at the Art Institute of Atlanta. During this time I started to assist several photographers in the area. After my education I moved back to Syracuse and became a studio manager, and taught photography on the Syracuse University campus.
    PHOTOS
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2024-08-12
    Title or Location: Baldwinsville, Ny
    Photo taken early August, 2024 during a morning walk near the locks in Baldwinsville.
    Credit: Walter Johnson
    Instagram: Cnylifeinfull

    Syracuse Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Salmon River Fall, Orwell, NY
    This was on my list of NY waterfalls to photograph. This was shot on July 3, 2024 and the weather finally cooperated and gave some nice clouds around 9a. It's about a 30 custom crop. Worth the steep hike to the bottom.
    Credit: Marc Gerbsch
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Chaumont Barrens, Chaumont, NY
    This is a photo of a prairie warbler. They are found in a unique area called the Chaumont Barrens in Chaumont, NY. Chaumont Barrens is one of the few areas in NY where you can find the prairie warbler. This is also home to the Prairie Smoke flower, and the Wood Lily. This photo was taken in June of 2024. 1/1000s f5.6 iso 180. 500mm
    Credit: Ann Ginn
    Facebook: Ann Ginn
    Instagram: Ann Ginn

    Syracuse Photography Group
    2024-07-24
    Title or Location: Over the Rainbow- Skaneateles
    I went outside after the storm and took the photo. Only afterward did I notice the double rainbow. Truly magnificent!?
    Credit: Mary Alice Muncy
    Facebook: Mary Alice

    Syracuse Photography Group
    2024-07-23
    Title or Location: Skaneateles
    After the thunderstorm, I went outside and took a picture of the rainbow. Only afterward did I notice the piece of a double rainbow?it was truly magnificent! &127752&10024
    Credit: Mary Alice Muncy
    Facebook: Mary Alice
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2024-07-22
    Title or Location: Erie Canal Park outside of Sims Store, Camillus NY.
    Has a wonderful set of benches that reside on the dock opposite the store. Great place for your first morning cup, a book, the paper watch the runners, bikers and walkers go by or just sit and be. &128522
    Credit: Patrick Burke
    Facebook: NA
    Instagram: NA

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: Huntington Beach, CA

    Credit: Matt Eseltine
    Instagram: Seamastergmt1

    Northumberland Photography Group
    2025-02-09
    Title or Location: Howick
    The photo was taken on the rocks near Howick in Northumberland. The conditions for sunrise seemed to suit a long exposure to smooth the water out. Northumberland is truly one of the best places to witness sunrises, we are really lucky.
    Credit: Daniel Forbes
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1WpzPvxFbW/
    Instagram: Forbesy10utd
    Southport Photography Group
    2025-02-08
    Title or Location: Martin mere WWT Near Southport UK
    It was a bitterly cold morning after a heavy frost, but a nice bright start to the day. The small birds were very active searching for food, by midday the light was just right and this little robin flew right in front of me, then just hovered for a couple of seconds. So pleased with how this picture has turned out. Canon R5mkii and Rf100-500 L. Edited with Photoshop and Light room.
    Credit: Lesley Martin
    Instagram: @le5leymartin

    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-02-08
    Title or Location: On my back deck in Thornton, CO, USA
    This is one of our backyard friends showing off his natural cuteness on a snowy morning last week. I loved how the snowflakes falling around the squirrel added to the shot. Camera: Canon EOS R8Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DF OS HSM@347mmISO 12800 (In auto mode) F141/2000s
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_

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