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Upcoming Events

River Views

River Views

Saturday 15 February
Near Folsom Blvd - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for an immersive photography session exploring the stunning Sacramento River area. Capture the beauty of serene waters and lush landscapes while honing your skills with fellow photography enthusiasts.
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$47       0 places left
Historical Photography

Historical Photography

Saturday 01 March
Nevada City, Ca - 10am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Photographing the remnants of the California Gold Rush, explore history and improve your photography skills!
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$47       4 places left
Nature Photography

Nature Photography

Saturday 15 March
Roseville, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Discovering nature and historical subject matter, join us for this create morning!
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$47       5 places left

Black  White Photography

Black White Photography

Saturday 29 March
W Land Park Dr. - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Exploring light and shadow with black and white photography. Experience the timeless allure of black-and-white photography, where light and shadow come alive to tell compelling stories.
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$47       3 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 April
Vernon St, Roseville - 10am - 3 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$92       5 places left
Red Bud Macro Photography

Red Bud Macro Photography

Saturday 12 April
Davis, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
This photography event offers a chance to explore light, composition, and texture while celebrating the stunning Cercis Occidentalis Red Bud.

Join us!
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$47      

Water and Nature

Water and Nature

Saturday 19 April
Dixon, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
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      

Nearby Photography Groups

Black and White Photography Meetup: Capturing Light and Shadows

Black and White Photography Meetup: Capturing Light and Shadows

Saturday 15 February
Royer Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
Discover the art of black-and-white photography in this inspiring meetup. We'll focus on how to use light, shadows, and textures to create striking monochrome images. Royer Park's variety of natural and urban features offers an excellent setting for experimenting with contrasts and tones.
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$47      
Composition at the Park: Master the Art of Balance

Composition at the Park: Master the Art of Balance

Saturday 22 February
Maidu - 10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.

Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.

Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.

This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
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$47      
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 01 March
Elk Grove, CA - 10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the (Bokeh effect Background Blur Effect) to your photos while staying sharp and without over exposing your shots. It's best to have prime lenses (lenses with fixed focal length, typically with maximum aperture of f2.8 to f1.2) for this activity but any lens with the capability to zoom, preferably 50mm and above, will do.
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$47      

Outdoor Portraits using Natural Light

Outdoor Portraits using Natural Light

Saturday 15 March
Elk Grove, CA - 10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a prime (50mm or longer lens) or a zoom lens. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.

Note: Please bring a family member or a friend as your model
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$47      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 29 March
Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael - 10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Winter Watercolor Painting Class

Winter Watercolor Painting Class

Saturday 22 February
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Watercolor Group
Laura Laughlin
Engaging and Experienced Instructor: Learn from a passionate teacher with years of experience, offering clear, step-by-step guidance and personalized attention to each student.

Fun and Relaxing: Perfect for newcomers to watercolor, this class ensures a laid-back atmosphere where fun and creativity are at the forefront.

Hands-On Learning: Focus on creating beautiful, simple watercolor pieces that can be turned into thoughtful gifts-like custom picture frames or hand-painted art pieces. The course will explore techniques like gradient washes, layering, and creating texture, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of painting.

Winter-Themed Inspiration: Work on themed projects, ideal for creating beautiful, seasonal gifts or simply bringing joy during the winter months. Think snowy landscapes, cozy winter scenes, and elegant holiday designs.

Looking for the perfect gift this winter season? Treat your loved ones to a fun and enriching watercolor painting class led by a seasoned artist with years of experience. This beginner-friendly class is designed to inspire creativity, relaxation, and skill-building, ideal for those wanting to explore art as a hobby.
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$47       4 places left
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 29 March
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Watercolor Group
Laura Laughlin
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$47      
Colors of Spring in Watercolors

Colors of Spring in Watercolors

Saturday 26 April
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Watercolor Group
Laura Laughlin
Capture the fresh, vibrant energy of spring using watercolor resist techniques! In this meetup, we'll create a lively spring scene featuring blooming flowers and soft clouds by applying resist materials to preserve highlights and add texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will guide you through layering colors and exploring the magic of contrast in watercolor. Bring your supplies and get ready to welcome the season with creativity!
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$47      

 Negative Space in Watercolor

Negative Space in Watercolor

Saturday 31 May
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Watercolor Group
Laura Laughlin
Discover the art of painting with water-based pigments while exploring negative space techniques using plants! In this hands-on meetup, we'll create beautiful relief-style prints by placing leaves and other natural elements onto paper, allowing their shapes to emerge through color washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will help you experiment with composition, contrast, and the expressive potential of negative space in watercolor. Bring your supplies and enjoy a creative exploration of nature-inspired painting!
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$47      
ABOUT SACRAMENTO
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 Sacramento .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    always great to learn something new
    5/5
    Carol
    2025-01-20
    Crisp and clear weather framed the day beautifully. It was a good opportunity to use an ND filter, and capture the river currents.
    5/5
    Ed
    2025-01-19
    excellent as always
    5/5
    Suzy
    2025-01-19

    Fun and very informative.
    5/5
    George
    2025-01-17
    This class was very enjoyable and Laurie was engaging and helpful!
    5/5
    Chrissy
    2025-01-12
    Great winter environment. Deciduous trees, evergreens, green grass, puddles, and mud. Oh my!
    5/5
    Ed
    2025-01-05

    Nice group of people. The location just needed some more water. :-)
    5/5
    David
    2024-12-10
    It was a fun photo outing. The chosen location provided much to photograph. Laurie's guidance and advice were most helpful.
    5/5
    George
    2024-12-09
    enjoyed getting to know my camera better.
    4/5
    Carol
    2024-11-18

    It was a beautiful evening for night photography. Lamps, neon, buildings, tragic circle, oh my.
    5/5
    Ed
    2024-11-18
    Very good tips on night photography. Laurie is always helpful.
    5/5
    Suzy
    2024-11-18
    We can go back in spring and compare content
    4/5
    Joe
    2024-11-10

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Laurie Gallant
    Laurie Gallant is a professional photographer from San Francisco with over 40 years experience. She specializes in Portrait and Pictorial Photography. Laurie now lives in the Sacramento area and loves planning adventures for the Sacramento Photography Group. Her philosophy of Intention and Encouragement works well during these wonderful workshops with like minded creatives.

    Laurie Gallant is available for private bookings

    Available by appointment. Saturdays
    Private tutoring, location shoot, portrait posing assistance.

    PHOTOS
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2025-01-25
    Title or Location: West Sacramento
    This pond across the street from my house is a favorite spot of mine for sunsets
    Credit: Abhi Kulkarni
    Instagram: Photoholic1975

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2025-01-24
    Title or Location: Yellowstone National Park
    Driving through Yellowstone you never know what you?ll see or when. The sun had already set when I stumbled across mom with two cubs feeding. Something spooked the cubs so they went up the closest tree. Fortunately is was one without any branches or leaves which allowed me to snap a few pictures including this one.
    Credit: Tony Tiapon
    Facebook: Tony Tiapon
    Instagram: Tony Tiapon
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Berkeley, California USA
    I initially shot this photo in February 2023 near the Berkeley Marina on the San Francisco Bay. Later I revisited the image to re-create it with the Adamski effect, developed by photographer Josh Adamski. I love the simplicity of this minimalist technique. Post-processing in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and the Nik Collection.ISO 200, f/14, 1/160 sec
    Credit: Glenn Stephens

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Northern California
    A gulf fritillary, proboscis curled, sits on drying silver ragwort flowers under afternoon sun in this September 2022 photo. I got this perspective by slowly approaching the subject at a low angle, both crouching & on my knees. I recently printed the shot on an 11x14 canvas, and plan to place a larger print in a potential upcoming exhibition.Sony A7iii Tamron 70-180mm. ISO 1250 f8 1/500 sec. Handheld.
    Credit: Lu Young
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhotoLuGlobal?
    Instagram: vero.co/photoluglobal

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-12-23
    Title or Location: Elk Grove, CA
    Photo was taken at Elk Grove, CA with Sony A7R3 Sony FE 70-200 2.8 GM OSS IIISO: 2000, Focal: 70mm, F/2.8, Shatter: 2.8When faced with difficult moments, when answers seem elusive, the world around you?objects, people, and the environment?has a way of guiding you, subtly pointing you toward thoughts that lead to clarity. And when you finally reach that point of peace, it becomes a memory etched in your heart forever. Every time I see this photo, it takes me back to that day, reminding m
    Credit: Vladimir Yakovlev
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: Lake Como, Italy
    Thought taken at Lake Como, Italy during a week in Italy.
    Credit: Gordon Migliore

    Nashville Photography Society
    2025-02-11
    Title or Location: Omo Valley Ethiopia
    Went deep into Ethiopia into the Omo Valley. It?s like going back in time.
    Credit: Ken Levitan
    Instagram: Kvnashville

    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

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