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 Sacramento Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
COVID Precautions
- Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID.
- Keep 6 feet away from others.
- Wear a suitable face mask.
- Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
- Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitizer.
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 6th of March 2021
Gestalt Theory of Composition - Folsom Lake - Mormon Island - 9 am - 2 hours
The standard definition of gestalt is: A configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts.
In other words, it describes how people group visual elements into unified groups and associations, or how relationships are created and understood.
In this session we will be working on composition skill building.
In other words, it describes how people group visual elements into unified groups and associations, or how relationships are created and understood.
In this session we will be working on composition skill building.
$35pp 9 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
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 Sacramento Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
COVID Precautions
- Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID.
- Keep 6 feet away from others.
- Wear a suitable face mask.
- Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
- Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitizer.
Subscribe to Sacramento 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 6th of March 2021
Gestalt Theory of Composition - Folsom Lake - Mormon Island - 9 am - 2 hours
The standard definition of gestalt is: A configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts.
In other words, it describes how people group visual elements into unified groups and associations, or how relationships are created and understood.
In this session we will be working on composition skill building.
In other words, it describes how people group visual elements into unified groups and associations, or how relationships are created and understood.
In this session we will be working on composition skill building.
$35pp 9 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 20th of March 2021
Gestalt Theory of Composition Part II - Empire State Mine Grass Valley, CA - 9am - 2 hours
Composition Challenges using the Gestalt Theory - follow on from Part 1
$35pp 9 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 27th of March 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Zoom - 10:00 am - 3 hours
Beginning Photography Basics held online for those that may not feel comfortable meeting up in person as yet.
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.
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.
$69pp only 5 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 3rd of April 2021
Macro & Angles Meetup - Mather Vernal Pools - 9 am - 2 hours
In this meet up we will be concentrating on Macro and angles, Photographing Vernal Pools, plants and reflections.
$35pp 10 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 17th of April 2021
Capturing Roses meetup - Mckinley Park Rose Garden - 9 am - 2 hours
In this meetup we will be covering the best tips and tricks to make the most out of your flower photography. We will be capturing Roses from the famous garden.
$35pp 9 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Reviews
5.0/5 from 67 reviews
It was great, beautiful location, and as usual Laurie was fantastic.
5/5 by Eddie
22-2-2021
5/5 by Eddie
22-2-2021
Great, you get to go places that you may not otherwise explore with very friendly people, a very knowledgeable instructor, exercise and great photo opportunities.
5/5 by Bill Coles
21-2-2021
5/5 by Bill Coles
21-2-2021
5/5 by Edwin Nordstrom
21-2-2021
So wonderful to be able to learn while being safe. Laurie was well organized and invited questions and learning. Think her asking class members for images and being able to edit within our group was very beneficial.
5/5 by Laura (DrMarm) Twining
18-2-2021
5/5 by Laura (DrMarm) Twining
18-2-2021
It was great!
5/5 by Valerie DePeel
8-2-2021
5/5 by Valerie DePeel
8-2-2021
5/5 by Edwin Nordstrom
6-2-2021
Always a pleasure to go to one of Laurie Gallant’s outings. She is very informative and helpful. Also a great way to meet and learn from other photographers.
5/5 by Mary Ann Carrasco
24-1-2021
5/5 by Mary Ann Carrasco
24-1-2021
Always a pleasure to go to one of Laurie Gallant’s outings. She is very informative and helpful. Also a great way to meet and learn from other photographers.
5/5 by Mary Ann Carrasco
24-1-2021
5/5 by Mary Ann Carrasco
24-1-2021
5/5 by Edwin Nordstrom
23-1-2021
5/5 by Edwin Nordstrom
9-1-2021
Beautiful spot, spirited knowledgeable leader, nice people.
5/5 by Sandra Fox-Sohner
20-12-2020
5/5 by Sandra Fox-Sohner
20-12-2020
5/5 by Lisa Buckley
19-12-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
19-12-2020
I like how the group is small and you can get lots of one on one help.
5/5 by Michelle Guadalupe
8-12-2020
5/5 by Michelle Guadalupe
8-12-2020
Lauri G. is friendly and knowledgeable.
5/5 by Nanette Canterbury
6-12-2020
5/5 by Nanette Canterbury
6-12-2020
I thought it was wonderful! The instructor had ideas for everyone, pointed out various compositions and was full of helpful suggestions. Loved it!
5/5 by Elise
5-12-2020
5/5 by Elise
5-12-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
5-12-2020
It was a wonderful location and lots of fun.
5/5 by Lynn Meyer-Mountjoy
1-11-2020
5/5 by Lynn Meyer-Mountjoy
1-11-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
31-10-2020
Laurie and the group were very welcoming on my first event with them! Laurie was there to answer any questions if we had them, but we were more than able to independently wander and find the shots that we liked.
4/5 by Nicole Hvisc
17-10-2020
4/5 by Nicole Hvisc
17-10-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
17-10-2020
It was good to have Laurie present to address questions in real-time. I enjoyed the people and will be attending future events.
5/5 by Jerry Roe
5-10-2020
5/5 by Jerry Roe
5-10-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
3-10-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
19-9-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
19-9-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
5-9-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
22-8-2020
5/5 by Ed Nordstrom
22-8-2020
I really enjoyed the class with Laurie today. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, and a natural teacher. I look forward to attending more classes in the future.
5/5 by Kathryn Dyck
25-7-2020
5/5 by Kathryn Dyck
25-7-2020
Awesome! Can't wait for the next event!!
5/5 by Valerie
25-1-2020
5/5 by Valerie
25-1-2020