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 around 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!
Join the Syracuse Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
Our classes and photography sessions are limited to a max of 5 students - due to current COVID restrictions
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
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Saturday the 13th of March 2021
Portraiture in a Pandemic - Thornden Park, Syracuse - 1pm - 2 hours
Taking a great portrait while maintaining a safe social distance is a new challenge photographers are faced with, but it doesn't have to be discouraging. Getting creative with distance can energize our eyes into new ways of creating dynamic images that have the intimacy of closeness without *actually* getting too close. Join portrait photographer Bridget Badore as she shares tips and tricks on how to get the best portraits within today's new limitations.
$45pp 9 places left
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We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations around 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 Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
Our classes and photography sessions are limited to a max of 5 students - due to current COVID restrictions
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.
Subscribe to the Syracuse Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: 5 days notice required for a full refund. Re-scheduling requires 2 days notice. In the case of bad weather (heavy rain) the class may be cancelled and you'll be given the option of rescheduling or a refund. If you need to reschedule or refund your booking, then please contact the office using the form here. Your instructor is NOT able to refund or reschedule your booking for you
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Saturday the 13th of March 2021
Portraiture in a Pandemic - Thornden Park, Syracuse - 1pm - 2 hours
Taking a great portrait while maintaining a safe social distance is a new challenge photographers are faced with, but it doesn't have to be discouraging. Getting creative with distance can energize our eyes into new ways of creating dynamic images that have the intimacy of closeness without *actually* getting too close. Join portrait photographer Bridget Badore as she shares tips and tricks on how to get the best portraits within today's new limitations.
$45pp 9 places left
Saturday the 20th of March 2021
Motion Blur & Intentional Camera Movement Workshop - Clinton Square, Syracuse NY - 1pm - 2 hours
Motion blur often frustrates new photographers. But that same blur can also create artistic, magical images. Blur allows an image that captures a single moment in time to convey motion. We will discuss ways to use shutter speed for intentionally blurring the background or the subject. We will cover the different between subject blur and camera blur, and the many different ways you can set up a shot to get the exact type of movement you're looking for.
$45pp 9 places left
Saturday the 20th of March 2021
Night Photography & Low Light Class - Barry Park, Syracuse NY - 5pm - 3 hours
Photographing in low light or nighttime settings can be frustrating, but it doesn't have to be! Once you get comfortable with your camera settings and unlock new techniques, you'll have access to a whole new world of low light photography. We'll create beautiful nighttime landscapes using only natural light and our cameras, learn how to manipulate our camera settings to capture crisp well-lit portraits in even the dimmest lit settings, understand long exposures and how to use them in our favor, and lastly: learn how to use simple tools like flashlights to create magical scenes you thought were only possible in photoshop.
$69pp only 6 places left
Saturday the 27th of March 2021
Analog Photography Meetup - Syracuse, New York - 1pm - 2 hours
Whether you started shooting analogue or you’re just getting into it, this session will cover some of the essentials of film photography. We’ll touch on how a camera meter works and how to meter for film, the different film options and how they affect your photo, and how to plan your shots.
$45pp 9 places left
Saturday the 3rd of April 2021
Photography Class for Beginners - Franklin Square Park, Syracuse NY - 1pm - 3 hours
Always wanted to understand photography, but intimidated by the technical aspects? This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the ‘nuts and bolts’ stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great photographs. Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between.
$69pp only 5 places left
Sunday the 4th of April 2021
Landscape Photography - Westminster Park, Syracuse NY - 1pm - 2 hours
The city of Syracuse offers beautiful opportunities for landscape photography. This course will help you develop your eye for gorgeous landscape shots and encourage you to find beauty in even the coldest winter months.
$45pp 9 places left