KITCHENER
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 03 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

Albion Falls Landscape Meetup

Albion Falls Landscape Meetup

Saturday 26 April
Upper King's Forest Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Hamilton Photography Group
Trevor Black
Join us for a scenic photography meetup at Albion Falls, one of the most stunning waterfalls in the region! Capture the beauty of cascading waters, rugged rock formations, and the surrounding natural landscape. Whether you're looking to practice long exposure techniques or simply enjoy photographing nature's beauty, this meetup is perfect for all skill levels.

Bring your camera, tripod (if you have one), and a sense of adventure as we explore this breathtaking location together!
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$47       5 places left
Understanding Metering

Understanding Metering

Saturday 26 April
Commissioners Rd W, London, ON N6K 4Y6 - 10am - 2 Hours
London Photography Group
Jamal Guzlan
Join us for an interactive photo meetup. We'll dive deeply into in-camera light metering and how to use it effectively to achieve the exact exposure you envision.

What You'll Learn:
• Understanding different metering modes in your camera
• How to work with your camera's light meter instead of against it
• The impact of metering on shadows, highlights, and overall exposure
• Hands-on practice in different lighting conditions
• Creative applications for artistic and dramatic lighting

Whether you're a beginner looking to get comfortable with exposure or an experienced photographer refining your metering skills, this meetup will give you practical insights and hands-on experience to improve your photography.

Bring your camera and be ready to shoot! We'll combine theory, demonstrations, and live practice so you can test different metering techniques in real-time.
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$47      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 03 May
Thames St, London, Ontario - 10am - 2 Hours
London Photography Group
Ethan Macdonald-Wood
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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$47      

Beginner-Advanced Photography Class

Beginner-Advanced Photography Class

Sunday 04 May
Yorkville Village - 2pm - 3 Hours
Toronto Photography Group
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
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      
Highways & Roads – Mastering Pan Motion Photography

Highways & Roads – Mastering Pan Motion Photography

Saturday 17 May
Bostwick Rd, London, ON - 10am - 2 Hours
London Photography Group
Jamal Guzlan
Join us for an exciting photo meetup where we'll explore pan-motion photography to capture the movement of highways and roads creatively. Learn how to keep your subject sharp while blurring the background, create striking light trails and motion blur, and turn everyday street scenes into stunning compositions. This is a great opportunity to refine your skills, experiment with dynamic techniques, and connect with fellow photographers to share ideas and inspiration.
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$47      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 17 May
Concession St, Hamilton, ON L9A 1B2 - 10am - 2 Hours
Hamilton Photography Group
Jenna Walters
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
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$47      

The City at Night

The City at Night

Sunday 18 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       5 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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$47      

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

    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

    Herefordshire Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
    In January 25, I went on my first safari. The wildlife we saw, exceeded my expectations. We tracked this leopard, knicknamed Tom, the tatty eared leopard, for several miles. Eventually he stopped for a rest on the branch of a tree, just a few hundred yards away from our truck. I took numerous shots, but felt that I had really connected with him in this shot. It felt as though he was looking directly into my eyes!
    Credit: MaggieS

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location:
    I had set up an area to practice taking more product photography photos when my little boy decided he was going to be the star instead, this is just one of the many photos I managed to capture of him.
    Credit: Connor Cooper
    Instagram: @project97_media
    Newark Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: the secret garden Rochester NY
    a beautiful girl sat enjoying the park
    Credit: Yvonne Sadowyj

    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

    Credit: Nicole Miller
    Facebook: NicoleMiller525
    Instagram: LuvPugs525

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