SANFORD
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

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       0 places left
The City at Night

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.
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$49      
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

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.
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$49      

Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 11 April
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 5:30pm - 2.0 Hours
William McFarland
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting outdoors.
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 25 April
E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771 - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
William McFarland
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at dusk.
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$49      
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 09 May
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
William McFarland
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither too wide, nor too tight.
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$49      

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 23 May
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 7pm - 2.0 Hours
William McFarland
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset. Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, sunsets offer a unique opportunity to practice your exposure settings and composition.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

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       0 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 March
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      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 04 April
Downtown Celebration - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$49      

Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 18 April
EPCOT Bay Lake - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Orlando Photography Group
Rebecca Kames
Join us for a captivating Long Exposure Photography Workshop, where you'll learn to capture stunning light trails, smooth water effects, and dreamy nightscapes. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts, this hands-on session will cover essential techniques to transform ordinary scenes into mesmerizing works of art!
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 May
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

Watercolor for Beginners

Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday 28 February
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Watercolor for Beginners class. Immerse yourself in fundamental watercolor techniques, guided step-by-step by the host. Perfect for newcomers, this session focuses on blending, layering, and simple subjects to build confidence and creativity. Participants bring their own supplies.
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$49       0 places left
Acrylic for Beginners

Acrylic for Beginners

Saturday 21 March
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Art Group
Azure Kordick
A beginner-focused acrylic painting session designed for those new to the medium. The class offers a relaxed introduction to basic techniques and creative exploration. Participants bring their own supplies.
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$49      
Beginner Spring Watercolor Cards

Beginner Spring Watercolor Cards

Saturday 28 March
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly session painting Spring watercolor cards. Create beautiful floral and nature designs using simple blending and layering techniques. Guided step-by-step by the host. Bring your own supplies.
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$49      

Watercolor for Beginners

Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday 11 April
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Watercolor for Beginners class. Immerse yourself in fundamental watercolor techniques, guided step-by-step by the host. Perfect for newcomers, this session focuses on blending, layering, and simple subjects to build confidence and creativity. Participants bring their own supplies.
book now
$49      
Acrylic for Beginners

Acrylic for Beginners

Saturday 18 April
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Art Group
Azure Kordick
A beginner-focused acrylic painting session designed for those new to the medium. The class offers a relaxed introduction to basic techniques and creative exploration. Participants bring their own supplies.
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$49      
Watercolor Flowers for Beginners

Watercolor Flowers for Beginners

Saturday 25 April
W Highland St, Altamonte Springs, FL - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orlando Watercolor Group
Azure Kordick
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly session painting watercolor flowers. Create vibrant blooms using simple blending and layering techniques. Guided step-by-step by the host. Bring your own supplies.
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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 really appreciated the information. I had a good time and I look forward to exploring more opportunities and settings
    4/5
    Jane
    2025-11-10
    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

    Halifax Photography Group
    2026-02-09
    Title or Location: Visual Riddles @ South Shore NS
    The snow-dusted ground contrasts with the placid, mirror-like water that reflects the warm glow of the sun's first light, creating a scene of tranquil, frozen beauty.
    Credit: Naresh Paul
    Facebook: Naresh Paul
    Instagram: Mickey_8
    Tucson Photography Group
    2026-02-09
    Title or Location: Madera Canyon
    Madera Canyon has been a wonderful place to find wildlife for many years, though my husband and I had only recently found our way up there. It rapidly became a place we liked to frequent and do photography. One morning we were up there, and a Rivoli?s Hummingbird (previously known as the Magnificent Hummingbird until 2017) kept coming to feed next to us. It was perching to our right and feeding to our left. While it was super skittish, it followed that pattern for a bit. This allowed
    Credit: Two Perspectives Photography
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoPerspectivesPhotographyOfficial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoperspectivesphotography/

    Oshawa Photography Group
    2026-02-08
    Title or Location: Somewhere in the Carribean
    I've taken so many photos, I don't remember where this was taken. But I love the relationship between nature and art.
    Credit: David Larsen

    Clarksville Photography Group
    2026-02-07
    Title or Location: Goldfield ghost town, AZ

    Credit: Michael Miller
    Facebook: Michael miller
    Instagram: Michaelmillerphotography
    Tallahassee Photography Group
    2026-02-07
    Title or Location: Snow Moon
    I was standing in my front yard on this clear night on February 1st. This photo was taken on the peak cycle of the snow moon. It was so bright and beautiful.
    Credit: Duvalbulldogphotos
    Facebook: Duvalbulldog Photos
    Instagram: Duvalbulldog Photos

    Reno Photography Group
    2026-02-07
    Title or Location: Isolated INTENSITY
    Bald Eagle near Markleeville California. It had tucked itself back in the shadow of the branches. Light was breaking through the branchs, only striking the head.If it wasn't for the white of the head I'd have never seen it! The body melts in with the tree!About 100 yards away. Nikon Z8, 160-600 with 1.4TC.
    Credit: Steve Schrader
    Facebook: theartfulpenguin
    Instagram: theartfulpenguin

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