Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 18 April
Cocoa, Florida - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.
Minimalist Photography Meetup
Sunday 19 April
Malabar Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Join us for a Minimalist Photography Meetup where we explore the beauty of simplicity through our lenses. Embrace the elegance of negative space and clean lines as we capture striking images with a minimalist approach. Connect with fellow photographers who share a passion for distilling scenes down to their essential elements.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 25 April
Rockledge - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
We are meeting with a Model to practice daylight portraits and test different lighting situations around the historical setting. Outdoor class with lots of photography practice.
Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts
Sunday 03 May
Bay Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
We will be using various techniques to maximise the behaviour of the light. Backlighting is one of my favourites and can be used for portraiture or nature. Bokeh is Japanese for blur but is a term used for soft out of focus balls of light which can look very pleasing. Burst in this case is star burst which can be achieved when you have strong areas of light and a correct choice of aperture. Use all three to create some amazing compositions.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 09 May
Cocoa, Florida - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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. Note: This is an outdoor class. We will grab a coffee and walk around.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 16 May
Cocoa, Florida - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
We are meeting with a Model to practice daylight portraits and test different lighting situations around the historical setting. Outdoor class with lots of photography practice.
BootCamp-Street Photography
Saturday 23 May
Cocoa, Florida - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 24 May
Championship Circle, NW Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
Without the distraction of color, there must be more emphasis on line, form, light, shade and tone. In this 2-hour meetup we will look at things like contrast, using light and textures to create beautiful shots. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This meetup assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your personal cameras settings. All cameras as well as smartphones are welcome to this event.
Landscape Wildlife Photography
Sunday 13 September
Bay Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Bird and Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 04 October
Malabar Rd. NW, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Bird and nature photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing images of birds, wildlife, and natural landscapes. It involves capturing the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and showcasing the unique features and behaviors of various species.
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently. This 2-hour meetup plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation. Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds and wildlife in their natural environments.