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Upcoming Events

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 24 May
Victoria Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Hailey Minda
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      

Nearby Photography Groups

Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 24 May
West-end of Hamilton Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Hamilton Photography Group
Trevor Black
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 normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. 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.
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$47      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Sunday 25 May
Dundas St - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 31 May
Clarence St, London, ON N6A 3N1 - 10am - 3 Hours
London Photography Group
Ethan Macdonald-Wood
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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$105       4 places left

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 01 June
King St E - 11am - 2 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Join us for an engaging Composition in Photography meetup, where we explore the fundamental principles that transform ordinary shots into compelling images!

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this session will enhance your ability to see and capture visually striking compositions.

What to Expect:
- Understanding key composition techniques (Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, Negative Space & more)
- Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios
- Group discussions & constructive feedback
- Tips on improving composition for various photography styles

Bring your camera (or smartphone) and your creative eye, a wide angle lens or telephoto as we take a walk through picturesque locations, applying composition techniques in different lighting and perspectives. This is a great opportunity to refine your skills, meet fellow photography enthusiasts, and capture stunning images.
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$49      
Street Photography Walk

Street Photography Walk

Sunday 15 June
Clarence St, London, ON N6A 3N1 - 10am - 2 Hours
London Photography Group
Jamal Guzlan
Join us for an inspiring street photography walk as we explore the vibrant colors, striking patterns, and rich textures that bring the downtown streets to life! This will be a fun and creative session focused on finding and capturing the hidden beauty in everyday urban environments.

What to Expect:
• Tips for spotting and photographing colors, patterns, and textures
• Learn how lighting, angles, and perspective affect the way textures appear
• Practice techniques to enhance texture quality by working with natural light and camera position
• Develop stronger composition skills for more dynamic and expressive images
• Build a more observant and creative photographic eye

This photo walk is open to all skill levels, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your creative approach. Bring your camera (or smartphone) and your curiosity, and let's uncover the city's hidden artistry together!
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$47      
Beginner to Intermediate Post Processing Editing Class

Beginner to Intermediate Post Processing Editing Class

Sunday 15 June
Yorkville Village - 2pm - 3 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Harness the power of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. From exposure to curves to adjustment layers, cut down the amount of time you spend on post-processing. Don't spend any more time not working at your full potential or your optimal workflow. You can sharpen your skills and let go of the fear of learning EVERYTHING that's holding you back from making progress.You will also learn organizing, creating templates, preset, using adobe bridge. You can get your own images and have set of three 15 mins challenges to edit during the session and get practical guidance and easy ways to edit.
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$110      

WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Sunday 29 June
Garden District - 2pm - 2 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 13 July
Yorkville Village - 11:15pm - 2 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
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.
book now
$52      
Bird Photography

Bird Photography

Sunday 27 July
Bloor St W - 9am - 2 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Learn how to catch those great bird life images. Interesting techniques, tips, concepts, settings and capture birds in flight, portraits, composition.

During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the birds in winter at thier habitat.

Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
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$52      

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 09 August
Sir Issac Brock Bridge - 7pm - 2 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.

Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$52      
ABOUT KITCHENER
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 Kitchener.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Hailey is a very patient and attentive teacher. Learned a lot.
    5/5
    Robin
    2025-04-20
    Really nice experience! I learned a lot about my camera and felt more comfortable taking pictures to people! David was really good and professional
    5/5
    Ricardo
    2024-09-24
    Mashrur was helpful, and I learned more about approaching a subject in the digital realm.
    4/5
    Bruce
    2023-10-26

    My instructor was very kind and helpful in learning what I needed to take better photos! Thanks again!!
    5/5
    Rachel
    2023-08-01
    Fabulous training, very friendly
    5/5
    JANICE
    2023-06-19
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Hailey Minda
    Hailey is a photographer based in Kitchener-Waterloo.
    She has been professionally shooting for 8 years and specializes in portraits, fashion and editorial. She is passionate about showing her personality in her work and takes pride in sharing her knowledge and creativity in her community.

    Hailey Minda is available for private bookings

    Available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am-8:00pm
    Private tutoring, Portraits & events

    Nic van Heerden
    I'm a travel, architecture, and landscape photographer based in Waterloo, with South African roots and a background growing up in Dubai. I recently graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University's Photography Media Arts program and have worked with a number of Toronto-based photographers and studios. My style focuses a lot on clean compositions, vivid colours, and playful storytelling. Whether it's shooting modern architecture, wild landscapes, or just something a bit offbeat, I'm always looking for ways to connect visuals with story and emotion, and a bit of humour every now and then.

    Nic van Heerden is available for private bookings

    Available most days from 10am to 6pm. Private tutoring, group classes, architecture, travel and landscapes.

    PHOTOS
    Kitchener Photography Group
    2025-04-19
    Title or Location: West of Cambridge at Barrie?s Lake Brown Subdivision.
    The photograph is of the recent Lunar eclipse. The photo was taken just west of Cambridge at Barrie?s Lake at approximately 2:56 AM with full eclipse still underway. Camera was a Nikon Coolpics P1000, settings F/5.6, exposure time 0.77, ISO-1600, focal length 252 mm, max aperture 3. The P1000 has a moon setting specifically designed for taking pics of the moon. Barrie?s lake provides a great location for moon rise shots as there is a clear view of the eastern horizon.
    Credit: Dwight Boyd
    Facebook: Dwight Boyd

    Kitchener Photography Group
    2025-04-08
    Title or Location: Cambridge
    The hope is the same every year.....plant the right plants, supplement with feeders, and hope they'll stop by.
    Credit: Dave Brook
    Facebook: David Brook
    Kitchener Photography Group
    2025-03-29
    Title or Location: Beaver River access point 2
    It was a cool early fall weekend. I decided to drive for a day trip without a destination. The direction was north. When I passed a small bridge, I was attracted by the scenery in front of me. I took this photo with my Samsung Galaxy s23.
    Credit: Lucy Zhang
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucy.zhang.1257

    Kitchener Photography Group
    2025-03-19
    Title or Location: Lions Head and Indian Head Cove ON Canada
    The colours at Indian Head Cove were wild that day. The water had parts of deep greens and others parts emerald green. The sky ways crazy blues. The ice picked up on the greens and blues.
    Credit: Rob
    Facebook: Rob Calma
    Instagram: rob.calma.1

    Kitchener Photography Group
    2024-05-19
    Title or Location: Conestogo Lake Conservation Area, Ontario
    This is the first time in my life I have seen the Northern LIghts let alone photographed them. Being from southern Ontario, this type of activity doesn't happen that often. They may not have been "dancing" very quickly, but the variety of colours and intensity was amazing. Shot with a Laowa 15mm F2.0 Zero D lens.
    Credit: Brian Dallner
    Instagram: @briandallner
    Kitchener Photography Group
    2024-04-12
    Title or Location: Niagara butterfly conservatory

    Credit: Mani Nair

    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Gloucester
    While wondering around Gloucester in the evening a couple of weeks ago we turned a corner and this view just jumped out as an image
    Credit: Stuart McGowan
    Facebook: Stuart McGowan
    Instagram: stuart911s

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    I love exploring Toronto, where I've been living for a while now, with a camera, or more often just with a mobile phone. And looking for unusual angles. This place in the center of downtown on King Street always looks different depending on the weather, time of day, wind... This time I was shooting late in the evening and waiting for the flag to straighten out.Shot on a Samsung s21 mobile phone, edited in an editor Snapseed/
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: at my house in Oconee County outside of Athens, Georgia
    This shot was taken along with 3000 others images on my first ever photo shoot during Covid. I hired a model I had seen and had come to do pool shots with another Photographer and he suggested I hire her and conceptualize the shoot. I?m not a professional and had no props but I bought some fabric and I used my leaf blower to make that effect. I periodically go back to those pictures and rework them with my iPhone apps for varying effects. You can see more of my work on Instagram. That day creat
    Credit: Cindy Karp
    Facebook: Cindy Karp
    Instagram: Cindy Karp iPhone Photographer

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Yorba Linda
    Thank you for considering my photo for Photo of the Week! I have a number of bottle brush trees in my back yard, and birds love the blossoms when they bloom in the Spring. I usually see numerous hummingbirds and sparrows, but I saw this gorgeous bird one afternoon resting in the branches. I was able to get a couple of shots off before it flew away.
    Credit: Jerry Devera

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