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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       0 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       2 places left

Verna Pools

Verna Pools

Saturday 19 April
Tail Race & Halesworth Drive - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Capture the beauty of vernal pools and their surrounding environment in this photography-focused nature walk, where you'll have the opportunity to document the vibrant ecosystems that flourish in these seasonal wetlands. Join us to hone your photography skills while exploring the unique flora and fauna of this captivating environment
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$47       4 places left
 Historical Cemetery Walk

Historical Cemetery Walk

Saturday 26 April
Colfax, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a guided Historical Cemetery Walk, where you'll capture stunning photographs of timeless gravestones, intricate sculptures, and serene landscapes. Learn about the rich history and hidden stories of the past while honing your photography skills in this unique and atmospheric setting.
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$47      
Landscapes in Nature

Landscapes in Nature

Saturday 10 May
Winters, 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

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      
 Wildife Photography Class

Wildife Photography Class

Saturday 12 April
Sacramento County - 9am - 3 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
Photographing wildlife is all about patience, timing, and knowing where to look. In this meetup you'll have the chance to capture stunning images of birds, wetlands, and other wildlife in their natural environment. This class is designed to help you make the most of your camera settings, work with natural light, and compose shots that tell a story. We'll start with a quick discussion on techniques for wildlife photography, then head out to explore the preserve.
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$92       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 April
Wildcat Blvd, Rocklin - 9am - 3 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
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      

Colors of Spring Photography Meetup

Colors of Spring Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Maidu Park, Roseville, CA - 10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.

Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
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$47      
Composition at the Park: Master the Art of Balance

Composition at the Park: Master the Art of Balance

Saturday 17 May
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      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 31 May
Elk Grove, CA - 10:10am - 2 Hours
Roseville Photography Group
Eric Vinluan
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

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       0 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 30 March
East Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47       5 places left
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.

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  • REVIEWS
    Nice location. Friendly atmosphere.
    5/5
    Randy
    2025-03-16
    I was focused on early morning shadow and light. Using stacked exposures, which I practiced in a previous class, I enjoyed the result.
    5/5
    Ed
    2025-03-16
    It was a great time in an old mining community turned state park. Photos abounded: architecture, plant material, and broad vistas.
    5/5
    Ed
    2025-03-02

    great day
    5/5
    carol
    2025-03-02
    Excellent location and great companionship.
    5/5
    Randy
    2025-02-17
    wonderful morning with Laurie & others
    5/5
    Suzy
    2025-02-16

    Great seasonal white water rapids, and a non rainy day.
    5/5
    Ed
    2025-02-16
    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

    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
    2025-03-11
    Title or Location: Autumn in Amador Wine Country
    A panoramic view of vineyards in Amador wine country from the terrace of Ironhub Winery
    Credit: Abhi Kulkarni
    Instagram: Photoholic1975

    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

    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-03-20
    Title or Location: Amboseli National Park, Kenya
    This is Craig, a Big Tusker?a term used to describe elephants with exceptionally long tusks. Craig is believed to be the oldest living Big Tusker in Kenya, boasting the longest tusks in the country. At approximately 52 years old, he is a true giant of Amboseli National Park.I was with a group of photographers exploring Amboseli National Park in Kenya when our driver and guide informed us that Craig and his fellow Tusker, Mike, had ventured outside the park and were now in a nearby game prese
    Credit: Chris Lokey
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lokey.77
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrislokeyphotography/

    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-03-20
    Title or Location: Photo was taken ar the Will Rogers tower in the cultural district of Fort Worth, TX.
    I wanted to shoot the lunar eclipse but at the same time incorporate some quintessential Fort Worth icons into the image for context. I knew I would need to use a very long telephoto to get a large moon but in doing so knew that the rest of the image would need to be some distance from me due to the tunnel vision of the telephoto. I used Photopills and The Photographer?s Ephemeris to plan the shot which was taken with Fuji X system mirrorless equipment.
    Credit: Anthony Crowley
    Instagram: @anthonycrowleyphoto
    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-03-19
    Title or Location: downtown toronto
    showing today's toronto, with tall buildings everywhere, showing the development of a big city.
    Credit: jackson bigkwok

    Brighton Photography Group
    2025-03-19
    Title or Location: Shoreham Power Station, Southwick ,Brighton, United Kingdom
    Using light and shade to capture the beauty in the harshness of urban industrial architecture. Rekindling a love of black and white photography, I took this photograph whilst on a Brighton Photography Group 'Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography' study event led by Tobias Slater-Hunt. Having spent a winter of dark clouds, rain and dull skies, it was an opportunity to make the most of the year's new beautiful March sunshine.
    Credit: 'Beachside Beauty in Brighton'

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