SANFORD
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 06 December
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 3pm - 2 Hours
William McFarland
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 27 December
E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771 - 10am - 2 Hours
William McFarland
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49      
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Saturday 10 January
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 3pm - 2 Hours
William McFarland
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$49      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 24 January
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 3pm - 2 Hours
William McFarland
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$49      
Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 21 February
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 2pm - 3.0 Hours
William McFarland
A friendly 3-hour beginner photography class covering camera basics (exposure, aperture, shutter speed), composition, and practical exercises to build confidence using your camera in the field.
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$98      

Nearby Photography Groups

Flower Photography in The Gardens

Flower Photography in The Gardens

Saturday 15 November
North Forest Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.Admission ticket is not included in class fee, please purchase on your own.Flower photography in the gardens!Flower photography in the gardens!

Flower photography in the gardens!
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$49      
Christmas Lights- Long Exposure Photography

Christmas Lights- Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 13 December
W 4th Ave, Mt Dora, - 6pm - 2 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
Join us for a special evening photography class as the charming town of Mount Dora transforms into a winter wonderland, glowing with over 2 million twinkling lights, vintage holiday displays, and festive storefronts. This hands-on class is perfect for all levelswhether you're shooting on DSLR, mirrorless, or even your phone.You'll learn how toMaster your camera in low lightCreate beautiful bokeh and light flaresCapture the warmth of the season through environmental portraitsUse creative compositions to tell a festive storyWork with ambient light and manual settings for night shootingWe'll stroll through the decorated streets, explore hidden corners of charm, and shoot everything from glowing light tunnels to cozy cafs and carolers. Mount Dora's nostalgic vibe is a dream backdrop for practicing holiday photography!
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$49      
Disney Monorail Loop - Composition Christmas Edition!

Disney Monorail Loop - Composition Christmas Edition!

Sunday 21 December
Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista - 11am - 2 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
Let's explore the Monorail loop hotels! Special Christmas time edition- No ticket required!

Brush up on your manual settings and find some new or old hidden gems at the three Monorail hotels! We will explore :The Grand Floridian Resort,The Contemporary Resort , The Polynesian Resort.

Let's focus on our Compositional elements like Lines, Shapes, Textures, Color, Tone, Distance,Balance,Space and MORE.

Let's focus on our Compostional elements like:
Lines
Shapes
Textures
Color
Tone
Distance
Balance
Space
and MORE
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 10 January
Downtown Winter Garden - 9am - 3 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
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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$98       3 places left
Composition in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Composition in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Saturday 24 January
Animal Kingdom - Rainforest Rd., Lake Buena Vista, - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
Must need valid admission NOT included in class fee!

Either a single day ticket or an annual passCome explore Animal Kingdom with your camera in hand!

Do you have family members that want to go from ride to ride and not stop to take pictures? Now is your chance to slow down with a group of like minded people to focus on photography only! Brush up on your manual settings while finding beautiful looked-over details of the park. Check out the live animals and the amazing detail of the architecture and scenes.

Must need valid admission NOT included in class fee! Either a single-day ticket or an annual pass.
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$49      
Learn Lightroom and Photoshop

Learn Lightroom and Photoshop

Saturday 07 February
Winter Garden Plant St market - 9am - 3 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
Improve your photography by learning valid editing skills.This is a crash course on how to successfully use Lightroom and photoshop with your photography.Taking the photos is only half the battle now making them unique and come to life is an essential tool to learn in the photography world.Come and join us!
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$98       5 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 February
W 4th Ave, Mt Dora, - 9am - 3 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
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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$98      

Other Nearby Groups

Thanksgiving Cards

Thanksgiving Cards

Saturday 15 November
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Design heartfelt Thanksgiving cards with warm watercolor tones and festive motifs like pumpkins, leaves, and harvest themes. This creative session is a great way to express gratitude through handmade art.
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$49      
Misty Mountain Layers (For Beginners)

Misty Mountain Layers (For Beginners)

Sunday 16 November
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Art Group
Azure Kordick
Capture dreamy, fading mountain peaks using gentle layering and soft gradients. This beginner-friendly acrylic session will guide you through simple blending techniques to create depth and atmosphere in a misty mountain scene.
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$49      
Starry Night Inspired Swirls (For Beginners)

Starry Night Inspired Swirls (For Beginners)

Sunday 23 November
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Art Group
Azure Kordick
Learn playful swirl and blending techniques inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night. This beginner-friendly acrylic session will guide you through simple brushwork and composition to create a glowing night-sky painting.
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$49      

Watercolor Snowy Pine Trees

Watercolor Snowy Pine Trees

Saturday 06 December
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Embrace the calm of winter as you paint serene pine trees blanketed in snow. This peaceful watercolor workshop teaches you how to layer cool tones and soft textures to create a frosty forest scene.
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$49      
Holiday Ornaments

Holiday Ornaments

Saturday 20 December
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Bring festive cheer to your artwork by painting bright and joyful holiday ornaments in watercolor. This fun and creative session is perfect for capturing the sparkle of the season with custom, hand-painted flair.
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$49      
ABOUT SANFORD
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 Sanford.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I thought the event was great. I just wished more people were able to show.
    5/5
    Roderick
    2025-10-26
    It was good to meet with fellow photographers and explore downtown Sanford.
    5/5
    Art
    2025-06-11
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    William McFarland
    Hey there!

    My name is Will, and I am a videographer, filmmaker and photographer. I graduated from Stetson University with a major in Digital Arts. I have technical certificants in "Digital Media Video Production" and "Digital Video Editing and Post-Production". I have over ten years experience with DSLR photography.

    I place a lot of value in art, collaboration, and education. We're going to build a little environment here in Sanford where students can learn from my experience, but also learn from each other as we experiment, critique and exercise our creativity. See you soon!

    William McFarland is available for private bookings

    Events, Portraits, Video Services

    PHOTOS
    Sanford Photography Group
    2025-07-18
    Title or Location: Reflections of an Iceberg in Greenland
    Took a boat trip through a Fjord in Greenland going to an Ice Fjord and was standing outside the boat looking at the natural beaty surrounding me and saw this iceberg that was going to be perfectly centered with an amazing background, sky and calm waters that would allow me to capture the reflection perfectly.I used my Google Pixel 8 Pro and did some minor saturation through an editing software.Additional specifics - f/2.0, 1/3817, 2.23mm and ISO42
    Credit: Hemant Ramachandra
    Facebook: hemant.ramachandra
    Instagram: hemant_rama

    Portland Photography Group
    2025-11-10
    Title or Location: Backyard Willamette Or
    A cloudy and rainy afternoon so I decided to check out the yard birds. This little hummingbird had been taking advantage of the last blooms on the Salvia bushes so took a couple photos before he took off to land about 50 feet up in his guard tower tree. Nice surprise to see the raindrop just above his head after downloading. Never know what you might catch.
    Credit: Ron Brown
    Belfast Photography Group
    2025-11-10
    Title or Location: Sleepy hollow restaurant
    I had the opportunity to take some photos for advertisement at Sleepy hollow restaurant . This picture captures a beautiful ceramic coffee cup that's specially created by the restaurant owner - which gives the place a perfect unique touch . I just love the contrast / sharpness of this shot . https://www.pauldalrympleceramics.com/
    Credit: Today pranks
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1883109935974527/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQbh065CNP_/?igsh=NThtMDhhazV3N2xy

    Cambridge Photography Group
    2025-11-10
    Title or Location: Dog lovers!
    This was taken this year (Autumn 2025) in a playground near the river cam.
    Credit: Cherif
    Facebook: @Rif Che
    Instagram: @chbadja

    Rockhampton Photography Group
    2025-11-10
    Title or Location: Rocky monster truck show

    Credit: Josiah
    Instagram: Photographbyjosiah
    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-11-09
    Title or Location: Ambersham Common
    November and sunshine are not good friends. But when they meet up, they sometimes create views worth capturing.
    Credit: Adam Orz

    Portsmouth Photography Group
    2025-11-08
    Title or Location: A quick Snack - Brownsea Island Forest
    Red Squirrel image taken whilst on Brownsea Island 28th Nov 2025, at the back of the church, just managed to get the shot when stop and had quick nut snack on a fallen tree trunk, using my Olympus OM-1 with the 150-600mm zoom lens at 600mm using a Monopod fitted with the speedi gimbal.
    Credit: Wakey

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