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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
Downtown, Syracuse - 10am - 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 workshop is perfect for you.This course is not for photographers that use smartphones or compact digital cameras, or for people who wish to learn advanced photographic skills.
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$98      
The City at Night Photography Meetup

The City at Night Photography Meetup

Saturday 15 August
Downtown, Syracuse - 8pm - 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.
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$49.00      
Street Photography Meetup IN New York City

Street Photography Meetup IN New York City

Saturday 12 September
Port authority New York City. - 9am - 2 Hours
Daniel Michaels
We'll explore Chinatown, SoHo, and other NYC neighborhoods, capturing street life. Street photography can be exciting and intimidating. This meetup covers the history, key figures, and practical techniques to help you capture the moment with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
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$49.00      

Zoo Photography Meetup

Zoo Photography Meetup

Saturday 10 October
South Syracuse - 10am - 2 Hours
Daniel Michaels
Join us at the zoo for a photography meetup focused on capturing animals and people in a unique setting. We'll explore techniques for photographing through enclosures, working with available light, and telling stories with your images. Suitable for photographers of all levels who want to practice their skills in a fun environment.
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$49.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 07 November
Downtown, Syracuse - 10am - 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 workshop is perfect for you.This course is not for photographers that use smartphones or compact digital cameras, or for people who wish to learn advanced photographic skills.
book now
$98.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 December
Downtown, Syracuse - 10am - 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 workshop is perfect for you.This course is not for photographers that use smartphones or compact digital cameras, or for people who wish to learn advanced photographic skills.
book now
$98.00      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 January
Downtown, Syracuse - 10am - 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 workshop is perfect for you.This course is not for photographers that use smartphones or compact digital cameras, or for people who wish to learn advanced photographic skills.
book now
$98.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 30 January
Downtown, Syracuse - 10am - 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 workshop is perfect for you.This course is not for photographers that use smartphones or compact digital cameras, or for people who wish to learn advanced photographic skills.
book now
$98.00      

Other Nearby Groups

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Saturday 27 June
It's a large park with a pavilion and a playground. There is parking available on the street. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ogden Art Group
Maryanne Buckwald
Beginner pastel drawing meetup. Learn blending, layering, and building vibrant colours with pastels. Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting. Please bring your own pastels, paper, and any other materials you prefer.
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$49      
Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Saturday 11 July
It's a large park with a pavilion and a playground. There is parking available on the street. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ogden Art Group
Maryanne Buckwald
Beginner pastel drawing meetup. Learn blending, layering, and building vibrant colours with pastels. Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting. Please bring your own pastels, paper, and any other materials you prefer.
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$49      
Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Saturday 01 August
It's a large park with a pavilion and a playground. There is parking available on the street. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ogden Art Group
Maryanne Buckwald
Beginner pastel drawing meetup. Learn blending, layering, and building vibrant colours with pastels. Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting. Please bring your own pastels, paper, and any other materials you prefer.
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$49      

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Saturday 22 August
It's a large park with a pavilion and a playground. There is parking available on the street. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ogden Art Group
Maryanne Buckwald
Beginner pastel drawing meetup. Learn blending, layering, and building vibrant colours with pastels. Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting. Please bring your own pastels, paper, and any other materials you prefer.
book now
$49      
Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Saturday 05 September
It's a large park with a pavilion and a playground. There is parking available on the street. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ogden Art Group
Maryanne Buckwald
Beginner pastel drawing meetup. Learn blending, layering, and building vibrant colours with pastels. Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting. Please bring your own pastels, paper, and any other materials you prefer.
book now
$49      
Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Learn how to draw what you see in pastel

Saturday 26 September
It's a large park with a pavilion and a playground. There is parking available on the street. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ogden Art Group
Maryanne Buckwald
Beginner pastel drawing meetup. Learn blending, layering, and building vibrant colours with pastels. Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting. Please bring your own pastels, paper, and any other materials you prefer.
book now
$49      

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
    Instructor was knowledgeable about the area, all the cameras being used, great photo tips and easy to understand
    5/5
    Salvatore
    2026-06-21
    I thought the class was great. Dan was very helpful and everyone was nice.
    5/5
    Kelly
    2026-06-08
    This event was fun! It?s a great venue and Dan added very helpful tips and info. A great intro into this club.
    5/5
    Alex
    2026-05-17

    Dan did a great job keeping it basic, not overwhelming learning how to navigate my camera
    5/5
    Lori
    2026-03-30
    Good event. Instructor was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. I learned a few good tips during the meet up.
    5/5
    Joe
    2026-03-30
    I loved this event. Dan was very good at explaining things when you didn?t understand or it didn?t quite click with me. It was a very patient. Would love to see a step two to this class. Looking forward to trying more classes too.
    5/5
    Judy
    2026-03-30

    Daniel was an excellent photographer who knew exactly where to find the best opportunities for candid shots. Although this was not intended as a teaching trip, Daniel proved to be an excellent teacher -- he monitored each one of us (without intruding) to notice who was struggling and always offering to help (never insisting). He welcomed our questions and answered them honestly and easily with a touch of humor thrown in for good measure. I hope he offers another field trip opportunity real soon!
    5/5
    Susan
    2026-03-30
    The zoo photography outing was great. I got good photos of the animals.
    4/5
    Oliver
    2026-03-30
    The zoo photography outing was great. I got good shoots of the animals.
    4/5
    Oliver
    2026-03-30

    The three hour workshop was great. We had enough time to understand and experiment with several key concepts of camera operation and setting as well as with creative concepts.
    5/5
    Tamar
    2025-09-29
    Very good information. Dan presented the material in a straight forward easily understandable manner and provided real-world examples providing me with better comprehension of f stops, shutter speeds, composition, etc..
    5/5
    William
    2025-07-01
    Learned alot from Dan. Looking forward to future events.
    5/5
    Greg
    2025-04-14

    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
    2024-03-15
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-20
    Title or Location: Oswego ny
    This picture was take on a Syracuse photography group meet .I saw the waves crashing over the wall and thought ,that?s the shot. I used a fairly high ISO. So that I could have a high speed to catch the waves and a Fairly small aperture to keep everything in focus.( ISO400 f6.3 1/400)I had the camera set to continuous mode. When I see the wave just breaking I hit the shutter. I did this several times until I?m got this shot.Im also tries it with a slower shutter speed, to Blair the wave b
    Credit: Paul bontoft
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Eaton, NY
    My flash had been sitting on my shelf for about a year. I had been watching macro photography with flash quite a bit on social media and finally put two and two together, realizing I needed to actually go put it to the test. After a bit of tweaking, I was able to get some pretty remarkable snaps.
    Credit: Chad Becker
    Facebook: CB Creative
    Instagram: @cbcreativedigital
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Parliament Building, Ottawa
    I took this with my trusty Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark III and edited with snapseed.
    Credit: Laurie Frost Schutt
    Facebook: Lorrie Frossed Skutt
    Instagram: laurieschutt

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Rhine River, Germany
    Wow, a story for sure. My mother was born in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1929 and given up for adoption. We never knew her biological family. In 2014 I took a dna test with Ancestry. Finally, in 2019, I was contacted by a cousin. After sharing a lot of information, checking documents, etc., he was able to find my mother's half sister and my first cousins. Fast forward to September of 2024, my husband and I traveled to Germany to meet my family. They showed us the beauty of Germany, and so much kindne
    Credit: Heidi Morin
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Rhine River, Germany
    Wow, a story for sure. My mother was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1929, and given up for adoption. We never knew her biological family. In 2014 I took a dna test with Ancestry, and finally in 2019 a cousin reached out to me from Germany. Long story short, and lots of information exchanged, he helped me find my mothers half sister, and my first cousins. So in September of 2024, we (my husband and I) traveled to Germany to meet my German family. They showed us the beauty of Germany, and so much
    Credit: Heidi Morin
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-12
    Title or Location: Newfield,NY
    I captured this impressive cloud formation just outside my residence.
    Credit: Jammie Goodwin

    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Scranton Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Near Goukdsboro, PA
    Originally showed up at Gouldsboro State Park at sunrise to get a backlit, misty shot of the island but when I got there, NO mist, and enough boats on the lake to walk across!Quickly decided to take a backroad to another favorite spot nearby, and slammed on the brakes as I was driving over a small bridge when I looked to the right and saw THIS scene. Finding it was sheer luck, but as always, just getting out there at first light is half the battle. Made this one standing right on the bridge.
    Credit: Brian Davies
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Warrington Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Bamburgh Castle
    I had my camera with me to take some shots of puffins on the Farne Islands. The following day we had a walk along the beach next to Farnborough Castle where I captured this shot.
    Credit: Room 6 Photography
    Instagram: @room6photography
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Yalour Islands, Antarctica
    Yalour Islands in Antarctica are a stronghold for Ad?lie penguins, one of three species of brush-tailed penguins. Thousands live on these islands and many were rearing chicks in February 2026 on our visit
    Credit: Jerry Hutchinson
    Facebook: Jerry Hutchinson
    Instagram: jerryhutch74

    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Cleveland Photography Group
    2026-06-20
    Title or Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio
    It eas morning I got up looked through window and this Beauty playing in my backyard . Grabbed my camera went downstairs straight in my backyard and started shooting some pictures R6 mk2 with EF 100-400 mk2
    Credit: Amarpal Rissam
    Instagram: @a.rissam.wildlife
    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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