Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 24 May
West-end of Hamilton Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
The City at Night
Sunday 25 May
Dundas St - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 31 May
Clarence St, London, ON N6A 3N1 - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 01 June
King St E - 11am - 2 Hours
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.
Street Photography Walk
Sunday 15 June
Clarence St, London, ON N6A 3N1 - 10am - 2 Hours
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!
Beginner to Intermediate Post Processing Editing Class
Sunday 15 June
Yorkville Village - 2pm - 3 Hours
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.
WWC Walk with Camera
Sunday 29 June
Garden District - 2pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Street Photography
Sunday 13 July
Yorkville Village - 11:15pm - 2 Hours
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.
Bird Photography
Sunday 27 July
Bloor St W - 9am - 2 Hours
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.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 August
Sir Issac Brock Bridge - 7pm - 2 Hours
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.