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.
The City at Night
Saturday 10 January
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 7pm - 2 Hours
William McFarland
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.
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.
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.
The City at Night
Saturday 07 March
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 7pm - 2 Hours
William McFarland
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.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Saturday 21 March
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.
Christmas Lights- Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 13 December
W 4th Ave, Mt Dora, - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
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!
Disney Monorail Loop - Composition Christmas Edition!
Sunday 21 December
Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista - 11am - 2 Hours
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
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 10 January
Downtown Winter Garden - 9am - 3 Hours
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.
Composition in Disney's Animal Kingdom
Saturday 24 January
Animal Kingdom - Rainforest Rd., Lake Buena Vista, - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Learn Lightroom and Photoshop
Saturday 07 February
Winter Garden Plant St market - 9am - 3 Hours
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!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 February
W 4th Ave, Mt Dora, - 9am - 3 Hours
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.
Holiday Ornaments
Saturday 20 December
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Four Seasons Tree (For Beginners)
Sunday 21 December
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Azure Kordick
Close out the year with a colorful Four Seasons Tree. This beginner-friendly acrylic session introduces simple layering and color-blocking techniques to represent each season on one canvas.
Watercolor Snowy Pine Trees
Saturday 27 December
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
